The Melody Four Quartet - Beyond The River 1961 [Full Album]

The Melody Four Quartet - Beyond The River 0:00 Coming Again 1:58 Great White Host 4:51 Deep River 7:02 I've A Home Beyond The River 8:53 When He Shall Come 11:58 For All The Saints 15:19 In The Still Of The Night 18:16 Peace In The Valley 22:09 When I'm With Him 24:32 Does It Make A Difference To You 27:18 There'll Be One Song 31:14 Glorious Things Of Thee Are Spoken The Melody Four Quartet, with its own distinctive style of singing, has gained widespread recognition for the performance of quartet music marked by fine taste and perceptive interpretation. The singing voices are those of Glen Jorian, second tenor; Clair Hess, first tenor; Ray Felton, baritone; and Bill Pearce, bass. These men have traveled extensively and memorable performances make the group a favorite with sacred music audiences. Each artist is remarkably gifted, and the individual talents are combined in the quartet selections. The result is a rich blend of musical excellence particularly suited for recording. The manifest warmth, artistic merit, and obvious sincerity of the group is a spiritual blessing to those who delight in the inspired music of truly dedicated artists. The arrangements are by Dick Anthony, who is heard as accompanist for the quartet. Mr. Anthony has made many notable contributions to the world of sacred music and his unusual ability as a conductor, arranger, vocalist and accompanist has brought him high acclaim. The album title, "Beyond The River," was chosen when it developed that most of the songs relate to the theme of Heaven and the promise of Christ's return. The listener is caught up in the wings of song, and the blessed hope of Eternity with Him is aptly described in the various selections, whether it be sacred classic, a well-known and cherished hymn, a simple spiritual or one of the more contemporary com-positions. All of the planning, arrangements and performance were prayerfully executed so that the selections would present not only distinguished music by artists of outstanding musical and spiritual backgrounds, but that the message of each song will be a constant reminder of His promise . . . "I go to prepare a place for you, and if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you myself; that where I am, there ye may be also." (John 14:2-3)