This beautiful classical work is commonly performed as a recessional at weddings and at other joyous occasions. The opening of Act 3 from Handel's opera Solomon, it is recorded here from Handel's original scoring for string orchestra, two oboes, and harpsichord.
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A contemporary praise band version of the traditional hymn of Christain hope, Love Devine, All Loves Excelling. Guitars, drums, keyboards make up this arrangement that is high in energy. This Hyferdol track is also used for tracks 1016 Lord of Glory, You Have Bought Us, and 1096 Alleluia! Sing To Jesus.
F Eb C Bb
The opening overture to Handel's Messiah. Played by full orchestra from Handel's original scores. Allegro, but with a slow introduction. Sets the stage perfectly for the full Messiah.
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Contemporary arrangement of the traditional Christmas hymn. Steady, energetic beat featuring guitar and strings. All four verses with an instrumental interlude and step up on the last verse.
G Eb C Bb
A contemporary arrangement of the traditional Christmas hymn with simplified harmonies, and a quick rock feel. Features guitars and drums, and a step up key change on the final verse. Perfect for the holidays.
G D F Bb
A contemporary worship version of Hark! The Herald Angels Sing, featuring keyboards, guitars, and drums. Perfect for corporate worship, or as a caroling track. A Christmas and holiday season standard.
F A C D
A contemporary / klezmer style arrangement of the traditional Jewish song Oseh Shalom. This song is commonly sung during Shabbat services and at other Jewish celebrations. Starts slowly and increases to a joyful speed. Translation: May He who makes peace in the heavens, grant peace to us and to all our people, and let us say Amen.
Gbm Am Em Cm
Vocals accompanied by a contemporary solo piano and viola arrangement of the traditional hymn, For All The Saints. This arrangement has 4 verses. Powerful hymn about God's faithfulness and his promise of victory and salvation.
G E Bb C
A bouncy and fun arrangement of the well-loved children's song. Just like track 1180, but with fun animal sounds added in verses 4, 5, and 6! A short interlude between each verse gives a child time to choose and tell everyone the next action. Seven verses, with guitar, bass, and percussion.
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A bouncy and fun arrangement of the well-loved children's song. A short interlude between each verse gives a child time to choose and tell everyone the next action. Seven verses, with guitar, bass, and percussion. Just like track 1179, but without the animal sounds.
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Piano, cello, and flute feature in this quiet, traditional hymn of humility and determination. Perfect for Ash Wednesday.
C Eb G Bb
A traditional solo organ accompaniment to this modern hymn. Perfect for Ash Wednesday.
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Movement thirteen in Handel's Messiah is the only purely instrumental movement, without any singing at all. It's useful as an interlude, contemplative moment, or during an intermission. The title "Pifa" suggests shepherds' music played traditionally at Christmas by the Italian "pifferare" (pipers or shepherds).
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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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This grand and peaceful SATB chorus is movement 21 of Handel's Messiah. The last movement in Part 1, it is usually the last song before intermission in performances of the full work. Gentle and easy to sing with a triumphant ending, with a text simple enough for anyone to understand.
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