Best CCM band ever and also one of the most underrated bands ever. Beginning with Freedom, they ran off a string of 4 albums that are unparalleled in songwriting, performance, production, and energy consistency. And... Florian's pipes were unmatched in CCM.
Thank you and I have to agree. That was a special time. I bought their Freedom album in '89 when it was released (and the same for the other three) and it still amazes me how they engineered that incomparable string of albums. Brown Bannister is to be credited for helping them on Freedom establish and ensure the level of notoriety needed to help fuel the next three to come. Thanks for the comment and for listening. 🎶
@@BreussWane I don't know who is with CCM and who is not, but these three live concerts were my favorite Live concerts that I personally attended, starting with the best first .... 1. Petra 1985 with Greg X Volts as Lead Vocal at Sig Flags Over Texas !! ... 2. 1987 Russ Taff at the Bronco Bowl in Dallas Texas !! ... 3. 1986 White Heart with Rick Florian as Lead Vocal .. I do not remember the venue where I saw them, but then I had a brand new Girlfriend that I took with me that night !! Greg X Volts was the best of all three, as he could belt out some serious vocals (The song "Adonai" was amazing that night) in 1985 !! The very best concert that I have ever been to, and I have been to MANY !! But Greg X Volts, Rick Florian, and Russ Taff are ALL GREAT, but they are getting old now like me!
You bet. I never consumed White Heart's music on vinyl originally, except for their landmark album, "Freedom", mainly because their popularity rose about the time vinyl was giving way to cassettes and eventual, CD's. Also, no doubt, the producers and engineers by this time were mastering CCM music to reach it's full potential, digitally and so CD's were the way to go, not vinyl. This is one cut from the album that translated well off vinyl, however, but you definitely want to stay with the bulk of White Heart's catalogue, IMHO, by purchasing New Old Stock (NOS) CD's for exceptional audio quality. Having said that, would have loved to have heard this band produce albums in the studio about fifteen to twenty years prior during the heyday of rock music produced expressly for the vinyl medium. Wow! Could you imagine?
I've always admired this great song. It sends a powerful message not only through the words but also especially the video...To show that you can be able to have the freedom to overcome your obstacles and to show what you can do through God's strength.
possibly one of the most underated Christian rock bands ever. I followed them they Began as a 'Gaither' project back in 1982. and went on for the next 15 years, releasing their last album in 1997 titled Redemption. Billy Smiley and Mark Gershmel were the only original members to stay with the band. This production of this song is wonderful. Great job man!
Thanks Eric. Our pleasure. So glad you enjoyed. Our favorite Christian Rock band, here at TheVRP. And we hope you keep coming back. More rare vinyl White Heart in store for this year too!
Mark and his wife visited our church in 1999 as music guests. As it was more an outreach church, I was the only one that knew him from his White Heart days. I pulled out the first White Heart LP (when Steve Green was still lead singer) and had him sign it. His wife hadn't seen it and commented on their early 80's style. I spoke to him about the last few years of the band. One by one, members went their own way. He and Billy finally called it quits from the group, but not from music.
I couldn't agree more. I started listening to them in '89, going in to high school and I still listen to their music just about every week. Their awesome sound, incredible talent and love for the good news of the gospel of Jesus Christ was an integral part of my spiritual growth throughout my teenage years and I am forever grateful for their contributions to my spiritual life in Jesus Christ over the decades.
This was one of our 2016 archives. Friends, a lot (and I mean A LOT!) has happened since then. For starters, this classic could use another 'restoration Pass' (or two) to build on what we did in 2016, especially now. I hope to eventually make that happen at some point. But there is much more work to do. Let me explain. Folks, are you aware that there exist many, many legacy artists that unfortunately, the digital age of music has NOT been so kind? For example, one of them is Pop/Country artist, B. J. Thomas. So my studio, LegacyVMP Studio, is on a mission to try and help do our part to change this kind of business climate within the legacy audio industry that we feel is long overdue. I think the time is right for studios like mine (and others!) to take what technology now affords us and turn it into something that can be very positive for the industry as a whole. Will you help us do that? Here are some of our more recent restorations to help illustrate what I am talking about. I want to stress with these: 1.) the power of recent advances in audio restoration technology in particular to allow studios like mine to do what we do! 2.) I want you to hear just how far our sound has come (maturity-wise) since we began this channel in the fall of 2014. First, here is one you might recognize from Glen Campbell 🙂:th-cam.com/video/l17HWcbU9lI/w-d-xo.html. Or, how about this from Sergio Mendes and Brasil '66 that you might also recognize 🙂:th-cam.com/video/X7omaR4gS_A/w-d-xo.html. In addition, here is one or two (or three or four 🙂) from B. J. Thomas: (th-cam.com/video/RLjsKECP3lk/w-d-xo.html, th-cam.com/video/5yLgrE7-B-0/w-d-xo.html, th-cam.com/video/BFI8yBcX0qE/w-d-xo.html, and th-cam.com/video/ABPOzijuam4/w-d-xo.html). Thanks for listening! We are now a professional studio, LegacyVMP Studio ( facebook.com/legacyvmpstudio) and we need your help spreading the word about what we do! Please visit our Business page and "Like/Follow Us". Thanks so much again and stay safe.
