Sister Sinjin are a duo (once a trio) who have released songs that Advent themed. A newly released EP Face Of The Deep, features lyrics inspired by a book of poems by Christina Rossetti that shares the same title. The track Yes I Knew expresses the doubt of Mary and the assurance of God about …
Raining At Sunset is from Chris Thile’s album Not All Who Wander Are Lost. It features Thile on mandolin along with a number of other extraordinary musicians. Seven minutes of beautiful instrumental skill.
I’m still looking for seasonal hymns that I’m not really familiar with, and have discovered Watchmen Tell Us Of The Night. It’s from a Lutheran background. Here’s a version with Celtic stylings and harp accompaniment.
I’ve featured O Come, O Come Emmanuel lots and lots of times as part of Christmas Songs. This recently released version by Sara Groves has a new tune and setting for the lyrics. It’s very tasteful, and singable I think, though fans of the words themselves would probably prefer the old tune, and those who …
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