Here's this week's selection. Since church is reopening, I thought I'd play something a bit challenging to open the service. It's an organ setting of the hymn known in the UK as "How Great Thou Art", by Dutch organist Martin Mans. Great fun, but a bit of a pig to play in places!
The opening hymn is "We Plough the Fields..." I had fun with this multitracking organ & harpsichord.
Next a short worship song.
The closing hymn is "Great is Thy faithfulness"
And a closing voluntary on a harvest hymn that didn't get chosen for the service.
Enjoy.
Every Blessing
Tony
Re: Hymns for Harvest 2020
Posted: 12 Sep 2020 13:19
by kens
Hi! Tony. A great choice of hymns for a wonderful time of the year. Well played. I have celebrated a good harvest this last week or two by picking a 100 lbs of apples and 24 lbs of Morrello cherries. Unfortunately my grapes are unlikely to ripen. Never mind. I am grateful for what I have. Am busy preserving. regards Ken S.
Re: Hymns for Harvest 2020
Posted: 12 Sep 2020 19:54
by JohnT
Hi Tony. I echo Ken’s comments. I know them all apart from Faithful god. We plough the fields didn’t load which was a pity will try again later. Some fancy footwork on the How great and I have never heard it right through. I’m like Ken picking fruit plums, apples, pears and raspberries etc plus lots of vegetables from the allotment. Thanks for giving the day a Harvest feel. Keep safe. John Managed to load it and pleased I did a great one to singalong to. Watching Last night of the Proms. Some excellent musicians and singers. Once again. Thanks. John
Re: Hymns for Harvest 2020
Posted: 13 Sep 2020 07:22
by Rev Tony Newnham
Thanks for the positive comments.
We plough is running OK this morning. Off to play the pieces live at church shortly - first service back in church since March.
Every Blessing
Tony
Re: Hymns for Harvest 2020
Posted: 14 Sep 2020 12:40
by Carloss
Dear Reverend Tony, I listened intently to the hymns, as if I were peeking over your shoulder. They're all very beautiful. The first half of Martin Mans' "How Great Thou Art" is simply of a pairless harmonic beauty. You play without losing a single note, not even a coma. Congratulations. Carloss
Re: Hymns for Harvest 2020
Posted: 15 Sep 2020 08:05
by Rev Tony Newnham
Thanks Carlos
The first 2 sections of the Martin Mans are the (relatively) easy bit. There are several edits in the toccata though! It went pretty well live on Sunday morning - and got a round of applause!