This was running through my head, and then of course, I come to Youtube and here it is in all of its glory! Just beautifully performed!! Thanks, so uplifting and makes me happy to be Catholic!
we are learning this alleluia now because our priests want us to sing the verses but the alleluias in Laus Deo (the church song book) are all terrible. We'll do it guitar + voice (2s/4a for all that matters) or guitar/flute/1s4a. the verses are hard though, akward intervals for what we usually sing. Or maybe they're not akward in itself, but combined they're not like anything were used to. This will be alleluia number 7 or 9 in our repertoire
What kind of Allen is this? An MDS or an ADC? It looks at least as old as the MDS my church has, but the sound is far superior. I'm saddened by the many shortcomings with the installation of the Allen at my church.
I've always had a soft spot in my heart for organ church music. It seems to come across as a thunderous authority of peace and renewal. It really moves me.
we sing this every so often at my church. back in the '90's my dad was our choir Director & whenever we sang this it was alway cool cuz w3e'd take the Gospel acclamation verse for the day & use it as the verse in this Aleluia. It was always a challenge trying to make the words fit, but we always managed
I love this one. We have it in our hymnal as a song, and we sing it on the last Sunday in Ordinary Time before Ash Wednesday as sort of a "farewell" to the Alleluias.
Hello! I agree with the previous post - I never had the privilige of meeting Fintan O'Carroll in person, but I have played this in front of his wife (who had quite a few brilliant anecdotes about him!) and although this is a lovely and novel rendition of the Celtic Alleluia, the downward stepping bass at the beginning of the opening phrases and the timing into the verse are not true to the original. However, a great effort!
Interesting! This is obviously played "by ear" or by guitar chords, as it is nowhere close to the music as written by the composer. It was originally written in the key of A, then later, written in other publications in the key of G. You made a COMMON mistake, which is adding an extra measure at the end of the verse, before going back to the refrain. The composer dislikes this very much, as I've heard him comment about it in person. You've got great potential :)
Wow! That is cool - you heard Fintan O'Carroll talk about this piece in person! I was only 1 year old when he died! Were his comments in reference to just the Alleluia part or the longer "Praise the Lord, All You Nations"? I was lucky enough to play it in front of his wife and was told lots of lovely anecdotes about how he composed his pieces...a great, great memory...
That "same old Allen" is sounding well! Is that a 602? My parish where I grew up had one--still does I think. Vintage 1975. Nameplate is on the piston rail beneath the Great. I play a Rennaissance 320 today. It is the most amazing thing you ever heard!
Try this with either a brass or trumpet solo voice and a touch faster. It should have a lilt as it goes up. I've done it at least 100 times at mass with either a cantor or choir.
You probably haven't played an Allen in recent times. Play a brand new Allen and then play an equivalent Rodgers and you'll be surprised at how "electronic" the Rodgers sounds. I'll take Allen any day over Rodgers.
The church I go to sings this every Sunday at mass as the preist is going up to read the gospel the main tune that is not the middle part. It is such a beautiful hymn
I adore this hymn! I enjoy singing it at the evening mass at the chapel at Aquinas College! Also, I think it makes a perfect hymn for Episcopal church.
My fiancee and I want to use this version for our wedding. Do you know where we can find the music for organ? What is the title and composer? Thanks for your help. It was beautiful.
I think the composers are Fintan O'Carroll and Christopher Walker. It is the Celtic Alleluia from the Celtic mass. The organist/music director at you parish should have the music for it already...and good luck with the wedding and best wishes for a long and happy wedding!
We usually sing this the Sunday before Ash Wednesday and the First Sunday of Lent starts. It's kinda sad when we sing it, because you wont sing it for a while.
OMG (oh my goodness, not to offend any Catholics like me) I had this as the gospel acclamation before the gospel reading in St. Philip's in Clifton, NJ, when I was a kid back in the mid-late 90's! This version reminds me of the times when I spend Sunday Mass in that church with a real pipe organ with a copper <i>trompette en chamade</i> in the rear of the nave! Thanks for posting this! :D
Interesting chords. What version (who published) this? We use the Celtic Alleluia at Easter and when the Archbishop is visiting, but the chords are different.
Interesting choice of registration and style. I tend to use Principals on the Great and Reeds on the Swell, and play the "flat" G, D, Am, C chords in the Refrain.
May I ask for your e-mail, you play phenominal, I am the organist for the Taberncale Organ, I have played for 32 years, I am particualarly drawn to your selections, or style of music that you play.
The Celtic Alleluia has always been my favorite, thanks for sharing! What year is your Allen Organ? God Bless.
