50 Classic Hymns

Various Artists (Artist) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (February 5, 2008)
• Original Release Date: 2008
• Number of Discs: 3
• Label: Starsong / Emd
• ASIN: B0011WMI3I
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #18,975 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #33 in Music > Christian > Compilations > Gospel

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CD 50 Classic Hymns (3 CD) by Various

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars What a blessing..., August 24, 2009

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Reginald A. Pulliam "neurorap" (CA, USA) - See all my reviews
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This is perhaps the best compilation of classic hymns on the market. The songs are beautifully arranged, and the artistic blend of choir and orchestra make this CD a must-have for listening on the road, at home, or at work. The lyrics come alive, and the listener is able to feel a spiritual closeness with our Savior Jesus Christ that will be relished time after time. I highly recommend this 3 CD set; and the price is a steal when considering the quality of the hymns.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Horrible arrangements., November 21, 2009

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Barbara J. Thompson (Longview, WA) - See all my reviews
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I personally did not like the arrangements on this CD. You can't tell how it sounds by the clips, because they only play the parts when they are actually singing the hymns. But there are intros and embellishments on it that are very cheesy and ugly. Do not recommend.

4.0 out of 5 stars 30 or so Classic Hymns, January 18, 2012

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Peter W. Kwok (Los Angeles, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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Following a brief instrumental intro, the first track of disc 1 starts with the London Philharmonic Chorus singing Amazing Grace in unison as if sung by a single voice. The second verse is in traditional four part harmony, with the entire choir keeping the same tone color. The voices of this British premier choir trained by the legendary John Alldis, is pure heaven. Unfortunately, almost half of the performances in this collection by various artists are far below this standard, including the entire third disc. Performers of some tracks sound like an ad hoc ensemble hired for one recording session.
About half of the tracks are medleys of several songs. Most of the time, only one verse is sung. Yet, the orchestra played lengthy introductions and interludes. I rather have less instrumental and more singing. After all, we bought it for the hymns.

Artists are compelled to be creative. However, their efforts on the 3rd disc to add contemporary arrangements only turned these timeless hymns into dated tunes. I doubt we will cherish this disc a decade from now. My wife and I love to sing along. But with the harmony changed, we cannot sing the traditional parts we grew to love. With the rhythm changed, there is no joy in following along.
Why do I still rate this album 4 stars? Because for the price of a single CD, you get almost two CDs of excellent renditions of our most beloved hymns. Hence, I entitled the review of this mix bag as "30 or so Classic Hymns".