The Calvarymen - Travelin’-Light, CD Review

Mar

2007

The Calvarymen - Travelin’-Light

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Produced by: Bob Caldwell
Website: http://www.calvarymen.com

“Immortal, Invincible” starts this album off on the right foot. Great instrumentation and clean tight harmonies get you excited to hear the rest of this project. “Father’s House,” a more relaxed tune written by Daryl Williams and John Darin Rowsey hits just the right note for a second cut. Showing off their impressive unison skills, “Walking in the Will” is yet another enjoyable tune. To tell you the truth, this is my first time hearing these guys, and they impressed me right away. I didn’t know their name, but I do now! Traditional SG lovers will enjoy this album, and even those who prefer the progressive style will appreciate the talent. This is happy music!

“Go to that land” would be a great radio release, with its swing and country style. “One scared hand,” another medium tempo song, was penned by Kyla Rowland. The guys do a great job delivering the lyrics of this moving tune. “I’ve been to the Well” picks things back up, showcasing the group’s bass singer. Darrell Young has a strong, full tone and range. “If it wasn’t for the Cross,” the first true ballad, builds to a powerfully creative ending. The title cut, “Traveling Light” written by Rebecca J. Peck is a rather enjoyable song choice. The tempo and fiddle touches seem to capture the very spirit of the lyrics in this toe tappin’ tune. The vocals are truly wonderful on this. You just can’t help but smile!

Other cuts to mention are, “Somewhere in Gloryland,” “Stay the Course,” and “In the Sweet by and by” which finishes off the project in a capella fashion. These guys leave you wanting more, and I would highly recommend them to anyone. The only reason they did not receive a 5 star rating, is because I felt the project could have used a little more variety tempo wise. With only one song, I would consider a ballad, the album is what the title suggests, “Travelin’ – Light.” However, for those of us who love power ballads, you might find the project lacking in that department. Still a great choice to listen to on any given day. If you haven’t heard the Calvarymen, you need to!

Reader Comments

The calvarymen are a ridiculous group.........ridiculously talented! I would urge every part time group in the world to buy this CD. This cd is done the right way. The harmonies are very complex.....can't believe the reviewer didn't mention that.....the pitches are perfect, the songs are great, the production is amazing.

BTW.....you would be shocked to know this was done in a basement studio smaller than most bedrooms. The tracks are nashville, but the vocals are MI! The calvarymen did not spend a fortune making this but it sounds like they did.

They are a model of class! And no.....I don't sing with them or work for them....I just respect what they are putting out.

Mark Forester

Commented by Mark Forester On 03/16/2007

The Calvarymen are First Class all the way!!!! Their harmonies will blow you away! I sing on a cruise every year with these guys and have gotten to know them personally as well, they are what they sing. You HAVE to get this cd. There are no better groups out there!

Commented by On 03/16/2007

These guys do a great job everytime we work with them. Not only do they have great vocal arrangements, but they are some of the nicest guys I know. Keep up the great work!!

Commented by Scott Godsey On 03/22/2007

These guys are about the best SG group in Michigan. We have had them at our small church many times and they are great in big or small venues. There love of the Lord and singing comes through every time.

Russ

Russ Harrison

Commented by On 04/02/2007

The Calvarymen is the best singing group in the world, period! They sent me a pre-release copy of the reviewed CD and I was totally blown away by their music. They are four truly remarkable voices that come together to form a spectacular singing group. Their harmonies are complex, yet they perform them with such finesse that it makes sense and sounds appropriate.

Bob Caldwell has done a superb job of arranging their vocals to be interpretive without being distractive.

Their messages come through loud and clear and their music is truly imaginative and adventurous. And behind the music stands four gentleman of distiinctive Christian character who personally know the One they're singing about.

These guys have only scratched the surface of their acceptance by the public. If you're the kind of person who likes to get a scoop on what's coming, the Calvarymen are it! They have it all; the look, the sound and the heart.

Commented by On 04/27/2007

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