And Did Those Feet In Ancient Times - Jerusalem - Parry & Blake - Royal Wedding Hymn - Synth Organ

Jerusalem with music composed by Sir Hubert Parry in 1916 to the words written by William Blake as the preface for his epic poem - Milton - that was published 1808.

I was motivated to record this famous hymn since it was also the inspriration behind the well-known film "Chariots of Fire" - "Bring me my chariot of fire!" The hymn was also a personal favourite of mine from my early teens onwards when we regularly sung this during our morning school assembly. I play the arrangement by Harry Rabinowitz that was used by Vangelis for the Original Soundtrack of Chariots of Fire where it is sung by a church congregation during the closing sequences of the film....

...I first play the hymn in a combined Church & Cathedral Organ Mode, followed by a repeat of the complete hymn in full synthesizer mode! I hope that you enjoy my performance as much as I enjoyed recording this most awesome and powerful hymn.

My dream is to sometime sing this hymn during the closing sequences of the Last Night of the Proms(Promenade Concerts) at the Albert Hall in London!

The photo in the opening titles and closing credits is of the famous Wailing Wall (The Western Wall) in the Old City of Jerusalem, and was shot by Miss Denise Erica Hewitt during her visit to this most beautiful and fascinating city during the mid-1990s.


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Words & Lyrics - William Blake (from Milton - 1808)

And did those feet in ancient time Walk upon England's mountains green? And was the holy Lamb of God On England's pleasant pastures seen? And did the Countenance Divine Shine forth upon our clouded hills? And was Jerusalem builded here Among those dark Satanic mills? Bring me my bow of burning gold: Bring me my arrows of desire: Bring me my spear: O clouds, unfold! Bring me my chariot of fire! I will not cease from mental fight, Nor shall my sword sleep in my hand Till we have built Jerusalem In England's green and pleasant land.

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This beautiful hymn is included in the Order of Service & music for the Royal Wedding of HRH Prince William of Wales K.G. and Miss Catherine Middleton on the Friday 29th April 2011 in Westminster Abbey, London.

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[nbelsky]

I don't suppose you would consider doing the Anderson/Vangelis piece "So Long Ago So Clear"?

[MissDeniseHewitt]

@nbelsky - Thanks for Viewing! I've already recorded and uploaded "So Long Ago So Clear" to YouTube back in Feb 2008:) Enjoy & Warm Wishes - Denise

[imsixftsix]

I have always loved this hymn...It raised goose pimples yesterday during the royal wedding...greetings from Decatur, Georgia USA

[MissDeniseHewitt]

@imsixftsix - Yes! This has been one of my favourite hymns since my early teens:) Warm Wishes & Greetings from London, England to Deacatur, Georgia, USA! - Denise

[SarahLovesAHorse]

We sing this song in choir, but a little bit slower I think...

But our teacher can't play it as good as you! (:

[MissDeniseHewitt]

@SarahLovesAHorse - Thanks so much for viewing! And I'm delighted that you enjoyed my performance:) Warm Wishes - Denise

[WTFBBQ5]

Wonderful :)

[TheLittleMuc]

Darlin', you should be taking that synth out on the road! You would also make a very great church organist. (and could have done part of the soundtrack to 'A Clockwork Orange'!) I wish I could have booked you for my wedding. Posting this to my Facebook. XXXX

[MissDeniseHewitt]

I'm absolutely thrilled that you enjoyed my version of this famous song:) Warm Wishes - DeniseX

[laterprocrastinator]

Fantastic.  Thank you.