Trust In God

Trust In God

ASIN: B00004Y9QC

Track Listings

1. Trust In God

2. My Soul, My Soul

3. Nothin'

4. Open The Eyes of My Heart

5. Find It At The Cross

6. Hallelujah Shore

7. I Am The Harvest

8. I Saw The Light

9. All That I Need

10. I Could Sing of Your Love Forever

11. Turn Your Radio On

12. Come and Fill Me Up

13. Your Beloved

14. Show Your Power

15. Shout to The Lord

16. O Holy Night

Editorial Reviews
About the Artist
Men Of Faith began in 1997 as a mission of the Springfield United Methodist Church in Springfield, Ga. We travel around the South Georgia area singing and ministering to congregations and are also involved in prison ministry. The CD "Trust In God" is a culmination of our music for the past 3 years.

Product Description
Old Time Gospel favorites and Original Christian music along with several comtemporary praise songs.

Trust In God

Tracks:

Advice From Christmas Past
Goverment Flu
Terminal Preppie
Trust Your Mechanic
Well Paid Scientist
Buzzbomb
Forest Fire
Halloween
Winnebago Warrior
Riot
Bleed For
I Am The Owl
Dead End
Moon Over Marin
Religious Vomit
Moral Majority
Hyperactive Child
Kepone Factory
Dog Bite
Nazi Punks Fuck Off
We've Got A Bigger Problem Now
Rawhide

Product Description

1. Advice From Christmas Past
2. Government Flu
3. Terminal Preppie
4. Trust Your Mechanic
5. Well Paid Scientist
6. Buzzbomb
7. Forest Fire
8. Halloween
9. Winnebago Warrior
10. Riot
11. Bleed For
12. I Am The Owl
13. Dead End
14. Moon Over Marin
15. Religious Vomit
16. Moral Majority
17. Hyperactive Child
18. Kepone Factory
19. Dog Bite
20. Nazi Punks Fuck Off
21. We've Got A Bigger Problem Now
22. Rawhide

Format: CD

Customer Reviews:

Classic Dead Kennedys.......2007-07-04

Ok first off I am not interested in all the controversy about the ex band member.

I heard all the BS about them and know full well about their "Rock and Coke" festival in Turkey (Dead Kennedys rock and Coke....please) Though in saying that not much of a fan of post DK Jello churning out LP after LP saying the same boring meaningless rant for the kids (yeh he may go on about the ex band members milking the DK's name for profit but can he realy say he is doing any different with his endless Jello Biafra and the blah blah band albums?)

Anyway, rant over. DK were/are one of my all time favorite band from way back before any tv ad or whatever and this is one of my all time favorite LPs. DK were great because they could mix politics with good music and humour as well. They didnt rant but just took the p*** out of the powers that be. Some of these tracks (such as bleed for me, I am the owl) need to be heard by kids today.

Great to hear, never mind the BS over the ex band members. Leave them to fight it out amongst themselves. Me, I will just keep the memories of a great band.

Re-master this!!.......2007-04-12

Censored for the SUV generation. The original release of "In God We Trust Inc." included the track "Too Drunk to F**k". Dont bother. Look for a used copy of the previous CD release.
"Plastic Surgery Disasters" was not their best release. Jello Biafra's lyrics sound like he was running out of ideas.

Another good DK cd........2007-04-11

Good punk with Jello and some politics. Typical DK, but in a good way.

pardon me for being a "poser" but i think this album is a tad overrated.......2006-07-19

maybe i dont get it or had to be there or something. i mean, maybe im just growing out of this political "shock" punk thing. maybe "nazi punks f**k off" has more of a back story and was a protest anthem that i am unaware of.

anyways, yes, this album is well worth a spot in any DK fan's collection and hits pretty hard and fast at that! there are some great little hardcore political songs on this. i mean, it isn't near as attractive as bad brains or early bad religion, but ill give the boys their credit. they were nice and creative in a political sense around a time when most bands were trying to be another Ramones. make sure you get fresh fruit for rotting veggies first. that is the DK album to own.

p.s. if you get this and want it brand new, dont worry about those "alternative tentacles" nutcases. this band broke up about 20 years ago and people are still raving about how they are "selling out." even so, a band that makes people think about important issues should be noticed by more than the people who already agree with it. so jello isnt profitting like many argue. well unless you buy these cds from jello himself, it is all the same. id rather support the 3 other guys in the band, over some elitist record store owner who will buy beer.

Another classic.......2006-03-09

This is another Dk release,The bass work really stands out on this and all the other instruments are done with perfection ,Pick this up now!

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CHRISTIAN ROCK
IF YOU LIKED TO HELL WITH THE DEVIL.....THIS IS PART 2
Sadly Criticized
5 stars for Stryper!
Single-handedly the greatest album ever made. That's it.

In God We Trust
Stryper
Manufacturer: Hollywood Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000000OB5
Release Date: 1991-07-16

Tracks:

In God We Trust
Always There For You
Keep The Fire Burning
I Believe In You
The Writings On The Wall
It's Up 2 U
The World Of You And I
Come To The Everlife
Lonely
The Reign

Customer Reviews:

CHRISTIAN ROCK.......2007-05-16

Fans of rock and heavy metal will not be disapointed with the driving beat and heavy guitar solos. Amazing clairity of notes compared to some songs where you are not sure where the guitarist is going.

The best part is the uplifting message you get without being sappy or uncool. Non-Christian rockers may not be use to the name of Jesus being used in a song (interesting how Satan may be mentioned and no one has a problem with that) These are written with God in mind and still kicks out incredible wrifs and sounds made famous during the "glam" age of rock.

This is definatly a "hair" band of the 80's with powerful presents that you can compare to "Poison, Cinderella, and the like". Lead singer hits high notes many will not try. If you like this - you must get the "Soldiers under Command" album which does all this and showcases more dirty guitar with monster layering I would compare to "Metallica"

IF YOU LIKED TO HELL WITH THE DEVIL.....THIS IS PART 2 .......2005-11-29

This album is To Hell With The Devil Part 2. It starts off with a somewhat heavy song and one they have started their concerts with, the title track "In God We Trust." Then it goes right into the first single from the album "Always there for you". "Keep The Fire Buring" is next and has good vocal harmonies on it. It was also released as a single. And of course the ballad "I believe in you" (that really is a good song) is track 4. So far this is layered just like To Hell With The Devil. Opening track followed by three singles released from the band and also in the same order. A melodic song(Always there for you/Calling On You), to a Heavier song(Keep The Fire Burning/Free) and the ballads(I believe In You/Honestly). And of course you have "It's Up 2 You" that is like "Sing Along Song" and they are even both the first song on the second side of the albums!! I am not saying this is bad, not at all. If you like To Hell With The Devil then you are guaranteed to like this one.

