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The SFMVP has longevity because the Lord blesses and propogates it. The "weight of numbers" is what gives their music a witness of immense power. The men come from all walks of life and express their convictions without reservation and in concert with all believers. God bless their rich testimony.
There is choir connected to the Festival Male Voice Praise movement here in Sydney, Australia. They are called the Sydney Festival Male Voice Choir. Find out more online at www.SFMVC.org.au
My dad(Harry Gisby)was a founder member of the Leeds Gospel Male Voice Choir and travel the country and abroad with various choirs singing God's Praises.I went with him to many events.One stands out,we went to Carlisle and the pianist who was to play for the soloist couldn't come so I was asked,only being a young teenager to fill in.I have never been so scared,but God took hold of me and gave me the strength and courage.The choirs do a great job and it's amazing that all that is needed is a simple child like faith and accepting Jesus as your Saviour,Redemer and Friend. Keep up the good work in His Name.
Tony, You should have heard them in person as I did while attending a Baptist college in Michigan. I still tear up when listening to them. Maybe not refined as you feel but as I remember they were Christian pastors,laymen, choir directors, and youth leaders from all over Scotland. Mostly acapella to boot!! Not professional perhaps, but certainly a huge blessing in my life then and continually.
I heard these men about 55 years ago in my native New Zealand. "Whar's like 'em. Deal's the yin." To call them rough seems outrageous. I've planted churches in Japan since 1960 and had to start the hymns of course and being Brethren this was without accompaniment often. And to add to that my Mother and Aunt at different times told me not to sing in church because of my voice. "The works of God are great, sought out by all those who have pleasure therein."
I'm quite rich; it's in my name but I wonder if I could get their music free somehow?
God bless you other fans of Scottish Festivals.
Richard Goodall
PS Today (19th Feb) is my 79th birthday and God has graciously left me here with 6 children in their 40's and fifties and 13 grandchildren MORE or LESS serving the Lord in Japan. Praise to God. Pray for us please if you could,
RG
Born in Aberdeen many years ago.Had some of the original records,They came to Canada with me in 1953.James morrice, who sings in the choir, was bestman at our wedding in 1948.Cds were added later,& I will be using some of the hymns at our next seniors Celebration of Praise.Thank God for the faithfulness,& devotion of these men.Dave Wood.
We grew up with this music and they are the best! Try to listen to them weekly and we enjoy their CD's and Tapes from days gone bye. Long may they continue to spread the message of Jesus and His love to all who take the time to listen. Audrey & Bill
I would like to buy this music. How do I get it?
Tony May obviously does not know what good music is and what christian music should do - I grew up with this CD on the mission field with my parents; I recently got a copy of the CD from a current member of the choir and am so blessed once again to hear men lifting up their voices in praise to our Lord Jesus Christ. They sang and still sing beautifully blending voices so well and the arrangements are amazing. I for one will hope to continue to listen to and buy their "albums".
I won't pick an argument with Tony May, because likely the God-blessed, soul-heartening, tear-drawing, voice-driven music of these men is due to ". . . the honest, sincere, but rather rough and basic sound of men praising God to the best of their ability." I first heard them in 1954 at age 23 on tapes brought back from Scotland. Recordings were not available in America in the late 50s, I ordered several in 78rpm wax from Scotland. Now in my 85th year, their singing is more viable and thrilling than ever. God bless it.