Jerusalem - Gospel Song with a Celtic feel

[bums643]

Anyone confusing this song with the words of William Blake set to the music of Sir Hubert Parry is surely deaf? The two are nothing alike.

Also, a song's use of woodwind instruments like flutes or whistles doesn't make it Celtic; in this instance they were used, along with the phrygian dominant scale, to give a middle eastern feel to the song which is an obvious reference to the city which the song is about.

[nursejojo]

this is not the English song...just has the same title...the anthem that all Londoners sing...the one written back in 1808 by Blake is very different search english anthem jeruselum...opening lines are..and did those feet in ancient time:....this is just a nice song with same title

[tbc27143]

For those non-celtic comments from those who know nothing of celtic music. The lead in and in the CD the closing part of the music is a celtic FLAVOR or FEEL as stated above. No one has said it was a celtic song. The cut the trailing part of the music on this video.

[padmepandora]

Probably not going to matter.... but.... many people are confusing three songs here....

1. The Holy City

2. Jerusalem: based on a poem by Blake and set to music by Parry

3. What this song actually is

[TheTwollocks]

you have to remember that all americans see themselves as irish........ even when thier not

[RADDemers]

See Hundreds of young Americans standing for Israel and Jerusalem....go to utube..."We Will Stand With You Israel" A real blessing to have teenagers in unity for the God of Israel!

[harbleblaster]

Their is nothing celtic about this song - no wonder the intro described the harmonies as the best you will find - it is heavily overproduced with lots of double-tracking - very nice but hardly anything as special as the the intro. Why was the person on the left holding her mike and watching the script when she didn't even speak. Abba did all this sort of stuff years ago. Don't get me wrong they do a great job but need to look happier.

[angys62]

TOTE IERUSALIM,LASAT MANA JOS RIDICATI MAINI CURATE VSPRE CER NESIMTITILOR,PUNETI BATICU PE CAP CA NU VA ASCULTA NIMENI.

[camilouwalk]

they're voices blend very well :) ... but they dont look very happy.... maybe they are nervous. Dont be nervous girls! Sing for Jesus! :)

[richarrrdj]

Getting closer every day..............The New Jerusalem.............will be there too.

It is really soon......... never been closer than it is today. Redeem the time

because the days are evil............let nothing hinder.. ...Gods plans.....and

Pray for the peace of Jerusalem!!

[iloveislamforeverisa]

loooollll :p what is that ?

[SuperHalomaster123]

i know what i like and i like like like awsome , awsome singing and harmeny

[Brathwaite29]

Tey sing with no expression....my goodness what about your faces.......sing with some kind of expression.......when we worship God itis less about the voice and more about leading someone into the holy of holies. Beautiful voices but no hmmmmmmmmm dare I say it..........

[philipk88]

There are two (at least) songs called Jerusalem. The unofficial anthem of England and this song. There is no connect between the two of them.

[LKDK99]

You ladies did a beautiful job! Keep up the good work. I really enjoy your singing.

[megazoomable]

This is NOT the Hymn Jerusalem from England and preformed at the Royal Wedding....besides... they're out of tune...but Praise the Lord anyway.

[allonewordy]

Thumbs up if you've been to Jerusalem and this song makes you feel bad inside.

[IX19UT8O]

@allonewordy: How about a thumbs down.

[bordarboy]

@allonewordy Why?

[dynamite1944]

It doesn't matter if it's English, or Celtic it's a song honoring our Lord, and a true spiritual message. Thank you for recording it. It's is awesome!

[kamelion7]

@dynamite1944 Yes it does, It is ENGLISH - Of course it matters - because you put a panflute over the music does not make it Celtic.

[ExZonie]

We sang this in choir and it is a blast to sing, it's hard to get through to the end without bursting into tears for joy.

[dljc1979]

it is an american prerogative to sing english songs in their own accents and styles, they've been doing that since the americans singing those songs WERE english, anyone here heard of the 'sacred harp' song book?

[95Trentman]

Beautiful Song, praise God!

[Rhyden11]

What the...

This isn't Jerusalem..

[onwusoro]

I don't care what you guys are arguing about English anthem , American singers and celtic songs. I love both the song and the singers and would be glad to lead any of these ladies to the alter, if given the opportunity

[perriwinkle79]

thanks for posting...they did a beautiful job....just need to relax and worship....keep up the great work...

[judge1210]

Great job! True,not much joy becouse they were probably copying the Hoppers and they were understandable nerveous. They still have great talent!

[GodsOnly777]

devoid of holy spirit, sorry they dont know Jesus in His fullness

[penquinbum]

@GodsOnly777 And who are you to judge them?

[Acselena]

Louvado seja o nome do Senhor Jesus!!! Lindas vozes; verdadeiras bênçãos de Deus.

Amei!!!

