the lyrics are actually a poem written by Henry van Dyke in 1907 with the intention of setting it to the Ode to Joy tune (original words are in German, written by Friedrich Schiller) from Beethoven's famous Symphony No.9. one of the most beautiful tunes ever composed
i love this arragement. this was recorded at the end of 2006...some 4 years ago!
It is awesome and excellent. Thanks for the posting.:)
MrBoasu 7 months ago