Robert Sweet once said this album is about getting people to want to be Christians for the wonders of Heaven and not the fear of Hell. This album does seem "lighter" than To Hell With The Devil" and just because I said the albums sound the same does not mean these songs cannot hold their own. "Keep The Fire Burning" "The World Of You And I" "In God We Trust" "I Believe In You" and even "It's Up 2 You" with it's radio friendly sound is pretty good. The others on here are what you can expect from a Stryper album except maybe "The Reign" which is a very fast song and one some fans really like. I could never really get into it even after several listens.

This Album will not disappoint fans of To Hell With The Devil or any of the previous albums by Stryper. It is nothing new but it remains a favorite of many Stryper fans. "I Believe In You" could actually be the best ballad the band has made. While not as popular as "Honestly" this one is a very underated song from Stryper as it features some of Michaels best vocals on it. Would be great to hear this one live!! This album was also the last one that had straight forward Christian lyrics. The next album was the controversial "Against The Law" that was unfairly received by fans of the band. I have a review of that one if you want to check it out.

Stand Out songs: "In God We Trust" "I Believe In You" "The World Of You And I" and "Keep The Fire Burining"

Sadly Criticized .......2005-10-15

I have been a Stryper Fan since their debut in the early 80's, from their first album "The Yellow and Black Attack" to their latest "Reborn". And I have to say that "In God We Trust" was truly the peak of the band's career. The album is nearly flawless in every aspect. Michael Sweet's incredible vocals shine throughout every song and lyric. The album's hit "Always There For You" was a huge hit on MTV and in my opinion was one of their most inspirational songs to date. If you know Stryper, you will know some of their incredible ballads such as Honestly, All of Me, My Love I will Always Show" and on this album "I Believe In You", which are all unique. Unfortunately, this CD has received some harsh criticism from other viewers. It seems to me that whenever an artist or group ventures into uncharted territory, fans get fickle and overly critical and narrow minded. But I think if you listen with an open mind, you will appreciate the direction and quality of this album, which is unlike any of their other work.

5 stars for Stryper!.......2005-09-05

Stryper did proove itself again with "In God we trust". Excellent tracks of 10 hard rock tunes. Your neck might be sore after you listen to it a couple times in a row. Head bangers get use to it though! There is no profanity in the music which is great for kids that are into the hard rock scene, I saw them back in the late 1980's in a church setting! Although they also played arenas as well!

Single-handedly the greatest album ever made. That's it........2005-03-23

If you haven't heard of the worldwide phenomenon known as STRYPER (an acrostic for SALVATION THROUGH REDEMPTION YIELDING PEACE, ENCOURAGEMENT, and RIGHTEOUSNESS), you must have been hiding in a bomb shelter somewhere during the last two decades. Stryper is, without a doubt, the greatest musical group in the history of mankind. To say anything else would be idiotic and superficial. Composers like Mozart, Beethoven, and Chopin, and bands like The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, and The Who --they don't even come close to the musical genius, originality, and burning fervor of STRYPER. They're merely unoriginal, untalented, imitators of these four gloriously attractive, spandex covered men. "In God We Trust" really shows their true musical genius and their penchant for wearing bumblebee-style spandex.

If you are still reading this review and actually believe me, I not only pity you, I hope that you are hit by a speeding car within 24 hours. (Kidding of course) I know it isn't fair to make fun of an artist because of what they wear, but in this case, IT'S JUST TOO EASY. Go to their website www.stryper.com and look at them. I need not comment more. On top of that, their music....sucks. EXCESS sums them up perfectly. Too much hair, too many cheesy guitar solos, too much pre-pubescent vocal stylings, too many "strypes", too many

SERIOUSLY, NOW. My real criticism of Stryper and most of Christian Contemporary Music (CCM) today is that fact that it markets Christianity like it would market a clothing style or a new product. Christianity is not up for sale, nor should it ever be, regardless if you believe in it or not. It cheapens its value and makes it *less* genuine to the world.

That said, I have to admit that Michael Sweet and the boys of Stryper often make me laugh because they actually think they are legitimately cool.

Happy music hunting. Please, whatever you do, do not take this album, even if you are paid to do it.

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The Tallis Scholars do their namesake proud

The Tallis Scholars Sing Thomas Tallis

Manufacturer: Gimell UK
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Tallis: Spem in Alium

ASIN: B00026W65E
Release Date: 2004-09-14

Tracks:

Spem In Alium
Sancte Deus
Salvator Mundi, Salva Nos I
Salvator Mundi, Salva Nos II
Gaude Gloriosa
Miserere Nostri
Loquebantur Variis Linguis
If Ye Love Me
Hear The Voice And Prayer
A New Commandment
O Lord, Give Thy Holy Spirit
Purge Me, O Lord
Verily, Verily I Say Unto You
Remember Not, O Lord God
Tunes For Archbishop Parker's Psalter
O Lord, In Thee Is All My Trust
Christ Rising Again
Blessed Are Those That Be Undefiled

Tracks:

Lamentations Of Jeremiah I
Lamentations Of Jeremiah II
Absterge Domine
O Sacrum Convivium
In Manus Tuas
Salve Intemerata
Magnificat For 4 Voices
Ave, Dei Patris Filia

Customer Reviews:

The Tallis Scholars do their namesake proud.......2006-07-27

In the last couple of years, the Tallis Scholars have been compiling their sizeable recording output into attractive two-disc editions. Here, they've collected a large number of their interpretations of their namesake, Thomas Tallis. Tallis (c. 1505-1585) is, of course, one of the giants of Renaissance music, and he was certainly the greatest English composer of liturgical music between John Dunstable and William Byrd. I personally consider him the second-greatest Renaissance composer after Palestrina, but I'm not dogmatic about it. I love the music of Josquin, Victoria, and Byrd almost as much. Let's just say that, if you're interested in immersing yourself in the work of a single Renaissance composer, you can't do much better than Tallis.

These recordings were made 1985-1998, and they all sound great. Included in this collection are most of Tallis best and best-known works: the two Lamentations of Jeremiah, O Sacrum Convivium, Gaude Gloriosa, Tunes for Archbishop Parker's Psalter (which contains the theme that inspired Ralph Vaughan Williams' famous Fantasia), and the incredible 40-part motet Spem In Alium (which is one of the supreme masterpieces of the 16th century). Unfortunately, there are some notable absences, such as the Tallis Scholars' own recording of O Nata Lux. The Mass for 4 Voices, certainly one of Tallis' major works, is also nowhere to be found. Of course, there's only so much music that will fit onto two CDs, but it's still a shame that they couldn't fit at least one of Tallis' masses. Nevertheless, the music that's here is beautiful and powerful.

