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Commissioned - The Commissioned Reunion "Live"

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This is a COMMISSIONED fan's prize jewel. I believe this album was the best live performance ever. The setup on this DVD is classic. Fred Hammond, the head-producer of the project, did an exceedingly marvelous job setting up his band and had the right sound technicians to set up the right moods for each song and scene. The band featuring musical director Noel Hall, (keyboards & organ) mega keyboardist newcomer Luther Hanes, Tommie Walker, Darius Fentress, (percussions) Mo' Horns, Darryl Dixon, (guitar) Marvin McQuitty, (drums) the original drummer of COMMISSIONED, Michael Williams, and of course, Fred Hammond on bass, was wonderful. They all gelled together and the magic of the synths re-created all the original sounds of the recordings from the past. Also, every song, especially the testimony of Marcus Cole, new member of COMMISSIONED on the follow-up vocals of "Ordinary Just Won't Do" and Keith Staten's plea in "Will You Be Ready" has the power to reach everyone who has fallen by the wayside in their walk of faith. I loved every minute of this masterpiece!!

Man, this was almost like watching the Jackson 5 reunion. It wasn't that crazy, but it was pandemonia when Commissioned walked on stage. I've had the DVD since the day it came out and I've watched it everyday. The only thing that bothered me is that the DVD didn't have any special features like pre and post-concert interviews or any behind the scenes looks. But, all in all this is a tremendous experience. I saw them in Charlotte and it was the best concert I've ever attended. These guys are great and their chemistry is great onstage. Marvin and Marcus cutup on stage. The two drummers are awesome. The brass section is fun to watch. You can't see their antics on CD. On "Ordinary Just Won't Do" you get to see the emotions behind the singing. This was just fun to watch. Of course, with DVD you can just fast forward to your favorite song. This is a must have for any old or new Commissioned fans. It was like watching Earth, Wind, and Fire.

Man, this was almost like watching the Jackson 5 reunion. It wasn't that crazy, but it was pandemonia when Commissioned walked on stage. I've had the DVD since the day it came out and I've watched it everyday. The only thing that bothered me is that the DVD didn't have any special features like pre and post-concert interviews or any behind the scenes looks. But, all in all this is a tremendous experience. I saw them in Charlotte and it was the best concert I've ever attended. These guys are great and their chemistry is great onstage. Marvin and Marcus cutup on stage. The two drummers are awesome. The brass section is fun to watch. You can't see their antics on CD. On "Ordinary Just Won't Do" you get to see the emotions behind the singing. This was just fun to watch. Of course, with DVD you can just fast forward to your favorite song. This is a must have for any old or new Commissioned fans. It was like watching Earth, Wind, and Fire.

I know I have a very busy life. But how in the world I was SOOOO busy that I completely missed in 2002 "The Commissioned Reunion Live" DVD is totally beyond me, since it is one of my favorite gospel groups!

I "just discovered" it earlier this year on some musical list and mentioned it to my musical brother, who simply said GET IT! I did in February through Netflix and listened for the first few minutes while I was working on writing my midterm exams. I knew from the first couple cuts, I would not be able to write the exams and listen too, because I was TOO into the music to concentrate on the exams. So I turned it off and vowed to watch it straight through for the full 2 hours and 2 minutes "when I had time."

I FOUND the time just last week, and I have not ceased playing this DVD over and over and over again since then! What a musical masterpiece! If you are a Commissioned fan, this is a MUST have for your collection!! It contains practically EVERY hit song they ever sang - fast and slow. The first 18 minutes is a non-stop, praise dancing jewel, which also is now my new workout tape, since I have recommitted myself to get fit again!. You WILL be motivated to get up and move! The drummers and horn section are slamming, and the harmonies are as beautiful or more so from the originals. Also, they look like they just had a lot of fun being back together again.

For me, the music brings back fond memories of God's faithfulness to me during my master's and doctoral years, which Commissioned songs got me through. In my humble opinion, Commissioned was the MOST theologically accurate contemporary guy group of its day. I also believe THAT is the reason why they never hit "the big time" in terms of "cross-over" appeal (which Fred speaks about), which is almost a requirement for music today, even Christian music. They sang CONSISTENTLY and PLAINLY about JESUS (not "him") and challenged the body to holiness and righteousness living. Not too many cross-over audiences (or producers) wanted to hear these kind of powerful and distinctly Christian messages.

Some of my favorites are: "Get Back in the Saddle," "I'm Going On," "Help Somebody," "Hold Me," and "Go and Tell Somebody." And my absolute three all time favorites are: "Tis So Sweet," "Ordinary Just Won't Do," and 'KING OF GLORY!!!!"

If you don't have this DVD, as my brother told me, GET IT! Enjoy these brothers in Christ, who never got their "just due" in the music world, but will be rewarded in heaven for "going to tell somebody!"

Carol, Shouting to the music!

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THE NIGHT YOU GUYS CAME TO TOWN WAS MY BIRTHDAY AND I COULDN'T ASK FOR ANYTHING MORE. THE REUNION WAS A SUPRISE TO YOUR MANY FAN WORLD WIDE! WE HEARD SONGS WE THOUGHT WE WOULD NEVER HEAR AGAIN. THE PRAYERS THAT WERE MADE BEFORE WRITING THESE SONGS PAID OFF. ITS TRUE, IN THE WORDS OF THE WINANS,(WE'LL NEVER KNOW ALL THE PEOPLE WE HAVE REACHED). WE THE FANS APPRECIATE THE FACT THAT YOU CAME TOGETHER FOR ONE PURPOSE IN THE MIST OF LIFES CONFUSION AND EVER CHANGING WAYS. MANY OF MY FRIENDS WERE CHANGED AFTER HEARING YOUR SONGS (WE CAN'T HELP BUT LOVE THEM). PLEASE RETURN FOR A PART II COMMISSIONED EXPLOSION REUNION TOUR IN THE NEAR FUTURE,AROUND CHRISTMAS. ALTHOUGH YOU GUYS HAVE DONE MANY PROJECTS FROM MITCHELL'S NEW ALBUM TO FRED HAMMOND BREAKING GOSPEL MUSIC HISTORY! CONTINUE TO REMEMBER WHERE YOU CAME FROM AND LISTEN TO YOUR FANS IN MIAMI!!!

