What Is "Hymns
for Living"
The
Hymns use arrangements for
congregational singing and are carefully sung in a style faithful to
congregational singing. This includes using the key and style from
each of the collection of old hymnals owned by John and Thelma. To
make each performance communicate its meaning, a variety of instrumental accompaniments
are included. Some were written exclusively
for this album to include combinations of strings, brass, flute,
percussion, piano, guitar, organ, Celtic harp, shuttle pipes, etc., that
joyously celebrate the values sung about in these hymns. They include combinations of
vocal accompaniments, including numerous multipart vocal
harmonies, virtually all taken exactly from the arrangements of the
old hymnals
John and Thelma had collected.
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future review comments of this album, or
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Persons Involved
The
persons who helped create this recording of Hymns possess a wealth of musical training,
experience and skills. All musicians involved are devoted to their
music, and many make their living as music professionals.
Information about the Artists, Arrangers, and Production will be
provided on this website.
Hymn Details
[These might be
packaged as two (2) albums, "Hymns for Living" and "Hymns for
Resolution"] The list of the 26
classic, traditional hymns is the following:
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1 |
Be Thou With Them - piano,
strings; solo vocal [tune is from Bist du bei mir, originally
attributed to J.S.Bach, words on this recording are by Lloyd
Pfautsch © 1957 intended for wedings] |
2:17 |
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2 |
Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee
[intend to add more
orchestration] - piano, keyboards, cymbals, orchestra bells, brass; vocal
lead & duet |
1:56 |
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3 |
This Is My Father’s World - piano, orchestra bells, mark tree, strings, flute; solo
vocal |
3:16 |
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4 |
Angels From The Realms Of Glory - keyboard; vocal lead, duet, trio, & boys
choir |
2:14 |
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5 |
Morning Has Broken - Celtic
harp, shuttle pipes, solo
vocal |
3:47 |
|
6 |
Great Is Thy Faithfulness - piano, keyboards, cymbals, orchestra bells; vocal lead,
duet & trio |
3:34 |
|
7 |
America The Beautiful - piano,
orchestra bells, mark tree,
strings, brass; solo
vocal |
3:04 |
|
8 |
I
Need Thee Every Hour - piano, orchestra
bells, mark tree, strings, flute; solo vocal |
4:03 |
|
9 |
For The Beauty Of The Earth - piano, cymbals, orchestra bells, strings, brass; solo vocal |
3:16
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10
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Sweet Hour Of Prayer - piano,
Hammond organ; vocal lead &
duet |
1:55
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11
|
O
God Our Help In Ages Past - keyboards,
brass; solo vocal |
2:54
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12
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Amazing Grace - piano,
keyboard; vocal lead &
ensemble |
2:24
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13
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Faith Of Our Fathers - piano,
strings, flute; vocal lead, trio & duet |
2:38
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14
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Savior Like A Shepherd Lead Us - piano, orchestra bells, mark tree, strings; vocal lead
& duet |
3:25
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15
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Glorious Things Of Thee Are Spoken - keyboards, cymbals, orchestra bells; vocal lead &
trio |
2:31
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16
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Just A Closer Walk With Thee - A capella, solo vocal |
2:12
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17
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Jesu, Joy Of Man’s Desiring - keyboard, flute, cello; solo vocal |
2:47
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18
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Were You There - A capella,
vocal lead & ensemble |
2:42
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19
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Rock Of Ages - Hammond organ;
vocal lead, duet & trio |
2:09
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20
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Abide With Me - piano, strings,
flute; vocal lead & duet |
2:47
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21
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Christ The Lord Is Risen Today
[Intend to revise the
choral refrains] - piano, keyboard, cymbals, strings, brass, flute; vocal
lead, and trio |
3:13
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|
22
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It
Is Well With My Soul - piano, keyboard,
cymbals, strings, brass; vocal lead &
ensemble |
4:52
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|
23
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In
The Garden - acoustic guitar; vocal lead
& duet |
2:59
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24
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Welcome Home - keyboard,
acoustic and electric base guitars; vocal lead &
duet |
2:50
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25
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The Lord Bless You And Keep You - piano; vocal quartet |
1:22
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26
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God Be With You Till We Meet Again - Hammond organ; vocal lead & duet |
1:20
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Total playing time
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73:49
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Produced by Heidi Gerber
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