Kerstmis bij Zanggroep The Bridges

Oh come all ye faithful - Niet het lied dat we allemaal kennen als 'Wij komen tesamen' maar een lied van wijlen Rich Mullins waaraan nogal wat bijgeschaafd is. Enkele jaren geleden kwamen we het lied ergens tegen en is het ons gelukt om er een midi-bestand van te maken.
Let op! Het midibestand heeft meer dan 16 kanalen dus je geluidskaart moet dat wel kunnen hebben. Het lied is in 1996 uitgevoerd met de fanfare uit De Kwakel tijdens een feestelijke uitvoering van de kerstmusical Kareltje's Kerstnacht. Je kunt het lied beluisteren als een versie met een solozanger en een bigband-versie hier.

O come all ye faithful, ye lovers come sing and cry from the mountains, a call to come worship the coming King
Come praise Him with music, and honor Him with dance. Behold He comes quickly and He carries His reward in His hands.
Hallelujah, let every creature sing hallelujah 3x
Hallelujah

And build Him a highway on the music of your praise for the Light of the True Morning
pierced through the darkness His golden rays. Sound loud all your trumpets, and call to all men
To come to His Temple and with solemn reverence to worship Him
Hallelujah, let every creature sing hallelujah 3x
Hallelujah

Go to the cities and sing out the song. Go out in joy and bring effort to peace.
The trees of the music shall clap at your hands to the music that mountains and angels sing!
Sing 'Glory to God in the highest, peace on earth and good will to men!' 3x
Hallelujah 4x

O come all ye faithful, ye lovers come sing and cry from the mountains, a call to come worship your coming King
Sound loud all your trumpets, a call to all men To come to His Temple and with solemn reverence to worship Him

Hallelujah, let every creature sing hallelujah
Hallelujah ...

At the hour of midnight (click for midi)
Een paar jaar geleden hebben we een paar boeken aangeschaft met oude, soms hele oude kerstliederen er in. We hebben er een paar geadopteerd en een daarvan is: At the hour of midnight. De oorsprong schijnt in Porto Rica te liggen. Het lied heeft dan ook wel temperament. Met wat extra orkestrale (click for mp3) ondersteuning is het een feestelijk lied. Het refrein wordt gevormd door een vrolijk "la, la, la". Daartussendoor 3 coupletten.

Refr.: La, la,la,la,la

1.At the hour of midnight, in the midst of winter. Bright with heaven starlight born was our redeemer.
At the hour of midnight, roosters were all crowning. Christ our heaven'ly sunlight comes his peace bestowing.

2.Heavens King eternal on the straw is ly-ing mule and ox stand near him from the cold he's crying.
   Spreading hay to warm him oxern Jesus hovers but the mule is wicked he the babe uncovers.

3.Mary weeps in pity for her suffring darling, wishing for protection for the cold winds howling.
Tend rest little infant saviour o my Jesus, all my love for ever sweetest son so precious.

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The birthday of a King (click for midi)
Op een een of andere manier zingen engels liederen anders dan nederlandstalige liederen. Engelse kerstliederen krijgen iets mee van die enorme kathedralen, grote mensenmassa's en oude koortradities. Dit lied (click for .wma) zou er zó in passen als het een engels lied was.... Rustig aan.

1.In the little village of Bethlehem, there lay a child one day.
And the sky was bright with a holy light over the place where Jesus lay.

Refr.: Halleluja, o how the angels sang, alleluja how it rang.
And the sky was bright with a holy light it was the birthday of a king.

2.'Twas a humble birthplace but o how much God gave to us that day.
From the manger bed what a path has led, what a perfect holy way.

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O little town of Bethlehem (click for midi)
Tekst:Brooks 1835-1893,Muziek: Saint Louis. Een aardig kerstlied dat The Bridges hebben uitgevoerd tijdens een kerstsamenzang met het gemengd koor. In werkelijkheid is er geen piano in de kerk. Voor deze gelegenheid wel op de opname (click for .wma) van de geluidskaart en op de midi-file.

1.O little town of Bethlehem how still we see thee lie.
Above thy deep and dreamless sleep the silent starts go by.
Yet in thy dark street shineth the everlasting light.
The hopes and fears of all the years are met in thee tonight.

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Child of Bethlehem (click for midi)
herkomst is onbekend. Een lied waar je iets leuks van kunt maken. Het klinkt (click for .wma) lekker en ligt goed in het gehoor. Goed te zingen in de bezetting S,A,T.

