We hosted a citywide gathering tonight at mgpc. Some of our musicians and friends provided the music. We tried a pretty jazzy version of Arise, My Soul Arise; (that I don’t think we completely mastered, but which I enjoyed a lot) along with Before The Throne Of God Above; Be Thou My Vision; Speak, O …
Just found this link at Cardiphonia. The data base lists various sites which are hosted by musicians who have produced material that references old hymn lyrics and varying styles of musical accompaniment. Even a list this comprehensive seems to have missed recent contributions by EMU music and Sovereign Grace music and Matt Searles.
I purchased Hymn Revival Volume 1 & 2 from musical collective The Lower Lights recently. They’re charming listening for those who like acoustic and melodic renditions of classic lyrics and melodies. The choices range across hymns and spirituals. Interestingly the group have a mormon background, so not all the choices here are from Christian hymnody. …
Here’s an interesting song from Townend/Gettys based on Jesus’ encounter with the rich young ruler and his observation regarding a widow’s offering. Other than that it sort of defies easy classification. The simplicity of the lyric, which is set to quite a jaunty tune belies the rather earnest and unusual theme which the song explores. …
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