The Tallis Scholars themselves need no introduction. They're one of the most famous groups specializing in Renaissance music. It needs to be said, however, that if you're looking for "authentic" recordings (that is, recordings that approximate what the music originally sounded like in the 16th century), you might want to look elsewhere. The Tallis Scholars use female singers instead of boys or (ahem!) castrati (though it's doubtful that Tallis would have used or written for castrati himself). And one could complain that these recordings use too many singers for some of the smaller pieces or that the sopranos overpower some of the larger ones (like Spem In Alium). I'm neither an enthusiast nor an opponent of the authentic-performance movement; since we're listening to recorded music anyway, these issues strike me as moot. The Tallis Scholars are experienced and accomplished singers, and they achieve their primary goal: to provide superlative-sounding recordings of important early choral compositions. If you're looking for a fine compilation of Tallis' music or an excellent introduction to Renaissance music, this is it.

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In God We Trust
their best album and their darkest, plus pass the muthaf***in' gat
The Godz Must Be Crazy
I would rate there First three all 5 Mics
Thanx Jamar and Sadat for carrying on the name

In God We Trust
Brand Nubian
Manufacturer: Elektra / Wea
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000002HBC
Release Date: 1993-02-02

Tracks:

Allah U Akbar
Ain't No Mystery
Meaning Of The 5%
Pass The Gat
Black Star Line
Allah And Justice
The Godz ...
The Travel Jam
Brand Nubian Rock The Set
Love Me Or Leave Me Alone
Steal Ya 'Ho
Steady Bootleggin'
Black And Blue
Punks Jump Up To Get Beat Down

Customer Reviews:

In God We Trust.......2006-09-17

Sadat & Jamar held it DOWN for the UNDERGROUND. This record has a little of everything when it comes to topics. Both MC's really out did themselves from beginning to end. All the songs hold your attention and keep your head noddin the whole way through. Easily considered a HIP HOP CLASSIC. Highly recommended!

their best album and their darkest, plus pass the muthaf***in' gat.......2006-02-04

this album came out in 1992,2 years after their 1990 one for all album,this is their first time making a album without grand puba, puba wanted to make a solo album so he came out with his first album reel to reel,which came out the same year,but anyways back to the album, they really stepped their game up lyrical-wise,production wise,etc.and this is the first time you hear them curse on a record,my only concern with this album is that they don't have the video version of Punks Jump Up To Get Beat Down,i like the original which is produced by diamond but i like the remix better,standout tracks are allah u akbar,pass the gat,the godz...,and love me or leave me alone,this is recommended for fans of brand nubian and real hip hop fans,

p.s. if u don't cop this album then remember this,''pumks jump up to get beat down!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.

The Godz Must Be Crazy.......2005-11-06

After lead man Grand Puba left, it was skeptical that Brand Nubian could do it again. In God We Trust is their sophomore effort that surprised all non-believers of their strength. This album is composed of beliefs, religion, street smarts, upliftment, positivity, lyricism, love, injustice and just raw talent when most rap / hip-hop doesn't contain even partial of the ingredients of this LP. Twelve of the fourteen songs on this album were produced by Brand Nubian themselves as the created a formula that would identify them as a whole. "Allah U Akbar" is more like a praise or acknowledgement of a superior being to begin this album off. "...put your Bible in the attic / cause I didn't come for static..." taken from Sadat X as they profess their beliefs that the black man is the true and living God on "Ain't No Mystery". They take us on a heist and back to the streets on "Pass The Gat". Leading us to the promise land or back to Africa as they navigate us on this trip on the "Black Star Line" featuring Red Foxx. The short and sweet "Allah And Justice" is a song featuring all three members 'singing' a four bar verse each and sharing the last as this song is almost like an up-beat prayer. They prove how they can adapt to any climate on "The Godz..." with lyrics by Sadat X as such "...some days I wake up mad and I don't feel like hearing sh*t, what you are talking to the curb jack, you don't even know me..." If you still didn't believe that they can hold it down missing a member, "Brand Nubian Rock The Set" will prove otherwise. They get a little personal with the relationship tune, "Love Me Or Leave Me Alone" and quickly turn to how after performing they'll "Steal Ya 'Ho". They tackle problems and question the industry of bootleggers on "Steady Bootleggin'". "Black And Blue" is a story about bad black cops that believe they are above the law. Last but not least, "Punks Jump Up To Get Beat Down" produced by Diamond D ended this album off on the note it began and the only thing here missing is the remix to it. Sadat X, Lord Jamar and Sincere offered more than just the sweets, they offered a healthy alternative to what we are used to.

I would rate there First three all 5 Mics.......2005-05-04

Brand Nubian had a nice run of three CD's that are all 5 Mic territory. It is a shame they are not bigger now because the music and the lyrics on this CD are top of the line. From Political to religious to there styles. It's all very good.

Thanx Jamar and Sadat for carrying on the name.......2004-12-23

The Brand Nubian 'movement' could have folded after Grand Puba opted out after their first album(the classic "All For One"). Thankfully, just two years after the debut, Lord Jamar and Sadat X returned, along with DJ Sincere, carrying on the Brand Nubian name and the teachings of the 5% of Islam. Here, you get to know Sadat and Jamar much better, since Puba had so much solo time on the debut album. Sadat X's nasaly, high-pitched voice and fluctuating quick flow is a perfect contrast to Lord Jamar's strong and steady flow. Yes, this album is much darker than "All For One." They do reference guns and physical violence often throughout, and the swearing increases ten-fold. I'm not complaining, just addressing the differences.
This is such are different cd than "All For One," so one listen will not be enough to judge and comprehend. The biggest hits back in its day from this album were "Love Me or Leave Me Alone" and "Punks Jump Up To Get Beat Down," both memorable. There are a couple worthwhile inclusions here, like "Meaning of the 5%," just a recording of a powerful speech on the topic(Farrakan?), and "Allah and Justice," which has just singing and praising. They kick up the intensity on bangers like "Travel Jam" and "Brand Nubian Rock The Set," both pretty good. "Pass The Gat" is an angry jam, one I don't mind too much. "Steal Ya Ho" seemed like just filler to me(they get freaky here), and "Steady Bootleggin'" wasn't too interesting, but at least they try a different topic. "Black Star Line" contains some really solid lyrics from Sadat and Jamar, but Red Foxx's reggae style just goes on and on and on and nearly ruins the song.
"Ain't No Mystery" was easily the strongest song, I thought. Also "Black and Blue" was noteworthy: a dark, telltale track about cop and black-on-black violence. I really liked the music on this one! The other two standouts were "Allah U Akbar" and "The Godz(Must Be Crazy)." The cd is more mellow than "All For One," although some jams were included. I found that pretty much all the tracks had something good about them in their own ways. Brand Nubian began to get very militant about their religious beliefs. I'm wondering if their religion really supports excessive swearing, radical physical violence, smoking ganja, and sleeping with whomever, whenever, like Brand Nubain offers. Oh well, I like this cd a lot and at least they are MC's dedicated to something.
While I didn't miss Grand Puba's presence on "In God We Trust," I will agree that something seemed to be missing in the Brand Nubian vibe and chemistry here. I think that this was a new Brand Nubian, and they still excelled given the circumstances. Hard to say which of them tear it up more, both Sadat and Jamar have their shining moments. This shouldn't be one of the first albums to start your old-school Hiphop collection, but keep your eye out for it every time you go to the store. I had much trouble trying to find this! Definitely a worthwhile listen.

