Any Michael English fans here?

Withdrawn · #1 12-05-2008, 01:45 PM

I've loved his music since his first solo release back in the early 90's and have every project he's released. His early material is vocally superior, IMO, to his newer stuff, but still an awesome and powerful voice.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tKYoqNQs9TI

I still get chills when I hear him sing "Midnight Cry" with the Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir.

His new project, The Prodigal Comes Home, is starting to get some play on a few of the more mainstream "christian" radio stations (the "family-friendly" type that don't like the christian label). His first release, "Feels Like Redemption", is absolutely beautiful.

Withdrawn · #2 12-05-2008, 01:46 PM

Here's him singing "Midnight Cry" with BTC. Awesome!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNROtERcPSs

Cindy · #3 12-05-2008, 01:47 PM

Who is Michael English?

Withdrawn · #4 12-05-2008, 02:39 PM

Click the videos to hear him. He's an awesome singer. Back in the late 80's/early 90's he was the lead singer for the Gaither Vocal Band and still sings with them a lot.

He was involved in a scandalous adultery affair in the early 90's and his record label dropped him, he returned all of his Dove Awards, and nobody was playing his music. Then about 10 years ago, he reappeared, first with a couple secular/pop projects but he has returned to singing christian music. His is a very tragic story of what can happen when we lose sight of why we're doing what we're doing. But it's also an awesome story about reconciliation and restoration.

I don't necessarily have the same eschatological views as what he's singing in these songs, but the power in his voice and the passion and conviction with which he sings is just plain inspiring.

He has a truly amazing voice, IMO.

Cindy · #5 12-05-2008, 02:42 PM

Okay, I know who he is now. He did have a great voice, I knew nothing about his problems.

Sherri · #6 12-05-2008, 03:41 PM

Since all of Michael English's problems, I haven't had a lot of respect for him. I am acquainted with his ex and her new husband, who are great people. BUT, I happened to catch him on TBN Wed. night, which I rarely watch. Phil Munsey was interviewing him and his wife and it was really good. He was very honest about his affair, his drug addiction, and how God got a hold of him and turned his life around.

He is much heavier than he was when he was the Christian "heart-throb", but he still has a great voice. He sang a song called "It Sounds Like Redemption" which is a reflection on the past few years of his life.

I was much more impressed with him than I had been previously.

dizzyde · #7 12-07-2008, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Sherri

Since all of Michael English's problems, I haven't had a lot of respect for him. I am acquainted with his ex and her new husband, who are great people. BUT, I happened to catch him on TBN Wed. night, which I rarely watch. Phil Munsey was interviewing him and his wife and it was really good. He was very honest about his affair, his drug addiction, and how God got a hold of him and turned his life around.

He is much heavier than he was when he was the Christian "heart-throb", but he still has a great voice. He sang a song called "It Sounds Like Redemption" which is a reflection on the past few years of his life.

I was much more impressed with him than I had been previously.

The really bizarre thing to me is that I recently saw ME in concert and he mentioned that his wife was on a get-away with a girlfriend right then. He said that his ex-wife was watching their little girl for them!

My respect for both of them went waaaay up hearing that, they both really have had to let Christ work in them to have that good of a relationship! Especially her, I can't imagine myself being quite so Christ-like in that situation!

ManOfWord · #8 12-07-2008, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Sherri

Since all of Michael English's problems, I haven't had a lot of respect for him. I am acquainted with his ex and her new husband, who are great people. BUT, I happened to catch him on TBN Wed. night, which I rarely watch. Phil Munsey was interviewing him and his wife and it was really good. He was very honest about his affair, his drug addiction, and how God got a hold of him and turned his life around.

He is much heavier than he was when he was the Christian "heart-throb", but he still has a great voice. He sang a song called "It Sounds Like Redemption" which is a reflection on the past few years of his life.

I was much more impressed with him than I had been previously.

I happened to see parts of that too and thought about how much weight he gained. I couldn't believe it was him! God can redeem anyone who is willing to put their life in His hands.

We baptized a lady this morning who worked at the Starbucks I frequent most mornings! A number of those employees have attended NLC. Redemption can take place anywhere we take Jesus!!!

Withdrawn · #9 12-08-2008, 06:19 AM

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Originally Posted by ManOfWord

Redemption can take place anywhere we take Jesus!!!

Nomination for QUOTE OF THE YEAR!!!

2020Vision · #10 12-05-2008, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by jaamez

I've loved his music since his first solo release back in the early 90's and have every project he's released. His early material is vocally superior, IMO, to his newer stuff, but still an awesome and powerful voice.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tKYoqNQs9TI

I still get chills when I hear him sing "Midnight Cry" with the Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir.

His new project, The Prodigal Comes Home, is starting to get some play on a few of the more mainstream "christian" radio stations (the "family-friendly" type that don't like the christian label). His first release, "Feels Like Redemption", is absolutely beautiful.

I remember meeting him just before he joined Gaithers at an area concert. I can't remember the group he was with at the time.