The group sings in a contemporary style, integrating R&B and jazz influences into their devotional songs and has 10 Grammy wins, 10 Dove Awards, one Soul Train Award and two NAACP Image Award nominations. They won Grammy Awards in 1989, 1990, 1991, 1995, 1998, and 2003 and have collaborated with Stevie Wonder, Whitney Houston, Don Henley, Ray Charles, Queen Latifah, Joe Sample, Quincy Jones, Marcus Miller and Gordon Goodwin.
In 1980, Claude McKnight formed an a cappella quartet, The Gentlemen's Estate Quartet, at Oakwood College in Huntsville, Alabama, a Seventh-Day Adventist College, where he was a freshman. He auditioned fellow students for the hobby group. The Gentlemen were rehearsing in a campus bathroom (later said to be in Peterson Hall), getting ready for a performance, when Mark Kibble walked by and heard them singing. He joined the harmonizing, adding a fifth part, and ended up singing with them onstage that very night.[1] Mark later invited Mervyn Warren to join the group. The group performed under the moniker "Alliance".
The group performed in local churches and on campus over the next years, with members changing due to college's inevitable comings and goings. In 1985, the lower half of the group (bass, baritone, and second tenor) left upon graduating. At that time, Alvin Chea, Cedric Dent, and David Thomas joined.
The group was signed to Warner Brothers in 1987, and quickly changed its name to "Take 6" after a name search revealed that "Alliance" was already being used. Their eponymous debut album, released in 1988, won them two Grammy Awards and resulted in top ten appearances on both the Billboard Contemporary Jazz and Contemporary Christian Charts. Take 6's swinging, harmony-rich gospel sound attracted a flurry of attention, and the group went on to record or appear with a number of luminaries, including Quincy Jones, Ella Fitzgerald and Stevie Wonder.
In 1991, after the release of their second album, So Much 2 Say, Mervyn Warren left the group to pursue a career as a producer. Joey Kibble, Mark's younger brother, was invited to round out the vocal lineup. The group added instrumentation to their purely a cappella sound beginning with the record He Is Christmas; Join The Band and Brothers continued their streak of success, and Take 6 amassed a total of seven Grammys and eight Dove awards, as well as topping the Downbeat Magazine's Reader's and Critic's poll for seven years' consecutively.
Take 6's 1998 release, So Cool, brought the group back to its a cappella origins.
In 2006 the group launched Take 6 Records and the 2006 release Feels Good was released on that label.
The group currently lists Nashville, Tennessee as its home.[2] All members grew up Seventh-Day Adventist.[
A Quiet Place
Take 6 Lyrics
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Far from the rapid pace
Where God can soothe my troubled mind
Sheltered by tree and flow´r
There in my quiet hour
With Him my cares are left behind
Or on a mountain tall
New strength and courage there I find
Then from this quiet place
I go prepared to face
A new day with love for all mankind
There is a quiet place
Far from the rapid pace
Where God can soothe my troubled mind
Sheltered by tree and flow´r
There in my quiet hour
With Him my cares are left behind
Whether a garden small
Or on a mountain tall
New strength and courage there I find
Then from this quiet place
I go prepared to face
A new day with love for all mankind
The song “A Quiet Place” by Take 6 speaks of a serene and peaceful setting away from the hustle and bustle of life's rapid pace. The first verse describes this place as a garden or a mountain, a location where one may find solitude and comfort. The lyrics express the idea that this is a place where God is ever-present and can provide solace and rest for the mind. The second verse reinforces this concept of finding a sanctuary in a serene location away from the distractions of the world.
The chorus repeats the idea of the first verse, describing this place as a refuge from life’s stressors. It is a tranquil space that can provide hope and rejuvenation, enabling one to face the challenges of the world with a fresh perspective. The song concludes by affirming the concept that by finding these moments of respite and communion with God, one is better equipped to face the trials and troubles of life with a renewed spirit of love and compassion.
Take 6’s “A Quiet Place” was released in 1988 and quickly became one of their most popular songs. The group, known for their intricate harmonies, used a cappella techniques to convey the peacefulness of their lyrics. The song has since become a staple in the gospel music genre and has been covered by various artists, including jazz pianist Ramsey Lewis.
Line by Line Meaning
There is a quiet place
There exists a peaceful location
Far from the rapid pace
Distant from the hurried life
Where God can soothe my troubled mind
A place where the divine can calm my worries
Sheltered by tree and flow´r
Protected by greenery and blossoms
There in my quiet hour
During moments of stillness and reflection
With Him my cares are left behind
All concerns are left with the divine
Whether a garden small
May it be a tiny garden
Or on a mountain tall
Or even on an imposing peak
New strength and courage there I find
Fresh energy and bravery can be discovered
Then from this quiet place
Therefore, from this peaceful spot
I go prepared to face
I am equipped to encounter
A new day with love for all mankind
A new dawn, filled with universal love
There is a quiet place
Once again, there exists a place of serenity
Far from the rapid pace
Still removed from the hastiness of life
Where God can soothe my troubled mind
Another location where the divine can calm my worries
Sheltered by tree and flow´r
Protected by greenery and blossoms
There in my quiet hour
During moments of stillness and reflection
With Him my cares are left behind
All concerns are left with the divine
Whether a garden small
May it be a tiny garden
Or on a mountain tall
Or even on an imposing peak
New strength and courage there I find
Fresh energy and bravery can be discovered
Then from this quiet place
Therefore, from this peaceful spot
I go prepared to face
I am equipped to encounter
A new day with love for all mankind
A new dawn, filled with universal love
Contributed by Maya O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
melissa
Lyrics:
There is a quiet place
Far from the rapid pace
Where God can soothe my troubled mind
Sheltered by tree and flower
There in my quiet hour
With Him my cares are left behind
Whether a garden small
Or on a mountain tall
New strength and courage there I find
Then from this quiet place
I go prepared to face
A new day with love for all mankind
Whether a garden small
Or on a mountain tall
New strength and courage there I find
Then from this quiet place
I go prepared to face
A new day with love for all mankind
Then from this quiet place
I go prepared to face
A new day with love for all mankind
Brad Allmand
some of the best harmonies the world has ever heard.
Loveneverends
That’s right!
Christine Williams
Angels on earth singing....
KennethTheGreekGod
Can hear how Jacob Collier was influenced by these guys, stunning harmony
Lucas Souza
no way... i didn't know it.. thanks for this information.. it's precious
melissa
Lyrics:
There is a quiet place
Far from the rapid pace
Where God can soothe my troubled mind
Sheltered by tree and flower
There in my quiet hour
With Him my cares are left behind
Whether a garden small
Or on a mountain tall
New strength and courage there I find
Then from this quiet place
I go prepared to face
A new day with love for all mankind
Whether a garden small
Or on a mountain tall
New strength and courage there I find
Then from this quiet place
I go prepared to face
A new day with love for all mankind
Then from this quiet place
I go prepared to face
A new day with love for all mankind
Ben
praise be to God for his mercies and grace
Dingolay Star
In Jesus's name, yes!
smiauu
o lord
Noe Berengena
+Ben Foster -- It really is inspirational in such a powerfully joyful way.