A baby born in Bethlehem, fulfilled eternal plan.
He was sent by God above to die for men.
Sin required a sacrifice and on this child was laid
the price for redeeming all mankind and by his life and death it was paid.
Look to this child of Bethlehem and know why the angels sing.
Though he was born to a humble life, when he died, he arose as king.
And by accepting this child of Bethlehem hearts will be cleaned and new,
the promise was made and the price was paid, let this child be born in you.

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Let us sing Noël (click for midi)
oorspronkelijk frans kerstlied (click for .wma) . Lekker vlot zingen, feestelijk.

1.Sing we now of Christmas, Noel sing we here.
Sing our grateful praises To the maid so dear.
Sing Noel Noel Noel. Sing we Noel.
The King is born, Noel. Sing we now of Christmas.
Sing we here Noel ! Sing we now of Christmas. Sing we here Noel !

2.From the Eastern kingdoms, come the wise men far.
Bearing ancient treasure, Following yonder star.
Sing Noel Noel Noel. Sing we Noel.
The King is born, Noel. Sing we now of Christmas.
Sing we here Noel ! Sing we now of Christmas. Sing we here Noel !

3.From the distant mountains, hear the trumpet sound.
With angelic blessings. On the silent town.
Sing Noel Noel Noel. Sing we Noel.
The King is born, Noel. Sing we now of Christmas.
Sing we here Noel ! Sing we now of Christmas. Sing we here Noel !

4.Come let us surround Him On this magic night.
Gather here around Him, wondrous babe of light.
Sing Noel Noel Noel. Sing we Noel.
The King is born, Noel. Sing we now of Christmas.
Sing we here Noel ! Sing we now of Christmas. Sing we here Noel !

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Once in royal davids city (click for midi)
Oorspronkelijk a capella maar nu met simpele orgelbegeleiding.

1.Once in royal David's city stood a lonely cattleshed.
where a mother laid her baby in a manger for his bed.
Mary was that mother mild, Jesus Christ the little child.

2. He came down to earth from heaven who is God and Lord of all
and his shelter was a stable and his craddle was a stall
With the poor and mean and lonely, lived on earth our saviour holy.

3. And through all his wondrous childhood he would honour and obey.
Love and watch the lonely maiden in whose gentle arms he lay.
Christian children all must be mild, obedient, good as He.

4. For he is our childhood's pattern day by day like us he grew
He was little, weak and helpless, tears and smiles like us He knew.
And he feeled for our sadness, and he shared in our gladness.

5. And our eyes at last shall see Him through is own redeeming love,
for that child, so dear and gentle is our Lord in heav'n above.
And He leads His children on to the place where He is gone.

6. Not in that poor lonely stable with the oxen standing by
we shall see Him but in heav'n set at God's right hand on high
When like stars His children crown'd all in white shall wait around.

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One small child
Onze aanwinst voor 2006.

One small child in a land of a thousand
One small dream of a Savior tonight
One small hand reaching out to the starlight
One small Savior of love
One small Savior of love

One king bringing his gold and his riches
One king ruling an army of might
One king kneeling with incense and candlelight
One King bringing us life
One King bringing us life

Refr.: See the shepherds kneeling before him
See the kings on bended knee
See the mother praising the Father
See his tiny eyelids fall

One small child in a land of a thousand
One small dream of a Savior tonight
One small hand reaching out to the starlight
One small Savior of life
One small Savior of life

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Have yourself a merry little christmas (click for music)
Er is een tijd geweest waarin we nogal eens de neiging hadden om alle liederen waar het woord 'kerstmis' in voor kwam ook met kerstmis te zingen.
Of dat nou passend was of niet. Voor een kerstoptreden op straat of het theater kan dit lied goed gebruikt worden.

Have yourself a merry little Christmas
Let your heart be light
From now on your troubles will be out of sight.

Have yourself a merry little Christmas
Make the Yuletide gay
From now on your troubles will be miles away.

Here we are as in olden days
Happy golden days of yore.
Faithful friends who are dear to us
They gather near to us once more.

Through the years we all will be together and
If the fates allow
Hang a shining star upon the highest bow.
And have yourself a merry little Christmas now.

Have yourself a merry little Christmas
Let your heart be light
From now on your troubles will be out of sight.
Let's have a christmas party for us all tonight.

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