I just can't get past the fact that it is sung so fast that the people can barely pronounce the words. It sounds like they are out of breath when they are singing. If I was to do these in church, I would CERTAINLY slow them down so they don't sound like dorky white people running a sprint while trying to sing. But not do the "drag" tempo you reference. Fortunately the spread of Christianity and a correct eschatology has given us perspective to sing a little slower, no?
@Firemankush "Fortunately the spread of Christianity and a correct eschatology has given us perspective to sing a little slower, no?" What do you mean? I would think correct eschatology would make us sing more vibrantly, not "slower." The Israelites sang with trumpets. The original tune of "A Mighty Fortress" sounded more like a jig (we sing the original). Why slower?
I love singing it at a brisk pace. Maybe we could sing a LITTLE slower...but not too much! :)
I just can't get past the fact that it is sung so fast that the people can barely pronounce the words. It sounds like they are out of breath when they are singing. If I was to do these in church, I would CERTAINLY slow them down so they don't sound like dorky white people running a sprint while trying to sing.
I am an ELCA Lutheran from South Carolina. Today (November 14), we sang Psalm 98 as our Psalm of the Day. It can also be used as a Psalm on Christmas Day, which is just around the corner.
@nketchen Well, it is faster. A lot of these "longer" psalms are wonderful, but have a tendency to "drag," so Dr. Erb, our music director encourages us to sing them at a pretty good tempp, which was actually closer to the original Genevan melodies. The Genevan melodies often started as folk songs and dances, and were quite up-beat. A good example that everyone recognizes (though not Genevan) is "A Mighty Fortress." The 19th century people slowed it WAY down, and changed the beat.
Is this from the book of psalms for singing?
vhlman 1 month ago
@vhlman It may be in that book as well, but this congregation is singing from the Cantus Christi, available from Canon Press.
foucachon 1 month ago
@vhlman Just looked it up - the Cantus Christi lists it as being from The Book of Psalms for Singing, 1973! You were right!
foucachon 1 month ago
What is the name of this melody?
murphythelen 2 months ago
@murphythelen It is Psalm 98 from the Cantus Christi. I think the melody was composed by Thomas Jarman, c 1803.
foucachon 1 month ago
cool stuff .. nice i like it =)) thanks for sharing =)) god bless
greaverashlee 3 months ago
@greaverashlee Thanks!
foucachon 1 month ago
I just can't get past the fact that it is sung so fast that the people can barely pronounce the words. It sounds like they are out of breath when they are singing. If I was to do these in church, I would CERTAINLY slow them down so they don't sound like dorky white people running a sprint while trying to sing. But not do the "drag" tempo you reference. Fortunately the spread of Christianity and a correct eschatology has given us perspective to sing a little slower, no?
Firemankush 4 months ago
@Firemankush "Fortunately the spread of Christianity and a correct eschatology has given us perspective to sing a little slower, no?" What do you mean? I would think correct eschatology would make us sing more vibrantly, not "slower." The Israelites sang with trumpets. The original tune of "A Mighty Fortress" sounded more like a jig (we sing the original). Why slower?
I love singing it at a brisk pace. Maybe we could sing a LITTLE slower...but not too much! :)
foucachon 1 month ago
I just can't get past the fact that it is sung so fast that the people can barely pronounce the words. It sounds like they are out of breath when they are singing. If I was to do these in church, I would CERTAINLY slow them down so they don't sound like dorky white people running a sprint while trying to sing.
Firemankush 4 months ago
wonderful-michael howard
mikpikmaster 1 year ago
I am an ELCA Lutheran from South Carolina. Today (November 14), we sang Psalm 98 as our Psalm of the Day. It can also be used as a Psalm on Christmas Day, which is just around the corner.
mkl62 1 year ago
That's way better than the version I posted! Maybe the tempo was a little too fast, though.
nketchen 1 year ago
@nketchen Well, it is faster. A lot of these "longer" psalms are wonderful, but have a tendency to "drag," so Dr. Erb, our music director encourages us to sing them at a pretty good tempp, which was actually closer to the original Genevan melodies. The Genevan melodies often started as folk songs and dances, and were quite up-beat. A good example that everyone recognizes (though not Genevan) is "A Mighty Fortress." The 19th century people slowed it WAY down, and changed the beat.
foucachon 1 year ago
@nketchen Maybe a LITTLE...but MUCH better than the SLOOOOW versions I've heard... :)
foucachon 1 month ago
Absolutely beautiful! Greetings from Hong Kong, China!
88yp88yp 1 year ago
Wow! I wish I could find a church near me that sings like this.
Josiah1856 1 year ago
@Josiah1856 Find a CREC church near you! You'll find hearty Psalm Singing!
foucachon 1 month ago
@triplev789 - they are divided into sections: soprano, alto, tenor and bass.
foucachon 1 year ago
wheres all the men?!?!?
triplev789 1 year ago
Christ Church in moscow, id rocks
fridaynightjonny 1 year ago
what Psalm is this from?
PanheadWarrior 2 years ago
Sorry, I had said psalm 96 - it's Psalm 98!
foucachon 2 years ago
@PanheadWarrior Psalm 98
foucachon 1 month ago
Wow!! Heavenly.
BlackTanInTheAM 2 years ago
Thanks for posting these.
joffrethegiant 2 years ago
my pleasure!
foucachon 2 years ago