On this the 7th day of Christmas, I wanted to share with you a beautiful arrangement of "I heard the Bells on Christmas Day" by folk musician John Gorka. I heard this arrangement many years ago on a Windham Hill compilation Christmas album, and have looked forward to hearing it every Christmas since. I think the melody, harmonies and delivery really speak the words of the song Enjoy!
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ReplyDeleteYou are probably familiar with the history behind the song of Longfellow's words. Our church's Christmas eve service was centered around this song and the story. Pretty moving for us all as we sang the words.
I had not heard the history behind the song...how tragic, and how much more beautiful and authentic the words are. Thanks Mia!
ReplyDeleteAnd in despair I bowed my head;
"There is no peace on earth," I said;
"For hate is strong,
And mocks the song
Of peace on earth, good-will to men!"
Then pealed the bells more loud and deep:
"God is not dead; nor doth he sleep!
The Wrong shall fail,
The Right prevail,
With peace on earth, good-will to men!"