SuperOktav 11 months ago
This was running through my head, and then of course, I come to Youtube and here it is in all of its glory! Just beautifully performed!! Thanks, so uplifting and makes me happy to be Catholic!
TypesALot 1 year ago
we are learning this alleluia now because our priests want us to sing the verses but the alleluias in Laus Deo (the church song book) are all terrible. We'll do it guitar + voice (2s/4a for all that matters) or guitar/flute/1s4a. the verses are hard though, akward intervals for what we usually sing. Or maybe they're not akward in itself, but combined they're not like anything were used to. This will be alleluia number 7 or 9 in our repertoire
J0k394 1 year ago
we use this during our vigil of Easter service
phildaddy4 1 year ago
we use this during our vigil of Easter service
phildaddy4 1 year ago
I love the song and the favorite song for my special friend!
luckyjane82 1 year ago
What kind of Allen is this? An MDS or an ADC? It looks at least as old as the MDS my church has, but the sound is far superior. I'm saddened by the many shortcomings with the installation of the Allen at my church.
CantorNikolaos 1 year ago
Anyone know the chords for this song? I'm almost finished learning how to play it...would be very helpful! Thanks! :)
computerwiz10 1 year ago
I love this acclamation. It was the one my choir always did (I played tenor sax.) I always miss it when the church does a different one.
robxbff 1 year ago
thank you ssoooo much b cause i needed this for the gosple im singing :D thatk you :D
mydogchoclate 1 year ago
I love to cantor this! Great Job!
seano1515 1 year ago
what year and model is this allen?
glover12594 1 year ago
I've always had a soft spot in my heart for organ church music. It seems to come across as a thunderous authority of peace and renewal. It really moves me.
Jasper Dildy
New York City, NY
dildy456 2 years ago
we sing this every so often at my church. back in the '90's my dad was our choir Director & whenever we sang this it was alway cool cuz w3e'd take the Gospel acclamation verse for the day & use it as the verse in this Aleluia. It was always a challenge trying to make the words fit, but we always managed
Disneydanny 2 years ago
I sing the solo from 0:28 to 0:42 at my church tomorrow. Our lyrics are different I guess;
Father we praise you as Lord
All of the Earth gives you worship
For you majesty, fills the Heavens fills the Earth!
I'm nervous but excited.
97sweeney10 2 years ago
thats the first verse in the score, and the one most often used.
octavegeigen4 2 years ago
messed up that verse on Sunday.. i started singing.. "The word..."
kdTV2Lvr 2 years ago
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97sweeney10 2 years ago
Hehe, dass Halleluja haben wir in Deutschland auch.
Toll gespielt!!
Octavkoppel1 2 years ago
I love this one. We have it in our hymnal as a song, and we sing it on the last Sunday in Ordinary Time before Ash Wednesday as sort of a "farewell" to the Alleluias.
hymnsinger5 2 years ago
Hello! I agree with the previous post - I never had the privilige of meeting Fintan O'Carroll in person, but I have played this in front of his wife (who had quite a few brilliant anecdotes about him!) and although this is a lovely and novel rendition of the Celtic Alleluia, the downward stepping bass at the beginning of the opening phrases and the timing into the verse are not true to the original. However, a great effort!
monkzie1980 2 years ago
come on guys, it's not like we're talking about somebody changing Bach or Pergolesi, this is O'Carroll...
sirinferno 2 years ago
Interesting! This is obviously played "by ear" or by guitar chords, as it is nowhere close to the music as written by the composer. It was originally written in the key of A, then later, written in other publications in the key of G. You made a COMMON mistake, which is adding an extra measure at the end of the verse, before going back to the refrain. The composer dislikes this very much, as I've heard him comment about it in person. You've got great potential :)
orgelbehr1957 2 years ago
Wow! That is cool - you heard Fintan O'Carroll talk about this piece in person! I was only 1 year old when he died! Were his comments in reference to just the Alleluia part or the longer "Praise the Lord, All You Nations"? I was lucky enough to play it in front of his wife and was told lots of lovely anecdotes about how he composed his pieces...a great, great memory...
monkzie1980 2 years ago
That "same old Allen" is sounding well! Is that a 602? My parish where I grew up had one--still does I think. Vintage 1975. Nameplate is on the piston rail beneath the Great. I play a Rennaissance 320 today. It is the most amazing thing you ever heard!
Diapason16ft 2 years ago
Try this with either a brass or trumpet solo voice and a touch faster. It should have a lilt as it goes up. I've done it at least 100 times at mass with either a cantor or choir.
