From the very first time I heard this beutiful piece of music I was greatly moved. Then when I heard it in song with these beautiful lyrics, well words just can't describe it. This just portrays such a beautiful feeling of serenity. I understand why it is called American Hymn. Just magnificent.
Fantastic song and I adore Placido although I must say I would prefer a less 'operatic' rendition. Opera singers are just TOO GOOD to sound plausible singing popular music, in my opinion.
Lee Holdrige's "East of Eden" score is absolutely beautiful. They ruined it by adding these dumb lyrics to make it "An American Hymn." They should have left it alone.
I'm italian and, believe me, a very maniac of operas. Placido has the better and powerful voice. A level above Pavarotti and two over Carreras (before illnes, after he can't be judged).
I've been looking for it more than 20 years too but I didn't remember its name. I love it; it's so emotive and tender that it always made me cry ! Thanks !
my school's select chorus recently performed this song and it was so beautiful. especialy the part about the breeze and the rain. loved it one hundered percrent!!!
Absolutely magnificent performance by Placido Domingo my favorite for many years all the way back to The Three Tenors CD! The video could have been so much better with pictures and video clips readily available on the Internet. However, thanks, ecidarocnarf for posting the recording.
Excellent, thou wish it was a live performance shown. I also enjoyed the American tenor who Placido took to study with him, Daniel Rodriguez. Check out his youtube of this same song. It's also thrilling and absolutely wonderful.
@edelinet Me too. The tears are falling on my lap. I sang this song to my babies, neverknowing if I would ever hear this magnificent recording again. Thank you so much.
Great music by Holdridge. Great singing by Domingo.
Thanks for the thrilling post.
rockgor 3 months ago
From the very first time I heard this beutiful piece of music I was greatly moved. Then when I heard it in song with these beautiful lyrics, well words just can't describe it. This just portrays such a beautiful feeling of serenity. I understand why it is called American Hymn. Just magnificent.
WMJCPA 8 months ago
Fantastic song and I adore Placido although I must say I would prefer a less 'operatic' rendition. Opera singers are just TOO GOOD to sound plausible singing popular music, in my opinion.
Catoperatheater 1 year ago
Lee Holdrige's "East of Eden" score is absolutely beautiful. They ruined it by adding these dumb lyrics to make it "An American Hymn." They should have left it alone.
Michele2954 1 year ago
Placido has the voice of an angel and this is an UNBELIEVABLY BEAUTIFUL song!!!!!!!!!
caseybellestarr 1 year ago
I'm italian and, believe me, a very maniac of operas. Placido has the better and powerful voice. A level above Pavarotti and two over Carreras (before illnes, after he can't be judged).
Thi song always makes me shiver.
I apologize for my english
dannytows 1 year ago 6
@dannytows I whole heartedly agree with you!!
snake8127 1 year ago
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joshmus11 2 years ago
Oh shut the hell up. It sounds fine as it is, and I'd love to hear you try and do it better.
kinsmanMovies 2 years ago 2
@joshmus11 Learn to write the english language before say some crap like that
tchenele1 6 months ago
Amazing song, I have no words to describe the feeling when I hear this song.
Keep Doing Placido!!!
DigaoHagar 2 years ago
I can't believe I found it....Thought I would die without hearing this beutiful song again!
muriel564 2 years ago
Oh my goodness, I thought I was listening to Daniel Rodriguez. Placido and Daniel should be brothers.
NetworkMama79 2 years ago
wasn't this music arranged for the theme to ABC's production of "East of Eden?" W/ Jane Seymore, Lloyd Bridges Timothy Bottoms?
6pigdek 2 years ago
Yes
jediprice70 2 years ago
Totally awesome and beautiful - both content and singing....
jalesriley 2 years ago
I've been looking for it more than 20 years too but I didn't remember its name. I love it; it's so emotive and tender that it always made me cry ! Thanks !
Melenita64 2 years ago
Wauw .I get goosebumps all over. It is so beautiful
kirst50 2 years ago
my school's select chorus recently performed this song and it was so beautiful. especialy the part about the breeze and the rain. loved it one hundered percrent!!!
emoXmusicXlover 3 years ago
veramente eccezionale in piu' sono legato a ricordi splendidi con questo brano
giuseppe421 3 years ago 2
Absolutely magnificent performance by Placido Domingo my favorite for many years all the way back to The Three Tenors CD! The video could have been so much better with pictures and video clips readily available on the Internet. However, thanks, ecidarocnarf for posting the recording.
tebchcusn 3 years ago
Excellent, thou wish it was a live performance shown. I also enjoyed the American tenor who Placido took to study with him, Daniel Rodriguez. Check out his youtube of this same song. It's also thrilling and absolutely wonderful.
chris8399 3 years ago
Breathtaking! Makes me teary each time I hear it.
Jan943 3 years ago 2
I have been searching for this recording for 20 years! Thank you so much :-)
edelinet 3 years ago 5
@edelinet I have the original LP and have the song downloaded to my IPod ... just love it
AdmiralW238 1 year ago
@edelinet Me too. The tears are falling on my lap. I sang this song to my babies, neverknowing if I would ever hear this magnificent recording again. Thank you so much.
Ironsmithfarm 2 months ago
It's An American Hymn, not America Himm :-)
julia59 3 years ago