So Much to Say [Import]

Take 6 | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (May 22, 2006)
• Original Release Date: September 11, 1990
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: Wea International
• ASIN: B000002LHI
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #61,432 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars More astounding original music from Take 6, September 8, 2002

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Catherine S. Vodrey (East Liverpool, Ohio United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: So Much to Say (Audio CD)

On "So Much 2 Say," Take 6 deftly avoids the sophomore jinx that sometimes comes with a second album and instead surges past and defies expectations. "So Much 2 Say," which opens the album, is a masterpiece of scat singing, combined with smooth, long musical lines that break up the staccato abruptness of the speedy vocals. The six members of Take 6 are breathtaking in the assurance of their performance here, and it only gets better from there.

"I L-O-V-E U" is a superb dance tune (try it!) and a funky, beat-filled tribute to God's love. "Something Within Me" starts out like a traditional a cappella gospel tune, but after the first minute or so, transforms itself into a speedy, finger-snapping combination of soaring solo vocals (by which member, it doesn't say) grounded by the insistent, propulsive group work of the other five members. They even manage to work in some island flavor ("yah, mon," they sing, suddenly switching to clearly Caribbean accents) here, and it's charming.

"Come Unto Me" is reverent and crystalline in its purity. This a cappella exercise is utterly mesmerizing and a testament to the powerful talents of these six men, both as vocalists and as arrangers (they arrange most of their own music, not to mention writing a lot of it as well). "Sunday's on the Way" is a hilarious tale of Satan having a party in hell to celebrate the crucifixion:

Well, the demons were planning on having a little party one night

(We're having a party, we're gonna have a party)
They brought beer, Jack Daniels and some pretzels
A little red wine, and a little white . . .

This is a superb collection of songs, made all the more exciting by the breathtaking virtuosity of the singers. Long live Take 6!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing Sound!, December 30, 1999

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Pamela D. Crouch "pam_c_of_austin_tx" (Pflugerville, TX United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: So Much to Say (Audio CD)

This album is one of my favorites of all time. This is my second copy. For the uninitiated, Take 6 is an a cappella gospel group with a very modern sound. They actually started out as musicians, but met a few of them met in a bathroom once and sang a little for fun; then they formed a group. I saw this album done in concert and it was every bit as good as the recording! My date and I were totally blown away! We couldn't figure out how they could start the songs, perfectly on pitch, with no instruments, and no apparent cue.

The drum and instrument sounds on "I L O V E U" must be heard to be believed. Who knew these guys could do special effects with their voices as well as singing? "I'm On My Way" is a haunting spiritual that I used to sing in the shower a lot. "So Much 2 Say" is such a fast song, it's hard to believe anyone could sing that fast and still make it comprehensible, but you can understand every word! I just can't gush enough about this group. Just give them a listen if you like harmonies. You won't be sorry.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sophistocated jazz harmonies, with Gospel roots, December 10, 2004

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Dr. Carl F. Reinberg "former Lakewood, CA res... (South Africa) - See all my reviews

This review is from: So Much to Say (Audio CD)

An acapella group, comprised of six men who blend thier voices to make some of the most sophistocated vocal music since the Boswell Sisters in the 30's. To top it all off, they are singing thier hearts out to out creator! Grreat music that certianly is sophistocated jazz, with deep roots in gospel. If you thought the Christian music scene was all rock'n'roll and alternitive, guess again.