if you add the h t t p colon backslash backslash (youtube wouldn't let me write it shorthand) to your links, they will be clickable. :) nice arrangement.
if you add the h t t p colon backslash backslash (youtube wouldn't let me write it shorthand) to your links, they will be clickable. :) nice arrangement.
@gacowbear Perhaps you should spend a little research time yourself. Joseph Brackett composed this melody in 1849. Copland adapted it for Appalachian Spring. BTW, Copland also did not compose Bonaparte's Retreat. He used the melody in, you guessed it, Appalachian Spring.
Check out the collection by Vicky Cimprich, "Pretty Mothers Home". You will not find a better description of the time and the place through the eyes of a young girl who chooses a life among the people. Vicky lives in N Kentucky and did her research at Pleasant Hill. Her work is amazing and no one who reads it will ever forget it.
I love how you've sped up this simple folk song. It's lovely. I've always loved "The Lord of the Dance" and had no idea the tune came from this Shaker song until I started researching american hymns that would be suitable for my upcoming wedding. It was a very nice listen, particularly with all the bad recordings on youtube of people singing hymns.
A lovely song, played a skilled guitarist ... but ... I do not like this arrangement. I think the beauty of the song is it's simplicity, and this is too "ornamented" for my tastes, too fancy . There are other versions here on YouTube I like better.
@buddmar Thanks for stopping by and leaving feedback. I can see how this arrangement takes away from the simplicity of the song, but it is a delightful song, very meaningful to me, and a lot of fun to play. I hope you'll keep listening!
You did a awesome cover of this song, however, This song would not have been part of a authentic worship song and it's not a hymn. This is a praise song, which they would sing while they work and play - not in church. - Jeff (a mennonite Pastor who loves some aspects of Shaker Culture)
@jeffmclain Thanks for sharing your knowledge of the Shaker culture, Jeff. I don't completely agree with you, and there are competing sources, but whether in worship or at work, it's a beautiful song and a great reminder!
@CyraEm Thank you! It's one of my favorites as well, partly because of what it says and partly because of my experience with it. It has meant a lot to me for many years.
This is really good! I know the basic version. My guitar teacher didnt even give me the words. So its nice to hear the words. I love the history behind the shakers. My church derives from them.
@Ruledbypeace Thanks so much. I've always been fascinated by the Shakers, too, and their early interactions with the Stone-Campbell movement. My times at the Shaker Village at Pleasant Hill have been very significant.
@deannacarey Shoot me an email to dean [at] goingoverhome [dot] com, and I'll see if I can help you out. I play it in drop D tuning, and the whole song uses only D, G, and A.
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if you add the h t t p colon backslash backslash (youtube wouldn't let me write it shorthand) to your links, they will be clickable. :) nice arrangement.
jonwattsmusic 3 hours ago
if you add the h t t p colon backslash backslash (youtube wouldn't let me write it shorthand) to your links, they will be clickable. :) nice arrangement.
jonwattsmusic 3 hours ago
Wow, really beautiful arrangement and singing. Much appreciated
ItsPerseus 3 months ago
@ItsPerseus Thanks for stopping by and giving it a listen!
jdphelps 3 months ago
This is not a shaker hymn it is from Aaron Copelands appalachian spring. shouldnt you spend a little time to make sure your correct?
gacowbear 4 months ago
@gacowbear Perhaps you should spend a little research time yourself. Joseph Brackett composed this melody in 1849. Copland adapted it for Appalachian Spring. BTW, Copland also did not compose Bonaparte's Retreat. He used the melody in, you guessed it, Appalachian Spring.
jdphelps 4 months ago 4
Check out the collection by Vicky Cimprich, "Pretty Mothers Home". You will not find a better description of the time and the place through the eyes of a young girl who chooses a life among the people. Vicky lives in N Kentucky and did her research at Pleasant Hill. Her work is amazing and no one who reads it will ever forget it.
gcpropertymanagement 6 months ago
I love how you've sped up this simple folk song. It's lovely. I've always loved "The Lord of the Dance" and had no idea the tune came from this Shaker song until I started researching american hymns that would be suitable for my upcoming wedding. It was a very nice listen, particularly with all the bad recordings on youtube of people singing hymns.
mandipitt 6 months ago
How I would love for kids today to be brought up on pure music such as this...not the demon inspired filth in the world.
88momart 7 months ago
A lovely song, played a skilled guitarist ... but ... I do not like this arrangement. I think the beauty of the song is it's simplicity, and this is too "ornamented" for my tastes, too fancy . There are other versions here on YouTube I like better.
buddmar 8 months ago
@buddmar Thanks for stopping by and leaving feedback. I can see how this arrangement takes away from the simplicity of the song, but it is a delightful song, very meaningful to me, and a lot of fun to play. I hope you'll keep listening!
jdphelps 8 months ago
You did a awesome cover of this song, however, This song would not have been part of a authentic worship song and it's not a hymn. This is a praise song, which they would sing while they work and play - not in church. - Jeff (a mennonite Pastor who loves some aspects of Shaker Culture)
jeffmclain 8 months ago
@jeffmclain Thanks for sharing your knowledge of the Shaker culture, Jeff. I don't completely agree with you, and there are competing sources, but whether in worship or at work, it's a beautiful song and a great reminder!
jdphelps 3 months ago
i have to sing this in choir!!!!!
bcbooca 11 months ago
@bcbooca Do you have to, or do you get to?
jdphelps 11 months ago
@bcbooca Do you have to, or do you get to?
jdphelps 11 months ago
This is fantastic. It's my favorite hymn, and my pastor seems to agree since we sing it every Sunday! Love your voice. :)
CyraEm 1 year ago
@CyraEm Thank you! It's one of my favorites as well, partly because of what it says and partly because of my experience with it. It has meant a lot to me for many years.
jdphelps 1 year ago
my favorite version of this song on youtube
bbdoll666 1 year ago
@bbdoll666 Thank you so much! Glad you enjoy it.
jdphelps 1 year ago
This is really good! I know the basic version. My guitar teacher didnt even give me the words. So its nice to hear the words. I love the history behind the shakers. My church derives from them.
Ruledbypeace 1 year ago
@Ruledbypeace Thanks so much. I've always been fascinated by the Shakers, too, and their early interactions with the Stone-Campbell movement. My times at the Shaker Village at Pleasant Hill have been very significant.
jdphelps 1 year ago
Would it be possible to get the chords for this song? I am trying to get my son to learn it for our Christmas production. Thanks!
deannacarey 1 year ago
@deannacarey Shoot me an email to dean [at] goingoverhome [dot] com, and I'll see if I can help you out. I play it in drop D tuning, and the whole song uses only D, G, and A.
jdphelps 1 year ago
Very Nice. I started with 'Lord of the Dance' from the Methodist Hymnal, and found my way to 'Simple Gifts'. Thanks very much for your rendition.
Sigma5624 2 years ago
@Sigma5624 Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for commenting.
jdphelps 1 year ago