The Haven Quartet, a four-man Christian vocal group, began in 1934 as the musical arm of the Haven of Rest radio broadcast ministry. Radio was a medium in its infancy, and Christian broadcasting in particular was a new, uncharted territory. The Haven of Rest program, titled after the old gospel hymn of the same name, and replete with nautical references, was broadcast live, Mondays through Fridays, originally from the studio of pioneering radio station KFI in Los Angeles. As the broadcast became better known, it began being aired over a larger and larger network of radio stations in the US and Canada from its own distinctive ship-like studio in Hollywood, complete with portholes and decks. The Haven Quartet would sing 4-5 songs live over the air during each day†s broadcast, either a cappella or with organ accompaniment.
By the 1950's, the group had begun pre recording the broadcast music in library fashion, and due to popular demand, began issuing recordings of their music to their listeners and the general public. Today, after 65 years of musical excellence, the Haven Quartet continues to record their trademark treatments of traditional hymns and gospel songs, as well as contemporary Christian music. Fresh, creative, arrangements, a bright, clean vocal sound, and impassioned lead vocals from each of the four quartet members: these are the hallmarks of the Haven Quartet.
Group members: Walt Harrah, Randy Crenshaw, Bill Cantos, Jeff Gunn
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Sing Praise to God All Creatures of our God and King Blessed Be the Name I Will Praise Him Immortal, Invisible A Mighty Fortress is our God Near to the Heart I Have Decided to Follow Jesus I Love You Lord Yesterday, Today, Forever A Shelter in the Time of Storm Watch and Pray When I Call Rejoice Ye, Pure in Heart Give Thanks The Lord Will Come Soon and Very Soon In the Sweet By and By The Light of the World |
Falling from the heights of success as a radio personality, director of two Southern California radio stations and family man, to the drunken depths of despair and rootless dereliction, left Paul Meyers at the bottom. In agonized desperation he asked Jesus Christ for help and that moment in the early 1930s was the beginning of the Haven Of Rest Ministries. With his radio experience Paul created a radio program with a quartet, speaker, pipe organ, vibra harp and some poetry. The Haven Quartet are the descendants of this inspirational beginning. On this recording from 1991, you will hear the variety of harmonies usually associated with the four-square gospel singing traditions but the beautifully balanced voices of the quartet are so well matched that this recording is pleasurably reminiscent of the lush harmonies of Glad.
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Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring Joy to the World Mary Did You Know? Noel! Noel! Wexford Carol Silent Night Little Drummer Boy All on a Christmas Morning Do You Hear What I Hear? On Come, O Come, Emmanuel Lo, How a Rose What Are the Signs? Go, Tell It on the Mountain |
The Haven Quartet's a cappella Christmas includes Bach's "Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring," "Silent Night," "Go Tell It On The Mountain" and the "Wexford Carol," among others. In other words, whether an Irish traditional, American spiritual or Alfred Burt carol, the common thread is the versatility of this Contemporary Christian group. "Mary, Did You Know" is revitalized, with a soulful lead by Randy Crenshaw, transforming it into an emotional pop ballad; the resonant "Noel! Noel!", augmented by a refrain played on recorder, and a lively renaissance country-dance rhythm, is joyful and festive. Each Haven member's voice possesses an attractive brilliance of tone, and the four voices together have an exceptional depth. in Real Audio
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He Hideth My Soul Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee Day by Day Like A River Glorious No, Not One! Talk About A Soul Be Thou My Vision Come Thou Fount Let The Whole Creation Cry The Old Rugged Cross Our Bondage, It Shall End Hallelujah! What A Savior! What A Friend We Have In Jesus O Love That Will Not Let Me Go Lead On, O King Eternal |
Well its six years after the Haven Quartet's release, Acappella, and there have been some changes in the ministry. The biggest is the outreach on the internet. For our listening purpose the Quartet's music is richer and more wonderful than ever. The heritage keeps maturing! Now the singers are Walt Harrah (who is also producer), Bill Cantos, Jeff Gunn and Randy Crenshaw. For fans of other varieties of a cappella music we have to say, yes, he's that Randy Crenshaw, whose singing on Vocal Nation and Just 4 Kicks has left quite a mark on our community.Now if you didn't know better you might suspect that you are listening to Acappella or Glad for, as you'll find in the recordings of those two groups, the complexity of harmony, meshing of voices and sophisticated production yields a sound that is both inspirational and esthetically delightful.
