What are people saying about Singing the Faith?
A NEW REVIEW FROM LOGIA
"This reviewer prays that Singing the Faith may reach as many people as possible. Pastors will find it very valuable in their ongoing ministry. People would love to discover the rich treasure of the gospel in the Reformation singing heritage that is already theirs. This DVD can be used in Bible studies, catechism classes, meetings with congregational leaders, retreat, and circuit convocations. It is suitable in the classrooms of Lutheran schools, colleges, and seminaries. It can be broadcast through TV and internet. Singing the Faith can also be an enormous missionary tool. It should be translated into many languages and brought into many countries. As the fact that a cameraman who shot this DVD was converted over the course of its production process and was baptized in a Lutheran congregation indicates, Singing the Faith proclaims Christ our Savior. We can only rejoice with “the astonishingly rich tradition” of the gospel to which Singing the Faith points. Having received it we cannot be silent but must pass it on to the next generation!"
Naomichi Masaki, Concordia Theological Seminary in a review for
LOGIA, Reformation 2009, Volume XVIII, Number 4
“One cannot watch this DVD without much joy and thanksgiving that here, at last, is told and sung the story of the godly musical heritage that we in the Lutheran church have been given, and at a time when so many have already tragically surrendered or are about to exchange their birthright for a mess of pop-cultural pottage. Pastors and musicians in the congregation will find in it a serviceable tool for reclaiming and celebrating this heritage. As such it will help them understand and teach not only the history of our hymnody but also the divine blessing that is given as we sing it. . . . Once in a great while, a work is produced for which the whole church on earth can give unreserved thanks to God. This is such a work.”
Thomas V. Aadland, in a review for Lutheran Forum
“The DVD is beautifully done—the narrative and the music are excellent. Parishes should find it very useful in their education programs.”
Philip Gehring, Professor and University Organist Emeritus, Valparaiso University
“It’s hard to find a word to describe the overall impression, but I think “voluptuous” works. It’s a feast for the eyes as well as the ears! However, I think it should come with a warning: “This DVD warrants a ‘two tissue alert,’ even for the most unemotional Lutherans.”
Dennis Marzolf, Professor and Choral Director, Bethany Lutheran College, Mankato, MN
“A number of great hymns are modeled in live congregational singing. Without exception, these vibrant examples of hymn singing lift the spirit and give powerful voice to faith. The audio is clear. An abundance of art works provides counterpoint to the music. These videos are a rich experience for mind, eye, and ear.”
Victor E. Gebauer, in a review for Cross Accent: Journal of the Association of Lutheran Church Musicians, vol. 17, no. 1 (2009)
“The pictorial and musical production values are excellent. Although the DVD was produced for Lutheran congregational study, it would be of interest to hymnology classes of any type, especially the first portion of the video which deals with Martin Luther’s views on music and the evolution of the Lutheran chorale tradition.”
Larry Wolz, in a review for THE HYMN: A Journal of Congregational Song, Vol 60 (Winter 2009)