"I spoke with you last night after your performance, but I wanted to tell you again how very touched I was with your music. The Spirit was very strong last night and your group and all of your talents easily uplifted and edified all who were present. Thank you for using your talents to bless others and to help them feel the love of the Savior and the power of His Atonement in our lives!"
"Along with your music, I was very touched with your narration pieces: the quotes, the scriptures, and the testimonies born. I usually take copious notes at firesides, but last night I just wanted to bask in your music and pieces and I didn't write down anything you all spoke from the pulpit. When I spoke to your bass singer he said that perhaps if I emailed you, you would send me them back. Your testimonies in word and music was so very powerful." "I truly love music, and the way your voices blend, the power of watching your faces as you sing, and the Spirit that you all brought was truly a blessing last night. I'm actually going to go get one of your CD's today to share with a friend who couldn't be there. I'm also hoping that your concerts or performances are posted on your website because I would love to bring a friend to hear your group." "Thanks again for your time and talents and for sharing your gifts and talents with others!"
-Joan S. “Beautiful, authentic, heartfelt harmonies grace these wonderful, foot-tapping, feel-good tunes. Don't miss this powerful, down-home collection from Mountain Blue!...OK, it's a funny name for a 3-man, 1-woman Bluegrass Gospel quartet, formed by 4 BYU students in 2003, but once we've heard these yummy harmonies and spirited tunes, we aren't likely to forget the name! From the color pictures scattered in the liner notes we see that these four are having a good time performing and spreading their ministry, dressing in blue jeans, non-matching shirts and t-shirts, and even in hillbilly hats and beards. The 15 songs, however, are as simple and powerful as any a cappella Bluegrass or Gospel we have ever heard. "Reaping in the Spirit," "Brethren, We Have Met to Worship," the title tune, "Death Shall Not Destroy My Comfort," the wonderful "Angel Band," "Jesus' Love is like a River," "Abide with Me," the traditional Christmas tunes "What Child is This," "Silent Night," the spiritual "Christmas Train," with lyrics by the group, and the traditional "We'll Soone Be Done" are Gospel favorites. Secular tunes like "Danny Boy," with guest artist Kristine Perry, "You are my Sunshine" and "I am a Man of Constant Sorrow" from the movie "O Brother, Where Art Thou" are also excellent. Blue Cheese is strong, tasty stuff that takes us back to the beginnings of country music, that makes us want to tap our feet and sing along!... every song here is a heartfelt winner. Sweet country harmonies, lyrics that alternately inspire and make us laugh—Blue Cheese has a powerful simplicity that we never tire of hearing. Great stuff!”
–Singers.com "Leslie and I really enjoyed your concert! It was worth the drive from Lehi! Your group just gets better and better. I have a few Southern Gospel songs we sang in our Florida/Georgia Mission (way back in the 60’s ) that I would like to see if you would be interested in singing."
-Mac Oswald
"You guys sound great! You guys are great! I'm impressed. I'm going to send your sampler to the rest of my family."
- Mike Comment on Amazing Grace from Judge on OurStage.com in Spiritual Category"Putting this song on here is like singing the National Anthem... tough! Well done, friends."
-Kevcoworship
Comments about the song “Roll Back the Stone” from judges on OurStage.com in Traditional Country Category"Right on putting the happy back in my heart! Fantastic!!" -Don Worden "Talent?!!!!!!! Do ya think....woo..damn......THREE THUMBS WAY UP"
-All Wise Records "Great Sound, Great Feel, can you say SMOOOOOOOOOTH!"
-Coral2fish "It's not traditional country, but I couldn't stop listening. Great job, you would do great in gospel."
-Judge Simon "I have to agree with Simon, this song would do very well in Gospel. It is a great song and definitely grabs your attention. Love your voices!"
-S. Lee
"It was a pleasure to meet yesterday. You are right the alto is terrific- especially the solo on Jesus’ Love is Like a River."
-Nathan G "This group has such pure voices and perfect harmonies.”
- music_rocks_my_socks_2008 "I purchased both of your cd's through a-cappella on line and have been THRILLED with the selections, musicality, and overall sound. I, too, sing in an acappella group and provide music for sunday services for three different denominations on Block Island, Rhode Island. My group, A Cappella Gold, LOVED many of the selections but were especially taken by "Roll back the stone." Do you have your songs charted? Can they be purchased?? How ??? If possible, give me a quick email. Also interested in: Reaping in the spirit, Brethren, Abide with me, and We'll soon be done. Thanks and KEEP SINGING!!!"
-Bruce D. “I like the new tenor. He seemed nice and you guys sounded great. I really like the female in your group. Reminds me of Allison Kraus. Great voice." “As I drive down the road tonight to a friends house (mind you this was Sunday May 31, 09), I was listening to Amazing Grace from the Blue Cheese CD. I ended up crying all the way there. The thing is that was the same song I listened to a year ago when my cousin died (he killed himself) and it just happened that it was around Easter. It was Easter Sunday when I broke down and I listened to that CD and that song came on and I listened to it over and over all the way to Church. And on this day it seemed to hit me that night. I am grateful for the kind of music you make. Every song tells a story and behind that story it touches lives in ways that are yet a mystery to some, but if you listen with an open heart and when its the right kind of music the Spirit can hit you with the words of the song."
