KEYHOLE, THE

Hallelujah Jesus Is Lord (GIA M/S-130) 1969?




Keyhole was part of a coffeehouse ministry in Houston Texas called The Way In. Armed with guitars, bass, banjo, and tambourine, they’re just the kind of folk ensemble you’d expect to see heading up a youth worship service (which is probably exactly what they did at Houston’s Church Of The Redeemer). The music is certainly straightforward, often sung in unison and devoid of instrumental solos - a format that would probably be pretty bland were it not for their proficient playing, nice voices, and good harmonization, all of which make you want to join in. They do renditions of songs by Ray Repp, Peter Scholtes, Carey Landry, Paul Quinlan, some spirituals, but mostly their own compositions. Room In The In is somewhat different from the others. Described as “Christmas Folk Art music”, it is a deeply moody and solemn work with greater emphasis on composer and lead singer Mimi Armstrong’s somewhat operatic voice. By the time of Sweet Jesus they had matured considerably. The group eventually evolved into The Fisherfolk. (The Archivist by Ken Scott, 4th Edition)


Tracks:

01 - Hallalelujah! Jesus Is Lord
02 - By Their Fruits Ye Shall Know Them
03 - Go Down Moses
04 - The Song Of Moses
05 - Joshua Fit De Battle Of Jericho
06 - Come Go With Me To That Land
07 - I'm Gonna Sing
08 - Come Follow Me
09 - Jesus Is Soon Coming
10 - Planted Wheat
11 - The Canticle Of The Gift
12 - Foot Washing Song
13 - Let Us Break Bread Together On Our Knees


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