Independent label gospel with Gareth Stephens (Mr Bongo)

Copyright restrictions pose a challenge for our channel. YouTube automatically monetizes the songs in this mix, directing ad revenue to copyright owners. This means we can’t control the ads or their frequency. As a result, 99.9% of MAJ’s yearly viewership generates no income for us due to copyrighted music. MAJ’s mission is to share high-quality vinyl-only mixes. To continue, we need support to maintain our studio and cover expenses. Please consider supporting us on Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/myanalogjournal Or make a one-time donation with no sign-up: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MyAnalogJournal --------------------- As head of A&R, DJ, compilation compiler, and record buyer for UK record label Mr Bongo, Gareth Stephens’ breadth of musical knowledge is up there with the best. His long-running career in music has luckily allowed him to meet and work with amazing musicians and artists, travel the world DJing, meet like-minded music lovers, and constantly fuel his passion and desire for discovering music. “The gospel section is one of the first places I look at in a record shop. I love that you can find unexpected gems by artists you may never have heard of lurking in there. The cover art tends not to be the best indicator of what might lie within, so you just have to delve in, take a chance and see what you find. For me, this puts the fun back into finding musical treasures and takes me back to the buzz of first collecting vinyl. There is so much more to learn about, and this leads to hours falling into the wormhole of Discogs and YouTube trying to find more amazing music. For this MAJ session, I've selected gospel records on smaller independent and private press labels with soul, funk, disco, jazz and boogie flavours. I've not opted for a mixed 'club style’ selection, but I wanted to go through a journey of varying BPMs and give a brief snapshot of the different genres associated with the gospel. A big thank you to Maddie & Zag for allowing me to share some of my gospel favourites with you.” ------------ Cameras: - Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/ ------------ The Mixer: Varia Instruments RDM40 https://www.varia-instruments.com/ Stylus & Cartridges by Ortofon UK: - Ortofon 2M Blue https://www.henleyaudio.co.uk/brands/ortofon/ Record Cleaning Brush: https://ramar.berlin/en/ Record brush “Joni” ------------ Equipment Provided by Audio Gold: The Klipsch LaScala Leben CS 600x Valve power amplifier Grundig Audiorama Hanging Speakers Revox B77 Tape Machine  Yamaha CR-2020 vintage receiver  Mordaunt Short Festival Series 2 vintage speakers Audio Gold custom Technics plinths. See all here: https://www.majical.co.uk/stories The “Aladdin’s Cave of hi-fi” Audio Gold specialises in new and second-hand stereo equipment for your home, restaurant or bar. We will find an awesome sound for you and your space, whatever your budget. Stop by or give them a call; they are here to help with all your hi-fi needs. https://audiogold.co.uk/ 0208 341 9007 info@audiogold.co.uk 308-310 Park Rd, N8 8LA ------------ Did you like our rug? We do too! It’s a hand-woven rug from a Turkish company called Halicizade! They ship worldwide. Browse it through the link down below: https://www.halicizade.com/en ------------ Find My Analog Journal: https://soundcloud.com/myanalogjournal https://www.instagram.com/myanalogjournal https://www.facebook.com/myanalogjournal https://www.instagram.com/zagerlat Find Gareth Stephens: https://www.mrbongo.com https://www.instagram.com/mrbongoworldwide/ https://www.facebook.com/mrbongoworldwide https://www.youtube.com/@MrBongoRecords ------------ * All materials presented on this channel are copyrighted by their respective copyright owners and are subject to use for informational purposes only. * As a copyright owner, if you disapprove of your music material being presented on this channel or would like any additional information published, don't hesitate to contact me via my YouTube channel, and I'll remove it immediately.