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William Billings (Composer), Paul Hillier (Conductor), His Majestie's Clerkes (Performer)
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  • Performer: His Majestie's Clerkes
  • Conductor: Paul Hillier
  • Composer: William Billings
  • Audio CD (February 16, 1993)
  • SPARS Code: DDD
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Format: Import
  • Label: Harmonia Mundi Fr.
  • ASIN: B0000007D3
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #186,919 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

 
1. O Praise the Lord of Heaven, for chorus
2. Is Any Afflicted, for chorus
3. Emmaus, for chorus
4. Africa, for chorus
5. Samuel the Priest, for chorus
6. Shiloh (Suffolk Harmony, 1786)
7. Jordan, for chorus
8. I Am the Rose of Sharon
9. Euroclydon, for chorus
10. Hear My Pray'r, for chorus
11. Rutland, for chorus
12. David's Lamentation for chorus
13. As the Hart Panteth for chorus
14. Creation for chorus
15. Brookfield for chorus
16. Lord Is Ris'n Indeed, for chorus

On this CD:
  1. O Praise the Lord of Heaven, for chorus
    Composed by William Billings
    with His Majestie's Clerkes
    Conducted by Paul Hillier

  2. Is Any Afflicted, for chorus
    Composed by William Billings
    with His Majestie's Clerkes
    Conducted by Paul Hillier

  3. Emmaus, for chorus
    Composed by William Billings
    with His Majestie's Clerkes
    Conducted by Paul Hillier

  4. Africa, for chorus
    Composed by William Billings
    with His Majestie's Clerkes
    Conducted by Paul Hillier

  5. Samuel the Priest, for chorus
    Composed by William Billings
    with His Majestie's Clerkes
    Conducted by Paul Hillier

  6. Shiloh (Suffolk Harmony, 1786)
    Composed by William Billings
    with His Majestie's Clerkes
    Conducted by Paul Hillier

  7. Jordan, for chorus
    Composed by William Billings
    with His Majestie's Clerkes
    Conducted by Paul Hillier

  8. I Am the Rose of Sharon
    Composed by William Billings
    with His Majestie's Clerkes
    Conducted by Paul Hillier

  9. Euroclydon, for chorus
    Composed by William Billings
    with His Majestie's Clerkes
    Conducted by Paul Hillier

  10. Hear My Pray'r, for chorus
    Composed by William Billings
    with His Majestie's Clerkes
    Conducted by Paul Hillier

  11. Rutland, for chorus
    Composed by William Billings
    with His Majestie's Clerkes
    Conducted by Paul Hillier

  12. David's Lamentation for chorus
    Composed by William Billings
    with His Majestie's Clerkes
    Conducted by Paul Hillier

  13. As the Hart Panteth for chorus
    Composed by William Billings
    with His Majestie's Clerkes
    Conducted by Paul Hillier

  14. Creation for chorus
    Composed by William Billings
    with His Majestie's Clerkes
    Conducted by Paul Hillier

  15. Brookfield for chorus
    Composed by William Billings
    with His Majestie's Clerkes
    Conducted by Paul Hillier

  16. Lord Is Ris'n Indeed, for chorus
    Composed by William Billings
    with His Majestie's Clerkes
    Conducted by Paul Hillier


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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Pure Delight it is, July 12, 1999
By A Customer
Truly excellent. Great choral blend, intonation, and technical mastery combine with subtle, expressive dynamics to make for a recording worthy of its title. Recording engineering is first rate too. Even though the technical singing and recording quality are very high, the joy and sheer gusto here eliminate any sterility. I was left with the impression that the performers loved every note of this music, and their ability to baste their music with this affection makes for a recording that is indeed A Land of Pure Delight.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars When Music was the Heart and Soul of Hearth and Home!, January 4, 2001
By "rrr338" (Wisconsin) - See all my reviews
This is an extremely well performed collection of vocal pieces by early American composer William Billings. Actually, he was a tanner by trade, and wrote these songs as something of a hobbyist. Amazing -- people back then found all this time for artistic expression, and here we are with all our supposed time-saving technology, seldom finding time to whistle a tune, let alone compose one!

The Billings songs evoke an historical era, and the way of life that found exhuberant expression in common song. Listenting to this disc brings about a mixed reaction from me: joy in the very "social" feeling of the music, and a bit of sadness that we live in an age where people now seem to spend more time at home watching TV or playing computer games. We don't have a TV in our home, and be forewarned... if you listen to this disc and succumb to its spirit, you may trash your own set and insist that the kids partake in a nightly, family "sing along." Oh the beautiful power of music! Also recommended: "New Britain" and "Simple Gifts: Shaker Chants and Spirituals" (Joel Cohen and the Boston Camerata), "The World Turned Upside Down" (Barry Philips). Enjoy!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Speechless., August 22, 2009
This album is very powerful. As a performer, director, and huge choral enthusiast this album is one of my all time favorites. Billings' compositions combined with the powerful texts of Isaac Watts truly make your blood boil. The performance is superb: strong and bold male voices combined with well controlled women's voices. This music revives a true American spirit that makes the listener want to sing along on every song.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Music
This is an awesome CD. I agree with the person who said the more I listen the more I like. If you dont buy this CD it is your loss.
Published on March 15, 2002 by W. Daniel Cannon

5.0 out of 5 stars This cd is very historical and very interesting
Hey guess what this composer happens to be one of my direct anscestors. He lived during the American Revolution and he taught him self all about music. Read more
Published on May 12, 1999

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