Listen to "Talk About A Soul" in Real Audio.
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O Come All Ye Faithful The First Noel One Small Child Do You Hear What I Hear? Have You Ever Seen the Star? While Shepherds Watched O Holy Night Lo, How A Rose I Know Now Once In David's Royal City Unto Us Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring It Came Upon A Midnight Clear Peace, Peace/Silent Night Christmas Song God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen Angels We Have Heard How Great Our Joy Go Tell It On the Mountain Not Just Any Night Mary Did You Know Infant Holy O Little Town of Bethlehem Bethlehem How Should A King Come Carol Of the Bells Do Not Be Afraid Would It Still Be Christmas Away In A Manger Tiny Little Baby Good Christian Men Rejoice Hark the Herald Angels Sin |
Decades of worship and musical excellence define the legacy of the Haven musicians. On this 2-disc collection, there are 32 tracks spanning 5 decades. Each track was hand-selected as the "best of the best" by Haven's own Paul Sandberg. Truly, for those who love the music of Haven, this is the definite Christmas collection.
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Lord, I Lift Your Name on High He is Exalted / Great is the Lord No Greater Love I Love to Tell the Story Amazing Grace! How Sweet the Sound By One Man O the Deep, Deep Love of Jesus There is a Fountain Galatians Except in the Cross I Have Decided to Follow Jesus I Press On |
Since the last very successful release they've sent us, "A Cappella Hymns," Haven Ministries has established a powerful presence on the internet, and the Haven Quartet, now called Haven, are getting better and better! They are Walt Harrah (who is also producer), Bill Cantos, Jeff Gunn and Randy CrenshawÇyes, he's that Randy Crenshaw, whose singing on Vocal Nation and Just 4 Kicks has left quite a mark on our community. First let us warn that all the songs are accompanied by keyboards, guitar, bass and drums, but for us the story is the voices. In the complexity of harmony, arrangements and sophisticated production, the sound easily rivals that of groups like Take 6, Glad and AcappellaÇ a sound both inspirational and esthetically delightful. 12 songs, all soft-rock, all lovely: from beautifully arranged traditionals like "I Love To Tell The Story" and "Amazing Grace" to originals like "Lord, I Lift Your Name on High," "No Greater Love," "By One Man," "O The Deep, Deep Love of Jesus," "Except In the Cross" and the final cut, "I Press On." This one will have you rocking and singing along!
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Deep Love of Jesus" in Real Audio.
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Of the Father's Love Good Christian Men, Rejoyce Gaudete Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring Lesson 1 I Wonder As I Wander Once In David's Royal City O Little Town of Bethlehem Lesson 2 For Love's Sake Hallelujah Chorus Lesson 3 God Rest Ye, Merry Gentlemen Lesson 4 Silent Night O Holy Night Lesson 5 How Great Our Joy While Shepherds Watched Do not Be Afraid Rise Up Shepherd and Follow We Three Kings Lesson 6 Christmas Song (for all year 'reound) |
Beautifully accompanied with a variety of instruments including recorders and
Uilleann pipes, this CD draws from a number of different sources for it's material.
"Good Christian Men, Rejoice," is a fourteenth century carol; "I Wonder As I
Wander," is an Appalachian traditional with a contemporary vocal treatment,
and a spoken introduction about the birth of Jesus (called a "lesson," of which
there are six in total). There are also purely instrumental versions of "Jesu,
Joy of Man's Desiring," "O Little Town of Bethlehem," "Silent Night" and "We
Three Kings." In accordance with the holiness of the season, the arrangements
are restrained, the manner reverential. The Haven Quartet reminds us of the
purpose and significance of the holiday celebration.