"Independence Day" Words and Music By: Mark Gersmehl, Billy Smiley, and Rick Florian Listen to our declaration Listen to our testament We've been given a revelation We are sure of where we stand So let the banner be unfurled We've found the light of hope in a dying world Hear the myth of modern man You're the god of your own land They call you weak, a spineless fool Say you've given up your right to rule But I have been to the land of me And I know I was never free Freedom came when I gave it all away That's why I call it independence day Call it independence day Let the rockets blaze across the sky Raise the flag of faith up high Let the doubters call it what they may It's independence day The world can crown another hundred kings But I believe in a better dream They may call it slavery But the biggest chain I knew was me So let the idols tumble down The walls of lies crumble to the ground I know where salvation can be found Let the idols tumble down That's why I call it independence day Call it independence day Let the rockets blaze across the sky Raise the flag of faith up high Let the doubters call it what they may It's independence day So join us in the celebration It's the birth of a holy nation As people of light we are proud to say It's independence day That's why I call it independence day Call it independence day Let the rockets blaze across the sky Raise the flag of faith up high Let the doubters call it what they may It's independence day
This version is the CD version w/ the intro so not sure why you think the Vinyl has a different version in fact I don’t remember Power House being released on vinyl here in the States.
Banda: WHITE HEART Origem: FRANKLIN (Tennessee/Estados Unidos) Álbum: POWERHOUSE (POÇO DE ENERGIA) Lançamento: 10/12/1990 Produção: BILL DRESCHER Composição: RICK FLORIAN/MARK GERSMEHL/BILLY SMILEY Gravadora: STAR SONG Vocal: RICK FLORIAN Vocal/teclado: MARK GERSMEHL Guitarra solo: BRIAN WOOTEN Guitarra base/violão: BILLY SMILEY Baixo: ANTHONY SALLEE Bateria: MARK NEMER DIA DA INDEPENDÊNCIA Ouça nossa declaração Ouça nosso testemunho Recebemos uma revelação Temos certeza de onde estamos Então, deixe a bandeira ser desfraldada Encontramos a luz da esperança em um mundo agonizante Ouça o mito do homem moderno Você é o deus da sua própria terra Eles te chamam de fraco, um tolo covarde Digamos que você desistiu do seu direito de governar Mas eu estive na terra de mim E eu sei que nunca fui livre A liberdade veio quando eu dei tudo de graça É por isso que eu chamo de Dia da Independência Chame isso de Dia da Independência Deixe os foguetes brilharem no céu Levante a bandeira da esperança bem alta Deixe os duvidosos chamá-lo como quiserem É dia da independência O mundo pode coroar outros cem reis Eles podem chamar isso de escravidão Mas a maior rede que eu conhecia era eu Então deixe os ídolos caírem As paredes de mentiras desmoronam no chão Eu sei onde a salvação pode ser encontrada Deixe os ídolos caírem Então junte-se a nós na celebração É o nascimento de uma nação sagrada Como pessoas de luz, temos o orgulho de dizer É por isso que eu chamo de Dia da Independência Chame isso de Dia da Independência Deixe os duvidosos chamá-lo como quiserem Chame isso de Dia da Independência Oh é dia da independência
Best Christian rock band ever in my opinion. They were original and every member multitalented..amazing!! I never get tired of listening to them
All time favorite 😍
Whiteheart was such a talented group and with an eternal Message of hope above all! Wonderful.
Best CCM band ever and also one of the most underrated bands ever. Beginning with Freedom, they ran off a string of 4 albums that are unparalleled in songwriting, performance, production, and energy consistency. And... Florian's pipes were unmatched in CCM.
Thank you and I have to agree. That was a special time. I bought their Freedom album in '89 when it was released (and the same for the other three) and it still amazes me how they engineered that incomparable string of albums. Brown Bannister is to be credited for helping them on Freedom establish and ensure the level of notoriety needed to help fuel the next three to come.
