| Southern Gospel Music Forum |
| RAY VESTER ~
Southern Style |
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Artist:
Ray Vester
Project Title: Southern
Style
Label:
Independent
Producers:
Ray Vester
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have written reviews on Ray Vester's music before here at
the Southern Gospel Music Forum so we are not completely
surprised by his music! The first thing we noticed about the
project is that Ray wrote all twelve songs on the project.
The first cut on the project is "Laugh Out Loud"
and it takes a unique a different perspective on praising
God but it is a true message and one you will enjoy.
"What Would Jesus Do" is a song written around
that popular phrase. It is a song with a great message
reminding us to consider what Jesus would do in every
situation we face. The next song in the project is
"Right On Time" and it reminds us that God is
always right on time for what we need. A quick glance at the
liner notes tells us that Ray has had some rough times in
the past years and that might explain the next song titled
"Foreclosure Blues." The song reminds us simply
that God is bigger than any problem we will face. |
"Heavenly
Minded" picks up the tempo quite a bit and this fast
paced song will become a favorite. "Salute" is a
song dedicated to the Veterans including a couple of Ray's
relatives. The song is a wonderful song that does a great
job of honoring out Veterans. The next song is titled
"Jesus Was A Mountain Man" and this song leads us
right into a song titled "Have A Little Faith." I
always love a song about Faith in God and this song reminds
us that we need to have some Faith to get through each day
and each trial in life.
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"Get
Up" picks up the pace once again and the song
encourages up to get up and Praise the Lord! It's a great
message and something we should all strive to do. The next
song on the project is "The Good News." The song
is a reminder that no matter what all of the bad news is
that we are constantly reminds us, Jesus is the Good News!
With a title like "Patience" I figured the next
song on the project had to be a good one. The message is
very good. The final song on the project is "Rock On
For Jesus Southern Style" and this upbeat song is a
great way to end the project.
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Ray
has a good project here that will bless you. The project
includes a good mix of songs in both style and tempo. The
messages also vary from song to song and there is no doubt
that anyone who listens will find a message to bless them. My
favorite songs on the project are "Get Up,"
"Heavenly Minded" and "Have A Little
Faith." You can get more information on Ray and
information on ordering this project from Ray's website at www.rayvester.com.
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Reviewed
By: Abigail Wingate
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| Southern Gospel Music Forum |
| RAY VESTER ~ BACK AGAIN |
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| 3R1 MUSIC GROUP ~ PRODUCED BY: RAY VESTER
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| Singer and songwriter Ray Vester sent us a project for review a while back and it's chocked full of ten terrific songs and Ray had a hand in writing all of them! |
| TAKE THAT FINAL FLIGHT is a great song! It's upbeat and it talks of that day that we TAKE THAT FINAL FLIGHT to see Jesus! BACK AGAIN is a great song of rededication. DAD'S AT HOME WITH JESUS is a tribute to Ray's father who, according to the liner notes, passed away in 1999.
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THE WELL OF LIVING WATER picks up the pace once again and it's an enjoyable, upbeat song! THE GREAT I AM slows it down again and is a great song of worship. The next two songs were co-written by Ray and his mom. The liner notes also revealed Ray's mom passed away in 2003. REJOICE IN HIS LOVE is a great song that I had a nice time listening too. JESUS IS MY EVERYTHING is a song that you can tell is a good one just by the title! It does not disappoint, the song is terrific.
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GONNA BE JOY
is a song that Ray does a great job on but the song sounds
like a quartet song! I would love to hear one of today's
Southern Gospel Quartet's record this song! THE GREATEST GIFT
is the next song and it sends us right into the final song on
the project. WHEN JESUS RIDES ON THE CLOUDS is a flat out
barn burner! It's a great ending to this project and of
course helps all Christians look forward to that great day
when Jesus comes back to get His Saints.
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Ray is,
without question, a very talented guy. He is a good singer
and a terrific songwriter. All ten songs on this project are
lyrically strong and well produced. My favorite songs from
the project are TAKE THAT FINAL FLIGHT, REJOICE IN HIS LOVE
and THE GREAT I AM. I must admit that I am not real familiar
with the music of Ray Vester but I am impressed with this
project and have no problems recommending it to our readers!
For more information on Ray, visit
www.rayvester.com.
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Written by: Scott Evans
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