The Most Energetic Ever 'Easter Anthem' (Sacred Harp 236)

[SufferinSprings]

I wonder how high the decibel level got right in the middle of the "hollow square" during this lively song? In a room with hard surfaces like this one, it must get LOUD! When I was teenager (late 70s, early 80s), my grandparents used to travel all over East Texas going to "singin' conventions". My parents and I just thought they were church services (people singing standard hymns). If only I had known what I missed out on. My grandparents are gone and I think most of the conventions are too.

[PLBrayfield]

@SufferinSprings You are so right. It's pretty intense when the singers really get into it. Sort of the rock concert level of group singing. I don't know if there are fewer singing conventions in Texas, but I do know that there are still a good many, and that in the last 20 years or so, Sacred Harp singing and conventions have proliferated all over the country. You can find out when and where by checking out fasola.org, the national website.

[SufferinSprings]

@PLBrayfield Thank you! I will check that out. I love group singing and inspirational music, but generally can't stand actual church services. I think I'd really enjoy being a part of keeping this old tradition alive.

[momgenet]

I love these, but wish the words were on the screen too! :) Sacred Harp Sing Along! :)

[MancaLaura]

those loud voices definitely maxed-out the recording device. I wish it was a better recording, without the clipping, but at least it gives me a hint of what joyful and powerful voices were reverberating through that room!

[PLBrayfield]

@MancaLaura Well, Sacred Harp singing is always 'to the max.' And like this recording, done by amateurs who do it for the joy of singing together. I'm sure there are beautiful professional recordings of this anthem out there for those who want more refinement, but for sheer joy of singing, I don't think this one can be beat!

[redclaymud]

Wonderful

[Halmonster]

0:06 seconds into the start of the video, you label the song as being on page 238. Easter Anthem is actually starts on page 236. You do get it right in the title of the video.

Awesome singing - sorry I had to miss it!

[knottynaz]

What energy! This should be sung at sunrise services everywhere!

Sharing it with our pastor who oversees our music dept. knowing it will lift his spirits as he labors to bring our community an Easter production.

Thanks once again for preserving wonderful works.

[dragonlady2264]

AWESOME. I am happy to have been there!!

[mcduffyhc]

Great version of one of my favorites! Really makes me want to go to a singing soon :)

[guywolff]

Just wonderful .. Thanks  Guy

[KenMiddletonUkulele]

Powerful stuff. Love it.

[YoppyKyabetsu]

Wow! That really is energetic. I really enjoyed that.