In Heavenly Peace

About the Artist
A native of St. Louis, Mr. Niedt began his study of the guitar at the age of seven with his father, an amateur guitarist. He later polished his playing to gem-like brilliance through studies at the Juilliard School and the Segovia Master Classes in Spain, and with Christopher Parkening, Narciso Yepes, and Jorge Morel.

He made his New York debut at the age of twenty-one in Carnegie Recital Hall. Since then he has appeared before enthusiastic audiences across the country, prompting one critic to write, "Mr. Niedt is not only a brilliant master of his instrument, but a performer of great sensitivity. The wealth of sound and the dynamic finesse which he elicits from the guitar promise to make him a worthy companion of the few great guitarists such as Andres Segovia and Julian Bream."

His fabulous recent CD, Pure Magic, received a rave review in England’s Classical Guitar Magazine and led to his appearance on the cover of Fingerstyle Guitar magazine last year. His new Christmas CD is titled In Heavenly Peace.Recognized for his excellence in teaching, he is head of the guitar program of the Conservatory of Music, University of Missouri at Kansas City. Douglas and his wife Catherine are also enthusiastic gardeners and Douglas teaches summer master classes at their lovely Kansas City, MO hilltop estate.

Product Description
"In Heavenly Peace" contains some of the most moving and creative arrangements of Christmas music for solo guitar ever recorded. Guitarist Douglas Niedt devoted two years to researching the music, composing the arrangements, and recording them for your enjoyment. Listen and experience for yourself the wonder, joy, and profound glory of Christmas.

In Heavenly Peace,Douglas Niedt,Niedt Records,Contains some of the most moving and creative arrangements of Christmas music for solo guitar ever recorded. He devoted two years to researching the music, composing the arrangements, and recording them for your enjoyment.

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Average customer rating: American Music of Hope and Glory Unbridled spiritual energy

The Shapenote Album John P. Reese , Stephen Jenks , C. Dingley , William Billings , Seaborn McDaniel Denson , Jeremiah Ingalls , Lucius Chapin , Paine Denson , Nehemiah Shumway , The Tudor Choir , and Doug Fullington Manufacturer: Loft Recordings ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Sacred & Religious | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Folk | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Folk Songs | Songs & Lieder | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Psalms | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Similar Items: Rivers of Delight (American Folk Hymns From the Sacred Harp Tradition) Sacred Harp Singing Early American Choral Music, Vol. 1 Early American Choral Music, Vol. 2 Southern Journey, Vol. 10: And Glory Shone Around - More All Day Singing From The Sacred Harp ASIN: B00005NHNL Release Date: 2001-09-04

Tracks:

1. Montgomery
2. Windham
3. Sweet Prospect
4. China
5. Soar Away
6. The Better Land
7. Weeping Mary
8. White
9. Mortality
10. Eternal Day
11. Heavenly Union
12. Expression
13. Evening Shade
14. Kedron
15. Love The Lord
16. Condescension
17. All Is Well
18. Africa
19. Traveling On
20. Happy Land
21. New Jerusalem
22. Primrose
23. Hallelujah
24. Peace And Joy
25. Schenectady

Customer Reviews:

American Music of Hope and Glory.......2007-04-09

Although I have known about Sacred Harp Music for many years, this album utterly overwhelmed me in its power, beauty and expression of pure American strength and faithful surety. I grew up in the churches of Christ, one of the few American denominations that uses only a capella four-part harmony vocal music in their worship services. Shape notes were known to me since I was able to understand a musical staff, and we used shape notes for each note on the scale (a few more than The Sacred Harp Tradition). Alas, over time, the immense power and beauty of true Sacred Harp music was "homogenized" into congregational singing that remains quite beautiful, but no longer has the vigor of The Sacred Harp tradition. (The churches of Christ still, to this day, occasionally have "Sings" - an all afternoon singing festival with food and fellowship, as do Sacred Harp "Singing Classes" today). This album above all speaks - rather SINGS to the immense faith of Frontier America, and the absolutely majesterial beauty of music well-sung from the human heart, which is, of course, The "Sacred Harp". To any who want to experience a new (and very old) musical tradition, this recording will be one that you will never forget. All choral music singers and admirers should own this marvelous album. (Having a copy of the "1991 Sacred Harp Hymnal" in hand will make your enjoyment all the better!)