Thanks for the comment and for listening. 🎶
@@TheVinylRestorationProject IMHO, the apex was Heaven of My Heart.
@@BreussWane I don't know who is with CCM and who is not, but these three live concerts were my favorite Live concerts that I personally attended, starting with the best first .... 1. Petra 1985 with Greg X Volts as Lead Vocal at Sig Flags Over Texas !! ... 2. 1987 Russ Taff at the Bronco Bowl in Dallas Texas !! ... 3. 1986 White Heart with Rick Florian as Lead Vocal .. I do not remember the venue where I saw them, but then I had a brand new Girlfriend that I took with me that night !!
Greg X Volts was the best of all three, as he could belt out some serious vocals (The song "Adonai" was amazing that night) in 1985 !! The very best concert that I have ever been to, and I have been to MANY !! But Greg X Volts, Rick Florian, and Russ Taff are ALL GREAT, but they are getting old now like me!
@@BreussWane The Petra concert might have been in 1984, and not in 1985, it was one of those two years !!
Thanks for putting this up
You bet. I never consumed White Heart's music on vinyl originally, except for their landmark album, "Freedom", mainly because their popularity rose about the time vinyl was giving way to cassettes and eventual, CD's. Also, no doubt, the producers and engineers by this time were mastering CCM music to reach it's full potential, digitally and so CD's were the way to go, not vinyl. This is one cut from the album that translated well off vinyl, however, but you definitely want to stay with the bulk of White Heart's catalogue, IMHO, by purchasing New Old Stock (NOS) CD's for exceptional audio quality. Having said that, would have loved to have heard this band produce albums in the studio about fifteen to twenty years prior during the heyday of rock music produced expressly for the vinyl medium. Wow! Could you imagine?
I just reconnected to their music. Great message, music and their love for this country is awesome.
Just love this song. Back in the day of BOLD Cristianity.
I've always admired this great song. It sends a powerful message not only through the words but also especially the video...To show that you can be able to have the freedom to overcome your obstacles and to show what you can do through God's strength.
Whiteheart where my favourite Christian band.
Mine too. Thanks for listening.
@@TheVinylRestorationProject thanks for uploading the song
possibly one of the most underated Christian rock bands ever. I followed them they Began as a 'Gaither' project back in 1982. and went on for the next 15 years, releasing their last album in 1997 titled Redemption. Billy Smiley and Mark Gershmel were the only original members to stay with the band. This production of this song is wonderful. Great job man!
Thanks Eric. Our pleasure. So glad you enjoyed. Our favorite Christian Rock band, here at TheVRP. And we hope you keep coming back. More rare vinyl White Heart in store for this year too!
Saw them in concert in 1996 on their Inside tour. Pensacola FL.
Mark and his wife visited our church in 1999 as music guests. As it was more an outreach church, I was the only one that knew him from his White Heart days. I pulled out the first White Heart LP (when Steve Green was still lead singer) and had him sign it. His wife hadn't seen it and commented on their early 80's style. I spoke to him about the last few years of the band. One by one, members went their own way. He and Billy finally called it quits from the group, but not from music.
I couldn't agree more. I started listening to them in '89, going in to high school and I still listen to their music just about every week. Their awesome sound, incredible talent and love for the good news of the gospel of Jesus Christ was an integral part of my spiritual growth throughout my teenage years and I am forever grateful for their contributions to my spiritual life in Jesus Christ over the decades.
This was one of our 2016 archives. Friends, a lot (and I mean A LOT!) has happened since then. For starters, this classic could use another 'restoration Pass' (or two) to build on what we did in 2016, especially now. I hope to eventually make that happen at some point. But there is much more work to do. Let me explain.
Folks, are you aware that there exist many, many legacy artists that unfortunately, the digital age of music has NOT been so kind? For example, one of them is Pop/Country artist, B. J. Thomas. So my studio, LegacyVMP Studio, is on a mission to try and help do our part to change this kind of business climate within the legacy audio industry that we feel is long overdue. I think the time is right for studios like mine (and others!) to take what technology now affords us and turn it into something that can be very positive for the industry as a whole. Will you help us do that?
