STANGL FAMILY
Telling His Story
I
Sing the Mighty Power of God – Wayfaring Stranger – I’m Standing on the
Solid Rock – Did You Ever Talk to God Above – Come and See – The
Whippoorwill Song -I’m Blessed – This One Thing I Know – I Just Want to
Please the Lord – I’m A Christian -I’m Still Amazed -Tell Me the Story
of Jesus
Sing the Mighty Power of God – Wayfaring Stranger – I’m Standing on the
Solid Rock – Did You Ever Talk to God Above – Come and See – The
Whippoorwill Song -I’m Blessed – This One Thing I Know – I Just Want to
Please the Lord – I’m A Christian -I’m Still Amazed -Tell Me the Story
of Jesus
I’ve
been reviewing CD’s for a long time now, and I never cease to be amazed
at the dedication and absolute strong desire of young family groups in
taking the music of the Lord Jesus to another level. In the case of the
Stangl Family from Fort Calhoun, Nebraska, this is a pre-ordained
desire. The entire family, mom, dad, and ten kids make up an amazing
group of musicians dedicated to bringing the word of Christ to a new
audience. They really do it well, from several stand points. They are
all really good musicians, and they have the sense to keep their music
beautifully simple and easy to understand. They demonstrate their
musicianship very masterfully on “Wayfaring Stranger.” I was impressed,
and I’ve heard this song done by many professionals, but this version
is a totally dedicated instrumental that really stands out. One of the
major differences this dedicated family is able to do, and do it well,
is frequent tempo and rhythm changes. Not expected, but once into the
song it’s a beautiful version of a great song. All of their major
instruments take a lead in the song, the fiddles are exceptional as is
the slide guitar. The slide guitar also takes some very interesting
leads in “Come And See” and “Tell Me The Story of Jesus.” This family is
also a very practiced harmony singing group. Everybody pitches in.
Everybody enjoys what they are doing. I liked the mandolin on
“Wayfaring Stranger” but I also liked it in “Did You Ever Talk to God
Above.” This song also has some very likable child’s voice with
delightful harmony from the rest of the family. “I’m Blessed” probably
demonstrates the harmony singing ability of this family, it’s a
capella. Super nice. We hear fiddle throughout this album, all of it
done well, I especially liked it on “I Just Want To Praise Jesus.”
That’s exactly what this beautiful family does. They praise Jesus in
all they do. My good friend Tom Sharmon who is the mover and shaker at
Tesco Studios in Omaha, where this delightful album was recorded. I’ve
heard several good family group recordings, but this one is a strong
indication where this family is headed with their music, and I foresee a
wonderful ‘praising’ in their music for our Lord Jesus Christ. This
album is a wonderful response to the music we need to hear more
frequently. It shall be forwarded to the Rural Roots Music Commission,
with my admonition ‘please listen carefully, this is fragile and
wonderful music.’ Tom Sharmon did a super nice job in the studio. It
is mixed just right for me. That isn’t necessarily the rule of thumb
for anyone, but it sure works for me. I love the way the instruments
glide in and out. Just right, Just right.
been reviewing CD’s for a long time now, and I never cease to be amazed
at the dedication and absolute strong desire of young family groups in
taking the music of the Lord Jesus to another level. In the case of the
Stangl Family from Fort Calhoun, Nebraska, this is a pre-ordained
desire. The entire family, mom, dad, and ten kids make up an amazing
group of musicians dedicated to bringing the word of Christ to a new
audience. They really do it well, from several stand points. They are
all really good musicians, and they have the sense to keep their music
beautifully simple and easy to understand. They demonstrate their
musicianship very masterfully on “Wayfaring Stranger.” I was impressed,
and I’ve heard this song done by many professionals, but this version
is a totally dedicated instrumental that really stands out. One of the
major differences this dedicated family is able to do, and do it well,
is frequent tempo and rhythm changes. Not expected, but once into the
song it’s a beautiful version of a great song. All of their major
instruments take a lead in the song, the fiddles are exceptional as is
the slide guitar. The slide guitar also takes some very interesting
leads in “Come And See” and “Tell Me The Story of Jesus.” This family is
also a very practiced harmony singing group. Everybody pitches in.
Everybody enjoys what they are doing. I liked the mandolin on
“Wayfaring Stranger” but I also liked it in “Did You Ever Talk to God
Above.” This song also has some very likable child’s voice with
delightful harmony from the rest of the family. “I’m Blessed” probably
demonstrates the harmony singing ability of this family, it’s a
capella. Super nice. We hear fiddle throughout this album, all of it
done well, I especially liked it on “I Just Want To Praise Jesus.”
That’s exactly what this beautiful family does. They praise Jesus in
all they do. My good friend Tom Sharmon who is the mover and shaker at
Tesco Studios in Omaha, where this delightful album was recorded. I’ve
heard several good family group recordings, but this one is a strong
indication where this family is headed with their music, and I foresee a
wonderful ‘praising’ in their music for our Lord Jesus Christ. This
album is a wonderful response to the music we need to hear more
frequently. It shall be forwarded to the Rural Roots Music Commission,
with my admonition ‘please listen carefully, this is fragile and
wonderful music.’ Tom Sharmon did a super nice job in the studio. It
is mixed just right for me. That isn’t necessarily the rule of thumb
for anyone, but it sure works for me. I love the way the instruments
glide in and out. Just right, Just right.
RECORD REVIEW BY BOB EVERHART, President National Traditional Country Music Association
www.music-savers.com for Country Music News International