Unbridled spiritual energy.......2005-01-01

Anyone who saw "Cold Mountain" and was struck by the vitality and energy of the hymn singing in that one brief scene in church will be immediately impressed with this stunning album. The album's only flaw is that, unfortunately, it does not include that hymn that was in "Cold Mountain" (it is titled "I'm Going Home").

Otherwise, it is pure joy to listen to. The singing is full of that same raw passion that makes it sound so primitive. I've heard other albums where the sound is polished, concert-hall like, and as a result very dead. This is not that way; it moves and stirs as good spiritual music ought to.

This is a new field of music for me, even though I've sung in church choirs for years and listened to all kinds of classical music. Hearing this album makes me want to go find the sheet music and start singing it myself, it is so infectious.

Average customer rating: An Awesome Experience Beautiful Voice Heavenly Peace, indeed!

Heavenly Peace Darlene Koldenhoven Manufacturer: Time Art ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General Christmas | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Pop Vocal | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Holiday | Miscellaneous | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | New Age | Indie Music | Stores | Music General Christmas | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music Pop Vocal | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music Similar Items: Free to Serve Infinite Voice ASIN: B00004SZHT Release Date: 1999-12-16

Tracks:

1. God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
2. Gabriel to Mary, Weaping
3. Joseph's Question
4. The Star to the Stable
5. Angels' Pastorale
6. Angels We Hav Heard on High
7. Balulalow (O My Deir Hert)
8. Silent Night
9. Emmanuel
10. Pie Jesu from Requiem

Album Description

From Grammy winner, Darlene Koldenhoven, this 'anything but traditional' CD "Heavenly Peace" was selected as "Best Holiday CD" by New Age Magazine; "Album of the Month" by The New Times, Seattle; and debuted #2 on the New Age Voice Radio Charts. This glorious collection of original and traditional songs (some non-seasonal) with non-traditional arrangements will evoke that special holiday spirit all year long. As producer of this successful inde release, Darlene chose or composed and arranged most all the songs to tastefully feature her expressively soaring, angelic, five-octave vocal range, with or without lyrics. The lyrics touch upon the spiritual and emotional sides of all the characters involved in the Christmas Story, while the music and production reflect elements of classical, world, jazz, and new age. A serene and joyful celebration with mostly synthesized accompaniment and acoustic soloists on various traditional and world instruments. If you liked her featured solo, "Aria," in "Yanni, Live at the Acropolis" you'll love her vocal and keyboard work here. With plenty of musical interest for attentive listening, this album will also create a soothing background ambience. From comments by radio programmers, to listeners world wide, EVERY track on this album is musically and spiritually satisfying. Heavenly Peace . . . indeed!

Customer Reviews:

An Awesome Experience.......2005-01-08

Although parts of this recording are sung in a vocal range that the Modern Listener isn't comfortable with, I would recommend it to anyone who enjoys extreme talent. Listening to this CD is an experience: I was soaring on Pie Jesu. Koldenhaven is the most exciting female singer since discovering Loreena McKennitt.

Beautiful Voice.......2002-11-19

The tonal quality of Darlene's voice is simply superb. Both rich and delicate. I would estimate at least a four octave range of superb, stylish aural splendor. Her talent goes well beyond just being a superb singer. She also arranged many of the "Heavenly Peace" songs, and produced this CD. Do I have a favorite song? Not really, they are all great for listening. But if I have to select a favorite, it would be "Emmanuel" ... a pure, ethereal song of magical beauty. I play this song over and over and over. The CD is my Christmas morning music while opening gifts. Highly recommended.

