It's OK but a bit ploddy - should be much more legato and lilting (think of a Waltz). You're landing heavily on each note rather than just emphasising the first note in the bar. It's not the easiest Rutter to sing because of the jumps and we have struggled at times with this one, but work on it - you'll get there!
Yes this is my Nr 1 Christmas song, was singing it many years ago in school quire and it always brought the christmas feeling. Wish the choire sung it a bit more gentel and just piano suits probably better than orchestra. I like the christmas songe gentle and silent.
Beautiful singing and playing. Orchestra and choir needed more rehearsal time together. Just a bit out of synch and tune with each other. But they made music!
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sooooooo which pixel is the conductor?
sushishoppe123 3 months ago
It's OK but a bit ploddy - should be much more legato and lilting (think of a Waltz). You're landing heavily on each note rather than just emphasising the first note in the bar. It's not the easiest Rutter to sing because of the jumps and we have struggled at times with this one, but work on it - you'll get there!
trixie2605 2 years ago
why havent you got any harmonies were singing this for christmas were 14 and we do harmonies so what on earth is that about
tapper1994 3 years ago
They are singing in harmonies. Listen carefully, and you can hear them!
EvenstarEllessar 2 years ago
Great song! but i prefer when the Polyphony choir sings it....It's so much more magical, when they do it.
spottertytyty 3 years ago
Love this song!!!!
nashistic 3 years ago
Yup, John Rutter knows how to turn out a good tune!
kapariz44 3 years ago
Yes this is my Nr 1 Christmas song, was singing it many years ago in school quire and it always brought the christmas feeling. Wish the choire sung it a bit more gentel and just piano suits probably better than orchestra. I like the christmas songe gentle and silent.
VonRix 3 years ago
Tuning sounds alright to me. I think it's just the sound quality of the recording that makes it a bit dodgy, but that can't be helped
YKW2 3 years ago
Beautiful singing and playing. Orchestra and choir needed more rehearsal time together. Just a bit out of synch and tune with each other. But they made music!
Oaktownrob 3 years ago
it is definitely NOT 'off key' mate i'm one of the singers in this choir and it is not an issue. the sound is rather bad though
nikkielektra 3 years ago
sorry to say, but it is disturbingly off key!!!
zanamica 4 years ago
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your "sorry to say" statement is meaningless and stupid. Check with a counselor to see if you are a peevish ninny.
jpstenino 4 years ago
Sounds great! I am singing this in a choir atm and it's a beautiful song =]
lilhunni789 4 years ago
we sung this and it is absolutely beautiful i just love john rutters work.
wet1wheat 5 years ago
one of the most beautiful carols and this is one of the two chamber choirs that do it well.
hobeangel 5 years ago
merry christmas...
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