| Jeez Gospel is Great |
| Written by Brian James | |
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I'm in a 'big arse' gospel choir. 75 extroverted, shy, talented and non talented people who come together once a week to commune and imbibe the exuberant soulful joy of black gospel music with its roots in America's Deep South.. Skinny and not so skinny white Melbourne dudes and dudettes singing 'black'.  Last Sunday afternoon in bohemian Fitzroy, in a grungy, rock music pub, the choir brought their two hours of power to an enthusiastic audience, sandwiched in and standing on beer-stained daggy carpet. 300 sardines in a pub. 150 people were turned away. I sing, adequately, but as a choir we sound damn hot. We sound black, but look white. We have soloists who have true soul. Very few of the choir have any religious connection, but we connect to the gospel music. It's got heart, soul, triumph over tragedy, redemption, love and courage; it touches hearts. The words and music are important, but there's another, almost mystical dimension. It's truly magical, for me, the choir and the audience. It can change lives. I've seen it. For some of the choir, being part of the choir is the best thing in their life. It's a connection. Sometimes we search forever to connect. When it comes into our life, it is joyous; you want to burst and share the feeling, even with total strangers. It is beyond thinking, it's a feeling, a knowing. To share something, with someone, even an interest in a community choir, can flick a switch and enrich us, touch our soul. Plenty of people are searching for that soul connection. 250 people want to join our choir. To get joy and give joy and discover their soul and maybe even have their heart opened. Open heart surgery without the surgery! It can make your heart sing! Find a choir, quick, and connect. Plug into the power of gospel. www.mmgc.net.au |
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