Handel - Chandos Anthems (Complete) / Dawson · Kwella · Bowman · Partridge · M. George · The Sixteen · Christophers

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Divine!
Oh, I love Handel!!
Why aren't these better known?
Excellent - one of the best Handel CD's availible.
Rediscovered, the Chandos anthems deserve your ears!

Handel - Chandos Anthems (Complete) / Dawson · Kwella · Bowman · Partridge · M. George · The Sixteen · Christophers
George Frideric Handel , Harry Christophers , Lynne Dawson , James Bowman , Ian Partridge , Michael George , Patrizia Kwella , and The Sixteen Choir & Orchestra
Manufacturer: Chandos
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Release Date: 1994-07-26

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Chandos Anthems: Anthem 1: O Be Joyful In The Lord - Sonata
Chandos Anthems: Anthem 1: O Be Joyful In The Lord
Chandos Anthems: Anthem 1: Serve The Lord With Gladness
Chandos Anthems: Anthem 1: Be Ye Sure That The Lord He Is God
Chandos Anthems: Anthem 1: O Go Your Way Into His Gates
Chandos Anthems: Anthem 1: For The Lord Is Gracious
Chandos Anthems: Anthem 1: Glory Be To The Father
Chandos Anthems: Anthem 1: As It Was In The Beginning
Chandos Anthems: Anthem 2: In The Lord Put I My Trust - Sonata
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Chandos Anthems: Anthem 2: The Righteous Lord
Chandos Anthems: Anthem 2: Then Shall My Song
Chandos Anthems: Anthem 3: Have Mercy Upon Me - Sonata
Chandos Anthems: Anthem 3: Have Mercy Upon Me, O God
Chandos Anthems: Anthem 3: Wash Me Thoroughly From My Wickedness
Chandos Anthems: Anthem 3: For I Acknowledge My Faults
Chandos Anthems: Against Thee Only Have I Sinned
Chandos Anthems: Anthem 3: Thou Shalt Make Me Hear Of Joy And Gladness
Chandos Anthems: Anthem 3: Make Me A Clean Heart, O God
Chandos Anthems: Anthem 3: Then Shall I Teach Thy Ways Unto The Wicked

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Chandos Anthems: Anthem 4: Sonata
Chandos Anthems: Anthem 4: O Sing Unto The Lord A New Song!
Chandos Anthems: Anthem 4: Declare His Honour Unto The Heathen
Chandos Anthems: Anthem 4: The Waves Of The Sea Rage Horribly
Chandos Anthems: Anthem 4: O Worship The Lord In The Beauty Of Holiness
Chandos Anthems: Anthem 4: Let The Whole Earth Stand In Awe Of Him
Chandos Anthems: Anthem 4: Let The Heav'ns Rejoice
Chandos Anthems: Anthem 5: Sonata
Chandos Anthems: Anthem 5: I Will Magnify Thee, O God My King
Chandos Anthems: Anthem 5: Ev'ry Day Will I Give Thanks Unto Thee
Chandos Anthems: Anthem 5: One Generation Shall Praise Thy Works Unto Another
Chandos Anthems: Anthem 5: The Lord Preserveth All Them That Love Him
Chandos Anthems: Anthem 5: The Lord Is Righteous In All His Ways
Chandos Anthems: Anthem 5: Happy Are The People That Are In Such A Case
Chandos Anthems: Anthem 5: My Mouth Shall Speak The Praise Of The Lord
Chandos Anthems: Anthem 6: Sonata
Chandos Anthems: Anthem 6: As Pants The Hart For Cooling Streams
Chandos Anthems: Anthem 6: Tears Are My Daily Food
Chandos Anthems: Anthem 6: Now, When I Think Thereupon, I Pour My Heart By Myself
Chandos Anthems: Anthem 6: In The Voice Of Praise And Thanksgiving
Chandos Anthems: Anthem 6: Why So Full Of Grief, O My Soul?
Chandos Anthems: Anthem 6: Put Thy Trust In God, For I Will Praise Him

Tracks:

Chandos Anthems: Anthem 7: 1: Sonata
Chandos Anthems: Anthem 7: 2: My Song Shall Be Alway
Chandos Anthems: Anthem 7: 3: For Who Is He Among The Clouds
Chandos Anthems: Anthem 7: 4: God Is Very Greatly To Be Feared
Chandos Anthems: Anthem 7: 5: The Heav'ns Are Thine
Chandos Anthems: Anthem 7: 6: Righteousness And Equity Are The Habitation
Chandos Anthems: Anthem 7: 7: Blessed Is The People
Chandos Anthems: Anthem 7: 8: Thou Are The Glory
Chandos Anthems: Anthem 8: 1: Sonata
Chandos Anthems: Anthem 8: 2: O Come, Let Us Sing Unto The Lord
Chandos Anthems: Anthem 8: 3: O Come, Let Us Worship
Chandos Anthems: Anthem 8: 4: Glory And Worship Are Before Him
Chandos Anthems: Anthem 8: 5: Tell It Out Among The Heathen
Chandos Anthems: Anthem 8: 6: O Magnify The Lord
Chandos Anthems: Anthem 8: 7: The Lord Preserveth The Souls Of The Saints
Chandos Anthems: Anthem 8: 8: For Look, As High As The Heaven Is
Chandos Anthems: Anthem 8: 9: There Is Sprung Up A Light For The Righteous
Chandos Anthems: Anthem 9: 1: O Praise The Lord With One Consent
Chandos Anthems: Anthem 9: 2: Praise Him, All Ye That In His House
Chandos Anthems: Anthem 9: 3: For This Out Truest Int'rest Is
Chandos Anthems: Anthem 9: 4: That God Is Great We Often Have
Chandos Anthems: Anthem 9: 5: With Cheerful Notes Let All The Earth
Chandos Anthems: Anthem 9: 6: God's Tender Mercy Knows No Bounds
Chandos Anthems: Anthem 9: 7: Ye Boundless Realms Of Joy
Chandos Anthems: Anthem 9: 8: Your Voices Raise

