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danielmount -> RE: Lowest down current bass singer (10/8/2007 3:44:23 PM)

Eric can sing down to the lowest F-sharp on the piano or thereabouts; I know I've heard him go that low, and maybe to the F.



1FEATHER -> RE: Lowest down current bass singer (10/8/2007 8:46:34 PM)

Would there then be an opportunity for a bass that can hit the double low F? I know these guys can 'sing' but I really would like to have an idea of what type of opportunity there would be for a bass that could do this and be committed and dedicated.There are thousands of guys that can do this but you don't hear of them because they are not with a 'big name' quartet,maybe don't care to be,,,,but I am just wondering how many would really be interested if a bass was available that could do this???



danielmount -> RE: Lowest down current bass singer (10/8/2007 9:04:32 PM)

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ORIGINAL: 1FEATHER

Would there then be an opportunity for a bass that can hit the double low F? I know these guys can 'sing' but I really would like to have an idea of what type of opportunity there would be for a bass that could do this and be committed and dedicated.There are thousands of guys that can do this but you don't hear of them because they are not with a 'big name' quartet,maybe don't care to be,,,,but I am just wondering how many would really be interested if a bass was available that could do this???


It would depend on a couple of other factors:
(*) whether the bass could also sing a good solo line
(*) how well the bass could sing his harmony part (and, depending on the group, complex harmonies)
(*) how well the bass blended
(*) whether or not the bass smoked--some groups prefer a non-smoker
(*) whether the group was looking for a bass at the time.

If you're interested in becoming a full-time Southern Gospel quartet member, probably the best route is to gain experience with a local or regional group, then apply for openings with a lesser known national group to get experience on the national exposure. It's typically someone with that kind of a resume that the most prestigious groups hire.



countrygirls -> RE: Lowest down current bass singer (10/8/2007 10:42:17 PM)

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ORIGINAL: Snarfie

Definitely David Hester....and yes, he does hit that double-low C, below the F mentioned above by someone else.


Definitely David Hester!!!!!!



jchaz -> RE: Lowest down current bass singer (10/8/2007 11:41:52 PM)

I'm guessing Ruben & Claude are out of the running, huh?



danielmount -> RE: Lowest down current bass singer (10/9/2007 6:55:30 AM)

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ORIGINAL: jchaz

I'm guessing Ruben & Claude are out of the running, huh?


I guess so![:)]



Dinana -> RE: Lowest down current bass singer (10/9/2007 6:56:44 AM)

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ORIGINAL: jchaz

I'm guessing Ruben & Claude are out of the running, huh?


And Bill Gaither?!?!



pje156 -> RE: Lowest down current bass singer (10/9/2007 7:32:27 AM)

There are a number of great basses out there, but my favorite is Eric Bennett. He can sing the low notes with richness and tone, not just hit them. I also like Tim Duncan, Glenn Dustin, Aaron McCune and Jeff Chapman. Haven't seen any of the others lately.



Dinana -> RE: Lowest down current bass singer (10/9/2007 7:47:40 AM)

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ORIGINAL: pje156

There are a number of great basses out there, but my favorite is Eric Bennett. He can sing the low notes with richness and tone, not just hit them. I also like Tim Duncan, Glenn Dustin, Aaron McCune and Jeff Chapman. Haven't seen any of the others lately.


Welcome, pje156!! With comments like that, you're already on my favorites list!!



rerun7288 -> RE: Lowest down current bass singer (10/9/2007 8:09:56 AM)

DRIP
DRIP
DRIP
DRIP
DRIP
DRIP
I mean when he's on pitch, he's the best I've ever heard.[:D]
[8D]rerun
I love old people, I really do.



1FEATHER -> RE: Lowest down current bass singer (10/9/2007 9:55:14 AM)

That is what separates the good from the great bass singers. JD could sing lower than Chief but Chief had that richness and tone that,in my opinion,makes him the greatest of all time,course I'm an old Statesmen fan so I guess I'm a little partial.
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ORIGINAL: pje156

There are a number of great basses out there, but my favorite is Eric Bennett. He can sing the low notes with richness and tone, not just hit them. I also like Tim Duncan, Glenn Dustin, Aaron McCune and Jeff Chapman. Haven't seen any of the others lately.



PaulPate -> RE: Lowest down current bass singer (10/9/2007 4:21:18 PM)

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I'm guessing Ruben & Claude are out of the running, huh?

Those that ever heard my family group would add me to this list!