MAN,ive been waiting on this for years.IT's the best thing to happen to gospel music in years.It's because of COMMISSIONED that i got saved.It was great to see the guys together on stage again.You can feel the electricity from the concert.I'll nver forget the first time I heard them in the early 80s.I've never been the same.I've been blessed from the first song I heard(Hide the word),to (I AM HERE),to my all time favorite(KING OF GLORY).I'll end tis by saying,I never thought the guys would ever come to my city,but they did,and I had the chance to play host to FRED& MARVIN.The result.For almost 9 years we've been friends. THE GREATEST GOSPEL GROUP EVER.

Anointed- This is my all time favorite DVD. It is unbelievable. I remember Commisioned well. Back in the days, they were about the only contemporary music played constantly on my local radio besides the Winans, Vicky & Marvin, BeBe & CeCe,the Hawkins and Tremaine. I was in my teenage years and was truly fascinated by Commisioned. I couldn't figure out how they knew what I wanted to say to God. Most of my peers don't remember. But I just tell them this is where Fred Hammond and Marvin Sapp got their started. Then it's "oh ok".

If anyone listens to this concert they will say to themselves "where have I been". At points, Commisioned is almost choked up on stage at the unsolicited audience participation. And most of them stood up continually through every song. Oh, if I could have been there in person. That would have been the only thing better than watching this DVD.

You will appreciate the fact that they pretty much left the songs as they were originally. Just with greater musical enhancement.Awesome, just awesome band, I mean 2 sets of drums being played at the same time with simulataneous beats -come on. RFC background singers. You can't get no better than that.

I've had this concert for over 2 years and I watch it like it is brand new.

They haven't lost there unique style and rhythm after all these years. Harmonies are great! The original "Commissioned" is the best! I enjoyed hearing all the old hits! Exciting and Inspirational!

I WILL NEVER FORGET THIS CONCERT AS LONG AS I LIVE, I'VE SEEN OTHERS THAT ARE BOUGHT ALONG WITH THIS ONE, AND I MUST SAY OTHER LIVE TAPINGS PALE IN COMPARISON TO THIS GRAMMY-WORTHY PRODUCTION! I'VE ONLY HAD IT 3 WEEKS AND CANT WATCH ANY OTHER KIND OF T.V. IT HAS RECHARGED ME SPIRITUALLY. MY FAVORITE GOSPEL GROUP STILL SOUNDS LIKE THE DAY THE LORD BIRTHED THEM INTO THE MUSIC INDUSTRY! AWESOME, I'M STILL ELATED, I DONT KNOW WHEN I'M GONNA COME DOWN! BUT IF I DO I'M SURE I'M GONNA NEED A 2ND COPY OF THIS DVD. IT SHOULDVE BEEN A TELEVISED SPECIAL.

MITCH, FRED, KARL AND KEITH ALL "STILL GOT IT".(THEY MUSTVE BEEN FASTING THAT DAY,) I COULD SEE AND HEAR THE HOLY GHOST ANOINTING OVER EACH ONE OF THEM, I WAS BLOWN-AWAY BY THE ALWAYS POWERFUL BAND, RFC PROVIDED OUTSTANDING BACKUP, FRED PLAYED LIKE JIMI HENDRIX WITH AN ANOINTING, I DIDNT KNOW HE COULD EVEN PLAY LIKE THAT, MITCH CARRIED US INTO THE ARMS OF THE LORD WITH "I AM HERE", "ORDINARY JUST WONT DO", "TIS SO SWEET", AND EVERY WORD THAT BELLOWED OUT OF HIS MOUTH! KEITH TOOK US TO CALVARY, TO THE ALTAR, AND TO THE MASSES WITH "GO TELL SOMEBODY" AND WHEN HE SANG "WILL YOU BE READY?",

OH DONT YOU DARE LEAVE OUT "KARL", UM UM UM, AS HE TOOK US INTO THE CLOUDS OF GLORY, WITH "SECRET PLACE", "EVERLASTING LOVE", AND EACH TIME THIS "RARE TENOR" UTTERED HIS ARCH-ANGELIC VOICE, AND FRED,...WELL YOU KNOW FRED IS "THE MAESTRO" NO WORDS EXPRESS HIS HEAVY ANOINTING AND RARE TALENT. DONT FORGET MY NEW FAVORITE COMMISSIONED "MARCUS COLE" OH MY GOODNESS! I SHOUTED ALL OVER THE HOUSE AS HE SANG AND SPOKE, HE HAS A "WINANS" SOUND AND STYLE THAT BLENDED IN JUST RIGHT. OH AND THE "PREACHIN PSALMIST", MARVIN SAPP MOVED US IN HIS OWN WAY WITH SOME DOWN HOME NITTY-GRITTY "SANGIN" TO CREATE A PERFECT TOUCH TO AN ALREADY PERFECT GROUP. I'LL NEVER FORGET THIS AS LONG AS I LIVE. ALBUM OF THE CENTURY !!!!!!!!!!!