Nashville Bluegrass Band & Fairfield 4 - Roll Jordan Roll

[MusicFann213]

saying no offense at the start of yr comments doesnt take away from clearly dissing someone, just enjoy the great quality of the collaboration.

[Romanjezabel]

Freak all of that!!!!!

These two different types of genres came together to sing one basic premise: Harmony!!!!

... and they both did it absolutely with the right feeling and just plain right!

When this world is over that is how it's gonna be.

-Peace!

[greatauntkk]

I love a good bass and Fairfield Four's Freeman is better than good. It's exciting to hear him sing this rolling melody line. I've had this recording awhile. Sometimes it makes me want to shout in a Jesus way and sometimes squeal ina mercy-what-a-man way!

[BabyBoiQue]

Anybody know the note Isaac hits at the the 4:20 mark?

[beard295]

@BabyBoiQue If you still need the answer to this, he hits a Bb1

[tehrealjake]

I like "The Northern" better

[wrs840]

I ran monitors for both NBB and FFF many times during this era, both separately and together. It is true that the FFF is no doubt a stronger vocal ensemble in almost every way. Regarding bass singers: NBB never pretended to have a "bass" singer. Be glad for this: a much broader white audience was introduced to the Fairfield Four because of the Nashville Bluegrass Band.

[Tragicpeot]

Being a bass I fully understand what everyone is saying and It improves ten fold when the BASS steps up.

[Holyshmoe1]

@Blueiyedsoul Could you give the exact time that happens? Thx. Isaac Freeman is the bomb.

[BackFortyBushcraft]

I love this video. Not only does it have great harmonies plus that *amazing* bass bit with Isaac Freeman, but it's such a good example of racial differences being so completely meaningless. Wonderful!

[cleckell]

@ OkeeHadjo- they are saying "jerdan" because...it's a negro spiritual! The Black community used to pronounce jordan that way,don't know if they still do. But in the South anyway, lots of cities have a Jordan Street, and it's pronounced Jerdan by blacks and whites both.

[bass1bone]

@cleckell Or even the Auburn University football stadium, Jordan-Hare, is properly pronounced "Jerdan-Hare".

[OkeeHadjo]

How come they sayin "Jerdan"?  Strange. Good song though.

[DDUNCAN38]

Love A Cappella Singing and this is some of the Best You'll Ever Hear!

[agumperz]

Can I give three thumbs up? Awesome. 

[bus250]

Going by my listening pitch, I'd say that was a Bb1 that he laid down at the end. Great Vid! =)

[BLUEIYEDSOUL]

@bus250 actually he hits a note at 3/4 thru the song that is i guess you would say a negative 1 Bb, you have to listen close because he just taps it and as you know at that low volume deminishes. He can however flat out sing. I am a Blues, soul, honky tonk style music writer/singer but I spend many an hour listening to the FFF also not for bass but The Mighty Clouds of Joy are awesome.

[tallbaby40]

The Fairfield Four is AWESOME and that Isaac Freeman is the BEST. Love Him, Love Him, Love Him:-)

[revskull]

no offense..but NBB's bass singer is a high baritone trying to hit bass notes, note that he has zero resonance and timber for the position... of course the "real" bass singer steps up at 2:06!! not knocking the guy... it's just so obvious when a real bass steps up...

[taenstrom]

Very true - but then again Bluegrass was never too demanding of the lower registers. I'm sure in true Blugrass music he does well, but not in traditional Gospel.

[herringbone28]

I think the word you were looking for is "timbre". No offense

[Spring1949]

@revskull

No offense but I think you totally missed the point - NBB is clearly awe struck by the depth and breadth of the FF4 and deliberately arranged the song to showcase that gospel bass. NBB is a versatile and very talented bunch with a deep reverence for the musical roots.

[ChrisisBass13]

@revskull Obviously, because baritones, ( espically " high baritones" as you called them) Should not be singing the bass part. leave that to us basses!

[gotwins25]

@revskull not many bluegrass groups have an actual bass singer.....in fact other than dailey and vincent I can't think of one, not sure why they even call it a bass

[VITIMYLENA]

Chills go up and down and all around when I hear this song. FANTASTIC!!!!!!

