This is the tune I learned at the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Mobile Alabama, USA, where we sang it frequently but we took it somewhat faster & much louder, much more joyfully and "festively"--forte e grandioso. The beginning always reminded me of the first choral entrance in Zadok the Priest by Handel-- those glorious long. loud chords after the energetic, repetetive instrumental intro which sounds like it could have been written by Phillip Glass! (con't below)
But I have not heard this tune in maybe 10 years-- I would like to know who the composer is and publisher or other info to help me obtain a copy of the sheet music. Thank you if you can help in a comment below!
The original melody is Nayon & Gerre ( J Noyon 1888 - 1962 & Gerre Hancock ) was arranged for use at St Thomas 5th Ave New York.
konigskinder 1 year ago
This is the tune I learned at the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Mobile Alabama, USA, where we sang it frequently but we took it somewhat faster & much louder, much more joyfully and "festively"--forte e grandioso. The beginning always reminded me of the first choral entrance in Zadok the Priest by Handel-- those glorious long. loud chords after the energetic, repetetive instrumental intro which sounds like it could have been written by Phillip Glass! (con't below)
Psychelmer 1 year ago
But I have not heard this tune in maybe 10 years-- I would like to know who the composer is and publisher or other info to help me obtain a copy of the sheet music. Thank you if you can help in a comment below!
Psychelmer 1 year ago
But we sing via a different tune, more 'upbeat'
JenseninBrizo 2 years ago
Love this song
JenseninBrizo 2 years ago