The Joy of Music

[kentauros]

I know I could have called this "Religious Music" but I am thinking more about what music brings you that kind of "religious experience" of joy?

The first piece to come to mind is Beethoven's 9th, "Ode to Joy." Every time I hear it, I'm brought to tears (of joy.)

So, what pieces does it for y'all? No need to limit oneself to classical only, either. I've been listening to a huge amount of Bill Nelson lately, and some of his cuts cause me to stop whatever I'm doing and just listen, feeling the emotion and his joy within the composition

[NCarolinawoman]

1. All Creatures of our God and King

Based on The CANTICLE of the SUN by Francis of Assisi. Love it.

Only wish I knew how to post a video here of a full choir singing it.

[kentauros]

2. If it's a youtube video, you just post the link,

and it will automagically embed

I'll have to watch this evening if you do so today, but I'm sure everyone else will be able to enjoy it once it's up. I'm not familiar with it, although the title alone sounds wonderful

[NCarolinawoman]

9. Thank you. I just posted successfully for the

first time, a video in the North Carolina group. Sometime I hope to certainly add more to THIS thread. So much music to choose from!

[jeepnstein]

5. Interesting...

I was discussing this with a prospective new member of our praise and worship team last night. We were discussing the tensions between older generations and their "traditional" music and younger folks and their "contemporary" music. In reality, there isn't all that much difference. Arrangements, instrumentation, and delivery may have changed but great music is still great music.

Neither version is any more sacred. But not being a huge David Crowder fan I have to say I really like the traditional arrangement more.

[NCarolinawoman]

10. I really REALLY appreciate your doing this.

I much prefer the first version here (Edinburgh choir). I would call it sublime.

When I first came home from the hospital and came back to this site, I felt so very uplifted listening to this particular hymn, and reading all the kind wishes here.

[NCarolinawoman]

3. I am on my way to the hospital.

Hope it won't be a long stay. Hopefully, I can do this in a few days.

[kentauros]

4. I'm sorry to hear that!

I hope you get well quickly. I'm sure this thread will still be here in some capacity. And I can look that title up this evening (no YT at work.)

Take care

[okasha]

6. Here's hoping you're sprung shortly.

Spent three days there last year and was about ready to climb out the window and crawl down Frank Langella-style when my doc agreed to sign me out.

[okasha]

7. Ubi Caritas

and plain chant.

[kwassa]

8. And He Shall Feed His Flock

and many other songs from the Messiah. This is one of the most beautiful melodies in classical music to me.

I could actually do a very long list of religious music that I love.

[MADem]

11. When this is done well, it grows on you. When done poorly, it grates.

[hrmjustin]

12. Love this bit of music.

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[hrmjustin]

13. This is the Anglican/Episcopalian fight song.

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[kentauros]

14. Koyaanisqatsi - Opening and Ending (title-cut and Prophecies)

So, if you're never seen the movie (and why not? don't watch, just listen. Still, most of the emotion comes from at least having seen the movie as it's one of the best pairings of imagery with music. And yes, it's Philip Glass, so if you don't like minimalism, don't bother clicking

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This makes me want to watch the whole movie and Powaqqatsi all over again...

[gopiscrap]

15. Interesting I was kind of thinking about Beethoven's 9th also

but also about some of the music Mozart did!

[Fortinbras Armstrong]

16. For old time religious music

I have a great love of Mozart's Great Mass in C, especially the Laudamus Te from the Gloria

And the Kyrie

This is the perfect song for Lent or Advent, Joe Wise singing "Lord, Teach Us To Pray":

And for sheer joy, "Oh Happy Day"

[MADem]

17. I happen to enjoy the Litany of the Saints, odd as that might sound...!

I mostly listen to it when a Pope dies, in the context of the video coverage.... but it's rather hypnotic.

I also like the assorted Calls to Prayer. Some are better than others, depending on who's up in the minaret!

[gopiscrap]

18. Pachabel's Canon, Lobe Den Herren, Nun Danket Alle Gott

there are certain pieces that I associate with for many of the major events of my life.

When I was 19 years old in the middle of the night myself and 3 others delivered a baby on the side of a Kentucky highway...in our van playing when that happened was Bread. Every time I hear them I think of that.

Every time hear the hymn Sine Nomine (For All Thy Saints) I think of the recessional at my moms funeral