All Creatures of Our God and King

Track Listings

1. All Creatures of our God and King

2. The Lord is My Shepherd

3. Jesu, the Very Thought is Sweet

4. Brightest and Best of the Sons of the Morning

5. God is Seen

6. My Shepherd Will Supply My Need

7. All Things Bright and Beautiful

8. Jesus, Once of Humble Birth

9. Be Still, My Soul

10. Death Shall Not Destroy My Comfort

11. Abide With Me, 'Tis Eventide

12. Fantasia on Early Latter-day Saint Hymns

Editorial Reviews
Album Description
With this farewell CD as a member of the BYU music faculty, much-admired conductor/arranger Mack Wilberg serves up a spiritually rewarding and musically memorable collection of hymns and anthems. In addition to his expressive baton and the wonderful sound of his concert choir, Dr. Wilberg's trademark style as an arranger is featured here, with instrumental ensembles accompanying and adding contrast to the choir. If you've enjoyed Mack Wilberg's work with the BYU Men's Chorus, or his subsequent appearances on broadcasts from Temple Square, then you're sure to love All Creatures of our God and King. Includes The Lord Is My Shepherd as performed in a recent LDS general conference.

Tracks:

Cantata No. 29: Praludium
Our Great Savior
God of Grace and God of Glory
Bretheren, We Have Met To Worship
Deep River
Jesus, We Want To Meet
Hanel & Gretel: Evening Prayer
Hymn of Christian Joy
Simple Gifts
Fairest Lord Jesus
Stir Thy Church, O God Our Father
All Creatures of Our God and King
Quartet, Op. 79 No. 3: Variations On 'Glorious Things Of Thee Are Spoken'
Solemn Vespers, K. 339: Praise Ye The Lord

Customer Reviews:

One of Parkening's Finest.......2007-01-16

A beautiful and contemplative solo guitar recording of hymns, spirituals and other sacred works such as Mozart's Laudate Dominum and Humperdinck's Evening Prayer. Parkening is in exceptional form, the transcriptions are superb, and the recording itself is of the highest quality. Little wonder this has been an enduring classic since its release in the early 1980s.

Music that perfectly touches the soul ..........2005-10-24

Christopher Parkening is the most musically inventive person playing the classical guitar today; you must purchase this CD if you haven't already. It contains exquisitely beautiful hymns & sacred music (arranged perfectly for guitar, I might add) along with Mr. Parkenings masterful transcriptions of works by Bach, Haydn, Mozart and Humperdinck.

Above all, this is music that glorifies God and that was the ultimate purpose of creating this CD.

The end of a Search.......2005-09-23

Classsical guitar is among the top forms of music and Christopher Parkeniong is one of the greatestartists in this genre, if not the best. I had despaired at ever findinding the CD "Simple Pleasures" and was so very pleased to locate it . I am so enjoying it now. I will be back for more as funds permit.

Simple, yet delightful, Gifts!.......2005-02-21

This was one of the first CD's I purchased back in 1988, and I bought it on a whim. Of the hundreds of CD's I now own, including many genres, this one remains in my list of top 10 favorites for a number of reasons.

1. Mr. Parkening plays every song on it with remarkable technical excellence and clearly discernible passion.
2. It includes classical, folksy, and reflective material, which could create a rough flow, but Mr. Parkening moves deftly from mood to mood leaving the listener with a sense of seamless transitions.
3. Although the songs on it are all religious classics they are played without pretense, which makes it accessible to any listener and uplifting for those seeking spiritual refreshment.

In closing, the is one thing "wrong" with this CD is it's too short!

Exquisite & Divine.......2001-02-17

This treasure chest holds such jewels! The cd rushes in with the joyous energy of Bach's Praludium, allows you to reflect and catch your breath on Pritchard's Hyfrydol and Variation, and flows forward with the grace and underlying passion that makes this a precious favorite.

