Simplicity Series Soundtracks Now Available

 Our Simplicity and Simplicity Too CD Soundtracks are now available.  They are in MONO format so they can only be performed live, and not for recording and duplication purposes.  Enjoy!

Welcome our Newest Member to The Old Paths!

 More than any other person, the Front Of House (FOH) engineer controls what the audience hears during a live performance. His primary concern is to ensure superior sound quality within the venue. To do that, the engineer must blend together instruments and vocals to achieve a perfectly balanced sound. In essence, the engineer behind the audio console is like a member of the group—and just as important to the audience’s perception. Without the proper mix from the soundboard, the work of the performers on stage is wasted. 

In a touring environment, the FOH engineer is ultimately in charge of all audio equipment and supervises through load-in, sound check, performance, and load-out. He is considered the head audio tech, and is responsible to the group for the proper operation, maintenance, and repair of all audio gear. In the absence of an audio designer it will be the job of the FOH engineer to design the placement of speakers, amps, and microphones and to specify the brands and models of equipment.
During the performance, the FOH engineer is located in front of the stage, usually in the middle of the audience. With the use of a mixing console, the engineer will adjust the gain, timbre, and dynamics of incoming audio signals. Each is manipulated independently through the console, controlling the output of each vocalist and instrument to the audience speaker arrays. This is an active process throughout the entire performance. As long as the group is performing, the FOH engineer is mixing. 

Audio engineering is as much an art as it is a science. You must have an amazing ear for music as well as a firm grasp of the technology used to control and manipulate sound. Hands-on education in the use and maintenance of analog and digital consoles, speakers, amplifiers, effects hardware and software, microphones, and audio measurement systems is imperative. A familiarity with musical instruments is helpful.

As the FOH engineer, he will collaborate closely with the artists to determine the sound the group wants for their performance. Constant communication and feedback must be maintained to continue to perfect the performance. The road is also rough on the FOH engineer. He must have a thick skin, and be able to function professionally on his worst day. Most importantly, he has to be flexible, resourceful, and able to manage a crisis when the gear goes wrong. A calm and soothing presence is a highly desirable asset in the FOH engineer. 

May we now introduce our newest member, Jeremy "Golden Ears" Chupp. Not only is he trained in FOH engineering, he is an accomplished musician and artist. He currently lives in Newborn Ga, and is engaged to Miss Rachel Warren. The Old Paths are thrilled to have Jeremy and his talents as a part of our ministry!

Wonderful Life CD Review

 Click the link below for a review of our last mainstream cd, Wonderful Life.

http://absolutelygospel.com/index/content/articles/the-old-paths-wonderful-life/

Welcome Daniel Ashmore

 Atlanta, GA (Oct 1, 2011) Popular Southern Gospel quartet, The Old Paths, are pleased to announce that Daniel Ashmore has been added to the group as their new bass vocalist. When asked about joining The Old Paths, Daniel had this to say... "I am thrilled to be with The Old Paths because their focus is not on glorifying & boasting in themselves, but in pointing souls to Christ & praising Him. I am very thankful for all that God has done in my life & I love singing for Him." Daniel makes his home in Southaven, MS. He was a music major for 3 years & currently attends Carriage Hills Baptist Church.

Jeremy Peace, Tenor vocalist for The Old Paths, had this to say about Daniel... "After an extensive search, we found Daniel via the Internet, and automatically we knew he would be a perfect fit. Though only 21, Daniel possesses a rare ability to captivate an audience with his powerful voice and gentle personality. We are very excited to have Daniel on board, as we move forward in our Christian service of music and ministry."