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Give To Our God Immortal Praise People Be Thankful Good To Me Awesome God/Our God Reigns A Mighty Fortress Is Our God Be Thou My Vision Be Still, My Soul He Giveth More Grace Blessed Are the People I Take My Rest A River To My Soul Living Water Not What I Will We Choose To Bow He Is Lord |
Ephesians 5:19 tells us, "Speak to one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your heart to the Lord," and Haven Ministries, especially through the Haven Quartet, has definitely taken heed! "So Many Ways" is yet another joyous, perfectly crafted, feel-good Contemporary Christian CD. Though accompanied with keyboards, guitar, bass and drums, the emphasis is on the fine voices of Randy Crenshaw, Bill Cantos, Jeff Gunn and Walt Harrah. 15 songs are here: "Give To Our God Immortal Praise," "People Be Thankful," "Good To Me," "Awesome God/Our God Reigns," "A Mighty Fortress Is Our God," "Be Thou My Vision," "Be Still My Soul," "He Giveth More Grace," "Blessed Are The People," "I Take My Rest," "A River To My Soul," "Living Water," "Not What I Will," "We Choose To Bow" and "He Is Lord." We can sing along, clap your hands, get up and dance, or just feel good, listening to this powerful, spiritual music!
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Lord" in Real Audio.
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Come, Now Is the Time To Worship I Could Sing of Your Love The Heart of Worship Better Is One Day In the Lord Alone God of Wonders You Are My King (Amazing Love) That's Why We Praise Him In Christ Alone Because of Love Shine, Jesus, Shine Open the Eyes of My Heart The Power of Your Love The Holy Heart Our Great God |
The mission of Costa Mesa, CA-based Haven Ministries is to "communicate God's love in the person of Jesus Christ through word and music," helping people overcome the storms of life." They do this through a radion program "Haven Today," and especially through the group Haven, composed of Walt Harrah, Jeff Gunn, Randy Crenshaw and Bill Cantos. "Enter In," with a dramatic door opening to Heaven on the cover, is, although mostly accompanied throughout with keyboards, guitars, bass, drums and percussion, excellent Contemporary Christian music by one of the most talented groups going. Some of our favorites are the lone completely a cappella tune, "Better Is One Day," the accompanied "In the Lord Alone," "You Are My King," "In Christ Alone," "The Holy Heart" (which has wonderful a cappella harmonies and is only lightly accompanied by a single flute) and "Our Great God," We haven't heard most of these before, but they are beautifully performed with spirit and feeling. Another inspirational winner by Haven, one of our most popular Contemporary Christian groups!
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Sing For Joy Mighty to Save My Lord, My God Come Spirit Come Hope in God For the Glory of Your Name I Sing Peace They'll Know We Are Christians By Our Love Caught Up in the Air Lord, Make My Life A Miracle Rock of Ages Pray For Peace God is in Control |
The chorus of the first cut of "With One Voice" says it all: "Come
let us Sing for Joy, Come let us Shout aloud, Come let us offer Praise to the
Rock of our salvation." Walt Harrah, Randy Crenshaw (of Vocal Nation and Just
4 Kicks), Bill Cantos and Gene Miller supply the sweet, dynamic vocals as well
as original words, music and arrangements. Harrah wrote "Sing for Joy," "Mighty
to Save," My Lord, My God," "Come Spirit Come," "Hope In God," "For the Glory
of Your Name," "Caught Up in the Air," "Lord, Make My Life a Miracle," and "Pray
for Peace." Bill Cantos wrote "I Sing Peace." 13 songs, all accompanied by keyboards,
guitar, bass and drums. Particularly nice are "My Lord, My God," "Come, Spirit
Come," "For the Glory of Your Name," the cover "They'll Know We Are Christians
by Our Love," "Caught Up In the Air," "Lord, Make My Life A Miracle," the traditional
"Rock of Ages," and the cover "God is In Control." Upbeat and positive throughout,
with the kind of infectious soft-rock rhythms and chorus hooks that make us
want to move our feet and sing along, "With One Voice" is an inspirational,
musical delight!
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Praise to the Lord All Hail The Power Everything Gonna Be Alright The Love of God Lord, I Want To Be A Christian Be Strong Be Still My Soul Common Ground Early In The Morning Every Heart That Is Breaking Softly and Tenderly How Great Thou Art |
Continuing a musical ministry begun in Los Angeles in 1934, the 4-man Haven Quartet, now based in Hollywood, CA, is one of the most popular, respected and prolific groups in the Contemporary Christian world. "Everything's Gonna Be All Right in Christ" has all the elements that we have come to expect from a new release from Haven: innovative arrangements, pure, sweet leads and harmonies, and a heartfelt message of faith. One unusual addition is accompaniment on all songs, which is tasteful, not overpowering and puts the focus on the voices and the message. We've heard each one of these 12 powerful, clean-sounding cuts many times, but as we listen to them, we don't think of them as "covers," but hear them as if for the first time. "Praise to the Lord," "All Hail the Power," the title tune, "Lord, I Want to be a Christian," "Be Still My Soul," "Early In The Morning," "Softly and Tenderly," and a personal favorite, "How Great Thou Art," are some of the most powerful songs of Christian faith ever written, and Haven simply nails every one. One of the best of the year!
