Korean Soul, “Emmanuel” | COVERS

In the 5^th edition of COVERS (2022), Korean Soul delivers a compelling rendition of “Emmanuel,” written and originally performed by Norman Hutchins.

Ah, it’s time to get cozy and totally cover up! So, what’s the premise of COVERS? In COVERS, we highlight a musician or band covering songs by another musician (likely a popular musician). COVERS separates itself from a related column, Head 2 Head 🗣️, because it only highlights the musician who covers, not the original/most famous performer. In the 5^th edition of COVERS (2022), 🎙 Korean Soul delivers a compelling rendition of 🎵 “Emmanuel”, originally performed by 🎙 Norman Hutchins.

“Come / Come let us adore Him / Kneel down before Him / Worship and adore Him.” Ah, 🎙 Norman Hutchins penned a utterly sublime contemporary gospel Christmas song with 🎵 “Emmanuel” (💿 Norman Hutchins & JDI Christmas, 2001).  Many churches include thoughtful musical selection into their Christmas services for good reason. There are not many lyrics with those featured comprising the bulk of the record. That said, the text is telling, speaking to the greatness of God. 🎙 Korean Soul have spent years praising God and wowing audiences worldwide with covers of black gospel standards.  Their YouTube channel is truly a blessing – a true musical ministry that perhaps, you did not realize you needed in your life! The soul with which the quartet infuses into their music is undeniable – authentic to the n^th degree. With each and every run, it feels as if they have taken you to church and given you the fuel you the spiritual refresh necessary to persevere in a crazy, crazy world.

As with many of their covers, their carpool karaoke version of “Emmanuel” does not dare disappoint.  Honestly, I don’t believe I have ever viewed a Korean Soul video, R&B or gospel, that has underwhelmed in the least. 🎙 Sooyong is on fire, handling the lead capably – he is locked in and on autopilot, praising G-O-D.  The harmonies from his fellow Soul brothers are stupendous – celestial by all means! The quartet nail those modulations with Sooyong riffing fiercely – in the most spiritual, uplifting way possible, of course! Like the original, this performance does not need further analysis by myself or anybody else – it speaks for itself and speaks directly to the soul.

🎙 Korean Soul • 🎵 “Emmanuel” • 📅 2022

Korean Soul, “Emmanuel”: Covers No. 5 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Korean Soul, The Musical Hype, Paul Brennan from Pixabay, Pexels, Sdf Rahbar on Unsplash