- Rachelle C. | "I was invited to the show tonight not knowing what to expect. It was a great surprise! You guys were awesome. I had to buy your music...so I did. Thanks again and I'll be keeping track of you guys. I'm listening to 'Jesus' Love Is Like a River' and it's awesome. I was trying to find out where in the South it came from then looked in the CD cover and that song is from UTAH... what the? It's awesome. I look forward to hearing more from you guys. Hey, and who was your tenor on Monday? Just curious."
-Siope Lee K. "I love your album and listen to it several times a week. Please release another soon."
- Doug in Federal Way, Washington “Great sound, Great voices. I think one of my favorites is Wondrous Love! I love the harmonies!”
-Angie R.
“This album is so much fun! I’m in love with Down in the River and you guys blew it out of the water (no pun intended). Man of Constant Sorrow is really a lot of fun too. You guys have a really clean sound. Love it!”
-Alex C.
"Thanks for the email -- I did listen this week and really loved it. It took me a long time to find it because I was still looking for Blue Cheese for some reason.
:-) How many of you are "in town" and available for interviewing? Usually it's better if it's just one or two people rather than five since it's audio and it gets confusing. Let me know. "What Wondrous Love is This" is my total favorite." -Steven Kapp Perry "That is awesome! I listened to the whole thing. I love the new name "Mountain Blue" maybe because I love the play-on words towards "Blue Grass" and towards this really awesome University I'm livin' by. It's been so cool having the "BYU" experience. This is not just great music, this is missionary work... opening the doors and softening hearts through the powerful medium of song. God bless you my friend! And Hallelujah!!"
-Alicia R. (In reference to the interview with Steven Kapp Perry) "I just wanted to tell you that I think the new CD is great. You guys really are amazing. It was fun to go to the signing."
–Jamie H. "...Anyways, the CD is great! You guys blend so well!! Dang. Also, I know we talked about this, but did you guys arrange "I sing the mighty power of God?" That one is so great. One of my favorites. So cool that you have this cd. I am in awe!"
-Megan "I recently bought several individual tracks of your songs from a-cappella.com I LOVE THEM!...I love nothing more than tight harmonies that make the hair on your arms stand at attention! The human instrument is truly amazing and there is just something about making music with nothing but your voice that speaks to those deep places in our souls."
- Lee T., Fort Worth, Texas "Dude you guys are jamming! My band, Once Forgotten, is 3/4 choir boys. We are in the men's choir at our high school and we love your music. I love the harmonys you make with "The Subwoofer"." "They were awesome at the A Cappella Jam at BYU last week. Sweet harmonies - yeah they got 'em."
-Paul M.
"Everyone was great! I really loved the chemistry that you have as a group. Great sense of humor as well as great voices. Thanks for the CD's, and I hope to see more performances in the future."
-Charity A., Provo, UT
"Wow, congratulations on your group. I listened to both the sampler and Amazing grace. I can easily pick out the individual voices, and yet you all blend together so well with wonderful balance. Your interpretation of the music as a group is smoothly portrayed. Crescendos and decrescendos are accomplished with appropriate transition. The harmonies are complex and original, yet they don't distract from the initial melody. The rhythms are timed and executed exactly . . . I am quickly becoming a fan! Once again, I find myself a little envious of your opportunities.. I soooo miss being part of a music group that both challenges and uplifts me."
–Emilie H. "Any date on the release of your next album? Everyone I share your music with loves it."
-Doug "Hey! I think we may have spoken before! Do you remember? Is "brethren" new?? I don't remember hearing that song before. Its really cool!!! Would you be interested in showcasing at Rocketown in Nashville for Fervent Records? We are looking for more artist for them right now."
–Jenni "Last Christmas we (myself and our six children) gave my husband your Mountain Blue CD. It is now our all time favorite CD! Thank you so much for sharing your gifts and talents with us! We love it so much that we sing along with every song. Certainly our attempts, although enjoyed, are feeble in comparison with your recording." "Although it is hard to pick which songs to ask for, we have come to the following: "John," "Down by the River," "We'll soon be done," and "Roll back the stone." We also, love love love "Gospel Train" but, wow, that one must be so hard! My husband says that is for really trained singers. I think we will try to work up to that one. "Once again, you have truly inspired us and continue to do so each time we listen. We are so grateful for the gifts God has given you all, for by so doing He has given us a gift as well. It truly does our souls good to be able to rejoice through the music Mountain Blue has produced. He knows we need such good gifts in time such as these...It is so refreshing and wonderful to know that others rejoice in the Gospel and trust the Lord. May we, in our individual callings develop the gifts God gives us to move forward His work!" - Lynnette M. |
