30th Anniversary Concert of White Heart’s “Freedom”
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- Опубликовано: 25 авг 2024
- I wish more folks were able to attend. I'm hoping they will release remixes from the concert. This was a such a great evening to hear one of the best bands of the 90s Christian or secular! These guys just kick butt impacting the kingdom to this day!
I was 17 years old when I first listened to this song. I was on a ship called Logos 2. We were in Amsterdam renovating this ship. The year was 1989. This album held space for me and my peers. I would spend the next 4 years listening to your music and being inspired. The boys. Thank you brothers xxx So much love to White Heart and this journey of sound. I was inspired and am now on my own journey of sound. OooooooooSSSShhhhhhh. So good to see this xx
The river will flow - still sees me through many of my dark days x
thanks for posting; I.was there!.Perfect Album , Whiteheart performed great as always
I wish to goodness that I had known about this show.
Freedom is one of the best Records of all time.
And that line up!!!
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The song power tools is awesome. As a pastor, preaching God's word is a heavy responsibility
Kennedy, McHugh and Simms are on so many Christian records from the 80"s-90's....just phenomenal musicians
I was at the show. Awesome to say the least. Rick’s voice is still spot on. Would love to see them do an
anniversary concert for “the Movie”. Lots of great songs on that album.
one of the best CCM albums to ever be released. Brown Bannister's production was perfect, and the songwriting was amazingly up to snuff on that record. Got to meet these guys on the tour just previous and some of the nicest people on the planet...
Totally agree! We got to meet Brown Bannister at the show. He spoke during an interview session. I told Gordon Kennedy that Freedom was the Sgt. Pepper of CCM. He mentioned others have told him it was equivalent to Dark Side of the Moon!
These guys are incredible, they wrote tons of great songs also. They're one of a kind, super talented, and Christian music was really lucky to have them. And they still sound fantastic.
it's good rock and roll....
Well done guys! So good to see “The Band” back with Chris, Tommy, Gordon, Rick and Mark. Scott Bernard is the perfect compliment to the original band here. He pays respect to the original arrangements while putting his own signature style on display. Not sure why Billy was a no show but, I’m sure it wasn’t meant to be. Freedom record still stands the test of time and they did it proud this evening.
I miss Saturday afternoons, getting a vhs tape, back in the 1980s, getting the gang together and watching White Heart, nostalgic times, 👏👏👏🙏🙏🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷
Love this! Just disappointed they were unable to do Let it Go!
Hard to think of a better CCM album than Freedom from that era. Thanks for the memories so we can forget (at least for a minute) the absolute trash society around us.
Glad you enjoyed the concert. I still need to post the pre-concert videos that include some instrumental singing and interviews.
@@mypitTiplove this video thank you for sharing 🎉
Thanks so much for posting this. Would've loved to have been there. Probably the second best thumper rock album ever.
You’re welcome! It was great period of time to experience CCM at its peak. I believe Freedom was the Sgt. Pepper of CCM. Every song was a hit! Everyone on this album just gave it their all! Brown Bannister is the George Martin of CCM. Spread the word to other WH fans, we need to encourage them to do another show or put out new material!
Great to see Chris !!!
Yes! He gave me one set of his drum sticks, and he autographed them for me! I took a picture of the poster, and posted it in one of the comments on the Whiteheart Facebook page: facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10159810376631460&set=p.10159810376631460&type=3
Someone had left the following comment, but it didn’t pop up, and I decided to add the questions below followed by my response:
Was Mark there on keyboards and other vocals? Which one was the stand in guitar player? Who is that drummer and bass player?
Response: Yes, Mark was there playing the keyboard and singing. The guitarist with long hair is Scott Bernard, who toured with White Heart, but was not on any of the CDs. The drummer is Chris McHugh, who was the original drummer on the Freedom CD. Also, the bass player is the great Tommy Sims!
I am uploading my videos of the concert as well, you can hear the vocals a bit better on it.
@@samuelmcdonald3443 Great! I look forward to seeing it. We got there late, and we had to sit on the side. However, we got to sit next Bart and Gordon while they were waiting to get on the stage.
@@samuelmcdonald3443 Where can I see it, please?