Tracks:

Chandos Anthems: Anthem 10: The Lord Is My Light - Sinfonia
Chandos Anthems: The Lord Is My Light And My Salvation
Chandos Anthems: Though A Host Of Men Were Laid Against Me
Chandos Anthems: One Thing Have I Desired Of The Lord
Chandos Anthems: I Will Offer In His Dwelling An Oblation
Chandos Anthems: For Who Is God But The Lord?
Chandos Anthems: The Lord Is My Strength And My Shield
Chandos Anthems: It Is The Lord That Ruleth The Sea
Chandos Anthems: Sing Praises Unto The Lord
Chandos Anthems: Anthem 11: Let God Arise - Sonata
Chandos Anthems: Let God Arise
Chandos Anthems: Like As The Smoke Vanisheth
Chandos Anthems: Let The Righteous Be Glad
Chandos Anthems: O Sing Unto God
Chandos Anthems: Praised Be The Lord!

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This series of 11 church anthems is a sterling example of doing more with less. Though their format is multiple movements for soloists, chorus, and orchestra, inviting grand treatment, Handel had available only a couple of oboes and a small string band and choir (with no violas or altos for numbers 1 to 6). Yet each one of these anthems is a gem. Handel's music captures well the changing moods of the Psalm texts--from somber penitence to serene bliss to infectious joy to the raging of storms and seas. Though James Bowman's arias lie uncomfortably low for him, he and Michael George do fine work; Lynne Dawson, Patrizia Kwella, and Ian Partridge are delightful. Harry Christophers leads his choir and orchestra in subtly inflected and beautifully paced performances. --Matthew Westphal

Customer Reviews:

Divine!.......2007-06-17

These psalms set to music, for use in church services, are divine! Handel never fails to please and the recording is top notch.
Now that you've heard Handel's versions, be sure to check out what Henry Purcell did a generation earlier with the same material.

Oh, I love Handel!!.......2007-04-18

Why haven't I heard of this music before? I have long loved the Messiah, in fact, I have about 15 different CD versions of it! Now I can listen to Handel all year long, and for me this is all new music! If you love Handel's Messiah, you will love this collection! I just started listening to it on my drive to and from work, and I was transported! I enjoy the solos, the duets, and then the whole ensemble singing gloriously together. I am very happy I purchased the entire set!

Why aren't these better known?.......2006-04-14

It boggles my mind that this seems still to be the only complete set of the Anthems available on CD. The first of the discs came out in 1989 or so and volumes 1 and 2 were among the first CDs I ever bought (late adopter, I admit); I eagerly awaited and bought the others as they came out. Not that there's much to criticize about these performances. Oh, you may not like the tenor's very heavy dependence on mixed voice to hit high notes -- I don't mind it and for all I know it's faithful to the style of Handel's day -- or like the sound of the countertenor soloists or even the particular vocal qualities of one or the other of the sopranos (I find nothing wrong with any of them), but the chorus and instrumentalists sing and play crisply and very well. These Anthems were written to be lively and entertaining as well as full of honest devotion. Handel's grasp of English was still shaky at the time, and the choice of metrical versions of the Psalms for many of the texts is, well, questionable. More that one phrase will raise a smile: "That God is great we often have/ By glad experience found/ And seen how he with wond'rous pow'r/ Above all other gods is crown'd" is a prime example -- but listen to the bass (under-used by Handel in these Anthems, sadly: perhaps he lacked a reliable one at the time) sing Handel's setting, which reminds me of a beautiful, affectionate puppy of a large breed: slightly ridiculous, a bit bumbling, but attractive and strong and lovable. Or the chorus about "snares, fire, and brimstone" pouring in a "dreadful mixture" on the wicked: clearly the choristers are having great fun, just as I would, given the chance to sing this absurd version of the Psalmist's words. Buy this set, get your local choral society to sing one or more of these Anthems (I got to sing #11 once), spread the word.

Excellent - one of the best Handel CD's availible........2001-11-29

This baroque era "Praise Music" is light years beyond the vacuous pablum that passes for praise music in churches today. I have had these four CD's for almost a decade (previous release) and they are still among my favorites. Almost all the songs (all the spoken music that is - a few songs are instrumental preludes) are Bible scripture verses set to music - similar to what Handel did in the Messiah. The musical quality of the CD is excellent. You would never guess that only 16 people are doing the choral parts. If you only have 10 CD sets of traditional Christian music this CD set should be one of them.

Rediscovered, the Chandos anthems deserve your ears!.......1998-10-27

Handel's Chandos anthems are apparently being rediscovered, as the release of several new recordings bears witness. This set is surely the best available, and is certainly the only complete collection. Especially beautiful are the duets ("O Worship the Lord in the Beauty of Holiness" and "Wash Me Th'roughly") and the tenor's recitatives. Performance is brisk and tight, though never rushed. Those who favor Simon Preston's even snappier style may prefer his rendition of Anthem 10 (now distributed with his very fine, and affordable, "Israel in Egypt"), but overall no one can be disappointed with this collection of too-rarely heard works.

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Astonishing music

Tallis: Complete English Anthems

Manufacturer: Gimell UK
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ASIN: B00005ATCV
Release Date: 2002-02-12

Tracks:

If Ye Love Me
Hear The Voice And Prayer
A New Commandment
O Lord, Give Thy Holy Spirit
Purge Me, O Lord
Verily, Verily I Say Unto You
Remember Not, O Lord God
Tunes For Archbishop Parker's Psalter
Out From The Deep
O Lord, In Thee Is All My Trust
Christ Rising Again
Blessed Are Those That Be Undefiled

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Astonishing music.......2004-06-09

--Thomas Tallis--
Thomas Tallis, born in 1505, was one of the outstanding liturgical composers of his day, being the acknowledged master of the composers of England from the time of Queen Mary's reign forward. He was a composer and Gentleman of the Chapel Royal during the reigns of Henry VIII, Edward VI, Mary, and Elizabeth, and worked closely with many other composers, most particularly William Byrd. He was an organist in addition to composer. He died in 1585, having navigated his way through the tumultuous catholic/protestant difficulties of the church which provided his livelihood and creative outlet.

--English Anthems--
There are twelve anthems here. Tallis recognised the needs of the newly Protestant clergy, who looked for intelligibility and simplicity in the worship. These anthems were in the vernacular of the people, some of the earliest liturgical anthems in English (as prior to this, the Catholic church celebrated in Latin). However, the compositions here span the time from the young King Edward's reign to the middle of Queen Elizabeth's reign, a time of great shifting of religious foundations and sensibilities.

