What a lovely and plaintive tune! If you had not identified it as 'Fairfield' in The Sacred Harp, I would not have recognized it, even though I have sung 'Fairfield' many times at Sacred Harp singings (alto part, not the main melody). We give it a more vigorous sound, which your viewers might like to compare. I'm sending a video response; attach it if its OK for you.
Thanks for sharing the Sacred Harp use of Fairfield (29t). The use of the trebles with strong women voices rising above the melody line in Sacred Harp singing certainly gives this tune (and many others)a different tone. Not bad different, mind you, just different and unique to "the sound" we obviously both appreciate. I got to attend a sing in Hoboken Ga last month and had such a good time I'm sure I will go back for more this month too. Your videos are a delightful help to novice me.
Thanks for the appreciative comment. Your observation as to why the tune sounds so different when sung in typical Sacred Harp harmony is right on! One thing I love about this type of harmony is that each part has its own 'melody,' which fits in as well as contrasts with the main melody in the tenor. It's so much more rewarding to sing that kind of harmony, but as a side effect, those of us who do not sing tenor line may not recognize the 'main melody' when it's isolated!
Wow, Jennifer look out! Very beautiful.
daniel30458 3 years ago
Jennifer's spot is more than secure, but thanks
davidsummerford 3 years ago
David....Thanks for Fairfield.
Well Done!
Dave
dholeton 3 years ago
What a lovely and plaintive tune! If you had not identified it as 'Fairfield' in The Sacred Harp, I would not have recognized it, even though I have sung 'Fairfield' many times at Sacred Harp singings (alto part, not the main melody). We give it a more vigorous sound, which your viewers might like to compare. I'm sending a video response; attach it if its OK for you.
PLBrayfield 3 years ago
Thanks for sharing the Sacred Harp use of Fairfield (29t). The use of the trebles with strong women voices rising above the melody line in Sacred Harp singing certainly gives this tune (and many others)a different tone. Not bad different, mind you, just different and unique to "the sound" we obviously both appreciate. I got to attend a sing in Hoboken Ga last month and had such a good time I'm sure I will go back for more this month too. Your videos are a delightful help to novice me.
davidsummerford 3 years ago
Thanks for the appreciative comment. Your observation as to why the tune sounds so different when sung in typical Sacred Harp harmony is right on! One thing I love about this type of harmony is that each part has its own 'melody,' which fits in as well as contrasts with the main melody in the tenor. It's so much more rewarding to sing that kind of harmony, but as a side effect, those of us who do not sing tenor line may not recognize the 'main melody' when it's isolated!
PLBrayfield 3 years ago