SPOTLIGHT CD REVIEW: KEEPING ON- ERNIE HAASE & SIGNATURE SOUND
SOUTHERN GOSPEL SPOTLIGHT PRESENTS:
CD REVIEW:
KEEPING ON
ERNIE HAASE & SIGNATURE SOUND
LABEL: STOWTOWN RECORDS
PRODUCER: WAYNE HAUN, KRIS CRUNK, BRIAN EADS
RELEASE DATE: JULY 23, 2021
GROUP MEMBERS: ERNIE HAASE (TENOR), DEVIN MCGLAMERY (LEAD), DUSTIN DOYLE (BARITONE), PAUL HARKEY (BASS), AND TYLER VESTAL (PIANIST)
SONG LIST:
Morning Song (Thank You Lord) (Ernie Haase, Lee Black, Sue C. Smith)
Good To Be Home (Ernie Haase, Wayne Haun, Joel Lindsey)
Keep On Keeping On (Ernie Haase, Lee Black, Sue C. Smith)
I Know My Savior Cares (Ernie Haase, Wayne Haun, Joel Lindsey)
Terminal In The Sky (Bonnie Smith)
Make Us One (Ernie Haase, Wayne Haun, Joel Lindsey)
Overcome (Aaron Stewart, Jason Davidson, Jeff Bumgardner)
Not That Far Behind You (Ernie Haase, Wayne Haun, Joel Lindsey)
Ready (Lee Black, Wayne Haun)
The Ground Is Level (Beverly Lowry)
What He Says To Do (Devin McGlamery, Carolyn Cross, Jacklyn Huse)
Good Friend (Ernie Haase, Wayne Haun, Joel Lindsey)
When We Fly Away Home (Ernie Haase, Wayne Haun, Joel Lindsey)
Wake Up (Ernie Haase, Wayne Haun, Joel Lindsey)
THOUGHTS:
Ernie Haase & Signature Sound continue to deliver meaningful, well crafted music with each new project. Their latest album titled Keeping On is no exception. This timely project features encouraging and uplifting songs done in their unique Signature Sound style.
This exciting project opens with the praise filled “Morning Song (Thank You Lord).” This uplifting tune praises Christ for His faithfulness and Love for us! Thank you for the grace I’m waking up to everyday! “Good To Be Home,” which will be the “theme song” for their newly rebranded online program, is a catchy tune that features Ernie’s smooth tenor. This fun yet meaningful song reminds us of the importance of home and family. We are going through a crazy time in the world now. This song looks to our forever home and reminds listeners to place our faith in Christ. It’s good to be home where I belong. Christ is our home where we are loved. The title track, featuring Dustin Doyle, continues this sentiment as it powerfully encourages listeners to keep on for God is bigger than these temporary trials. Nothing takes Him by surprise. We are not forsaken. I have to personally thank EHSS and the songwriters for this incredible song. I have been struggling lately at my job due to various circumstances. This song has given me such encouragement and I sing it to myself when the job gets hard. “I Know My Savior Cares” features the group’s signature harmonies.This beautiful ballad reminds us that through His blood we can begin again. Give Him your troubles for He cares for you. Paul Harkey shines on the classic sounding “train song” “Terminal In The Sky.” This unique track begins with fantastic orchestration reminiscent of a broadway musical. Harkey’s bass voice fits this style perfectly. This fun tune about entering Heaven is easily one of my favorite tracks on this album. “Make Us One” is a jazzy tune that asks Christ to unite us in His Spirit. Make us one so that the world will see that love holds us together. Devin McGlamery takes the lead on the powerful ballad “Overcome,” which reminds us that Christ is the hope on which we stand. I will overcome any trial or obstacle with Christ on my side. Ernie is featured again on “Not That Far Behind You,” a easy listening tune that looks to Heaven where we will be reunited with loved ones who have gone on before. “Ready” is a fun groovy tune that simply says: I’m ready to serve Christ wherever He sends me. Paul Harkey gets a fun step-out section in each chorus which showcases his smooth bass. Harkey is featured again on the Bev Lowry classic “The Ground Is Level” which the group has previously recorded. This version however is a bit different yet maintains the classic quartet feel to it. “What He Says To Do” is a fun,uptempo tune (co-written by Devin, who is featured as well) that simply says: If you do what God says to do, there will be blessings waiting for you! You can trust His promises. Place your faith and trust in Him and you will be blessed! Ernie takes the lead once again on the tender hearted ballad “Good Friend,” which cherishes a lifetime of memories with a good friend. “When We Fly Away Home” is another upbeat tune that joyfully looks forward to the day when we enter Heaven and reunite with our loved ones and meet Jesus! This incredible album closes with the catchy “Wake Up,” which encourages listeners that every day is a new day. Wake up,feel the joy and step into His light. A whole new day is dawning for you!
FINAL THOUGHTS:
ERNIE HAASE & SIGNATURE SOUND HAVE DONE IT AGAIN! YET ANOTHER STELLAR RECORDING. INCREDIBLE VOCALS, POWERFUL SONGS, TOP NOTCH MUSICIANSHIP. HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: “KEEP ON KEEPING ON,” “TERMINAL IN THE SKY,” “READY,” “OVERCOME,” “WAKE UP,” “GOOD TO BE HOME,” “THE GROUND IS LEVEL,” AND “I KNOW MY SAVIOR CARES.”
ONE OF THE BEST CDS OF THE YEAR SO FAR!
5 OUT OF 5 STARS!
FOR MORE INFORMATION: www.erniehaase.com