SG Music Forum Project Reviews

Artist: Couriers

Project Title: The Real Deal

Label: Independent

Producer: Tom Keel

Reviewed By: Scott Evans

 

Purchase this project at: www.thecouriers.com

When you start talking about historic names in Southern Gospel Music, it won't be long before the Couriers name comes up in the conversation.  This group has rich and historic roots and Tim Beitzel, Larry More, Brett Scarem and Tom Keel are carrying on that tradition in a wonderful way.

"I'll Be Ready" gets the project off to a rousing start and my prediction is you will love it!  "Where Is God" is a song written by Kyla Rowland and I love the message of it.  It reminds us that if you are a Christian, God is everywhere you go!  "Someday" is a slow melody and the message is a good one of someday making it to Heaven.  If you like good Southern Gospel singing and fast paced songs, "He Paid The Debt For Me" is the song for you!  Awesome song and an awesome job singing it by the Couriers!

"My Heart Is Full (With Jesus Love)" is a song written by Doris Akers which indicates it must be an older one.  However, I have never heard it and I love the message of the song about Jesus' Love but I also enjoyed the harmonies on the song by the Couriers.  The next song is an old one and I do know it!  "He's A Personal Savior" is a terrific song and I always enjoy hearing it again!  "I've Found A Friend" is a song that you will likely find in your church's hymn book and the a cappella version of the song on this project is nothing short of awesome!  Group member, Brett Scarem, wrote the next song and "Skies Of Blue" is about going to Heaven and I always love to dwell on that!

The next song probably everyone reading this knows!  "How Great Thou Art" is right up there with the greatest songs of all time and this version from the Couriers is very enjoyable.  "I'll Be Satisfied" has a catchy tune and it reminds us that we will be satisfied when we reach our Home above!  "I Won't Have To Cross Jordan Alone" is a great old song and this cut is an instrumental featuring Tom Keel.  You will enjoy the song and Tom's version of it.  The final song on the project is titled "With A Song In My Heart (And A Prayer In My Heart)."  The song is fast paced song that starts off with an old record sound!

The Couriers have long been known for class and they are are still one of the classiest groups traveling today.  The group has exceptional harmonies and great vocal talent.  My favorite songs from this project are "I'll Be Satisfied," "Where God Is" and My Heart Is Full (With Jesus Love)." Their latest project has twelve great songs and very good production.  I guess you could say, they are "The Real Deal!"  For more information visit www.thecouriers.com.