What music do you like to listen to?

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It's a great hymn and the words really sum up the Christian faith very well. I remember playing it in church. It's a difficult one to play due to the chromatic chord changes!
 
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I enjoy a variety - classical (Chopin, Beethoven, Debussy); Jazz (Monk, Coltrane and a lot of 70 Fusion like Mahavishnu Orchestra and Return to Forever); Rock (70s prog, U2). But I also find Gregorian Chant to be enormously soothing and beautiful. It also has a great ability to align my mood to worship.
 
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I enjoy a variety - classical (Chopin, Beethoven, Debussy); Jazz (Monk, Coltrane and a lot of 70 Fusion like Mahavishnu Orchestra and Return to Forever); Rock (70s prog, U2). But I also find Gregorian Chant to be enormously soothing and beautiful. It also has a great ability to align my mood to worship.
Hi Skittles - welcome to the forum!
I agree with you, choral music, especially chant, is so soothing and peaceful. I went to stay with the brothers in a Franciscan Community where they sang evening prayer and compline in plainchant. So beautiful and it helped me to quieten myself when in prayer.
 
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Hi Skittles - welcome to the forum!
I agree with you, choral music, especially chant, is so soothing and peaceful. I went to stay with the brothers in a Franciscan Community where they sang evening prayer and compline in plainchant. So beautiful and it helped me to quieten myself when in prayer.

Thanks for the welcome Anthony - soothing and peaceful sums it up quite well.
 
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I love this song which also has an English version. It's sung to the tune of Calon Lân.

I’d not ask a life that’s easy,
Gold and pearls so little mean,
Rather seek a heart that’s joyful,
Heart that’s honest, heart that’s clean.
Heart that’s clean and filled with virtue
Fairer far than lilies white,
Only pure hearts praise God truly,
Praise him all the day and night
 
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I love this song which also has an English version. It's sung to the tune of Calon Lân.

I’d not ask a life that’s easy,
Gold and pearls so little mean,
Rather seek a heart that’s joyful,
Heart that’s honest, heart that’s clean.
Heart that’s clean and filled with virtue
Fairer far than lilies white,
Only pure hearts praise God truly,
Praise him all the day and night
I have never heard that one before'Anthony'. The words are very aspirational. I like it a lot!
 
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You are the King of Glory
You are the Prince of Peace
You are the Lord of heaven and earth
You're the Son of righteousness
Angels bow down before You
Worship and adore for
You have the words of eternal life
You are Jesus Christ the Lord
Hosanna to the Son of David
Hosanna to the King of Kings
Glory in the highest heaven
For Jesus the Messiah reigns!
(Mavis Ford)
 
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You are the King of Glory
You are the Prince of Peace
You are the Lord of heaven and earth
You're the Son of righteousness
Angels bow down before You
Worship and adore for
You have the words of eternal life
You are Jesus Christ the Lord
Hosanna to the Son of David
Hosanna to the King of Kings
Glory in the highest heaven
For Jesus the Messiah reigns!
(Mavis Ford)
I love this song. An old favourite. Christ exalting words!
 
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Fairest Lord Jesus, Lord of all creation
Jesus of God and man the Son
You will I cherish, You will I honour
You are my soul'’s delight and crown
Fair are the meadows, fairer still the woodlands
Robed in the verdure and bloom of spring
Jesus is fairer, Jesus is purer
He makes the saddest heart to sing
Fair is the moonlight, fairer still the sunshine
Fair is the shimmering starry sky
Jesus shines brighter, Jesus shines clearer
Than all the heav’enly host on high
All fairest beauty, heavenly and earthly
Wond’rously Jesus in you is found
None can be nearer, fairer or dearer
Than You my Saviour to me bound
 
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Fairest Lord Jesus, Lord of all creation
Jesus of God and man the Son
You will I cherish, You will I honour
You are my soul'’s delight and crown
Fair are the meadows, fairer still the woodlands
Robed in the verdure and bloom of spring
Jesus is fairer, Jesus is purer
He makes the saddest heart to sing
Fair is the moonlight, fairer still the sunshine
Fair is the shimmering starry sky
Jesus shines brighter, Jesus shines clearer
Than all the heav’enly host on high
All fairest beauty, heavenly and earthly
Wond’rously Jesus in you is found
None can be nearer, fairer or dearer
Than You my Saviour to me bound
Haven't heard that in years..... don't mean to grumble on here, but it is difficult for me to enjoy or like the newer songs when there are songs like this. Very beautiful...
 
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Haven't heard that in years..... don't mean to grumble on here, but it is difficult for me to enjoy or like the newer songs when there are songs like this. Very beautiful...
There are variations of the text, depending on which arrangement of the hymn is sung.
I love listening to some of the new songs, but tend to revert to the old hymns, especially those which are theologically rich and Christocentric. I love some of the traditional melodies to the songs, and have a fondness for the old celtic tunes as they are so beautiful.
 
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I felt this year I needed to have a bit more practice in playing for worship - so a belated birthday treat to me from myself! Received this evening by the nice Amazon delivery driver. A beautiful hardback book and the words and music are printed very clearly. It also opens out quite widely, so no need to worry about the booking slamming itself shut while I am playing! There's plenty of songs in there to keep me busy for a number of years!

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I felt this year I needed to have a bit more practice in playing for worship - so a belated birthday treat to me from myself! Received this evening by the nice Amazon delivery driver. A beautiful hardback book and the words and music are printed very clearly. It also opens out quite widely, so no need to worry about the booking slamming itself shut while I am playing! There's plenty of songs in there to keep me busy for a number of years!

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That’s a wonderful gift to yourself!
 
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I love the awesome,'Still Instrumental' Album,by Chris Bowater. 1) Looking For Your Presence.
2) Here In The Presence. 3) I Fear You (Living God). 4) O God,O God. 5) Still. 6) We Magnify Your Name. 7)Jesus,Name,That's As Ointment. 8) Selah. 9) Receive Our Adoration. 10) Face To Face. 11) Light of My Life. 12) O Breath Of Life. 13) We've Been Crying Out For. 14) I Will Arise. 15) Vessels Made of Clay
 
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I will have to have a listen. My favourite Chris Bowater songs are Holy Spirit We Welcome You and Faithful God.
Yes! I love those too.Chris Bowater is a living legend! A gifted musician and servant of God. I like,'Make me Lord a dreamer for Your Kingdom'
 
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