Strange!
Yesterday I was in Ikea,
Today The Prof is in Sweden
Go figure.
I listened to this piece of music today and I was surprised to hear it's title as I always though it was the childhood hymn Lord Of The Dance. The hymn was actually written in 1963 by Sydney Carter and the Aaron Copland piece is a version of an American Quaker Hymn not related to dancing.
I used to sing it as a small child whilst skipping around untidily in a circle in front of my family.
Now they'd call it child abuse
Lovely piece, John. I enjoyed that.
ReplyDeleteGood
DeleteBeautiful, quite a powerful version.
ReplyDeleteIt has depth tania for sure
DeleteThis song is beautiful in all of its renditions! It was actually written for the Shaker dance ritual in 1848 by Elder Joseph Brackett Jr. Thanks for reminding us of its beauty.
ReplyDeleteRwhat is a shaker dance ritual ? Ive never heard that phrase before
DeleteThe Shakers were a religious group in the USA. (Google it) There is a restoration of a Shaker settlement in Lexington, KY where they present the songs and dance rituals. The Shakers were know for their "utopian" way of life.
DeleteIt's a beautiful version. I think the tunes are so similar they must have originated from the same folk song origin.
ReplyDeleteHow does a piece of music sound both joyous and sad at the same time. Odd.
ReplyDeleteReally? Interesting
DeleteGo figure?
DeleteHe's gotten it I guess.
DeleteYes. Really interesting.
DeleteYou might request "Lord of the Dance" but instead we'll be listening to "The Birdie Song" by The Tweets.
ReplyDeleteI can think of a few songs for you YP
DeleteThis is one of my favorites.
ReplyDeleteI will have All Creatures Great and Small played at mine. I had it played at my baby Daughter Nicole's funeral.
cheers, parsnip
How sweet and painful
DeleteI love Copland's music, it is so beautifully written isn't it.
ReplyDeleteTo me its a fusion of American and British
DeleteJust beautiful. Hum along stuff.
ReplyDeleteYes it caught me like that
DeleteMy very favorite hymn. Such a beautiful piece.
ReplyDeleteI have not heard the original quaker hymn , can someone tell me where i could hear it? Also i thought quaker churches didnt do hymns!
DeleteYouTube--Simple Gifts, Shaker hymn
DeleteShakers are a different group. A bit off topic, but if interested: http://www.pbs.org/kenburns/shakers/shakers/
DeleteIf I were to have a funeral, I've long favored "We'll Meet Again", the Vera Lynn version.
ReplyDeleteThat would have everyone crying in the aisles
DeleteA lovely piece of music. I am not a student of theology but I seem to remember David danced till his clothes fell off (or something like that)in the Bible. So I say go for it JG!!
ReplyDeleteMy reply to you is on the bottom below
DeleteYes, a favorite. So poignant. Always touches me deeply.
ReplyDeleteIt always reminds me of school services where the pupils would sing lustily without the need of the OVERHEAD PROJECTOR,
DeleteDoes anyone remember the hymn lyrics being hand written on the acetate of the overhead projector?
The overhead projector hadn't been invented when I was at school; we relied on the Gestetner.
DeleteYou are my age rachel
DeleteIf you like
DeleteArnt u?
DeleteYou reminded me of kenny....his clothes fell off too
ReplyDeletehttps://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ZkqxagJglaI
Absolutely one of my favorite Copland pieces !
ReplyDeleteA Shaker Hymn - Tis a Gift to Be Simple.....
ReplyDeleteLove this!
Welcome
DeleteCall me a coward, John. I don't know your song or maybe I do. Let sleeping dogs lie - a saying never truer than when encouraged to listen to other people's old favourites. They have that most unfortunate way of attaching themselves to my inner grammophone playing on a loop.
ReplyDeleteStill, when attending your funeral I shall chime in, even if one of your legacies to me - the other being Albert - proves an earworm. As long as it doesn't last longer than twenty four hours.
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Say something nice....or at least see something nice....
DeleteI have always loved this John - a kind a simple, gentle music.
ReplyDeleteEnjoyed thank you
ReplyDeleteI am having Skyfall......."this is the end "
ReplyDelete'Tis the gift to be simple 'tis the gift to be free,
ReplyDelete'tis the gift to come down where we ought to be.
And when we find ourselves in the place just right
'Twill be in the valley of love and delight.
When true simplicity is gain'd
To bow and to bend we shan't be asham'd
to turn, turn will be our delight
Till by turning turning we come round right.
Attributed to Elder Joseph Brackett of the Alfred Shaker Ministry, June 28, 1848. Alfred, Maine (about 5 miles from where I sit)
If you ever get to hear it live... do so at all costs. It brings tears to the eyes and light to the soul.
ReplyDeleteThis is one of my favorite pieces of music.
ReplyDeleteThe Quakers were called that by non-believers. Quakers had a kind of stylized dance while they sang.
ReplyDeleteWe sing this hymn in our Unitarian church. It's been a favorite of mine since I was a girl. Wonderful melody and meaningful lyrics.
ReplyDeletehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kWTDgc96bg8
ReplyDeleteWe sing that song at our Friends' Meeting (Quaker)....and we do NOT quake....
ReplyDeleteCopland...my favorite composer. His music always makes my spirit soar.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I am sure when you take all the dogs for a walk you are their Lord of the Dance xo
ReplyDeletethank you for this your broadcast provided bright clear concept..
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