HA6425 2 years ago
WOW!!! That is unbelievable! GREAT JOB!! Give me goosebumps every time I hear it!!
summerfun02 2 years ago
They play this at my church! It's my favorite Alleluia! Even though I'm Black not Celtic hahaha
ieatbruins4bfast 2 years ago
What church are you at in this video??
dannyzad17 2 years ago
Where might I get this score?
tippymugs 3 years ago
Allen organs are typically digital.
trolleyjolly 3 years ago 2
It's G major... it's a bit more singable for Cantors.
getbach2me 3 years ago
That Allen is a little scary. The console looks like the dashboard of a 1988 Dodge Dynasty. You'd be better off with a Rodgers;-)
taggart81 3 years ago
You probably haven't played an Allen in recent times. Play a brand new Allen and then play an equivalent Rodgers and you'll be surprised at how "electronic" the Rodgers sounds. I'll take Allen any day over Rodgers.
Daniel21384 3 years ago
P.S.
My apologies about the accidentally low rating, which I've altered in my next post.
AndrewOdom 3 years ago
Someone can get a score of this aleluia for me? Please.
jepi1998 3 years ago
This is the alleluia I grew up with and it's still my favorite.
mareyk288 3 years ago 6
Very Well Done.... Timing was right on the dot... It's nice to see that people can still play such a beautiful instrument
OrganGuy1019 3 years ago 4
The church I go to sings this every Sunday at mass as the preist is going up to read the gospel the main tune that is not the middle part. It is such a beautiful hymn
Rocksingerfan18 3 years ago
I adore this hymn! I enjoy singing it at the evening mass at the chapel at Aquinas College! Also, I think it makes a perfect hymn for Episcopal church.
cannonballsax 3 years ago
wonderful playing of this very powerful hymn, do you have the sheet music for this song.
counterstrikeforces 3 years ago
I love this organ! You play it very well! Well done!
sccnws86 3 years ago
We sometimes use this one! I love it!
Xequ 3 years ago
I would love to hear you play the Gloria - Glory to God by John Foley S.J.
Your playing is inspirational - keep up the good work!
luthcleasai 3 years ago
Superb!!
love to hear more music like that!
Well done.
luthcleasai 3 years ago
My fiancee and I want to use this version for our wedding. Do you know where we can find the music for organ? What is the title and composer? Thanks for your help. It was beautiful.
jmailbox8 4 years ago
I think the composers are Fintan O'Carroll and Christopher Walker. It is the Celtic Alleluia from the Celtic mass. The organist/music director at you parish should have the music for it already...and good luck with the wedding and best wishes for a long and happy wedding!
wmier2 3 years ago
The hymnal at my church - Journeysongs - has this as a hymn. I believe it's number 834 or something. It's called "Celtic Alleluia: Sending Forth".
mrknowitall526 3 years ago
I can send you a copy from my organ music. E-Mail? It's in the key of A though, not G.
ilf93dimarco 3 years ago
Is it the A major key? One of our pianists at church plays it in A major. The one I have is in G major.
slicknickxp 3 years ago
i love this song on church randomly
feistaruler12 4 years ago
We usually sing this the Sunday before Ash Wednesday and the First Sunday of Lent starts. It's kinda sad when we sing it, because you wont sing it for a while.
hymnsinger5 4 years ago
u rule
stanmugs 4 years ago
Its in G major :)
mllcg 4 years ago
What chords are you using?
falcongoal33 4 years ago
This is the most inspiratinal acclamation in the Catholic Church, just fantastic. And you play it beautifully!
Erin Go Bragh!
Tannymac 4 years ago 3
This is also my fav gospel acclamation...thanks for posting!!!
wmier2 4 years ago
and one of mine as well
Dannymac82 4 years ago
lols... my favourite gospel acclamation :)
mllcg 4 years ago
OMG (oh my goodness, not to offend any Catholics like me) I had this as the gospel acclamation before the gospel reading in St. Philip's in Clifton, NJ, when I was a kid back in the mid-late 90's! This version reminds me of the times when I spend Sunday Mass in that church with a real pipe organ with a copper <i>trompette en chamade</i> in the rear of the nave! Thanks for posting this! :D
whizkidforte 4 years ago
this in in G major
mllcg 4 years ago
Interesting chords. What version (who published) this? We use the Celtic Alleluia at Easter and when the Archbishop is visiting, but the chords are different.
GrandeChoeur 4 years ago
there are reeds on the swell they are coupled to great
mllcg 4 years ago
Interesting choice of registration and style. I tend to use Principals on the Great and Reeds on the Swell, and play the "flat" G, D, Am, C chords in the Refrain.
michigan49738 4 years ago
May I ask for your e-mail, you play phenominal, I am the organist for the Taberncale Organ, I have played for 32 years, I am particualarly drawn to your selections, or style of music that you play.
Thanks for posting, and keep up the good work.
Levi
SWagonhorst 4 years ago