Qtman -> RE: Lowest down current bass singer (10/9/2007 4:24:36 PM)

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ORIGINAL: 1FEATHER

That is what separates the good from the great bass singers. JD could sing lower than Chief but Chief had that richness and tone that,in my opinion,makes him the greatest of all time,course I'm an old Statesmen fan so I guess I'm a little partial.
quote:

ORIGINAL: pje156

There are a number of great basses out there, but my favorite is Eric Bennett. He can sing the low notes with richness and tone, not just hit them. I also like Tim Duncan, Glenn Dustin, Aaron McCune and Jeff Chapman. Haven't seen any of the others lately.



With that statement I am in total agreement. I do not like to hear a bass singer just growl.



JimC -> RE: Lowest down current bass singer (10/9/2007 5:06:24 PM)

The topic is low bass, and in that category I have a lot of favorites.

But for pure, smooth, beautiful bass, nobody can beat Eric Bennett and Joe Brown.



Billboy -> RE: Lowest down current bass singer (10/10/2007 9:49:55 PM)

I heard Eric in the same time-frame I mentioned when I started the thread. I like him a lot because he is so smooth with his bass harmonies and leads. He was my bass pick in the quartet draft we did on the thread Daniel started a while back. However, I do not think I have heard him go as low as the others I mentioned.



bigboytenor -> RE: Lowest down current bass singer (10/10/2007 11:40:51 PM)

Daniel mentioned Cecil Stringer. I've heard him go down to Eb live with no trouble. JD may have been right in bestowing "lowest bass" on him and Mike Holcomb.

There was mention of Big Chief as having great tone, I agree. However, I've never heard any bass take a solo/lead like George Younce could. JMO



pittsgirl -> RE: Lowest down current bass singer (10/11/2007 3:56:59 AM)

I have been a sucker for bass singers ever since my first SG concert when I saw Big Chief. I love watching and listening to Aaron McCune, Glen Dustin, Tim Duncan, David Hester among others. BUT....Eric Bennett is my favorite Bass whether or not he can or does, hit the lowest note!



pauljackson -> RE: Lowest down current bass singer (10/11/2007 7:28:51 AM)

I am biased for sure, but my favorite bass is our bass...MIKE ALLEN.
What a beautiful voice! It is really fun and amazing to sing with him.
I have no idea who's the lowest bass.

I do know that Mike is very conservative in his approach to singing the bass part. It's been kind'a fun to see how Ed Hill and Bill Baize (of The Prophets), encourage Mike to "show out" a little more when we are singing...even rehearsing. They always explain to Mike that they are accustomed to "hearing a lot of bass", from all their years of singing with JD.



Dinana -> RE: Lowest down current bass singer (10/11/2007 7:37:36 AM)

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ORIGINAL: pittsgirl

I have been a sucker for bass singers ever since my first SG concert when I saw Big Chief. I love watching and listening to Aaron McCune, Glen Dustin, Tim Duncan, David Hester among others. BUT....Eric Bennett is my favorite Bass whether or not he can or does, hit the lowest note!


I like the way you think, pittsgirl!!!



jt1 -> RE: Lowest down current bass singer (10/11/2007 9:33:49 AM)

I would have to agree with Paul on this one...Mike Allen is in my opinion the best bass singer overall. His solo project proved it all to me...He can definately carry a great solo and he has the ability to grab the low ones as well.



pauljackson -> RE: Lowest down current bass singer (10/11/2007 3:44:33 PM)

Welcome jt1. Great first post! Yes, Mike Allen's solo CD say's it all!
Johnny Minick call's him, "a modern day Tenn Ernie Ford"...he's special.



Qtman -> RE: Lowest down current bass singer (10/11/2007 3:48:21 PM)

As I posted earlier I would much rather hear someone like Mike Allen singing bass than someone like JD Sumner that growled out notes so low and amplified so much that I could feel the vibrations in my chest. To me the only excellent bass singers are those that can and do sing a fourth harmony part not just a growl.



pauljackson -> RE: Lowest down current bass singer (10/11/2007 4:01:05 PM)

Amen...qtman!



fossinater -> RE: Lowest down current bass singer (10/11/2007 4:01:39 PM)

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ORIGINAL: pauljackson

I am biased for sure, but my favorite bass is our bass...MIKE ALLEN.
What a beautiful voice! It is really fun and amazing to sing with him.
I have no idea who's the lowest bass.

I do know that Mike is very conservative in his approach to singing the bass part. It's been kind'a fun to see how Ed Hill and Bill Baize (of The Prophets), encourage Mike to "show out" a little more when we are singing...even rehearsing. They always explain to Mike that they are accustomed to "hearing a lot of bass", from all their years of singing with JD.



I first heard Mike on the Poet Voices "Trust the Truth" album, and I became an instant fan. It was one of the first albums I heard, and I didn't realize how good he was until I started getting other groups cds.



pauljackson -> RE: Lowest down current bass singer (10/11/2007 4:02:14 PM)

but we love that "low down" stuff too!



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