[Lynda99493]

Please see the Jerusalem trio August 4, 2010, to see the real joy of Jesus reflected in the face of tghe vocalist. Elizabeth Assumpcao, Rod Smith and Shawn Borunda from Cielo Visa Church in El Paso, Texas

[ScottyMckenzie]

I thought the song Jerusalem was the English national anthem?

[nickhobson86]

@ScottyMckenzie no it is not our national anthem even tho many of us think it should be.

[AnnoyingBeast]

There is nothing celtic about this song, whatsoever. so please dont describe it as celtic, its an english song, sang by americans. wheres any celtic connection?

[levybenathome]

@AnnoyingBeast

That would be the drum beat, annoying beast.

Yes, the words and melody, traditional English.

Drum beat is Celtic as a kilt.

[jlewisda]

@AnnoyingBeast Celtic connection? Let's see. "The Holy City" was written by two Englishmen, it's true. The composer was from Liverpool, which is as close to Ireland as makes no odds, and the librettist also wrote "Danny Boy" to the tune of the "Londonderry Air." There's a beautiful version of this song by John McDermott, Anthony Kearns, and Ronan Tynan, performing as "The Irish Tenors." As to the sound: There are more Irish in America than in Ireland, and this is how they sound.

[tristanmcg]

This is an English song about how Joseph of Arimathea walked the English countryside. Also, all American versions change the words as they like - the opening line is "And did those feet in ancient times walk upon England's Mountains Green." It is based on a poem from 1808 by William Blake. The poem was based on an apocryphal story that claimed Jesus had visited England with his Uncle, Joseph of Arimathea and walked upon the green hills of Glastonbury.

[njhockeyboy11]

@tristanmcg Dude this is not a version of Parry's song with Blakes poem. Parry's song, Jerusalem, is considered the common man's national anthem in England. And it is about Jesus allegedly journeying to England prior to his 30th birthday, and the question of if England had indeed taken upon the title of the new Jerusalem, as described in the Bible.

[maarnakhthehun]

@tristanmcg what the.... this song is about the book of revelation dude! It's John's vision of the New Jerusalem

[MunsterSpk]

@tristanmcg

Wrong song their song is actually about  the New Jerusalem and not the song about England of the same name. It helps if you watch the actual video before commenting!

[lostbootsguy]

I have enjoyed getting to know this group of Christian young ladies. I think they do a great job on this song. I pray that they will all stay close to the Lord and continue to lift Him up, until we all meet in the New Jerusalem.

[Sylvesterz09]

Jerusalem is supposed to be a happy song... I don see happiness nor do i see sadness in their eyes... Neutral... I think they call themselves 'The Neutral Voices'.

[itsareligionofpeace]

Wow that was great - outstanding, one of the best....

but to come down to earth and accept the brutal fact that these 3 beautiful American Christian gals will probably hose some American guy, take all his money in some divorce settlement and then run off with some Brazilian boy/toy.

Oh well.

We have this beautiful music.

[scoobydoorawkz]

these ladies are singing!

[ZadZadrack]

SIMPLY BRILLIANT TRIO AND HARMONIES. Wish I could sing like that. But on top of that I LOVE NORTH CAROLINA for personal reasons. lol. The Best State in the USA. And mainly because I have an ANGEL LIVING THERE. LOL.

[michaelar92]

i like this song

[mrdman1959]

Very hard to do that after the Hoppers made it a number one, but I have got to say, GREAT JOB ladies!!!!!!!

[hideyho67]

@mrdman1959 It's the words that are such a blessing and to sing them proclaims all that John saw and left us with that Hope that we too will see that city and our Savior. Those young ladies did a great job.

[walkerpinnock]

they need to get their grooves on with this song

[246Sparkle]

Hey...the girl in the middle is cruising for a good career... *lose the other two*

[summerbaybelle]

the girls on the outside r sooo nervous ahaha

[sentado8]

Not, bad but they have absolutely no stage presence. Kim Hopper is the real deal.

[ArtLenLa]

@sentado8

A lot of that is fear; perhaps they'll lose that and come out with experience and dependence on God.

[L33woods]

Can you sing 'Beelzeboz' by Tenacious D?

[christiantablada]

can i have a copy of the minus one..thanks a lot..

[Dieselbratz]

very good job. kim hopper is a hard one to follow,but ya'll did great!

[SUNSNARE06]

its more middle eastern than celtic, just saying

[digorykirk]

@SUNSNARE06 Yes, and Middle Eastern makes sense because Jerusalem is in the Middle East.

[haim221]

Great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

blessings from Israel

[TheHezis]

Haim you make me laugh. Although the song is about Jerusalem they sing it in their version. Which is rather different then your beliefs...

[kmill33260]

La dame en bleu semble défoncée...deux de tension MDR elle c'est sure elle est pas toute seule !!!

[jendry0120]

Thanks

[jendry0120]

You sing like an angel

[jayolene]

lovely redition ladies

[amaral895]

Fantásticamente lindo! Estou maravilhado!

