West Point cadets are a most fortunate group, to be able to hear your inspiring musical efforts on this mighty organ inside that magnificent granite church. And you, sir, are an ornament to that old and venerable American institution.
Here in America...back in the 1950s and 60s when you heard this hymn it felt truly like church. Of course I like other hymns from the 1400s thru the 1800s. Especially Genevan Psalter from mid 1500s.
This hymn is one we go to most early in the academic year - when many cadets and others are being introduced to traditional worship music in the service. It still resonates with a lot of people - bold direct melody and harmony, and a clear doxological message.
There's Alleluia Sing to Jesus Christ the lord is risen today He is risen He is risen O sons and Daughters the strife is O'ver Hail the day that he sees you Pie Jesu and silent night Festival Alleluia by James Chppions all creatures of our god and king Abide with me all hail the power of Jesus name Amazing grace
That is amazing!! I've been playing the piano since I was 13, but am now 30, and wanting to take organ lessons. I memorize all of the songs I play before I play them, so it's nice to see someone else do that for a change!
3rd There's old Hundreth: all that people on earth dwell for the Beauty of the Earth What A friend in Jesus While shepherds watch them by night little town of Bethlehem Away in a Manger Conquest of Paradise Bring a torch, Isabella March of the toys the parade of wooden shoulders I heard Diademata Alleluia By Howard Hughs Beach spring
The Cadet Chapel organ is the world's largest in a house of worship - numbering 23,511 pipes over 355 ranks, 18 divisions. The console is 4 manuals, because the organists have always conducted the choir from the console.
I had the great pleasure of touring the chapel at my father's reunion there 3 years ago. Unfortunately, we were not able to hear the organ but I did get lots of pictures! I so wish I had been able to hear you play it in person. I am a great fan of the pipe organ. I've played the piano all my life and have never actually had the opportunity to play a real pipe organ. Thank you for the music!
2nd there's my country These of Thee "America" America the Beautiful Hosanna loud Hosanna ride on ride on in Majesty Hail holy queen I sing almighty the power of god A mighty fortress Messiah Hallelujah Chorus Jesus loves me Heaven's light from the Hunchback of Notre Dame Heaven side layer From Cats 1998 film I surrender All Jesus paid it forward for all the saints land Pump and Circumstance Land of hope and Glory No 1 how do you solve a Problem like Maria the sound of music wedding Theme
This was June 2018, after a bad car accident in early February of that year. I had had ongoing bilateral carpal tunnel issues for years, and the accident only exacerbated those issues along with some tendinitis caused by the airbag deployment. In consultation with an orthopedic surgeon, I have since had two successful carpal tunnel release surgeries and have full pain-free use of both hands and wrists. I have not had to wear these bands now for the last couple of years.
