The Cathedrals: The Best of the Cathedrals

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Summary: A must-have for fans of southern gospel music!
Review: For years, the Cathedral Quartet defined the genre of the male quartet in southern gospel music. This compilation of music spans several decades and various incarnations of the Cathedrals. With humor and poignant reflection, Bill Gaither and George Younce lend insight to several songs that made listening to the Cathedrals' music a joy. At the heart of the group was the relationship of George and late lead singer Glen Payne. The love these men had for each other coupled with their desire to glorify God through their music really comes through on this DVD. It would be a welcome addition to the collection of any gospel music fan.

Rating:
Summary: A must-have for fans of southern gospel music!
Review: For years, the Cathedral Quartet defined the genre of the male quartet in southern gospel music. This compilation of music spans several decades and various incarnations of the Cathedrals. With humor and poignant reflection, Bill Gaither and George Younce lend insight to several songs that made listening to the Cathedrals' music a joy. At the heart of the group was the relationship of George and late lead singer Glen Payne. The love these men had for each other coupled with their desire to glorify God through their music really comes through on this DVD. It would be a welcome addition to the collection of any gospel music fan.

Rating:
Summary: the best of the cathedrals
Review: When someone buys a musical DVD, one expects music. This DVD is typical Gaither -- plenty of talk which becomes tiresome on subsequent replays. This DVD focuses on George Younce -- almost to the exclusion of others. The Gaither production is choppy with one-second focuses on the performers interspersed with many focuses on his typical crowd of non-performing friends. The background is cluttered making it difficult to concentrate on the performers. This all being said, I do really like to hear George Younce sing. It's a shame Gaither inserts himself in conversations with Younce for much of the DVD. I like Gaither, too, but enough is enough.