[amaral895]

Que maravilha, que vozes encantadoras! Que bálsamo para a vida dos que as ouvem.....estou maravilhado, parabéns

[hetrodoxly]

What's Celtic about this song?

[ulliboll]

poor lambs ...feel sorry for them

[zion3175]

does anyone have the instrumental to this song?

[nilradanyad]

What a wonderful job! They harmonize so very well ~ a great God-given talent. Bless the Lord God Almighty for imparting such gifts and for the people iwlling to share those gifts to glorify God! Thank you for posting.

[armrpeercing]

God loves you so much that he sent his son Jesus Christ to die for your sins, he was buried, and he was raised from the dead! Please trust him and be saved from judgment. Its totally free, just put your faith(trust) in that good news and God WILL change your life! Its great to be saved, please think about it. For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten son, that whosoever believes in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3 :16

[ulliboll]

social hypnosis

[TheDirceuaurelio]

why?

[MrNduku]

ladies this was absolutely phenomenal and really blessed me,may the Almighty touch your lives with abundant blessings i love you!!! am in the uk at the moment but originally from south africa!!! oh u are an inspiration ladies!!!!

[cocoon0000]

WONDERFUL...HERMOSA...MARAVILL­OSA LA  INTERPRETACION TAMBIEN.... FELICITACIONES y BENDICIONES

[Gamatoby]

is right on camera the same as the announcers right, because the girl on the right on the screen is really cute 8D Kudo's to the other girls but she is cute :)

[Gamatoby]

looked as though the lady in purple next to the man (also in purple) was falling asleep lol

[megamichaeljames]

that's awesome, keep singing for God, amen!!

[peterpansback]

This group is great. I love to hear their videos. Put more on Billy!!! Brenda

[katherinehowellmusic]

beautiful!

[AfricanPrize131]

AH-MAZE-ING!! Man I love this song!! That girl on the left cracks me up.. lol. She looks so angry..? Lol.. Anyhowz... This Is real nice though.. =o)

[pastageek]

I love this song! I heard it in my church. Going under bookmarks immediately.

[8400BurrStreet]

I've got a vocal ensemble that is dying to sing this!! Great job ladies!! Where can I find the music?

[ladventiste]

i want it too lol

[vilmedes]

Parabéns Cantara muito Bem! Jerusalém Canticos Vocal!

[polonikeman]

WOW---NIIIIIIIIIIICE

[silenthands45]

try signing it in asl my deaf choir at my church had sign this song many time every where..this is one of my favorite

[tomy115]

Buenisimo no lo habia escuchado en trio, de donde son ?? saludos.- bye

[kimberlym2008]

Superb!!! Beautiful voices, great execution!! Moisés Vieira - Curitiba, Paraná, Brasil.

[GlassOnion71]

Excellant ! May the Holy Spirit overcome you each and every time you sing for Our Lord. Amen, Amen!

[vy4lyf]

Amen =]

[valerie68505]

Lovely!! : )

[nccfiddlar]

good song, and when paula wrote this song, yes it is anointed, yes it takes skill to do this song, but what throws me here here is that it needs help (performance wise)... please look like you know the God you are singing to...yes they put their hands up, but it looks like they are singing karaoke, MOVE LADIES!!! why stand in one spot??? you know how much more of a visual you can give here?

but nonetheless, i am just giving some ideas that can bring more life to this song to God be the glory-JR

[cstanfield0333]

My sister in law, wife and I have done this in church, and I must say that these ladies have outdone us. God Bless y'all!!

[TCSILLY]

awesome job ladies truely inspiring to hear Gods voice as well as beauty ,do you guys travel????

[JesusIsKingofGlory]

Beautiful harmony! Love your voices....Praise the Lord! God bless you all

[trebuh44]

Whow! I hope more people will discover this group. The Hoppers are my favorites but these ladies now come close. PTL

[LanietaNagove]

Thanx Ladies....AMEN!

[LanietaNagove]

Amen Ladies......so talented......God Bless,

[ficewil]

AMEN..DIOS es magnifico al dar ese hermoso talento del canto albado sea su nombre

[amjolly]

These ladies are sooo talented! Very gifted from God! Keep it up girls!

[jannafaye]

ha ha, the girl on the left looks so lost. i love it.

great song.

[jheoliver]

lindo

[lavonah]

AMEN praise God, Jerusalem i want to walk on your streets that are golden. Worthy is the Lamb

[lavonah]

AMEN praise God, Jerusalem i want to walk on your streets

[nennyonsoe]

I would like to have your cd too how do I order it please and you are sooo great.

[sdmemorylane]

these ladies just made their 1st cd got hold of us and we'll let you know how to gt one or some for your friends

[sdmemorylane]

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[alydhiends]

@sdmemorylane Hi, do you know where to buy their trax (minus-one)?

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[ctimrun]

A powerful presentation that brings glory and honor to our Lord!! Excellent job!! Worthy is the Lamb!!