Heavenly Peace, indeed!.......2000-11-28

A few seconds into my initial listening to its first track, "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen," I sensed that Heavenly Peace was not going to be a typical Christmas album, and as the rest of the album unfolded, that first impression became ever more deliciously validated. The multi-layered vocals on the song, in their interplay with the violin solo, alert listeners that they are in for some groundbreaking music, period, let alone a singular contribution to the seasonal literature.

As the album continues to cast its spell, one quickly develops an appreciation for all the unique ways that Koldenhoven informs the holiday musical legacy, making new even the most familiar tunes and, simultaneously, the wonder of the Christmas story. Even more remarkable than her crystal-clear five-octave instrument (from below second alto to up, up, and away) is the fact that she manages to exploit its full range without showy, gimmick-laden histrionics.

Several original compositions, including the wordless "Angels' Pastorale," add depth to the listening experience, and the sensitive lyrics (especially on "Joseph's Question") are worthy of the delicate settings that cradle them. Even the best-known tunes are so imaginatively delivered that one may be more tempted to wonder where one has heard the song before than to (attempt to) sing along. "Silent Night," packaged a bit like The Manhattan Transfer's version, comes the closest to sounding like something I can use as a basis of comparison, although if you're a Sarah Brightman fan, this collection will surely appeal to you, as it mines similarly etheric stylistic territory. It even closes with Koldenhoven's heartfelt (and superior) take on one of Brightman's signature tunes, "Pie Jesu" from Andrew Lloyd Webber's Requiem.

Although hers isn't a household name, you may know the artist for her work with Yanni (she sang "Aria" on his Live at the Acropolis video and his In the Mirror CD), 2+2 (a jazz group with whom she earned three Grammy nominations and one award), or Inner Voices. The latter all-female quartet's 1990 Christmas Harmony is one of those very few holiday releases that have made my playlist every year since its release. I know that Heavenly Peace will join that special group of discs next year, and every year from then on.

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Music from Russian Monasteries & Churches Manufacturer: Capriccio ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music Compilations | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Similar Items: Orthodox Chants from Russia Bortnyansky: Sacred Concertos for Double Choir, Vol. 6 Russian Divine Liturgy ASIN: B000001WS3 Release Date: 1996-05-21

Tracks:

1. Intro: Our Father
2. Monastery Songs: Heavenly Powers Serve Now Invisibly With Us
3. Monastery Songs: Extract From The Akathistos For The Holiest Mother Of God
4. Monastery Songs: O Most Marvellous Miracle!
5. Monastery Songs: Let Us, O Lord, Keep This Evening Without Sin!
6. Monastery Songs: God Is With Us!
7. Monastery Songs: Bortnianski No.7: Cheruvikon
8. Christmas Hymns: All The Angels In Heaven Do Rejoice, And Every Man On Earth
9. Christmas Hymns: Extracts From The Canon Of Matins For Christmas Morning
10. Christmas Hymns: Stichire For The Feast Of The Nativity
11. Chor Conc: Hear, O Lord, My Voice, And Receive My Prayer!
12. Easter Hymn: Christ Has Risen From The Dead
13. Composers Of The 'Moscow School': Friendly Light Of Holy Splendour - Vladimir Makarov
14. Composers Of The 'Moscow School': Glory Be To God On High And Peace On Earth To All Men!
15. Composers Of The 'Moscow School': Save, O God, Thy People And Bless Thy Inheritance - Vladimir Surgenko
16. Old Religious Songs: How Glorious Is Our Lord In Zion!
17. Old Religious Songs: Heaven And Earth, Rejoice, For Christ Is Born!
18. Wish For Blessing: For Many Years!