There are some pieces here for men's voices only - four-part pieces such as 'If ye love me' and 'Here the voice and prayer' are quick famous, and very concise in scope. Other pieces are more elaborate, MATB choirs, and a few very substantial five-voice compositions, 'Christ rising' and 'Blessed are those', the later scored for a standard pre-Reformation choir of treble, mean, countertenor, tenor and bass.

The 'Tunes for Archbishop Parker' consists of eight tunes, two of which may be very familiar - the 'Fantasia on a theme of Thomas Tallis' by Ralph Vaughn Williams comes from this number, as does Tallis' classic 'Canon'.

--Liner Notes--
Being internationally acclaimed, the Tallis Scholars' CDs typically present their commentary and texts in English, French, German and Italian (together with any Latin texts); that is true of this disc. The cover art also typically represents visual arts contemporary with the compositions - here it is a piece from Hans Holbein the Younger, a portrait of Edward VI as a child, painted in 1538, during Tallis' lifetime.

--The Tallis Scholars--
The Tallis Scholars, a favourite group of mine since the first time I heard them decades ago, are a group dedicated to the performance and preservation of the best of this type of music. A choral group of exceptional ability, I have been privileged to see them many times in public, and at almost every performance, their singing seems almost like a spiritual epiphany for me, one that defies explanation in words. Directed by Peter Phillips, the group consists of a small number of male and female singers who have trained themselves well to their task.

Tracks:

Prelude And Fugue In B Major
Prelude And Fugue In F Minor
Prelude And Fugue In G Minor
Variations On 'Adeste Fideles' An Improvisation For Organ
Le Virtrail de St. Ouen, Op. 65
Chorales, Op. 28, Nos. 7-12: 7. In My Beloved God
Chorales, Op. 28, Nos. 7-12: 8. Out Of The Depths Have I Cried Unto Thee
Chorales, Op. 28, Nos. 7-12: 9. O Christ Who Art The Light Of The World
Chorales, Op. 28, Nos. 7-12: 10. Christ The Lamb Of God
Chorales, Op. 28, Nos. 7-12: 11. Christ Is Risen From The Dead
Chorales, Op. 28, Nos. 7-12: 12. Christ Lay In The Bonds Of Death
Chorales, Op. 28, Nos. 42-47: 42. Jesus, My Joy
Chorales, Op. 28, Nos. 42-47: 43. Jesus Christ, Our Saviour
Chorales, Op. 28, Nos. 42-47: 44. Jesus Christ, Our Saviour
Chorales, Op. 28, Nos. 42-47: 45. Jesus, My Trust
Chorales, Op. 28, Nos. 42-47: 46. Come God, Creator, Holy Ghost
Chorales, Op. 28, Nos. 42-47: 47. Come Holy Ghost, Lord God
Meditation (1966)
Paraphrase On The 'Te Deum', Op. 43

Customer Reviews:

Excellent performance on a great instrument.......2006-10-09

As an addition to the review below, what makes this CD the best of the Dupre series on Naxos are the performer and the instrument. Jeanette Fishell, who is a nationally known organist and champion of the works of Petr Eben, shows herself a brillant interpreter of Dupre who has his technique down pat. Her performance is exquisitely well-thought, is well-registered and delivers quite an emotional impact. I dare you to find a better recording of the 3 Preludes and Fugues.
The organ at St George's Nashville is the 85-rank Casavant Op. 3606 from 1986, located high on the east end behind the high altar and speaking directly into the nave. It is notable for its rich assertive principal mixtures, an expressive Positif section with a wealth of solo voices, and 2 ranks of big trumpets (hooded ones in the Positif, and festival ones in the west end). Legend has it that a Casavant voicer from Quebec, on hearing the completed instrument, said that he was satisfied with the whole, "but the 2-footer, the 4-footer...she sing, she sing!" And it is a fact that the upper voices carry exceptionally well in this acoustic, and to great (sometimes fiery) effect in this recording. Casavant Op. 3606 has been featured on several recordings on CD and radio, but it has never sounded better than on this CD.

Organ Pyromania.......2000-09-07

The Three Preludes and Fugues, in their time, were like no work ever written before. Composed as an entry in the prestigious Prix de Rome competition, they display astounding virtuosity, both in composition and in the performer. The B major Prelude and Fugue displays the typical qualities of a French toccata; dazzlingly quick handwork on the manuals with a profound, carillon-like melody in the pedals. The F minor Prelude and Fugue is far more subdued and vague about its statement, with much of it being played on Bourdons and Voix Celeste stops. The G minor Prelude and Fugue combines characteristics of both pieces proceeding it - the Prelude being soft and Presto, the Fugue being loud and Moderato. These pieces display a maturity well before their time, and if you analyse and dissect the pieces written around Op. 7, apart from his Quatre Motets Op. 9, you will not find anything as mature until his Variations in C# Op. 22 for piano, or his Symphonie-Passion, Op. 23 for organ.

Variations on "Adeste Fideles" were originally an improvisation recorded on a Skinner Organ Company Pipe Organ roll, recorded at The Skinner Studio NYC in 1929. These rolls were very similar to those used by Grainger and Rachmaninov to record their own works. This improvisation was reconstructed and edited by the American Rollin Smith in 1974. The variations open with the hymn played on foundations, followed by a variation featuring the melody on Cromorne 8', accompanied by Flûtes 16', 8', 4'. An amazing triplet variation on Full Swell with Swell-Pedal follows, then a fugue in the relative minor (E). The piece is rounded off with a short typical French toccata of 3 pages in length. This piece makes a great concert piece at Christmastide and it isn't too difficult for the average organist to play, given an adequate instrument.

Vitrail is Dupré's last composition with an opus number, and was composed to describe the stain-glass window at the cathedral of St Ouen in Rouen, where Dupré's father was organist. This piece is written from an artist's perspective, carefully detailing every object, no matter how small or insignificant, rounding off in an explicit coda of retrospective wonderment.

Listeners continue to get a taste for the Seventy Nine Chorales, written as preliminaries for the counterparts in name, written by J.S. Bach. These are great pieces to start students off with and are his easiest works, next to some of his Inventions, Op. 50.

Méditation, as the name states, is a quiet contemplation that was written for some friends as a contribution to their book 'A Library of Organ Music'.

Paraphrase on the "Te Deum" was composed in 1946 and was possibly first performed as an improvisation at a recital at Notre-Dame de Paris. Jeanne Demessieux, a pupil and "acquaintance" noted in her diary on the day of performance, "Unforgettable - audience of about 6,500". As Dupré made his way down from the organ loft, fans, amazed at his playing, mobbed him. This reinforces Messiaen's own belief that Dupré was one of the 20th Century's finest composers and recitalists.

