If you didn't get a chance to go and see Take 6 when they were here on the Island then you missed the opportunity of a lifetime!

The audience was packed with people, old and young, who flocked to the sold out Fairmont Southampton's Amphitheatre to witness these musical geniuses grace the stage with their famous a cappella renditions.

The mind-blowing sounds that emanated from this group's mouths left the crowd mesmerised as they executed perfect harmonies with military precision.

If you were outside of the theatre listening in, you would expect there to be an eight piece band or more accompanying the singers, but almost every song was performed with little to no instruments, just their God given voices.

This phenomenal group, which is obviously very serious and professional about their skills, engaged the audience with their sense of humour by playing around with vocal sounds and imitating celebrities making the crowd burst out in laughter.

Alvin Chea gave the group the foundation for the sound with his soothing bass voice.

Mark Kibble who is nicknamed the 'architect' because he does most of the arrangements, offers the group his first tenor voice along with his percussion impersonations; he and his brother Joey Kibble, second tenor, had a friendly riffing battle on the stage with Joey taking the win.

Claude McKnight, brother of singer Brian McKnight and founder of Take 6 is the second tenor offering the perfect upper register to the melodic sounds of the group.

David Thomas also graces the group with his second tenor vocals and shows his love and commitment for the craft with his perfect blend.

New to Take 6 and actually a fill in for Dr. Cedric Dent, is Khristian Dentley, who adds comedy to the group with his entertaining Michael Jackson impersonations and his exceptional percussion and beat boxing skills.

In addition to their old hits and popular grooves, Take 6 performed 'Just in Time' from their new album, which will be released soon, giving the audience a taste of what is to come.

The group performed 'We Don't Have to Cry No More' written by Brian McKnight. This song seemed to really speak to the crowd as it offered inspiration and comfort to those who listened to the message.

Take 6's first album was released 17 years ago and since then the Take 6 sound has been woven firmly into the fabric of popular music, influencing any number of acts — most notably Boyz II Men, The Back Street Boys and *NSYNC who paid them the ultimate compliment by asking them to do arrangements.

They have won eight Grammy awards out of a total of 18 nominations making Take 6 one of the most nominated Gospel, Jazz, Pop or R&B artist in Grammy history; 10 GMA Music Awards; a Soul Train award and two NAACP Image Award nominations.

Their work had appeared on movie soundtracks, at charitable and cultural events, on BET and VH-1, and in countless other setting across the cultural landscape.

The message of God that Take 6 want to convey to their listeners is neither hidden nor intrusive, therefore appeals to a wide variety of audiences. Song lyrics focus on family, a love and God, but they don't condemn or preach unduly.

Even if you are allergic to overtly religious music, the catchy arrangements and flash stylings that is Take 6 deserves to be heard.

It is amazing that this group hasn't had the exposure that is due to them.