Average customer rating: beauty, simplicity, and utility Words and Music Marry in Siegfried's Arrangements

Gentle Words: Shaker Songs Polly M. Rupe , John Whitbey , Issachar Bates , David Stutz , Ann Glusker , Lisa Cardwell Ponten , The Tudor Choir , and Doug Fullington Manufacturer: Loft Recordings ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Similar Items: Simple Gifts: Shaker Chants and Spirituals Simple Gifts Early Shaker Spirituals Tree of Life Shaker Songs: A Musical Celebration of Peace, Harmony and Simplicity ASIN: B00005JIZK Release Date: 2001-06-05

Tracks:

1. I Will Bow And Be Simple
2. In Yonder Valley
3. All Is Summer
4. O Lord Make Me Pure
5. Love Is Little
6. The Burning Day
7. Circular March
8. Help Me, O Lord
9. Heavenly Display
10. Followers Of The Lamb
11. Come To Zion
12. We Must Be Meek
13. Lay Me Low
14. Solemn Song
15. Beautiful Treasure
16. Peace
17. Angels Of Heaven
18. Hunger And Thirst
19. Dismission Of Great I
20. Revelation
21. Prayer For The Captive
22. Gentle Words
23. Beautiful Valley
24. Jubilee
25. Ezekiel's Vision
26. Almighty Savior
27. Cords Of Love
28. I Will Go On My Way

Customer Reviews:

beauty, simplicity, and utility.......2001-09-12

Of this CD's twenty-eight tracks, eighteen are arrangements by Kevin Siegfried; the remaining ten are straightforward, unadorned performances of Shaker hymns, sung either by the choir in unison, or by a solo voice, as they would have been sung in Shaker services. Occasionally the choir stomps and claps, also as the Shakers would have done. The unison songs and Kevin's settings blend seamlessly together, since Kevin's music is very sensitive to the spirit of the original tunes. His harmonies have an open, rough-hewn quality to them, like early American furniture, sturdy and useful. The music carefully mirrors and supports the text, occasionally employing mixed meter to follow the natural cadences of speech. The settings are largely homophonic, like Lutheran chorales, rendering the text easily comprehensible. Kevin avoids unnecessary embellishments and repetitions, and each piece is a small, well-proportioned gem, averaging about two minutes in length. In the liner notes, Kevin writes of his desire to preserve the Shaker ideals of "beauty, simplicity, and utility" in his settings, and he has succeeded brilliantly; the music is unassuming, serene, and peaceful.

Words and Music Marry in Siegfried's Arrangements.......2001-06-27

This recording of Shaker Hymns arranged by composer Kevin Siegfried and sung by the very fine Tudor Choir of Seattle is magnificent for several reasons chief of which is the careful blending of text and music in the arrangements. The "gentle words" of these hymns come alive through Siegfried's thoughtful soundscapes, providing the right context for the message of these poignant and life affirming hymns. This is no small task and although the Tudor Choir sings beautifully throughout, it is the arranging that has really caught my ear on this cd; you'd be hard pressed to find a recording of choral works with a better marriage of text and music. Well worth your money, time, and ears.

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Russian Requiem Manufacturer: Koch Schwann (Germ.) ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Sacred & Religious | Early Music | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music | Requiems Vocal & Song | Early Music | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music | Requiems General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Chants | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music ASIN: B000001SRT Release Date: 1994-03-22

Tracks:

1. Though, Who Clothest Thyself
2. Holy God, Holy Strong God
3. May You Be Praised, O God
4. Let The Soul Of Your Servant Rest
5. Truly All Is Vanity And A Breath Of Wind
6. O Lord, Grant The Soul Of Your Departed Servant Peace
7. O Christ, Let The Soul Of Your Servant Rest
8. You Alone Are Immortal
9. Thrice Holy, Doxology
10. O Lord - You, Oh Lord, Did Descend Into Hell
11. Lord, Have Mercy Upon Us...
12. Blessed Are They Whom You Have Chosen
13. They Devided My Clothes Amongst
14. Today He Hangs On The Wooden Cross
15. Let Us Witness Thy Glorious Resurrection
16. Chosen By The Heavenly King

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Romantic - Verdi: Highlights from "Rigoletto" Manufacturer: Intersound Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Puccini | Puccini, Giacomo | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Verdi | Verdi, Giuseppe | ( V ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Modern & 20th Century | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Italian | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music CDs Under $7 | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music ASIN: B000000BJP Release Date: 1996-09-17

Tracks:

1. Rigoletto: A woman is fickle - Jose Perez/Nuremberg SO and Chor
2. Hlts from'Aida': Heavenly Aida - Jose Perez/Nuremberg SO and Chor
3. Hlts from'Aida': Triumphal March - Jose Perez/Nuremberg SO and Chor
4. Hlts from'Aida': Ballet Music - Jose Perez/Nuremberg SO and Chor
5. The Troubadour: Gypsy Chor - Bavarian Festival Orch And Chor
6. The Fallen Woman: It is strange, it is strange - Biserka Cveijc/Nuremberg SO
7. The Force of Destiny: Peace, peace, my God - Leontyne Price/David Garvey
8. Hlts from 'La Boheme': What a cold, little hand - Jose Perez/Nuremberg SO and Chor
9. Hlts from 'La Boheme': They call me Mimi - Bozena Ruk-Focic/Slavis PO
10. Hlts from 'La Boheme': When I go out in public - Nat Opr Orch
11. Hlts from 'Turandot': No man shall sleep - Nat Opr Orch
12. Hlts from 'Turandot': You, who are as cold as ice - Ljilijan Molnar-Talajic/Zagreb PO
13. Hlts from 'Tosca': What subtle harmony - Jose Perez/Nuremberg SO and Chor
14. Hlts from 'Tosca': And the stars would be shinning - Ricardo Casinelli/StateOpr Orch of Wurttemberg
15. Hlts from 'Tosca': I have lived for art, I have lived for love - Bozena Ruk-Focic/Slavis PO
16. Gianni Schicchi: Oh, my dear papa - Ljilijan Molnar-Talajic/Zagreb PO
17. Hlts from 'Manon Lescaut': Crisantemi Theme - Nat Opr Orch
18. Hlts from 'Manon Lescaut': In all this luxury - Bozena Ruk-Focic/Slavis PO

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Shakespeare's Songbook, Vols. 1 & 2 Manufacturer: Azica ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Similar Items: Shakespeare's Songbook Songs and Dances from Shakespeare Shakespeare Songs Shakespeare's Musick (Songs & Dances from Shakespeare's Plays) / Pickett, Musicians of the Globe William Shakespeare's Hamlet (Two-Disc Special Edition) ASIN: B0002IQL08 Release Date: 2004-07-06

Tracks:

1. Ah Robin (Round)
2. And Let Me The Cannikin Clink
3. And Will He Not Come Again
4. Be Merry, Be Merry
5. Black Spirits
6. Blow, Blow Thou Winter Wind
7. Bonny Sweet Robin
8. But Shall I Go Mourn
9. Can'st Thou Not Hit It
10. Come Away
11. Come Away, Hecate
12. Come Live With Me
13. Come O'er The Burn
14. Come Thou Monarch (Version 2)(Round)
15. Come Unto These Yellow Sands
16. A Cup Of Wine
17. Farewell, Dear Heart
18. Fathers That Wear Rags
19. Fear No More
20. Fie On Sinful Fantasy
21. Fill The Cup (Round)
22. Flout 'Em And Cout 'Em (Round)
23. Fools Had Ne'er Less Grace
24. For I'll Cut My Green Coat
25. The Friar And The Nun
26. Full Fathom Five
27. The George Alow (Version 1)
28. Get You Hence
29. The God Of Love
30. Hark, Hark The Lark
31. Have I Caught My Heavenly Jewel
32. Heart's Ease
33. Hold Thy Peace (Version 2)(Round)
34. Honor, Riches
35. I Am Gone Sir
36. I Loathe The I Did Love
37. It Was A Lover And His Lass
38. Jepha
39. Jog On
40. Jolly Shepherd (Round)
41. King Stephen Was A Worthy Peer
42. Lawn As White
43. Love, Love, Nothing But Love (Version 2)
44. The Master, The Swabber (Version 2)
45. No More Dams
46. An Old Hare Hoar (Version 1)
47. O Mistress Mine (Version 1)
48. Orpheus With His Lute
49. O Sweet Oliver
50. Pardon Goddess Of The Night
51. Roses Their Sharp Spines
52. Sigh No More, Ladies
53. Some Men For Sudden Joy (Version 1)
54. Take, O Take Those Lips
55. Tell Me, Where Is Fancy Bred
56. That Sir Which Serves
57. There Dwelt A Man In Babylon (Version 1)
58. There Was Three Fools
59. Three Merry Men (Round)
60. Tomorrow Is St. Valentine's Day
61. Under The Greenwood Tree
62. Up And Down (Round)
63. Urns And Odours Bring Away
64. Walsingham
65. Was This Fair Face
66. Wedding Is Great Juno's Crown
67. What Shall He Have (Round)
68. When Arthur First In Court
69. When Daffodils Begin To Peer
70. When Daisies Pied
71. When Griping Grief
72. When Icicles Hang By The Wall
73. When That I Was And A Little Tyne Boy
74. Where The Bee Sucks
75. While You Here Do Snoring Lie
76. Who Is Silvia
77. Why Let The Strucken Deer
78. Willow, Willow (Version 1)
79. Will You Buy Any Tape
80. The Woosel Cock
81. You Spotted Snakes