Here are some of our more recent restorations to help illustrate what I am talking about. I want to stress with these: 1.) the power of recent advances in audio restoration technology in particular to allow studios like mine to do what we do! 2.) I want you to hear just how far our sound has come (maturity-wise) since we began this channel in the fall of 2014. First, here is one you might recognize from Glen Campbell 🙂:th-cam.com/video/l17HWcbU9lI/w-d-xo.html. Or, how about this from Sergio Mendes and Brasil '66 that you might also recognize 🙂:th-cam.com/video/X7omaR4gS_A/w-d-xo.html. In addition, here is one or two (or three or four 🙂) from B. J. Thomas: (th-cam.com/video/RLjsKECP3lk/w-d-xo.html, th-cam.com/video/5yLgrE7-B-0/w-d-xo.html, th-cam.com/video/BFI8yBcX0qE/w-d-xo.html, and th-cam.com/video/ABPOzijuam4/w-d-xo.html). Thanks for listening!
We are now a professional studio, LegacyVMP Studio ( facebook.com/legacyvmpstudio) and we need your help spreading the word about what we do! Please visit our Business page and "Like/Follow Us". Thanks so much again and stay safe.
This sounds like it could be on the Rocky IV soundtrack
Modern day psalms,,
Absolutely FANTABULOUS!!!
One of my favs by white heart
"Independence Day"
Words and Music By: Mark Gersmehl, Billy Smiley, and Rick Florian
Listen to our declaration
Listen to our testament
We've been given a revelation
We are sure of where we stand
So let the banner be unfurled
We've found the light of hope in a dying world
Hear the myth of modern man
You're the god of your own land
They call you weak, a spineless fool
Say you've given up your right to rule
But I have been to the land of me
And I know I was never free
Freedom came when I gave it all away
That's why I call it independence day
Call it independence day
Let the rockets blaze across the sky
Raise the flag of faith up high
Let the doubters call it what they may
It's independence day
The world can crown another hundred kings
But I believe in a better dream
They may call it slavery
But the biggest chain I knew was me
So let the idols tumble down
The walls of lies crumble to the ground
I know where salvation can be found
Let the idols tumble down
That's why I call it independence day
Call it independence day
Let the rockets blaze across the sky
Raise the flag of faith up high
Let the doubters call it what they may
It's independence day
So join us in the celebration
It's the birth of a holy nation
As people of light we are proud to say
It's independence day
That's why I call it independence day
Call it independence day
Let the rockets blaze across the sky
Raise the flag of faith up high
Let the doubters call it what they may
It's independence day
great song !!!
So cheesy! I love it!!!! I miss this band so much!! Great times
This version is the CD version w/ the intro so not sure why you think the Vinyl has a different version in fact I don’t remember Power House being released on vinyl here in the States.
Banda: WHITE HEART
Origem: FRANKLIN (Tennessee/Estados Unidos)
Álbum: POWERHOUSE (POÇO DE ENERGIA)
Lançamento: 10/12/1990
Produção: BILL DRESCHER
Composição: RICK FLORIAN/MARK GERSMEHL/BILLY SMILEY
Gravadora: STAR SONG
Vocal: RICK FLORIAN
Vocal/teclado: MARK GERSMEHL
Guitarra solo: BRIAN WOOTEN
Guitarra base/violão: BILLY SMILEY
Baixo: ANTHONY SALLEE
Bateria: MARK NEMER
DIA DA INDEPENDÊNCIA
Ouça nossa declaração
Ouça nosso testemunho
Recebemos uma revelação
Temos certeza de onde estamos
Então, deixe a bandeira ser desfraldada
Encontramos a luz da esperança em um mundo agonizante
Ouça o mito do homem moderno
Você é o deus da sua própria terra
Eles te chamam de fraco, um tolo covarde
Digamos que você desistiu do seu direito de governar
Mas eu estive na terra de mim
E eu sei que nunca fui livre
A liberdade veio quando eu dei tudo de graça
É por isso que eu chamo de Dia da Independência
Chame isso de Dia da Independência
Deixe os foguetes brilharem no céu
Levante a bandeira da esperança bem alta
Deixe os duvidosos chamá-lo como quiserem
É dia da independência
O mundo pode coroar outros cem reis
Eles podem chamar isso de escravidão
Mas a maior rede que eu conhecia era eu
Então deixe os ídolos caírem
As paredes de mentiras desmoronam no chão
Eu sei onde a salvação pode ser encontrada
Deixe os ídolos caírem
Então junte-se a nós na celebração
É o nascimento de uma nação sagrada
Como pessoas de luz, temos o orgulho de dizer
É por isso que eu chamo de Dia da Independência
Chame isso de Dia da Independência
Deixe os duvidosos chamá-lo como quiserem
Chame isso de Dia da Independência
Oh é dia da independência
You know JESUS CHRIST claimed his harvest on wings of love.
How does the LP version differ from the CD version?
This version is the CD version w/ the intro.