Thank you so much for posting this! I was so bummed I couldn't attend the live concert.
Simms and McHugh!!!!!!! WOW!!!!!! Chris and Jon Knox were the best drummers for this band.
I was in the 4th row right center at this show. It's great you got the entire show. I have posted a couple of clips as well.
I felt bad not posting it sooner. I had filmed parts of the intro , and I was going to include it with the concert footage. When I get a chance, I will splice the snippets together and post the intro. The concert ticket they showed in the Intro was from the Tampa show in which I had attended!
It was a miracle that we were able to get tickets to come in the first place. My friend in GA was upset that I didn't tell him that the concert was happening. He would've made the trek to the concert.
I wish the guys would get together an put out some new tunes. They have enough of a following to make it worthwhile. Perhaps they could crowd fund it like the Chosen.
Where can I find them?
Thank you for uploading this -
Its great to see these guys playing again! Rick still bustin' out the moves. 😂
WHAT?! They had a 30th anniversary concert?!?! Where do I go to find these things?! They’re my favorite Christian rock band! I want to attend a concert of theirs!
Thanks for posting this. It was such an amazing show.
Lord bless!
I never knew White Heart had a 30th anniversary concert. That's cool! I wish Rick Florian's awesome voice came through a little louder on the video. The instruments seem to drown out his voice a lot.
I know. We got there late and we had to sit on the side. I was hoping someone at the church filmed it, but just snippets were posted from others who had attended. Due to not hearing Rick’s voice, I was hesitant in posting the video, but I wanted to give folks a taste in how these guys still worship the Lord with their gifts! It was such a great evening!
I’m putting to together a compilation of videos from them talking before the concert and photos of the autograph session.
@@mypitTip Awesome! I'm a long time White Heart fan. I listened to them a lot in my youth.
That's because the camera is behind the Front of House speakers (PA) and the closest guitarist has his amplifier speakers facing backwards, away from him, and toward the camera.
@@mypitTip To the person who said they were going to make a compilation video: Have you done this yet? I would LOVE to see it!!!
@@mypitTip thanks a lot for this great video! 🤩
My parents took my brother and me to a White Heart gig when we were young! 🎸🥁🎹🎙
This awesome gig was in the late 80s and took place in Winnenden, a city nearby Stuttgart, southern Germany 🇩🇪 and I’m a huge fan since then! 😊
WIth one minor exception, they rocked the 80's as well.
Thank you sooo much for this!
I wish I would've posted it sooner. I thought it was being filmed. As I had mentioned previously, I was sitting on the side, and it wasn't the best angle. At least we can see that Rick can still bring it!
I'm sorry I missed this...
Que recuerdos mas bonitos me trae este álbum uno de los mejores álbumes de la historia de rock.....
Que injusticia no haya un video como la gente de esto...
I can't hear the singing very well, but it's awesome to hear Whiteheart.
Yeah, I didn’t plan it well. It was best the iPhone 8 Plus could do.
Would have loved to be there…
Where are these being held?
New Hope Community Church, Brentwood,TN
The very last time they toured before the COVID-19 pandemic was brought on, despite, they are still connected.
I do understand the extra water and need to sit down. But, what I can hear with this sound, they sound GREAT!!
It was amazing! What attracted me to their music was the professionalism and superior musicianship! They gave it their all. Ric was back at a high energy level at least for an older dude.
Amen!
Anyone know where I can find better audio from this show?
AWESOME stuff! Is this a Whiteheart tribute band? Other than Rick Florian himself appearing who are the band members and names? One of the best I've seen out there!! Where was this and where are they from?
It was the entire original band that recorded Freedom except Billy Smiley couldn’t make the reunion. His stand in was Scott Bernard, who is a great guitarist! I believe he played on later Whiteheart albums. Since Billy wasn’t there, they called it a ‘cover’ band. The concert was held in Franklin, TN on June 29, 2019. I wish I had an iPhone 12 to capture better sound and video quality. Hopefully, in the next few weeks, I will post video of the pre-concert interviews and singing. Both Tommy and Gordon performed an unplugged version of “Change the World.” Honestly, I thought the whole event was being recorded, and I thought by now it would’ve been published. Since just brief videos have been posted, I decided to post what I recorded.
