4 Songs from the Sacred Harp at the first Ireland convention which took place March 4-6th 2011 in the Aula Maxima at University College Cork, Ireland. Led by Sadhbh O'Flynn, Błażej Matusiak, Eimear O'Donovan and Alice Maggio.
@jacero10: I don't think there's 'dismay' from any so-called 'Catholic-hating' baptists anywhere. The songs are for everyone and anyone who wants to sing them and I don't know of any baptists that would have a problem with a person of a different religion singing them.
@CorkSacredHarp: yes, the SH might be relatively modern, but the solmisation system is actually much older, like much of the melodic idiom. RC myself, I enjoy SH tremendously: but largely for its spiritual meaning, although I can bang on about consecutive fourths, gapped scales and the origins of the fuging tune with the best of 'em. To treat holy music as a mere entertainment is to miss something of its true value - still I enjoy your videos hugely, and I love the smiling faces.
Beatufiul! Beautiful! Really enjoying your lovely voices in my house in Houston, Tx.
lsiemers1 1 month ago
Jacero...you should be happy to have the Baptist around. Without them who will show you you're lost?
Besides, this is American.
Tripp9 1 month ago
@jacero10: I don't think there's 'dismay' from any so-called 'Catholic-hating' baptists anywhere. The songs are for everyone and anyone who wants to sing them and I don't know of any baptists that would have a problem with a person of a different religion singing them.
Reelaiah 6 months ago
@CorkSacredHarp: yes, the SH might be relatively modern, but the solmisation system is actually much older, like much of the melodic idiom. RC myself, I enjoy SH tremendously: but largely for its spiritual meaning, although I can bang on about consecutive fourths, gapped scales and the origins of the fuging tune with the best of 'em. To treat holy music as a mere entertainment is to miss something of its true value - still I enjoy your videos hugely, and I love the smiling faces.
Tippertywitchit 8 months ago
Congratulations to and blessings on you all: asuccessful cultural transfer, spirited performances, confident leading, and holy joy writ large.
Tippertywitchit 10 months ago
Amazing weekend!
macgiollabuide 11 months ago