Tracks:

1. Awake, Awake
2. Battle Of Agincourt
3. Bride's Goodmorrow
4. Broom
5. Callino
6. Carmen's Whitle
7. Chi Passa
8. Come Kiss Me, Kate (Round)
9. Come Thou Monarch (Version 1)
10. Cup Of Wine (Version 1)
11. Damon
12. Daphne
13. Diana (2 Versions)
14. Dulcina
15. Eglamore
16. Eighty-Eight
17. Fortune My Foe
18. George Alow (Version 2)
19. Glass Doth Run
20. Goddesses
21. Go From My Window
22. Greensleeves (2 Versions)
23. Guy Of Warwick
24. Hem Boys (2 Versions)
25. Hey Ho for A Husband (2 Versions)
26. Hobbyhorse
27. Hold Thy Peace (Versions 1 & 3)
28. Hunt's Up
29. I Cannot Come Every Day (2 Versions)
30. In Crete
31. In Peascod Time
32. Jack Boy (Round)
33. King Cophetua
34. King Lear
35. King Solomon
36. Light O Love
37. Loath To Depart (2 Versions)
38. Love, Love (Version 1)
39. Master, Swabber (Version 1)
40. Mounsier Mingo
41. Mounsieur's Almaine
42. My Mind To Me
43. Nutmegs (Of All The Birds)
44. Nutmegs (Wooing Of The Baker's Daughter)
45. O Death (2 Versions)
46. Old Hare Hoar (Version 2)
47. O Mistress Mine (Version 2)
48. O' The Twelfth Day Of December
49. Oyster Pie
50. Peg A Ramsey (2 Versions)
51. Phillida (3 Versions)
52. Please One
53. Pyramus
54. Queen Dido (2 Versions)
55. Ratcatcher
56. Rich Jew
57. Robin Goodfellow
58. Robin Hood
59. Rogero
60. Rowland
61. Sellenger's Round
62. Shore's Wife (2 Versions)
63. Sick, Sick (3 Vesions)
64. Some Men For Sudden Joy (Round)
65. There Dwelt A Man (Version 2)
66. Titus Andronicus
67. Tom A Bedlam (2 Versions)
68. Troilus
69. Troy Town
70. Wellady
71. Whenas We Sat In Babylon
72. Where Is The Life
73. Whoop
74. Why Let The Strucken (If Care Do Cause)
75. Willow, Willow (Version 2)
76. Will Ye Buy A Fine Dog
77. With A Fading

Average customer rating: Religious music from the 19th century A wonderful listening treat

I Am Filled With Heavenly Treasures Manufacturer: New World Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Folk | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Classical | Indie Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B0002NY90W Release Date: 2004-08-31

Tracks:

