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Christmas Hymn/Carol Appreciation Thread..

  • 17-12-2010 11:52pm
    #1
    lmaopml
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    It's that time of year...:)

    What is your favorite Christmas hymn/carol? Post a link if possible too please...


    I have lots of favorites, but I really like 'Silent Night' or 'Oíche Chúin'.. (as gaeilge is best)...
    Orla Fallon and David Archutela sing it well...better than Enya imo..

    Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=69SLSrjVDN8&feature=fvsr

    Also, a few lovely ladies from Ireland who are recession busting with a rendition of 'O Holy Night'..


    For your pleasure...'Celtic Woman' to bring a smile.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZ-8jYpa1-o&feature=related


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  • #2
    Manach
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    Gaudete as arranged by the composer Karl Jenkins: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gE0BDZPWNnM&playnext=1&list=PL4FADA7B5A4053385&index=5


  • #3
    antiskeptic
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    Hark the Herald Angels Sing. Fantastic words.

    The third verse - which sees the choir crank it up to angelic chorus levels - leaves the hairs on my neck standing


    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LDPwNPAV6tA


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    Plowman
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    JimiTime
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    Second Plowman. 'Oh Holy Night' by a country mile! Absolutely fabulous song. That minor 'fall on your knees....' can send chills down the spine.


    Don't like Silent night or away in a manger, I find them quite bland.


  • #6
    PDN
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    JimiTime wrote: »
    Don't like Silent night or away in a manger, I find them quite bland.

    And, in the case of Away in a Manger, theologically suspect. Just a hint of Docetism with that "no crying He makes" malarkey!


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    JimiTime
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    PDN wrote: »
    And, in the case of Away in a Manger, theologically suspect. Just a hint of Docetism with that "no crying He makes" malarkey!

    Ok, I had to look up 'Docetism':) Interesting. About two days ago I heard the song being sung and on that very line you quoted I commented, 'How do they know he never cried?'.:confused:


  • #8
    wolfsbane
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    Plowman wrote: »
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    Nat King Cole's version does it for me:
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T4uP32mnAjY


  • #9
    casey junior
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    PDN wrote: »
    And, in the case of Away in a Manger, theologically suspect. Just a hint of Docetism with that "no crying He makes" malarkey!

    We used to love this as children, and sang it at school, until it was put about that it was written by Martin Luther---- it was never heard again!!


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    cheesehead
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  • #11
    PDN
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    casey junior wrote: »
    We used to love this as children, and sang it at school, until it was put about that it was written by Martin Luther---- it was never heard again!!

    That's an urban legend: http://www.suite101.com/content/history-of-away-in-a-manger-a85747


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  • #12
    casey junior
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    Urban Legend or not, it shows the bigotry that existed in 50's NI, that something so innocent and beautiful would be subject to a de facto censor.


  • #13
    lmaopml
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    wolfsbane wrote: »
    Nat King Cole's version does it for me:
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T4uP32mnAjY

    Wolfsbane, my Dad loved Nat King Cole, and whenever I hear him it brings back memories....The man knew how to sing for sure..!


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