O come, all ye faithful

[torben]

Dear friends

Of all the Christmas carols this song reaches the top for me ... majestic and triumphant. The song has been attributed to various authors, including John Francis Wade (1711–1786), John Reading (1645–1692), King John IV of Portugal (1604–1656), and various anonymous monks"! The earliest printed version is in a book published by Wade, but the earliest manuscript bears the name of King John IV, and is located in the library of the Ducal Palace of Vila Viçosa. A manuscript by Wade, dating to 1751, is held by Stonyhurst College in Lancashire. The original four verses of the hymn were extended to a total of eight, translated into many languages. The English translation of "O Come, All Ye Faithful" was made by the English Catholic priest Frederick Oakeley in 1841...

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Have a glorious Christmas time

Torben

[RoyceM]

Torben, your own description of this song also describes your arrangement and performance..."majestic and triumphant."  You've always accomplished wonders with your arranger keyboards!

- Royce

[Richard Kent]

Yes . . . , if the cathedral organ and choir was not enough to evoke wonder in the listener, the brass and  percussion certainly did and lent a majestic feel to the recording.  Amen !!!

Richard

[torben]

Dear friends - Royce and Richard

I am really blessed with such kind reviews

Thank you so much, You inspire me 

Kindest greetings

Torben

[SciNote]

This is also one of my favorite Christmas songs, and I really like how it builds from the brass to the choir.

[torben]

Thanks Bob - so do I 

Torben

[Toril S]

WOW!! Really magnificent!! Heralding Christmas with fanfare and with style!! Merry Christmas Torben!🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲

[Wal Aussie]

What a rendition Torben. Wonderful mate.
Merry Christmas to you and yours my friend.
Regards Wal

[thunderhawk]

Wonderfully orchestrated and played Torben, a very inspiring listen. Tim

[torben]

Dear Toril, my friend in arms Thank you so much and a merry Christmas too to you and yours!

Dear Wal, old friend. What a wonderful review - many many thanks! Also a fantastic Christmas to you and your family!

Dear Tim - I am very honored - and pleased. I put a lot of energy in the orchestration here.  But apparently it paid off!

Best greetings to you all

Torben

[Pigletboy]

Wow, that was brilliant Torben! That sounded fit for a royal occasion - maybe you could send it to Queen Elizabeth to use as music for her Queen's Speech this year?!

Pigletboy

[torben]

Hi Pigletboy

I like the word "Brilliant"   

I might use it when I send my version to Buckingham Palace ... 

Best greetings

Torben

[Del]

Nicely thought out Torben, I enjoyed listening to each moment it brought back memories when I played in the brass band at this time of year.

[torben]

Dear Del

Thanks! Isn't the importance of music about re-creating memories?
Merry Christmas to you and yours 

Torben

[travlin-easy]

Well, old friend, you've provided us with an incredible rendition of this timeless song.

Bravo,

Gary

[torben]

Dear Gary

Thanks my friend. But this song IS incredibly beautiful - so the task was rather easy 

My best wishes for you and yours

Torben