[ChangsUncle]

Real music at it's best.

[djuan423]

also, u see how fairfield claps to keep time, thats old school , nashville jus sings, good music, this is singing.

[djuan423]

yes, Lord i love this song

[pchrtnuse]

God is in! Thank you so much.

[taenstrom]

This is a perfect illustration as why acapella music is the most demanding and best style of music there is

[dogmiester1]

This is truly music - no instruments, no external beat, just some singers. Though the Nashville Bluegrass Band do take a backseat to the Fairfield Four, the NBB is a right on in their interpretation of the song. Learn from this; this is how it should be.

[Floydflander]

FANTASTIC!

5*

[tc901123]

Great!!! I love it.

[Jim200036]

This is ok, but if you want to see how it's really done, watch "Acappella"'s version of this. Their's is AWESOMEEEEEEEEEEE.

[mshirley99]

Acappella's version is ok, but this one is how it's supposed to be done.

[sutmichaels]

No handmade bass can ever reach the depth of that voice...Amazing...

[TerryRay02]

I know what you mean.

[chowman007]

"Dickie" Issac Freeman blew him away...awsome bass singer.

[TerryRay02]

Issac Freeman RULZ!!

[dszadsza]

GREAT I LOVE....

[LTCJeffWhite]

Get these young white guys completely out of the way already.

[Marsena]

Absolutely not! This would have made the late Dr. King proud, and most of all, THE LORD is pleased to see brethren together in unity.

[tallbaby40]

GREAT PERFORMENCE

[soulseeker95]

fairfour great!! and they aint selfish with thier gift. I see they are teaching others.

[Bass35744]

Isaac Freeman is one powerful Basso Profondo! Sounds sooooo good! (:

[Conail23]

Wow! What a bass voice!

[blakesspace]

This is fantastic!

[KKalonick]

That bass is stupefyingly fantastic.

[Roadrunner440]

This is a wonderful performance.Thanks for sharing this video.

[wweberpal]

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[sizzlanator]

this is a kick ass video... i sang this bass part in my choir.... not very good

[candygram65]

Awesome. Thankyou.

[mrtallhk]

Just magnificent!

[doedeedum]

what a beautiful song.

[choosdad]

Mr. Freeman is an awesome bass singer.

[lybrenda]

When was this filmed?

[genelibbea]

I believe this was filmed in 1996 aprox. This was filmed on American Music Shop in Nashville. Gene Libbea, Nashville Bluegrass Band 1988-2000

[VLGARRETT]

I have been a fan of the Fairfield Four for years. I also am a fan of the Nashville Bluegrass Band. This is the best of both worlds. I hope there are more videos of these great performers that have not yet been posted. I want to see them all. Thanks for this one

[genelibbea]

this is a piece of history. Four of the five Fairfields pictured here have died. Richardson (preacher), Wilson Waters, James Hill and Walter Settles. It was a great honor to play and record with these guys. I will remember it always. Gene Libbea, Nashville Bluegrass Band. 1988-2000

[Bass35744]

Does anyone know how low Isaac Freeman goes at 4:25. It's so powerful, and resonant.

[NCBASKETBALLRULZ]

Resonant, ...that is exactly the word I was looking for earlier when describing his voice to my wife. I LOVE his voice!

[dicksonbanjoman]

it's a low B-flat below the staff. SOOOOOOOO good!! God bless the Fairfield Four!!

[pin5a]

muy buena la cancion saludos de chile

[pin5a]

saludos pa ti tambien

[Bass35744]

Isaac "Dickie" Freeman is one of my favorite Bass Singers! God what a beautiful and resonant voice he has! :)

[chezbomba]

mais, what a joyful noise!

[banjobilly32]

I'm the first to give em 5 stars!! Saw them perform together quite a few years ago. One of my most memorable concerts.

Thanks for posting.

[bigwilf1966]

wow, no let me try that again WOW!!

[MandoMohan]

Thanks from Oz. Great vid. Top song.

[1Grassmaster]

Isac Freeman's bass voice makes James earl Jones sound like a tenor!