In God We Trust
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In God We Trust
Stryper
Manufacturer: Capitol
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Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00008EU7J
Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

In God We Trust
Always There for You
Keep the Fire Burning
I Believe in You
Writing's on the Wall
It's Up 2 U
World of You and I
Come to the Everlife
Lonely
Reign

Plastic Surgery Disasters/In God We Trust, Inc.

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Don't believe the hype--THIS is the definitive DK collection
Diverse, but very hit-and-miss
Amazing Dead Kennedys album- one of the best
Awesome!!
Get this is you like green day

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Frankenchrist
Fresh Fruit for Rotting Vegetables
Give Me Convenience or Give Me Death
Bedtime for Democracy
Fresh Fruit for Rotting Vegetables

ASIN: B000000FC8
Release Date: 1990-03-14

Tracks:

Plastic Surgery Disaster-Government Flu
Plastic Surgery Disaster-Terminal Preppie
Plastic Surgery Disaster-Trust Your Mechanic
Plastic Surgery Disaster-Well Paid Scientist
Plastic Surgery Disaster-Buzzbomb
Plastic Surgery Disaster-Forest Fire
Plastic Surgery Disaster-Halloween
Plastic Surgery Disaster-Winnebego Warrior
RiotPlastic Surgery Disaster-
Bleed For MePlastic Surgery Disaster-
I Am The OwlPlastic Surgery Disaster-
Dead EndPlastic Surgery Disaster-
Moon Over MarinPlastic Surgery Disaster-
In God We Trust-Religous Vomit
In God We Trust-Moral Majority
In God We Trust- Hyperactive Child
In God We Trust-Kepone Factory
In God We Trust-Dog Bite
In God We Trust-Nazi Punks Fuck Off
In God We Trust-We've Got A Bigger Problem Now
In God We Trust-Rawhide

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Jello Biafra wasn't the first to realize punk and leftist radicalism were a perfect fit, but he used music as a political tool with far more consistency than any of his contemporaries. The problem is, even 16 years after its original release, the band's second full-length album is incredibly difficult to listen to. "Terminal Preppie" still rings true, even after preppies have grown into yuppies, and "Forest Fire" and "Winnebago Warrior" are powerful if you listen closely enough to decipher the words. One song at a time, the San Francisco quartet's purposefully fast, ugly hardcore is enough to liberate anybody's inner slam-dancer. --Steve Knopper

Album Description

An Alternative Tentacles release coupling together the San Franciscan hardcore punker's 1981 EP 'In God We Trust, Inc.' & their second LP, 1982's 'Plastic Surgery Disasters'.A total of 21 tracks, including 'Halloween', 'Bleed For Me','Terminal Preppie', 'I Am The Owl', 'Winnebago Warrior', 'Moral Majority', 'Nazi Punks Fuck Off', 'We've Got A BiggerProblem Now' & a rousing cover of the theme from 'Rawhide'. Packaged with a bonus Industrial Strength Records compilation CD. Standard jewel case.

Customer Reviews:

Don't believe the hype--THIS is the definitive DK collection.......2006-09-30

Why people are so enamored with Fresh Fruit For Rotting Vegetables, I'll never know. It's a great album, for sure--but, for all its intensity, it only hints at the perfection the DK's would reach with Plastic Surgery Disasters and In God We Trust, Inc.. Darren Peligro's drums are the primary difference, catching up with the jazzy sensibility East Bay Ray's guitar always touched upon while kicking the tempo up a few BPM's--just listen to the roll that touches off "Buzzbomb" or the swinging hi-hats on the intro to "Government Flu." Given a bit of leeway by the tighter rhythm section, Ray takes his chance to make his guitar more evocative than it had been (or would ever be), particularly on the surprisingly-poppy "Moon Over Marin" and the jazz-bo "We've Got a Bigger Problem Now." Biafra, whose vocals have always been his make-or-break point, puts together his most solid combination of performance and lyricism on songs like "Forest Fire," "Bleed For Me" (eerily prophetic in the post-9/11/2001 world) and "Religious Vomit."

Frankly, I think most "punks" find Fresh Fruit more appealing because the songs were more sing-along friendly--while that aspect of the DKs' songwriting is still present on this release, Jello Biafra's lyrics are more focused, and he comes into his own more as a vocalist (you can detect a slight Iggy Pop/Jim Morrison influence on Fresh Fruit), becoming unafraid of just outright spitting vitriol over the band's attack. In God We Trust, Inc. is, arguably, the more "hardcore" side, often eschewing melody in favor of speed and emotion; "Moral Majority," for instance, comes across as a delightful, articulate expression of outright disgust that smacks the listener in the face and then runs away.

Future DK releases suffered slightly from over-production (especially the tragically-flawed, criminally-underrated Bedtime For Democracy); Plastic Surgery Disasters is, easily, one of the best-sounding punk albums ever recorded, balancing the sound of Klaus Fluoride's bass and letting Peligro's drums frame the sound without drowning out Ray's guitar. Not to dismiss their debut, but these two albums (or one CD) constitute the pinnacle of the Dead Kennedys' discography.

Diverse, but very hit-and-miss.......2002-11-06

I used to have a rouring approval of this album on this page, but have edited it now I am grown older. It's the sort of album that has some very good tracks on and so makes a good impression on you first listen round. However, after a while you realise that there are a lot of [...] tracks on it [like "Forest Fire" and "Trust your mechanic"] which are previews of the speeches over thrash punk that would dominate the later albums. The last two tracks still move me, despite being somewhat morbid. I'd say it's worth having for a collection, but not for someone who's looking for music to change their life. "Fresh Fruit for Rotting Vegetables" is generally thought to be better and I agree there.

Amazing Dead Kennedys album- one of the best.......2001-10-20

Plastic Surgery Disaster and In God we Trust Inc. are truly classic punk albums. The songs are meaningful, intelligent, and sometimes very frightening. But that just sums up DK in general. These guys are undesrcibably awesome, with pounding guitars courtesy of Ray and Klaus, remarkeble drumming, and of course Jello Biafra. He is the ultimate songwriter and his chilling voice fits well with the great punk tunes. 'Buzzbomb from Pasedena' has gotta be my favorite track on this cd, but its hard to choose a favorite with so many great songs. 'Government Flu' has great, head-banging music, 'Terminal Preppy' showcases Jello's songwriting talent, and 'Moral Majority' is just a good-hearted, pleasant little Christian song. They all rock though.

Awesome!!.......2001-10-09

I'm gonna tackle this from a different angle.

In my opinion 'In God we Trust' is the greatest piece of Punk Vinyl ever.