Mormon Tabernacle Choir: The Sound of Glory-Battle Hymn of the Republic

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REAL MUSIC
White bread, well-baked in spots
This is the one!
A Must for the Sabbath
A Must for Sabbath

Mormon Tabernacle Choir: The Sound of Glory-Battle Hymn of the Republic

Manufacturer: Telarc
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Rock of Ages: 30 Favorite Hymns
The Mormon Tabernacle Choir's Greatest Hits: 22 Best-Loved Favorites
God Bless America
More Greatest Hits: 18 Best Loved Favorites
Songs from America's Heartland

ASIN: B00005Q5LT
Release Date: 2001-10-23

Tracks:

Praise To The Lord, The Almighty
Lead, Kindly Light
Arise, O God, And Shine
All Things Bright And Beautiful
Sweet Hour Of Prayer
The Lord Is My Shepherd
The King Of Love My Shepherd Is
All Creatures Of Our God And King
Take Time To Be Holy
The Spirit Of God Like A Fire Is Burning
Simple Gifts
Battle Hymn Of The Republic
Abide With Me; 'Tis Eventide
Sing Praise To Him
Come, Thou Fount Of Every Blessing
I Need Thee Every Hour
Love Divine, All Loves Excelling

Customer Reviews:

REAL MUSIC.......2007-01-16

THIS IS MUSIC YOU CAN LISTEN TO EVERY DAY AND ENJOY OVER AND OVER AGAIN.

White bread, well-baked in spots.......2005-08-12

The Mormon Tabernacle Choir that performs on this disc is a tightly-knit, well-conducted unit, and some of the tracks on the disc border on the ethereal. "Lead, Kindly Light," "Sweet Hour of Prayer" (in parts) and "The King of Love My Shepherd Is," for example, touch the soul and bring tears to the eyes.

However, on other arrangements the choir sounds like a group of white folks far removed from the remainder of humanity. For example, the opening track, "Praise to the Lord, the Almighty," and also "All Creatures of Our God and King" sound rote and perfunctory, like a group of elementary school students (with very fine voices, to be sure) going through the paces of a daily sing: elevator music on a grand scale. At the opposite extreme, sudden dynamic shifts in other tracks sound pretentious. The final bars of "All Creatures of Our God and King" suggest an attempt at a grand finale, but lack even a hint of majesty or passion. The choir lacks any apparent understanding of the Shaker spirit in "Simple Gifts" --- rather like Lawrence Welk playing Bob Marley. (Not that I've ever seen a Shaker in dreadlocks.) "Battle Hymn of the Republic" begins majestically, but turns into a caricature, and then reverts to a semblance of glory (except for a brief flirtation with a minor key).

The high praise lavished on this disc by other reviewers is no surprise: It is of very high quality for what it is. The choir offers a lovely sound. However, more than half the tracks are seriously flawed, and the musicianship is sufficiently peculiar on the whole as to lower the rating considerably.

This is the one!.......2002-08-24

If you want to hear the best of the best, this CD is it. These hymn arrangements are just beautiful and very touching. I highly recommend this to anyone who enjoys the choir and wants to feel a little closer to heaven. The choir seems to sing literally with one voice and you feel like they are singing just for you. Congratulations to the new conductor, Craig Jessop and all those who contributed to the quality that went into producing this CD.

A Must for the Sabbath.......2002-04-17

I LOVE IT!!! What better way to enjoy the Sabbath than to sing of the Lord's Praises with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir? This album is just the ticket! It's very powerful, and uplifting.

What? You mean I can only give this album five stars? But that doesn't even BEGIN to do it justice!

I love it. Truly a masterpiece!

A Must for Sabbath.......2002-02-05

If you only own one Mormon Tabernacle Choir CD, this is the one. It has creative arrangements of many favorite hymns, as well as the best recording of the Wilhousky Battle Hymn arrgmt that I have ever come across. The only downer: it has (another) recording of Simple Gifts, which has been beat to death by choirs in the last decade.

I especially love the 'Glory' pieces on it: Full of timpani, brass, and alleluias- one of those discs you turn all the way up and direct the stereo when noone is looking. I hope my neighbors like it too; they probably hear it quite a bit.

