@Vejur9000--Hearing this song for the first time today. I was in the kitchen and hearing it play from another room--and he does sound a lot like Stevie Wonder.
All they wanted to do were to praise the Lord and to lead people to God. They
don´t had an interest in self-representation and getting famous. I have never lived to see such credible christians like them! It´s a long time ago I visited a concert in Hamburg/Germany and their spirit and testimony touched me deep in my heart and in my soul. I´ll never forget it! Since that time the three people have got a place in my heart - forever!
Matthew is the sun and his sisters are the moons. A perfect compliment to each other. They are all amazing. If you put Matthew toe to toe with Stevie Wonder and Donny Hathaway in their prime, he could totally hold his own. This man goes up and down the scales like it's nothing. Notice that the faster he has to sing, the more amazing his voice gets.
This was done around 1987 at Jesus Midwest. I played bass and I can verify that there are some taped keyboards, the rest of the band was live. Some vocals were augmented with recorded tracks but the singers were all singing live as well and blended with the tracks. I don't know anybody else that could pull this off live, they didn't do it to fool anyone, they did it to get a HUGE sound. It takes a lot of talent to produce this kind of matching perfection each performance, and they did.
2nd Ch of Acts was definitely unique. I remember back in the day thinking they could be compared to Queen or ABBA, but not really...very hard to categorize - but that was a good thing considering all the copy-cat music that came from (and still comes from) the Christian music industry. This song was not a highlight of theirs, however, as they went thru an 80s synth period that didn't work that well in retrospect...and this one is mostly playback, not live except for a couple of vocal solos.
Where as most ministries are actually businesses, The Second Chapter of Acts was truly a ministry. They did not charge admission to their concerts. They only had a no pressure Love offering. And they stopped performing at the height of their minister. Anyone know what ever happen to them? I wish they would do a reunion tour? Anyone know where this 1987 concert was filmed?
This was the first Christian singing group I ever heard just after I got saved in 1980. I saw them in March that year; Nellie was pregnant then, if I remember correctly.
I was lucky enough to see them in live Billings, Montana about 1980. God showed up, too, in a big way. Some people are just annointed by a living, loving, perfect God.
One of the most wonderful things about 2nd chapter is how original they were. There was nothing like them in the secular market. They were definately not a Christian copy of a worldly group.
I agree completely. You can't even come up with a combination of secular artists or groups that comes close. Having been involved personally with them I can say that the music was really inspired by their relationship with and love for the Lord.
Matthew's solo at 2:55 is the most joyful expression I've ever heard. My spirit literally leaps every time I hear it.
jeffsodell 1 month ago
@Vejur9000--Hearing this song for the first time today. I was in the kitchen and hearing it play from another room--and he does sound a lot like Stevie Wonder.
Great singing.
utuberef 3 months ago
All they wanted to do were to praise the Lord and to lead people to God. They
don´t had an interest in self-representation and getting famous. I have never lived to see such credible christians like them! It´s a long time ago I visited a concert in Hamburg/Germany and their spirit and testimony touched me deep in my heart and in my soul. I´ll never forget it! Since that time the three people have got a place in my heart - forever!
Mscourage07 7 months ago
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Mscourage07 7 months ago
I've been so blessed by the ministry of this band... such an inspiration! be blessed for all you've done!
SYLMONFREY 8 months ago
Super, the best, great music from heart for Lord Jesus.
Messagerii 1 year ago
Matthew is the sun and his sisters are the moons. A perfect compliment to each other. They are all amazing. If you put Matthew toe to toe with Stevie Wonder and Donny Hathaway in their prime, he could totally hold his own. This man goes up and down the scales like it's nothing. Notice that the faster he has to sing, the more amazing his voice gets.
Vejur9000 1 year ago
This was done around 1987 at Jesus Midwest. I played bass and I can verify that there are some taped keyboards, the rest of the band was live. Some vocals were augmented with recorded tracks but the singers were all singing live as well and blended with the tracks. I don't know anybody else that could pull this off live, they didn't do it to fool anyone, they did it to get a HUGE sound. It takes a lot of talent to produce this kind of matching perfection each performance, and they did.
Llelandj 1 year ago 6
Thank you for posting this video... the song and video has inspired me for MANY days!!
cyndylol2 1 year ago
Thank YOU for posting this video... I am wondering where it came from. Anyway, this song and video has inspired me for many, many days!!!!
cyndylol2 1 year ago
2nd Ch of Acts was definitely unique. I remember back in the day thinking they could be compared to Queen or ABBA, but not really...very hard to categorize - but that was a good thing considering all the copy-cat music that came from (and still comes from) the Christian music industry. This song was not a highlight of theirs, however, as they went thru an 80s synth period that didn't work that well in retrospect...and this one is mostly playback, not live except for a couple of vocal solos.
mongoose7x 1 year ago
I've searched and searched.....couldn't find anybody that sounds like Matthew Ward!
shellshockkd12 1 year ago
Shineeeeeeeeee through the darkness, Shineeeeeeeee through the darknessssss.. he's the light!!!
sweetlibrachik 1 year ago
Where as most ministries are actually businesses, The Second Chapter of Acts was truly a ministry. They did not charge admission to their concerts. They only had a no pressure Love offering. And they stopped performing at the height of their minister. Anyone know what ever happen to them? I wish they would do a reunion tour? Anyone know where this 1987 concert was filmed?
jaskroy 2 years ago
I love 2nd Chap. Acts-thanks for posting these concert vids!!!!
Lightingale199 2 years ago
Breathtaking...as usual!!
jelf48 2 years ago
This was the first Christian singing group I ever heard just after I got saved in 1980. I saw them in March that year; Nellie was pregnant then, if I remember correctly.
sunshinegirl1967 2 years ago
I was lucky enough to see them in live Billings, Montana about 1980. God showed up, too, in a big way. Some people are just annointed by a living, loving, perfect God.
whuffie 2 years ago
One of the most wonderful things about 2nd chapter is how original they were. There was nothing like them in the secular market. They were definately not a Christian copy of a worldly group.
Dano853 2 years ago 4
I agree completely. You can't even come up with a combination of secular artists or groups that comes close. Having been involved personally with them I can say that the music was really inspired by their relationship with and love for the Lord.
Llelandj 2 years ago 2
Yeah, this is good stuff!!! You just cant help but worship the Lord when you listen to the 2nd chapter of Acts sing!!
cruiseguyhawaii 2 years ago
their music was always an inspiration to me and lifted me out of my circumstances, yes the Hoy Spirit wrote the music!
thomasjohnmiller1 2 years ago