This month we review the new DVD by Apostle J L Cash & Praise titled I Got A Feelin' Live.  This is one of three DVDs that were recorded by MCG Records on May 2, 2009, in Memphis, Tennessee. The others being Lee Williams & The Spiritual QC’s Fall On Me and yet untitled recording by The Gospel Legends.

The venue for this recording was the Temple of Deliverance. The backdrop of the Temple of Deliverance makes for the perfect setting for this recording.  Apostle Cash & Praise consist of over 12 members (plus praise dancers) and the stage was large enough to accommodate the entire group. The stage setting allows you to focus on the singers and not be distracted by any unnecessary activity on or around the stage. The camera shots allow you to get close up and personal with the all members of the group and those in the audience. As with all of MCG’s live recordings, the audience is a significant part of the project.

Apostle Cash & Praise mix jazz, traditional gospel chords and drum lines, and seventy rhythm and blues arrangements to bring you 80 minutes of exciting ministry in songs.  The DVD appears to capture the concert just as performed.  So, you really do feel that you are at the concert, from beginning to end. On the video the songs are - "Blessed Be Your Name,” “Washed By The Water,” “Irreplaceable,” “He Keeps Blessing Me,” “Thanks For Making Me Wait,” “Old Church Medley, “I Can Only Imagine,” “I Surrender All,” “I Got A Feelin’,” “What Will You Be Doing (When Jesus Come),” “The Lord Will Make A Way (Somehow),” “Leaning On The Everlasting Arms/Swing Low Sweet Chariot,” “When Love Is In The House,” and the bonus track “Help Me Jesus."

As you look at the video you can feel, and see, how the members of the group put their all into each song.  Apostle Cash shares lead duties with several members of Praise.  The background singers are 8 in number and the choreography is outstanding.  Often, gospel quartet groups spend very little time perfecting the choreography for each song.  Well, that is certainly not the case on this project.  The choreography of the background singers and the praise dancers are as much a part of conveying the message of each song as the musicians.

Once again, this video proves that MCG has developed the right formula for recording a live DVD.  The audience is not on top of the singers.  The facilities are the best.  The overall setting is superb.  The lighting is perfect.  The quality of the sound is outstanding.  There are no highs or lows in the sound quality.  The recording level is consistent throughout the video.

Unfortunately, you will not find any interviews of his video.  However, in between songs Apostle Cash talks about some of the members of the group, his upbringing, his mother's influence on his singing, and the musical talents of various members.  So, even without formal interviews you get to know something about the members of the group and their dedication to ministering to others through gospel music.

If you like good gospel music than you must add this video to your collection.  We Apostle J. L. Cash & Prasie's I've Got A Feelin' Live a 9 out of 10.  To order your copy of the DVD click HERE.  Click on the picture above to view a clip from the video.***