Timeless lyric and melody deserve to be cherished and remembered in the modern age. This setting was written by way of homage to Albert Orsborn’s classic verses and melody which are seldom encountered in the present.
This setting of the much-loved text adapted from Ps. 103 has been described as eloquent, beautiful and moving. Lots of unison writing makes for bold musical lines and shapes.
A bright gospel-flavoured song with enjoyable rhythms and colourful harmonies. The song is through-composed with a recurring chorus which binds the whole together.
Definitely theatrical, almost Broadway in feel, requiring the vocalist to change character at a moment’s notice. An unusual approach, but offers high impact if the occasion warrants.
The story of the shepherds encountering the angelic hosts on the hillsides of Bethlehem. Imagine the silence of the night being shattered by a 6-part vocal jazz ensemble!
A slightly beefed up final cadence makes this perfect for open-air venues or sports events where the last moments of ‘the anthem’ are often lost or drowned by an exuberant crowd of spectators.
Imagine the silence of the night being shattered by a 6-part vocal jazz ensemble! The music brings together both modern and classical elements in a unique dialogue to tell the story in a fresh and satisfying way.