John Rutter: Te Deum and Other Church Music
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John Rutter: Te Deum

Absolutely amazing

Up to the usual high standard

Beautiful, excellent album

A new experience in familiar pieces

John Rutter: Te Deum and Other Church Music

Manufacturer: Collegium
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Be Thou My Vision

ASIN: B0000031HH
Release Date: 1993-09-11

Tracks:

Te Deum
Be Thou My Vision
I Believe In Springtime
Lord, Make Me An Instrument Of Thy Peace
O Be Joyful In The Lord
All Creatures Of Our God And King
A Choral Fanfare
As The Bridegroom To His Chosen
Christ The Lord Is Risen Again
They Perfect Love
The Lord Is My Light And My Salvation
Go Forth Into The World In Peace
Now Thank We All Our God

Amazon.com

Englishman John Rutter is today's most popular composer of church music, primarily owing to his accessible style and purposeful commitment to both professional and amateur choirs. This recording features some of Rutter's most popular sacred choral works from the 1980s--definitively performed by Rutter's own Cambridge Singers, conducted by the composer himself. --David Vernier

Customer Reviews:

John Rutter: Te Deum .......2007-05-14

Outstanding music and outstanding recording quality. This is a must for all who like the choral music of Rutter, a musical treat from the time you que up the disc.

Absolutely amazing.......2006-08-21

Of the 5 Cambridge Singers recordings in my possession, this is my favorite. I absolutely love "Be thou my vision," and find the title track inspiring each time I listen to it. This is a CD that will not disappoint!

Up to the usual high standard.......2006-07-13

What better version of the Rutter "Te Deum" than the composer and his group? This CD does not disappoint. Highly recommended!

Beautiful, excellent album.......2006-02-19

I have wanted this album for several years and have finally found it and purchased it. I have listened to it dozens of times since I received it, and love it! I hesitated to buy it because it is more expensive than most music CD's, but it is worth it.

A new experience in familiar pieces.......2005-10-05

This recording of the Cambridge Singers has them recording pieces composed by their own director, John Rutter. The 'Te Deum' is Rutter's version of a standard piece of liturgical music, representing classic influences ancient and modern, typical of Rutter's compositional style. This was recorded at in 1990 at the Henry Wood Hall in London, with the City of London Sinfonia and organist John Scott collaborating.

--Music--
'The Te Deum' is a piece that is standard for liturgy in Catholic and Anglican services. It is a song of praise, and here is it bright and powerful. 'Be Thou My Vision' is an Irish folk hymn, gentle and graceful, but Rutter has added something quite new to the rendition with his arrangement. The initial flourishes and fanfare for the standard piece 'All Creatures of Our God and King' lead to a triumphant song experience. 'The Lord is My Light and My Salvation' is once again a meditative and gentle moving piece, with good spirit.

The songs here are familiar for the most part, but Rutter's arrangements and compositions make this a thoroughly new experience in many ways.

--Liner Notes--
The notes include an introduction to the CD by Rutter describing some of the influences and expressions in his composition. Lyrics are included, all of which are in English on this collection. There is no listing of the performers of the Cambridge Singers, no description of the group, nor biographical information about John Rutter.

--John Rutter--
Rutter was born in London and educated at Clare College, Cambridge. This was where his career as a composer, arranger and conductor began. His early work was with groups at King's College Chapel at Cambridge as well as the Bath Choir and Philharmonic Orchestra. He has worked for the BBC providing music for educational series such as 'The Archaeology of the Bible Lands', until in 1979 he began forming the Cambridge Singers, and has continued a remarkable career of performance and recording as their director ever since.

--The Cambridge Singers--
The Cambridge Singers are a mixed choir of voices, many of whom were members of choir of Rutter's college, Clare College, Cambridge. While they specialise in English and Latin liturgical pieces, they have a wide range of recordings that span from modern compositions (including a remarkable requiem by Rutter) to English folk songs of the Middle Ages. Many are former members of the choir of Clare College and other Cambridge collegiate choirs (hence the name, Cambridge Singers). In the quarter-century since the founding, the Cambridge Singers have produced an impressive body of recordings.

This is a wonderful collection.

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Perfect introduction to the carillon...

Hymns and Classics

Manufacturer: Gothic Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Carillon Bells of Britain
Church Bells of England
Praise to the Lord - Hymns From St. Paul's Cathedral

ASIN: B000003J8N
Release Date: 1994-09-19

Customer Reviews:

Perfect introduction to the carillon..........1998-10-30

James Lawson plays the carillon at the Crystal Cathedral, a unique instrument because of its major-third overtones as opposed to the typical minor-third overtones of a carillon. The Cathedral Carillon has a particularly rich sound, which Lawson harnesses with a flair in his arrangements of hymns tunes and recognizable classics. The carillon has long been known as the most democratic of instruments, and Lawson plays it as it should be heard--with music people know and love.