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Come Christians My Saviour's Love Saviour Lika A Shepherd Create In Me Grateful Hearts Awesome God / Our God Reigns No Business Doubting Exalt His Name Together Wonderous Love Were You There? In This Thing Together |
The ministry of the prolific, beloved 4-man Hollywood-based Haven Quartet beautifully continues with the inspirational "Awesome God." Beginning with a powerful pair of original songs, Christian Bateman's "Come Christians Join to Sing," and Charles Gabriel's "My Savior's Love," with a nice solo by Randy Crenshaw. Another group of originals, Twila Paris' "You Have Been Good," Terry Talbot's "Create in Me," Steve Ragsdale's "Grateful Hearts," follows a nice arrangement of "Saviour, Like A Shepherd Lead Us." The powerful title tune segues into the original reggae song "No Business Doubting," and the original "Exalt His Name" by Walt Harrah" lead into the standards "What Wondrous Love Is This" and the folk hymn "Were You There." The final cut is another wonderful Harrah original, "In This Thing Together." All songs are lightly accompanied. "Awesome" is exactly that, powerful, uplifting, beautifully arranged and harmonized by one of the best Contemporary Christian groups of all time!
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The Haven of Rest I'm Climbin' Up Make My Life A Miracle Come Away In The Garden Like A River Glorious The Deep Deep Love Total Praise And Can It Be Eagles Fly Day by Day Until Then Motherless Child He Who Holds Us He Hideth my Soul What A Friend How Great Thou Art |
On the occasion (in 2002) of their 68th year as a group, from "The Haven of Rest Quartet" to the present "Haven," this talented Gospel quartet has been spreading their ministry through music. Performing as the musical arm of Haven of Rest radio broadcast ministry on pioneer radio station KFI in Los Angeles, the group has gone through many personnel changes and created an extensive catalog of Gospel recordings. "Best Of, Vol.1" has 17 traditional favorite hymns, some of them going back decades. Particularly fine are "The Haven of Rest," "I'm Climbing Up," "In The Garden," "Like A River Glorious," "Day by Day," "Motherless Child," "He Hideth My Soul," "What A Friend" (recorded in 1947), and the classic "How Great Thou Art"—this is upbeat, inspirational music, sung with great feeling and joy. There is organ and other accompaniment on some songs.
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Theme/How Majestic Is Your Name Using Things and Loving People In the cool of Evening He's been Faithful You Are Worthy of My Praise He Gives Me Joy How Sweet and Silent Is He Touched Me No More Night His Name is Wonderful No Business Doubting Just As I Am He Died For Us Change My Heart O God Worthy Is the Lamb The King Is Coming Halleluiah, I'm One of His Open the Eyes of my Heart |
This is the second volume of Haven's "Best Of" collection, and it features 18 songs. The opening cut, "Theme/How Majestic Is Your Name" includes some 1969 Haven of Rest radio broadcast ministry nautical references, as the program referred to Jesus metaphorically as a haven or safe harbor for sinners. "In The Cool of the Evening," "He's Been Faithful," "How Sweet and Silent Is," "He Touched Me," "No More Night," "No Business Doubting," "Change My Heart O God," "Worthy Is The Lamb," and "Hallelujah, I'm One of His"—we haven't heard many of these before, but they are beautiful tunes filled with spirit and praise by one of the best Gospel quartets of all time. Orchestral, organ and other accompaniment on most songs.
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Sing Praise to God All Creatures of our God and King Blessed Be the Name I Will Praise Him Immortal, Invisible A Mighty Fortress is our God Near to the Heart I Have Decided to Follow Jesus I Love You Lord Yesterday, Today, Forever A Shelter in the Time of Storm Watch and Pray When I Call Rejoice Ye, Pure in Heart Give Thanks The Lord Will Come Soon and Very Soon In the Sweet By and By The Light of the World |
This very popular songbook features the exact arrangements of all the songs
on the Haven Quartet's CD of the same name (3044) TTBB
| 1145 SONGBOOK $12.98 |
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