I got this the day it came out and 20 years later it is still awesome and nothing comes close. Add on 'Plastic Surgery.......' and you have one hell of a CD.

Remember though, get the Alternative Tentacles version, not the money-grabbing re-issues.

Get this is you like green day.......2001-08-25

Apparently, your taste in music has to be askew to even go near these guys. Especially on this cd. The productions weird, but I love it. The lyrics are simply amazing. Everything from government conspiracies (Government Flu) to think about what you're really doing when you want anarchy (Riot), and to the hillarious (Forest Fire). Ray's guitar is so eerie, it somehow sadly beautiful. From that statement, you know I have no vocabulary. But my favorite is the bass. The lines get stuck in your head all day and you'll drive people crazy humming them. And you also get the In God We Trust, Inc. 12" ep free! Of all the cd's I have, this has to be my all-time favorite one. Order it now! If you don't like it, go sell it to zia's or something. What do I care.

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A fine collection
Tell the rock band at your church to pack their bags!

Oxford Church Anthems

Manufacturer: Nimbus Records
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ASIN: B0000037G2
Release Date: 1995-09-05

Tracks:

O Thou, The Central Orb
Almighty and Everlasting God
My Eyes for Beauty Pine
Where Thou Reignest
Locus Iste
Lord, I Trust Thee
Holy Is the True Light
Solus ad Victimam
God Be in My Head
Pray that Jerusalem
When To the Temple Mary Went
Thou Knowest, Lord
Ave Verum Corpus
Awake, Thou Wintry Earth
O Quam Gloriosum
Nolo Mortem Peccatoris
Crux Fidelis
Evening Hymn

Customer Reviews:

A fine collection.......2002-03-14

The Choir of Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford, present on this disc a survey of music from the "New Church Anthem Book" - new, at least, in 1996 - which contains some of the most accessible and well-crafted music in the repertoire of the English Church. Since the book was designed for use by parish church choirs, it follows that most of the music is quite simple, and the Christ Church Choir make it sound easily achieved, but it is still enormously effective and makes a good sequence of music. The extremely close acoustic of Christ Church Cathedral (the driest cathedral acoustic in England, I believe) lends an impression of what such music might sound like in the parish church context.

Some of the all-time favourites are here, as one might expect: Charles Wood's magnificent "O Thou, the central orb"; "Locus iste," arguably the most famous of Bruckner's motets; Purcell's solemn funeral sentence "Thou knowest, Lord, the secrets of our hearts"; William Byrd's poised yet anguished setting of "Ave verum corpus"; John Rutter's gem-like and highly effective setting of the beautiful Sarum Primer prayer "God be in my head." These are certainly to be heard from time to time at all the great cathedrals in England, but are no less at home in English parish churches and make for absorbing listening.

Other items fit more obviously into the cathedral tradition. Orlando Gibbons, whose career ended with a brief tenure as Organist and Master of the Choristers at Westminster Abbey, enriched the worship there and in other great houses of prayer with his anthems and music for the liturgy, and his motet "Almighty and everlasting God" is a noble example of his calmer polyphonic writing. Also from the Tudor period is the dignified account of Simeon witnessing the Christ-child in the temple and declaring his faith and readiness to die in that faith in Johannes Eccard's "When to the temple Mary went." Thomas Morley produces an intense restraint in "Nolo mortem peccatoris" with its weaving vocal lines. The Renaissance is well represented in the lush motets of Victoria (his evocative setting of "O quam gloriosum") and King John IV of Portugal (the popular "Crux fidelis," often to be heard during Passiontide).

Two interesting items are extracts from baroque cantatas, sung in English: "Awake thou, wintry earth" comes from Bach's Cantata 129 and features a chorale (with unmistakable harmonies) set above a continuous organ part that makes colourful use of trumpet stops; meanwhile, "Lord I trust thee" is adapted from Handel's lesser-known oratorio "Der für die Sünde der Welt" - this also has a busy organ part with flowing chordal statements by the choir above it. In like manner, Stanford's anthem "Pray that Jerusalem" consists mainly of organ, with the choir singing the verses of a hymn broken into two-line fragments, sometimes left unaccompanied to provide relief and contrast from the otherwise continuous tone colours. Meanwhile, Schubert's "Where thou reignest" is an adaptation of a partsong, of which the composer was an acknowledged master, with lyrical if at times angular melodies and soft, warm harmonies.

Four anthems represent the twentieth century in its subtlest colours. Herbert Howells is best known for his canticles, most of which are beyond the capabilites of a parish church choir, but in "My eyes for beauty pine" there is an example of his more straightforward writing - this is mostly unison, with the briefest of excursions into four-part harmony. Despite its simplicity it is no less distinctive than his more celebrated works; the same could be said for the wonderful setting of "Holy is the true light" by William Harris, in which (as the liner notes put it) he manages to condense the effect of his famous double choir motets "Faire is the heaven" and "Bring us, O Lord God" into a single choir piece lasting a little over a minute and a half. Kenneth Leighton's works are often difficult, his style being the most 'contemporary' of the composers presented here, but in "Solus ad victimam" (actually in English despite the Latin title!) he shows his ability to make that style accessible and open to singers (and listeners) even of only amateur standards. The programme ends with a real war-horse: Henry Balfour Gardiner's "Evening Hymn," which is sung here in Latin ("Te lucis ante terminum") but was also set with an English metrical translation. It has a quasi-Victorian brand of sweetness and gusto that may not be to everyone's taste, but it is perfectly poised, evocative of the text and leaves one feeling spiritually replete.

The Oxford Choir does itself and conductor Stephen Darlington credit: the trebles make a rich sound that easily complements the strength of the choral scholars and lay clerks (amongst whom, it appears, there were a few guest singers, including the tenor Andrew Carwood of Westminster Cathedral and the Finzi Singers). Stephen Farr, now Director of Music at Guildford Cathedral, accompanies with clarity and care, although his registrations are at times unimaginative. The brief but informative liner notes are by Lionel Dakers, a former Director of the Royal School of Church Music and editor of the "New Church Anthem Book."

This is an interesting slant on the "English Anthem" collections by St. Paul's Cathedral Choir on Hyperion and the "Great Cathedral Anthems" sung by a variety of English and American Cathedral Choirs on Priory, and is quite recommendable.

Tell the rock band at your church to pack their bags!.......1999-10-26

This is what church music SHOULD be. Buy this CD, and the book that goes with it, and present it to your church Choir Director and Pastor. If you're tired of all that "contemporary" TRIPE that is being shoved down your throat on Sunday mornings....buy them this cd and recreate the days when we tried to aspire to God's level......instead of bringing Him down to ours!

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