Product Description
A new and different rendition of a very old and beloved christian hymn.
After an instrumental introduction, based on the refrain from the
original hymn by Robert Lowry (1864), the newly composed verses begin
with a musical theme meant to represent flowing water in a rippling
river or stream. The original lyrics are adapted for all five verses
and the refrain. The first verse is followed by the refrain, adapted
from the original hymn. After that the refrain follows verses 3 and 5.
The song ends on the final refrain, as the tempo slows and the flowing
water theme ends. The vocals start out unison, but quickly divide out
to three parts, all in a comfortable range. The melody in the verses
shifts from soprano to alto, just before it gets too low for some
sopranos. However altos or baritones could probably sing the melody, as
the highest notes are likely still contained within their upper range.
Thus the piece could be performed as a solo for altos or baritones.
Though the melody shifts, a bit, from soprano to alto, it is easily
heard in continuity. Thus, intuitively, the audience, or congregation,
will clearly hear the melody, and be easily able to sing along. The
Lead Sheet (with chord symbols) and scores provided here, contain the three vocal parts, violin, viola and piano. With the chord symbols provided, add guitar, bass, etc. As you listen to
the example provided, you will hear a string trio playing in the
accompaniment, along with the piano. The violin, viola and violoncello
adds a nice dimension to the accompaniment sound. A digital recording
of this accompaniment is also available by this publisher; see item number S0.870603.
Denny Glasscock (Lyrics and Refrain adapted from Original Hymn by Robert Lowry, 1864)
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