What's sad about seeing a church filled to bursting with people joyfully singing God's praises?
Okay, does it occur to you that there is some irony here? We're singing the song For All the Saints, in a church with the saints of God and y'all are nitpicking on how we sing it?
These folks love to sing long, hard, fast, and loud (in worship) and I don't blame them. If musical taste is occasionally offended by their exuberance, I'm sorry.
Excellent point. However, I guess that you're welcome to do whatever you need to do to feel closer to God. Unfortunately, in this case it means butchering a beautiful hymn.
What is wrong is this is a hymn written by Ralph Vaughn Williams for an Anglican/Episcopal liturgy (All Saints Sunday in Nov). It is written as a processional hymn where crucifer, torch bearers, choir, and clergy slowly move down the aisle towards the chancel and altar. Would you enjoy hearing Silent Night at a rushed speed? Same thing. It is also used as a funeral hymn (See Youtube + Gerald Ford's funeral at Washington Nat'l Cathedrall). When done well, it is full of pagentry and glorious.
You have to love the soprano quiver on "Jesus" at the beginning of the video... I don't *think* that was me, although I have been known to crack that particular note!
Anyway, I haven't got any say whatsoever in how they sing; I don't even go to church there. We just attend their conferences.
Anyhow, I think my dad had me put this video up mainly to show people who are trying to encourage the people in their churches that they too can sing vigorously! (and you can't deny that this is vigorous singing; it may lack musicality but everyone's singing his heart out)
If this were a choir singing more slowly would be very effective, but for congregational singing where a great degree of expression isn't possible, singing a little faster is a good idea. It keeps you from singing lethargically.
In order to sing the entire song in the short time we had (this is at a conference, not a worship service; if we were impatient for anything it was to hear more from the speaker) you do have to sing quickly.
Wow, I got told off by another youtube organist for playing this too fast on my channel in his opinion but it was not as fast as this.
However it needs an organ, the piano just does not work.
Great that they sing but it needs backing up.
goodchappy 8 months ago
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goodchappy 8 months ago
Wow, you guys need to calm down.
PeterEsquire 11 months ago
HURRY UP
robertiacomacci 1 year ago
this would so MUCH better if sung at the proper tempo.
tscanny90 3 years ago 14
Terrible. Tempo is way off-can't believe someone actually played this great 'Sine Nomine' like a circus tune. Sad.
phoenixtimes2 3 years ago 26
What's sad about seeing a church filled to bursting with people joyfully singing God's praises?
Okay, does it occur to you that there is some irony here? We're singing the song For All the Saints, in a church with the saints of God and y'all are nitpicking on how we sing it?
These folks love to sing long, hard, fast, and loud (in worship) and I don't blame them. If musical taste is occasionally offended by their exuberance, I'm sorry.
shineonmyshoes 3 years ago
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901cleo 3 years ago
Excellent point. However, I guess that you're welcome to do whatever you need to do to feel closer to God. Unfortunately, in this case it means butchering a beautiful hymn.
gbms86 3 years ago 19
What is wrong is this is a hymn written by Ralph Vaughn Williams for an Anglican/Episcopal liturgy (All Saints Sunday in Nov). It is written as a processional hymn where crucifer, torch bearers, choir, and clergy slowly move down the aisle towards the chancel and altar. Would you enjoy hearing Silent Night at a rushed speed? Same thing. It is also used as a funeral hymn (See Youtube + Gerald Ford's funeral at Washington Nat'l Cathedrall). When done well, it is full of pagentry and glorious.
901cleo 3 years ago 5
Wow, it's so much faster than the regular style.
hymnsinger5 3 years ago 7
Nice, but it sounds better on organ with everyone singing along.
Zachp333 3 years ago 2
You have to love the soprano quiver on "Jesus" at the beginning of the video... I don't *think* that was me, although I have been known to crack that particular note!
hantheroo 3 years ago
Anyway, I haven't got any say whatsoever in how they sing; I don't even go to church there. We just attend their conferences.
Anyhow, I think my dad had me put this video up mainly to show people who are trying to encourage the people in their churches that they too can sing vigorously! (and you can't deny that this is vigorous singing; it may lack musicality but everyone's singing his heart out)
shineonmyshoes 3 years ago
If this were a choir singing more slowly would be very effective, but for congregational singing where a great degree of expression isn't possible, singing a little faster is a good idea. It keeps you from singing lethargically.
In order to sing the entire song in the short time we had (this is at a conference, not a worship service; if we were impatient for anything it was to hear more from the speaker) you do have to sing quickly.
shineonmyshoes 3 years ago
i was about to say that before i even saw the other comment! nice singing, but i agree, decreased speed please.
annise123 3 years ago 6
This is a much beloved Anglican hymn known by Episcopalians everywhere. Please, slow it down. You are
singing it too fast. It should soar when properly done.
901cleo 3 years ago