It Came Upon a Midnight Clear: Sara Groves and Jars of Clay live in Harrisburg 12/21/2008

[WildeNotesMusic]

This beautiful carol does not need this new tune & arrangement. I don't think this new version can hold a candle to the classic melody, which is distinctive and memorable. This one isn't.

Is this just done so contemporary artists can get royalties on songs that are already in the public domain?

[jagzier]

@WildeNotesMusic , THis is actually the original arrangement, It is a civil war era carol that others have changed over time to make it fresh and new, and it has since morphed into the carol we hear today on the radio. In this case I think getting back to the original arrangement is quite refreshing. :). Thanks for your comments and Merry Christmas :)



[paulwhelms]

@jagzier @WildeNotesMusic - Sara Groves is a sincere believer and has an amazing talent at singing and songwriting. There are many who would never give the traditional arrangement a second thought if it weren't for people like her breathing new life into old songs.

[jeffcheadle]

And you beneath life's crushing load

Whose forms are bending low

Who toil along the weary way

With painful steps and slow

Look now! For glad and golden hours

Come swiftly on the wing.

Oh rest beside the weary road

And hear the angels sing.

[jagzier]

@jeffcheadle Love it!

[tom71434]

does anyone know the chords to this version...can't find it anywhere

[vava1031]

G G Em G For first half of verses, Em D/F# C for second half of verses.  then Em to G at end

[behbiichibal]

oh wow.....absolutely beautiful.

[tom71434]

does anyone know the chords to this song...can't find it anywhere

[jagzier]

You have got to see her live! Recordings just don't do her voice justice :)

[thestationagent256]

I'm obsessed with Sara Groves! This is absolutely beautiful..

[criticoka]

ronaldo

[chris0513]

I wish Dan sang on the Album. It would have made a great song even better!!!

[EloPink24]

loveeeeee

[jeremy22b]

Sara, you inspire me with your voice and your presence. Thank you.