Come, Ye Thankful People, Come

various traditional composers (Composer), John Nichols (Conductor), Laurie Macintosh (Performer), Jeff Cruikshan A.K.A. Pelican Groove (Performer), Quincy Choral Societ (Performer) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Performer: Laurie Macintosh, Jeff Cruikshan A.K.A. Pelican Groove, Quincy Choral Societ
• Conductor: John Nichols
• Composer: various traditional composers
• Audio CD (August 21, 2003)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: The Thanksgiving CD
• ASIN: B0000CAQ4K
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 2.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #185,694 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

The creators of the Thanksgiving CD are a group of regular people in the greater Boston area who feel Thanksgiving is a truly great American holiday that should be celebrated with MUSIC! It is a holiday for all Americans, regardless of religion or background.

This CD celebrates the thankfulness we all share, not just in November, but throughout the year.

Artists include the Quincy Choral Society, QCS Kids and Friends, a.k.a. Pelican Groove, and Jeff Cruikshank.

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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars May We Be Truly Thankful, November 4, 2005

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Paul Gray "Nojaa" (Melbourne, Florida, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Come, Ye Thankful People, Come (Audio CD)

"Come, Ye Thankful People, Come" is the experience of a church music service without actually going to church. There are very few CDs out there that are specifically dedicated to Thanksgiving, but this one is a good outing.

The Quincy Choral Society presents a program that might be performed in your local church on Thanksgiving Eve. It is a good mix of traditional hymns, carols and popular songs. The program suggests an autumn setting complete with rustic backdrops and a plentiful harvest.

The CD sums up the program with the following message: "We in America live in an extraordinary time of bounty. Never before in history have so many people had so much: nutritious food, ample clothing, spacious housing, good health. For all this we should be thankful every day. Let us consciously reject destructive influences in our society, and instead embrace a thankful attitude for the good fortune we enjoy in our country -- not just at Thanksgiving in November, but every day throughout the year."

When listening to this CD, my mind wanders back to my early childhood and memories of church concerts at Thanksgiving: memories of friends and family gathered around the supper table; memories of the wonderful smells and aromas from the kitchen as my mother prepared Thanksgiving dinner; thoughts of the coming Christmas season; my feeble attempts, in grade school, at making a paper turkey from a drawing of my hand (!); and of all the things we have to be thankful for.

The description indicates Ludwig Van Beethoven as the author. He did write the music for "Ode to Joy" which is included in this CD, but there are many composers and authors represented in this program, both classical and contemporary.

The performers include: The Quincy Choral Society, Johanna Nichols (flute), Marilyn Whipple (piano and organ), QCS Kids & Friends, Jeff Cruikshank (guitar and vocals), Laurie Macintosh (vocals), and AKA Pelican Groove (a capella vocals). The performances were recorded at various churches and schools in Quincy and Milton, MA.

Thanksgiving is certainly a time to reflect on the bounty and richness of life, and this CD will certainly bring out those memories. If you enjoy choral music, you will count your blessings and be thankful you purchased this CD of Thanksgiving hymns and carols. Highly recommended.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good Memories!, August 30, 2009

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Deborah A. Dessaso "Deborah Dessaso" (Washington, DC) - See all my reviews
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As long as I can remember, two of my favorite Thanksgiving songs have been "Come Ye Thankful People Come" and "We Gather Together."
I'm glad that I found them both on this CD. The singers are not the Mormon Tabernacle Choir--nor do they pretend to be. Nonetheless, the humility and sincerity of the voices shine through, and I am enjoying once again these songs from my early school days.

2.0 out of 5 stars Come Ye Thankful People Come, December 30, 2010

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As one who was brought up surrounded by beautiful choral music I was very disappointed with the mediocrity of this choral group. I wondered whey they even bothered publishing this and actually sold it to the general public. Although I as very taken with the seasonal choices of the music, I was not at all moved when I actually heard the muusic presented by a not overly talented group. I don't doubt their enthusiasm and committment - I just think they should have kept it for their local community. BIG DISAPPOINTMENT!