Starting with a wide variety of rootsy, feel good music that often recalls the down home vibe of Willie Nelson concert, the Gaithers intersperse a plethora of inspirational quotes from such deep thinkers as Billy Graham, Helen Keller, Mark Twain and an anonymous harmonica player. Far from a stale theological dialogue, HEAVEN more often resembles a combination of musical theatre and a Ken Burns documentary. ![]() ![]() Bill And Gloria Gaither's HEAVEN (the companion piece to GOING HOME) is a fascinating concept album which combines gospel music, poetry, scripture, and spoken word in the service of exploring the concept of the Eternal Resting Place.
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