A heartfelt, contemporary praise song in a rock arrangement with guitars, organ, and piano. Perfect as an opening song for corporate worship. Energizing and worshipful, in the style of Chris Tomlin or Tim Hughes.
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Orchestral contemporary worship arrangement of the Christmas Hymn Joy to the World. Strings, piano, guitar, trumpets and horns. Energetic and up-tempo. Video Karaoke quicktime download available separately (Item ID 1164)
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Here I Am To Worship, made popular by contemporary Christian artist Tim Hughes. Semi-acoustic version, containing a string quartet feel, acoustic guitar, piano, bass and drums. Perfect for solo male performance, or as an inviting opening piece for worship. Used under license from EMI/Thank You Music.
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A grand orchestral arrangement of the Ode to Joy, the famous melody from the finale of Beethoven's 9th symphony. Begins intimately, with guitar and solo cello, and quickly opens to full orchestra. Makes a perfect congregational worship song for themes of happiness and thanksgiving.
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A contemporary praise band version of the traditional ascension hymn, Alleluia Sing To Jesus. Guitars, drums, keyboards make up this arrangement that is high in energy. This Hyferdol track is also used for tracks 1017 Love Divine, All Loves Excelling, and 1016 Lord of Glory, You Have Bought Us..
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A mellow pop ballad arrangement of the traditional Christmas carol Bring A Torch Jeanette Isabella. Features soft tribal percussion and acoustic guitar. Has a slight tropical feel to it.
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The ninth movement in Handel's Messiah begins with an alto aria, and ends with a triumphant SATB chorus. Together, they create a massive and grand piece of music. Smooth and flowing, this interpretation is inspired by the well-known London Symphony Orchestra recordings.
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The twelfth movement in Handel's Messiah is a joyous SATB chorus celebrating Christ's birth. The vocal parts alternate between quiet sections of imitative polyphony and strong sections of heroic union fanfares. All parts match Handel's original score, and orchestral direction is similar to the well-known recordings by the London Symphony Orchestra.
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Movement 17 from Handel's Messiah, this is a joyous SATB chorus, complete with trumpets, woodwinds, strings, and harpsichord. The text of "peace on Earth, goodwill towards men" is perfect for Christmas. Orchestral direction reflects the London Philharmonic Orchestra recording. Includes mvmnt. 16 (an 8-measure soprano recitative) as an introduction.
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Contemporary worship band arrangement of the popular praise and worship song How Great Is Our God, originally written and performed by Chris Tomlin. Builds through to the final chorus, and ends with a section for almost a capella singing or meditation. This version is lowered to G Major to assist with congregational singing.
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This quiet alto aria about Christ's generosity towards his abusers is the B section of movement 23 of the Messiah. It was recorded separately so that it can be used alone, as a short and simple aria, or as a bridge to "He Was Despised" (Spiritrax 1208) as per Handel's original instructions.
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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 brief four-measure tenor recitative, movement 34 of Handel's Messiah. Just a 20 second bridge between choruses, intended to be included in performances of the full Messiah, not performed on its own.
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Movement 49 of Handel's Messiah is a short alto recitative, setting the tone (and the key) for the alto-tenor duet that follows it (O Death, Where is Thy Sting?)
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A contemporary pop ballad accompaniment to this traditional Lent and Easter hymn. Three verses. Slow and easy to sing. Great for either soloists or a full congregation.
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