Songs of a Man’s Heart
I Love the ‘80s
Allendale United Methodist Church
May 17, 2024
Holding Out For A Hero
The trio's vocal chemistry was a highlight. Beckett's lead remained the clear focal point, but Velasquez and Firment's contributions ensured the performance felt full and propulsive rather than thin. Subtle dynamic shifts and well-timed climactic surges kept the energy escalating, drawing the audience into the song's signature sense of breathless anticipation.
Express Yourself
Beckett and Hewett moved nimbly between the styles, capturing the funk-pop swagger of Madonna's anthem, the soulful drive of Charles Wright's original, the rap edge of N.W.A's reinvention, the empowerment-pop flair of "Born This Way", and the comedic punch of Yankovic's parody. The transitions were handled with confidence, keeping the audience engaged through every shift in tone.