Tracks:

Trois chansons de Charles d'Orleans: 1. Dieu! qu'il la fait bon regarder
Trois chansons de Charles d'Orleans: 2. Quant j'ai ouy le tabourin
Trois chansons de Charles d'Orleans: 3. Yver, vous n'estes qu'un villain
The Keel Row
The Willow Tree
Regina Caeli Latare: Regina caeli laetare
Ave Maria
Laudi alla Vergine Maria
Caroline Ashton: Magnificat In G
Te Deum In C
Remember Not, Lord, Our Offenses
Christe Jesu, pastor bone
O beatum et sacrosanctum diem
Lay A Garland
Fancies: Riddle Song
Five Childhood Lyrics: Sing A Song Of Sixpence
Suite Antique: Waltz (From Suite Antique)
The Wind In The Willows: The Wind In The Willows (Opening Extract)
Magnificat (First Movement)

Customer Reviews:

A wonderful sampler of music.......2005-09-23

This disc is a sampler of other Cambridge Singers discs. The tracks on the album were recorded at different times and places, including the regular venues for the Cambridge Singers such as the Lady Chapel at Ely Cathedral and the Great Hall of University College School, London.

--Music--
Selections on this disc come from eight different Collegium recordings, representing a wide range of the Cambridge Singers' work. Pieces here include secular and sacred work, ancient and modern. There are a cappella and accompanied pieces. Composers represented here include Stanford, Bruckner, Verdi, Debussy, Taverner and Purcell, as well as a number of pieces by John Rutter himself. The latter pieces include the first movement of Rutter's wonderful 'Magnificat'.

Guest performers include the King's Singers and the City of London Sinfonia, Richard Baker as a narrator and Wayne Marshall on the organ.

The music is very well done; Rutter's ear for tone and balance is superb, and his building of this ensemble of singers has retained a consistent beauty and grace through the years. Their best pieces are liturgical and religious pieces, but there is a good deal of power and fun in the secular and folk songs.

--Liner Notes--
The notes for this recording include the titles and words of each anthem or hymn. The notes for each piece also includes brief biographical information of the composer, and unique information about each work, when particular composers are represented more than once. One thing conspicuously missing is much biographical information about John Rutter, or any descriptive information about the Cambridge Singers apart from the most basic of information.

--John Rutter--
Rutter was born in London and educated at Clare College, Cambridge. This was where his career as a composer, arranger and conductor began. His early work was with groups at King's College Chapel at Cambridge as well as the Bath Choir and Philharmonic Orchestra. He has worked for the BBC providing music for educational series such as 'The Archaeology of the Bible Lands', until in 1979 he began forming the Cambridge Singers, and has continued a remarkable career of performance and recording as their director ever since.

--The Cambridge Singers--
The Cambridge Singers are a mixed choir of voices, many of whom were members of choir of Rutter's college, Clare College, Cambridge. While they specialise in English and Latin liturgical pieces, they have a wide range of recordings that span from modern compositions (including a remarkable requiem by Rutter) to English folk songs of the Middle Ages. Many are former members of the choir of Clare College and other Cambridge collegiate choirs (hence the name, Cambridge Singers). In the quarter-century since the founding, the Cambridge Singers have produced an impressive body of recordings.

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for all the saints

Favourite Hymns from Wells Cathedral

Manufacturer: Griffin (Qualiton)
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Customer Reviews:

for all the saints.......2002-01-14

the 1st time i heard what is now my favorite hymn was during an unfortunate circumstance it was at the funeral mass for his eminence thomas j murphy your former archbishop if you are catholic and live in seattle the mass of course took place at st james cathedral were the combined choirs lifted thier voices and and mine into heaven as all of us sang this glorius hymn wich was written the text anyway by his grace the rt reverend william
wallsham how who was an episcopal ( anglican ) bishop in the diocese of london england from arround 1720 to 1745
the current tune it is sung by in most churches today was written by ralph vaughan williams 1860 to 1943 the tune name is sine nomine translated from latin into english means tune without a name i highly recomend this album if you are a traditionalist christian

