All Things Bright And Beautiful Tune 2 "Royal Oak" CMP 23

[stanbttt]

royal oak is the correct tune.

[MrKeengardener]

This is just marvelous. Way back in the 1950's my gran played the organ at our Welbeck Road City Mission, I had the job of working the bellows for it.

I'd have to go some to keep the Conacher Organ in full flow I'm sure.

[RobCharles1981]

@MrKeengardener Cheers for the encouragement much appreciated.

[bulldogbarks55]

This hymn reminds me of our youth choir at the Methodist Church that I grew up in. We were only young teens, but sang full four-part harmony. I learned more about vocal music in church than I did in high school. Every time I hear this song I think of those wonderful days in choir at church. And very honestly I can't sing this hymn in church nowadays without breaking up. It has such special meaning to me. Thank you for posting it.

[RobCharles1981]

@bulldogbarks55 Many Thanks.

[winchesterick]

You tend not to hear this tune so much any more.  This is the tune I always remember from being a child. Good to hear it again.

[RobCharles1981]

Cheers Thanks for the comments!

[Wnoronz]

@winchesterick This tune (Royal Oak) seems to be used much more in the south of England. The other tune (Bright and Beautiful) is more usual in other areas!

[knightcr1]

I am not a professional musician, however I have had a lot of experience listening from the pew, and singing in the choir, and I must say that this is the best rendition of "Royal Oak" that I have heard over the past 20 years!

The vigor of your performance is especially appreciated, as most of the time I have heard this hymn the organist insists on slowing down the tempo which spoils the tune.

BTW across the pond "Royal Oak" is the "first tune" :-)

[RobCharles1981]

Thanks For The Comments, I hate to tell you know this is the Second Tune! XD

[silverstartrucker]

Have already said I prefer this tune...

[RobCharles1981]

I prefer the other one.

[ancientsolar]

I prefer this one to play and the other to sing.

Although there is a choir version. Which isnt in any of my books !!

CMP is a great hymnal !!

Great playing to !! ~ now why havent i got one of those organs in the flat :/ ~ Anyway I just live north of Cardiff :) .. surprised your in Swansea hehe

[RobCharles1981]

Cheers Mate! Nice to have Welsh Routes!

[007vauxhall]

5***** Rob

[RobCharles1981]

Ta Paul!