HYMN - Come Labor On (ORA LABORA) #2 LIVE (Church Service) & Postlude

The last time I played with a choir, congregation or both was perhaps ten years ago. I was very honored that any professional musician/organist-choirmaster would think so highly of me to invite me to participate in a service in ANY church, muchless this large Episcopal Cathedral. So this morning September 18, 2011, I played the final hymn 'Come Labor On' a MAJOR favourite of mine, and the postlude improvisation on that hymn tune to a much crowded church sung by a 98% professional choir much to this amateur's heart's delight. I think that I did a good enough job to be invited again to participate in future services. I hope that you'll enjoy it.

Category:

Music

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• COME
• LABOR
• ON
• ORA
• LABORA
• HYMN
• CHURCH
• MUSIC
• CLASSICAL
• SERVICE

[bongdrop]

Superb as usual Mark.

You don't say which Cathedral and since my crystal ball is shattered I can't guess.

[bhigdaddymark]

@bongdrop Yes, I know. I did that intentionally as they wish not to be identified and I must respect their wishes especially since they've been so kind to me the last 20 years. I've just been invited back for two more services in November and that's quite an honor indeed.

[Organistbrian25]

YES I PLAYED THIS HYMN BEFORE!! I LOVE IT!! I LOVE HOW THE COMPOSER WROTE IT AND POINTING IN THOSE CORDS!! LOL WELL DONE MARK!!

[bhigdaddymark]

@Organistbrian25 LOL, thanks Brian!

[TheFlourgirl]

Thank you so very much. This is my favorite since childhood. I felt like you were performing it for me. I don't exactly know how to express my...well, just thank you. Love...

[bhigdaddymark]

@TheFlourgirl You're quite welcome, and thank YOU! Kindest regards,  Mark

[chamberl]

What are you doing with a crystal ball anyway, bongdrop3?

[bhigdaddymark]

@art5537 Thanks man! Don't worry about the typo, had you been in the south, you would've said 'sangs' haha! I wanted to go to Philly this past summer, but I was sick almost all summer as I was hospitalized four times and as you well know, I HATE the cold and particularly the snow, so I usually will not travel north during the winter unless it's for a hot chick of course. Perhaps I could fly in play something spectacular (Girard College?) then get the hell out before it snows. I'll be in touch ;)

[art5537]

That word is (Sung)

[art5537]

Hey Mark! Thanks for sending this to us.

OMG you are just so wonderful! One of my favorite hymns! I've suns it and heard it for years, but this ranks among the best! When are you coming to new York/ Pa! I really want to meet you. Thanks for sharing your amazing talent!

Tony

Pa.