1. Today, today is my own time
2. The Coming Day
3. Rose of Sharon
4. In this pleasant place I will go
5. The Earth Is Renewed
6. I've a spiritual garden to weed
7. Lord give me of Thy living bread
8. Redeeming Love
9. Good Brethren will you receive my love
10. Round Dance
11. Compassion
12. Toil On, Pray On
13. As Stars and Diamonds
14. Receive a Father's love
15. Pearl of Great Price
16. In love and peace we will increase
17. Simple Gift
18. With the lamb on Mt. Zion
19. The Charms of My Mother
20. "Great I" Medley: Dismission of Great I
21. Love Is Little
22. Harmony of Angels
23. I Am Filled With Heavenly Treasures
24. Mother's Chair
25. Let us grow up strength in Zion
26. My Mother's way's the way for me
27. Let us sow to the spirit of love
28. May I see as I am seen
29. Wake Up
30. I love to sing and worship God
31. Move on with the gift
32. How pretty 'tis to see
33. Good Elder, dear Brethren and Sisters, I love you
34. Grateful Remembrance
35. Learned of Angel
36. God Is Infinitely Able
37. God's Blessing
38. Farewell, farewell our dear gospel friends
39. Prayer for the Nations

Album Description

Shaker music is a unique body of American sacred folk music, created by eighteen American Shaker communities over a period of one hundred and forty years (1780-1920). This rich tradition of song continues to serve the Shaker community in the twenty-first century because it embodies their history, records the testimony of Shakers "who have gone before," articulates the religious principles on which Shakerism is founded, and reflects the faith of the contemporary community. Shaker music was created and nurtured in communities that prized isolation from worldly ways. Shaker melodies, although related to the larger tradition of Anglo-American folk songs, are not bound by their form, tonality, melodic or rhythmic structure.

The Enfield Shaker singers are a vocal ensemble of adults and children devoted to the study and performance of Shaker music. The group is open to all without audition, and is made up of both trained musicians and amateur singers. We draw heavily on the repertoire received or composed in the two societies that were the New Hampshire Bishopric—Canterbury and Enfield. Since the New Hampshire societies enriched their repertoire with songs from all the other Shaker communities, they also sing songs of the New York, Maine, Massachusetts, Ohio and Kentucky Shakers.

The Enfield Shaker Singers are drawn to Shaker spirituals that illuminate Shaker communal values and broaden our definitions of the sacred. The songs included on this recording illustrate some of the many ways music served Shaker communities. Most Shaker song texts are theologically direct, emotionally honest, and expressive of our shared humanity.

On this recording we offer thirty-nine songs we have come to love. Some have special meaning for individuals. We associate others with a particular singer in the group, or an occasion when it was sung. Each song offers us slightly different insights into Shaker aspiration, and Shaker faith. We hope that, through this recording, others will also come to love and sing them too. —Mary Ann Haagen, from the liner notes

Customer Reviews:

Religious music from the 19th century.......2007-07-07

If one likes the songs of the Shakers written in the late 18th and early 19 century that were without musical instruments, then you may like this CD. I found 8 songs out of the 30 or more on the CD that I liked, the others I did not care for much. This is no fault of the creators of the Cd, it is simply the style of the Shakers of the past.

A wonderful listening treat.......2005-01-11

This CD is a delight! The simple melodies, surprising harmonies, and clarity of the voices makes you want to sing along. Listening makes one smile, regardless of one's religious persuasion. Thank you for giving us these songs and preserving the tradition of this music.

Average customer rating: Spectacular performances and recording...

Willan: Apostrophe to the Heavenly Hosts; Magnificat Manufacturer: Virgin Records Us ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Magnificats | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Oratorios | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Sacred & Religious | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music ASIN: B00000DNFS Release Date: 1995-11-14

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Spectacular performances and recording..........2006-12-27

Some may find Willan a bit bland for their taste, and the pieces do sound a lot alike. However, if you respond to this spare, tonal idiom, like Howells on a diet, I think you will be pleased with this CD. Recommended for those that respond to Howells' Hymnus Paradisi!

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Heavenly Peace Manufacturer: The Innerjazz Circle ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music ASIN: B000CA704W Release Date: 2003-12-16

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