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Aural bliss
A good mix of the familiar and unfamiliar

The Sound of Glory

Manufacturer: Telarc
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Christmas With the Mormon Tabernacle Choir (Hybr)
Telarc SACD Sampler: The Absolute Sound
Dark Side of the Moon 30th Anniversary Edition
Telarc SACD Sampler: Sound and Vision

ASIN: B00005QZLE
Release Date: 2001-10-23

Tracks:

Praise to the Lord, The Almighty
Lead, Kindly Light
Arise, O God, And Shine
All Things Bright and Beautiful
Sweet Hour of Prayer
Lord Is My Shepherd
King of Love My Shepherd Is
All Creatures of Our God and King
Take Time to Be Holy
Spirit of God Like a Fire Is Burning
Simple Gifts
Battle Hymn of the Republic
Abide With Me; 'Tis Eventide
Sing Praise to Him
Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing
I Need Thee Every Hour
Love Divine, All Loves Excelling

Customer Reviews:

Aural bliss.......2006-12-30

That "Telarc Sound"... what else can I say. Rich powerful sound from 5 full range speakers bursts into your living room, immersing you in the magic of the Mormon Tabernacle and that "telarc sound".

A good mix of the familiar and unfamiliar.......2001-11-15

The Morman Tabernacle Choir used to sound mighty impressive on the old mono LPs; how much better they sound on CDs with Telarc's Direct Stream Digital. Granted that each of their albums sound pretty much alike in their choice of songs and in the style in which they are sung, I was happy to see that their latest offering, "The Sound of Glory" (CD-80579) at least includes some not overly familiar selections such as "Lead, Kindly Light" and "Take Time to Be Holy" along with the truly familiar ones such as "Simple Gifts" and "The Battle Hymn of the Republic." Craig Jessup conducts the Chorus with the Orchestra at Temple Square in (according to a sticker on the jewel case of my copy) a celebration of Salt Lake City 2002.

Without their realizing it, the producers have given us a very timely offering after the events of September 11, 2001. Thanks for that.

All Creatures of Our God and King
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All Creatures of Our God and King

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Release Date: 1999-02-01

Tracks:

All Creatures of our God and King
The Lord is My Shepherd
Jesu, the Very Thought is Sweet
Brightest and Best of the Sons of the Morning
God is Seen
My Shepherd Will Supply My Need
All Things Bright and Beautiful
Jesus, Once of Humble Birth
Be Still, My Soul
Death Shall Not Destroy My Comfort
Abide With Me, 'Tis Eventide
Fantasia on Early Latter-day Saint Hymns

Album Description

With this farewell CD as a member of the BYU music faculty, much-admired conductor/arranger Mack Wilberg serves up a spiritually rewarding and musically memorable collection of hymns and anthems. In addition to his expressive baton and the wonderful sound of his concert choir, Dr. Wilberg's trademark style as an arranger is featured here, with instrumental ensembles accompanying and adding contrast to the choir. If you've enjoyed Mack Wilberg's work with the BYU Men's Chorus, or his subsequent appearances on broadcasts from Temple Square, then you're sure to love All Creatures of our God and King. Includes The Lord Is My Shepherd as performed in a recent LDS general conference.

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Julian Wachner: Sacred Music

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Release Date: 2000-12-19

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Alleluias, Intercessions And Remembrances
Three Songs Of Isaiah: I. Surely It Is God
Three Songs Of Isaiah: II. Seek The Lord
Three Songs Of Isaiah: III. Surge, Illuminate
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Arise, My Love
Magnificant And Nunc Dimittis St. Thomas Fifth Avenue: Magnificat
Magnificant And Nunc Dimittis St. Thomas Fifth Avenue: Nunc Dimittis
All Creatures Of Our God And King

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1. All Creatures of our God and King
2. The Lord is My Shepherd
3. Jesu, the Very Thought is Sweet
4. Brightest and Best of the Sons of the Morning
5. God is Seen
6. My Shepherd Will Supply My Need
7. All Things Bright and Beautiful
8. Jesus, Once of Humble Birth
9. Be Still, My Soul
10. Death Shall Not Destroy My Comfort
11. Abide With Me, 'Tis Eventide
12. Fantasia on Early Latter-day Saint Hymns