Alleluia: An American Hymnal | George Allen, Anonymous, ...

Alleluia: An American Hymnal | George Allen, Anonymous, ... | An Excellent CD

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	Alleluia: An American Hymnal George Allen, Anonymous, ... Nimbus Records, 1998 average customer review:based on 9 reviews view larger image
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highly recommended

Few recording producers and performers take the time and care to so intelligently exhibit a sampling of the rich and colorful American hymn repertoire. This thoughtful and varied program of hymns, Shaker songs, anthems, and spirituals shows what good things can happen when a top-rank choir and director and an accommodating record company join in such a project. The 20 selections come from a variety of sources, including The Southern Harmony (published in 1834) and The Sacred Harp (published in 1844). The Shaker tunes are from the vast collections at New Lebanon and Pleasant Hill, New York, and Sabbathday Lake, Maine. Four of the six spirituals and several of the hymns are arrangements by Alice Parker; others are arranged by James Mulholland. Among the hymns and spirituals are two American choral classics: Randall Thompson's famous and oft-performed "Alleluia" and Daniel Gawthrop's "Sing Me to Heaven." --David Vernier

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A moving survey of American hymns

This is an excellent, deeply musical performance of a wide variety of hymns, Shaker tunes, and spirituals. The choices provide variety and a thumbnail sketch of a time in America when hymn-singing was a part of every week's activities. I agree with another reviewer that "Precious Lord" is a highlight. Also noteworthy is "Give Me Jesus" at the end. Both the singing and acoustics of the recording are top notch. I have already played this CD many times since receiving it two days ago. I'm ordering copies for friends! Among my many choral CDs, this one stands out as a favorite.

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An Excellent CD

My pastor bought me this CD and I wasn't sure I'd really like it. Chorale music? You must be joking. But I popped it into my CD player at home and was immediately astonished at what I heard. The Kansas City Chorale have done an outstanding job of singing hymns of various types, most without musical accompaniment. Track 7 ("Encouragement") is my absolute favorite song on this CD. It is so beautiful to hear, especially when I crank it on my big stereo or over my headphones.

Bottom line: if you like chorale music, religious music, or even classical music, you will really enjoy this CD. The quality of the recording is very good.

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The best choir out there

The Kansas City Chorale is a SUPERIOR vocal group. I am impressed by its large and wholesome sound that is produced by such a small group. The Alleluia CD is beautiful and also very diverse. "Sing me to Heaven" is gorgeous. The harmonies are beautiful on the page, but are even more beautiful when sung by this ensemble. "Alleluia" is also wonderful, and I was impressed by their interpretation of the many shaker songs and spirituals. This cd is a MUST HAVE for any choral singer or enthusiast.

a listener from North Kansas CIty

What a excellent CD! I got this for Christmas after going to a couple of their concerts and it sounds just as good as it did live. If you like chorale music then this is the cd for you. I personally know a man that sings in this group and is very talented singer along with the rest!

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Gorgeous

My choir sang "Alleluia", and used this recording to learn the dynamics. A brilliant performance of that piece. The others are, too, excellent. Good balance, dynamic, and overall sound. But the "Alleluia" really stood out for me.

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Tracks
Southern Harmony: Hark, I Hear The Harps Eternal (Invitation) - Rebecca Lloyd | Southern Harmony: Come Away To The Skies (Exultation) | Southern Harmony: Precious Lord, Take My Hand (Maitland) - Sandra Brennan | Shaker Songs: I Want To Shake With Indignation - Pamela Williamson | Shaker Songs: I've Set My Face For Zion's Kingdom - Rebecca Lloyd | Shaker Songs: The Precious Way Of God | Shaker Songs: Encouragement | The Sacred Harp: Wondrous Love (Wondrous Love) | The Sacred Harp: Saints Bound For Heaven (Saints Bound For Heaven) | Sunday Morning: Come, Thou Fount Of Every Blessing (Nettleton) | Sunday Morning: Alleluia | Sunday Morning: E'en So, Lord Jesus, Quickly Come | Sunday Morning: All Hail The Power Of Jesus' Name | Sunday Morning: Sing Me To Heaven | Spirituals: I Wanna Be Ready - Paulette Votava Resch | Spirituals: We Will March Thro' The Valley - Jo Anne Taylor | Spirituals: I Want Two Wings | Spirituals: Is There Anybody Here - Barbara Meyer | Spirituals: My God Is A Rock - Todd Berry | Spirituals: Give Me Jesus

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