Customer Reviews

Going Home

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I heard this amazing voice and person on NPR's "All Things Considered" in an interview. I was driving to a relative's house to seek safer surroundings and electricity after a tornado. I left my house stressed and tense. Hearing Morris Robinson's interview and the music clips absolutely soothed my soul. Not even an hour after I reached electricity and internet service, I ordered the cd. I received it yesterday. After a day of volunteering at a coworkers severly damaged house, I came home, listened, and my soul was soothed once again. Beautiful voice, moving spirit, wonderful new arrangements on traditional spirituals. Highly recommended.

I heard Morris Robison sing on NPR's 'Fresh Air.' He has a truly amazing voice.

I had the pleasure of hearing Rigoletto, where the Sparafucile fell ill and was replaced by Morris Robinson. He sang the entire role, plainclothed and from the orchestral pit. The voice BOOMED over everything and had a richness unlike anything I have heard in person (besides in the voice of Ewa Podles).

A few months later, my friends and I were still raving about how his voice had ripped the paint off the theater walls. SO a friend took took me to the Cincinnati May Festival to see his Osmin. In a significantly larger hall the same effect was present. From top to bottom, Morris' voice is a formidable instrument with no apparent weaknesses. In this music, which was created initially to bring joy to those hearing it, his voice is perfectly suited. I'd encourage anyone to purchase this album and if given the opportunity, SEE THIS SINGER IN PERSON.

Morris Robinson's voice is extraordinary!! If you love Bass Opera voices then this will give you a thrill. Morris sings the Gospel as if it's coming out of the marrow of his bones, He feels every note. He's fairly new to Opera and had a football background believe it or not! I'm sure that Mr.Robinson will be VERY well known in Opera circles in the coming years and I can't wait to hear what he will be singing next! He's a big man with a big voice, but, oh, the subtlety and range this man has will knock your socks off! Think Sam Ramey with a younger timbre.

It's a beautiful cd. I wanted "Going Home" to be sung at my husbands funeral (yes, I plan ahead). After hearing several choices I picked Morris'. His great, deep, manly voice is just perfect. Just don't want to put it to use for a long time.

Inspiring and encouraging. You will enjoy every song on this CD. It will take you back to good ole church days as well as take you to that next level of worship.

FROM BEGINNING TO END MORRIS ROBINSON HAS ENTHRALLED US ALL WITH HIS OUTSTANDING VOCALS. GOING HOME IS ALMOST MOVING TO THE POINT OF TEARS, IN A GOOD WAY. WE WILL ALL WISH TO SEE MUCH MORE FROM THIS SO VERY TALENTED MUSICIAN AND COMPOSER.Going Home

Morris Robinson has the richest, smoothest bass voice I have enjoyed in a while. The content of GOING HOME is comforting and encouraging; the sound is equally so. Robinson sounds as though he would be as comfortable at the Met as he is in a "down home" little church. I thoroughly enjoyed it and plan to give it as a gift to several friends.Going Home

Each time I listen to this CD, I get a little teary eyed because of all the emotion that is put into the music. I am currently working with Mr. Robinson in the Pittsburgh Opera's production of Aida where he is portraying Ramfis. Mr. Robinson has a wonderful rich, bass voice. He is alsom one of the nicest, most considerate performers that I have worked with. I wish Morris only the best in the coming years and hope I get to work with him again. He's going to be a huge star in the next few years.

Morris robinson has such potential. If you like powerful bass singing, you cannot help but find this man compelling. You could only write a negative review if you felt that no artist ever evolves, improves, or changes. Let's consider Paul Robeson- like Robinson, he was a big, commanding presence; football player in college (All American Rutgers),a singing talent forged more in the church than in a musical conservatory. His early work was recorded with minimalist accompaniment. I am persuaded that much of the glitzy background we hear nowadays is done to cover up deficiencies in the performer's voice. Robinson and Robeson both shine with instrumental support that is just barely above acapella.
While I doubt that most artists read these reviews of themselves, I would have one hope for Morris Robinson: Stick to the lower registers and don't let some studio twit try to turn you into a baritone. You can retain feeling, control and power in 'deep water', which is a rare talent. Josh Groban can do what most baritones cannot do, yet some of his recent recordings suggest someone wants him to become just another tenor.
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Dennis Garvin MD Citadel class of 69