The Messiah - Part 1 includes the first 21 songs from the classic oratorio by Handel. Fully recreated from Handel's original scores. Lead sheets are included for the Arias and Recitative numbers only.
The Messiah - Part 2 includes the songs 22 through 44 from the classic oratorio by Handel. Fully recreated from Handel's original scores. Lead sheets are included for the Arias and Recitative numbers only.
The Messiah - Part 3 includes the final 8 songs from the classic oratorio by Handel. Fully recreated from Handel's original scores. Lead sheets are included for the Arias and Recitative numbers only.
Contemporary version of this hymn of praise and appreciation. Perfect for themes of appreciating what we have, or our environmental or natural world. Four verses, with the fourth modulating up a step. Upbeat contemporary sound features guitars and keyboards.
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In this menacing bass aria, Handel signals darkness and danger with a "Jaws"-like musical motif in the orchestra. Simple and captivating, this is movement ten of the Messiah. Perfect for Easter or Good Friday. Direction is inspired by the London Symphony Orchestra recordings.
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A slow, deliberate tenor recitative, movement 25 of Handel's Messiah, describing Christ's sorrow at being abandoned to his fate. String orchestra with harp and harpsichord, matching Handel's original score.
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A flowing aria for alto, movement 36 of the Messiah. Orchestral accompaniment follows Handel's original score.
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Contemporary arrangement of the popular hymn, How Great Thou Art, originally written by Stuart K Hine. Soulful and jazzy, perfect for solo performance or choir. Licensed for use from Manna Music, Inc. No lyrics or lead sheet are provided with this download due to license restrictions. HFA License on file.
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Mozart's "Wedding March", the Finale of Act III from his opera "Marriage of Figaro". A beautiful march for full orchestra, this is often used as a processional at weddings.
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An original orchestral arrangement of Mozart's Alleluia Canon, from the motet Exultate, Jubilate. This beautiful 3-part round is light-hearted, easy to sing, and perfect for the Easter season. Divide your congregation into 3 sections and direct them from the front! Also works well for choirs and soloists.<br><br> The melody is played once by the orchestra, then sung once in unison, and then the three part round begins.
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A praise band recording of the song History Maker, written by Martin Smith of delirious?. Follows similar structure to the Deeper album version, although this version has been rewritten for live instruments. Great song about making difference in today's world through God. Used by permission, under license from HFA and EMI CMG.
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A quiet, contemplative jazz quartet arrangement of the french folk tune, featuring piano, bass, brushes, and a mellow jazz guitar. Original text by Jean de Brebeuf, this Christmas hymn celebrates the birth of the king on a cold winter night. Great for Christmas Eve services and Xmas worship. Three verses, each with a refrain, and an extra refrain at the end.
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Acoustic arrangement of the classic Christmas hymn Joy To The World for 3 guitars and light hand percussion. 3 verses, with a key change up a whole step on the final verse. Great energy, yet relaxed and mellow. Perfect for Christmas by the fire, part of our new Campfire Christmas collection.
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An acoustic arrangement of this beautiful hymn about coming together in love, in a classical Appalachian style featuring string quartet, acoustic guitar, light percussion, and piano. Appropriate in any season, but perfect for Holy Week and Easter. Begins with a string quartet introduction; singing starts when the guitar enters.
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The Complete Messiah includes all 53 songs from the classic oratorio by Handel. This package has over 2.5 hours of music in 52 MP3 backing tracks, perfect for performing the Messiah from start to finish. Fully recreated from Handel's original scores. Lead sheets are included for the Arias and Recitative numbers only.