@@mypitTip Scott Bernard has not performed on any WH albums. He went on the Australia concert and was planning to tour until it was cancelled. They don't own the rights to the name White Heart anymore, hence the "cover band" claim.
@@spuwho thanks for the clarification! It’s weird how they no longer own the rights to the Whiteheart name. With Spotify and technology making it cheaper to record and publish content, wish the guys could get together and come up with new albums.
Is that Gersh on keys?? Sounds like him but can't tell on the vid.
Where’s Gersh? Is the guy with the long hair (Gordon)? And finally Rik still has that awesome acrobatic stage presence. I do miss the long hair though.
We sat to the side and met Bart Millard, Mercy Me, who emceed the show. Gersh was on the opposite side of us. Rick DEFINITELY still can move. Scott Bernard, Kenny Loggins's guitarist, filled in for Billy Smiley, the only one of the original members of the Freedom CD who was not there. It was very memorable! I think there was talk on the Facebook page about how they would do another show, but COVID hit, and it put the kibosh on that idea.
So it was hard to hear, did they mention where Billy was? And who was singing on”The river will flow”? Was that Bart Miller?
@@Jhennings11 I’ve got to upload another video that included either Tommy or Gordon or both singing, “Change the World,” which they won a Grammy. I believe they said Billy was on tour with Sinners and saints. Yes, Bart sang most the ‘River will Flow’. Most all of the Mercy Me band was there. They’re huge WH fans.
They all pretty much live in Nashville. I just wish they would put out some new stuff.
Where’s Billy Smiley?
LOL, question of the ages. There is some brotherly differences of opinion it seems.
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Mark Gersmehl was not there?
Yes he was. He was just on the other side of the stage behind Gordon!
Confirming some truth: keyboard is a missing thing in this live.
I can't believe they didn't share details about this. I would have come from Ohio.
Over the years, on their Facebook page, they’ve threatened to go on tour or do a reunion concert. This concert came about overtime and posted on the Facebook page. facebook.com/officialwhiteheart/
I have a friend who would’ve done the same thing. He was ticked that I didn’t tell him about it.
I can’t really hear it too well but it does sound epic!
How many of the original band members are here
All of the original band members who were on the Freedom album were there except Billy Smiley. Scott Bernard took his place. I believe Scott played on later Whiteheart recordings.
I found other short recordings from a backup of a separate phone of the pre- concert talks and singing.
I saw below where you gave the band member info from this show, much appreciated. I have two questions, if you please...is that Brian Wooten on the far side of stage, also who was the guest singer in the black coat?
Sorry, I re-read your response...Guess that's the guitarist who was replaced by Brian
The guitarist to the right is Gordon Kennedy, and the guy in the black coat is Bart Millard the lead singer of MercyMe. Most of the MercyMe band were at the concert. They’re big Whiteheart fans!
@@mypitTip Appreciate it!
Thx. Which church?
Looks small
Nice dancing, Rick! :)
The 30th Anniversary Concert was held at New Hope Community Church Brentwood, Brentwood, TN on Saturday, June 29, 2019.
Once a roady always a roady.
I miss them so much. So tired of the hill song/ Jesus culture “movement”
Million percent agree!
Ain’t that the truth.
What was the actual line-up of the concert?
All of the original members of band that played on Freedom were there with the exception of Billy Smiley. During the concert, Bart Millard from Mercy Me Emceed the concert. I’m going to upload some of the pre-concert video, which included Gordon Kennedy and Tommy Simms singing ‘Change the World’.
@@mypitTip Great! Thanks
Turn the vocals up and the crappy guitar down
Far from crappy.
I love to hear their music again, but certainly this didn’t actually take place in December 2020, right? If so, that’s really heartbreaking they would put crowds at risk for this event.
No, the concert was held on June 29, 2019.
Life is a risk Evey day we step outside get in a car. And if it was when you were asking no they would have not been putting the crowd at risk the crowd would have taken that risk themselves. People can think for themselves.
He's about to split his pants rocking to that long haired hippie on guitar. They use to be so clean cut and holsom... disappointed
Not sure if you are kidding but this is about as clean cut as they have ever been minus the stand-in rhythm guitar player. If you are serious then SMH :(