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new translation and remix of a very ancient hymn "Let all mortal flesh keep silence", originally from the liturgy of St James.
electronica spiritual holy chillout etherial
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Ambient electronica, chillout dance beats, ethereal vocals or occasionally harp. Feel free to livestream/record any of these in internet church services.
Abbess was the composer in residence for the Visions creative multimedia collective and church service in York from 1991-2010. She then went to work for Leeds Minster before moving South to Winchester Cathedral. Now she is working for the Transcendence Trust. A few years ago she added some free downloads of settings of ancient songs used in the mornng prayer liturgy. Abbess' music ranges from classically influenced chill-out pieces through trip hop to departures into the land of techno. Feel free to use the mixes and/or words in a non-profit church service situation, and let her know if they liked it!
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Genre
Electronic • Ambient
Charts
Peak #354
Peak in subgenre #38
Author
French traditional/Abbess
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Abbess
Uploaded
November 25, 2003
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MP3 4.2 MB • 128 kbps • 4:35
Story behind the song
I've always loved the tune Picardy, and the mysterious images it evokes for me. I've tried to remix it a few times, but I've now created a mix I'm finally happy with. I loved the sense of the words too, the images of hovvering ranks of angels and the sweet smell of incense,but I was never totally happy with the way they were expressed in the usual translation. So I created my own (loose!) translation - trying to keep the sense of mystery and trancendence, but blended with the poetry and unity of new lyrics.
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O my people still your thinking And with adoration stand! Point your thoughts to things of Heaven For with blessings in His hand Christ has come to Earth to meet us. Our devotion to demand. Heaven's king was born of Mary Planting footsteps in our world. God on High a touchable being With a human body and blood He will feed His hungry people With Himself He'll nurture us. Ranks of all the angels of Heaven Spread their wings to line His way For the light of light is returning From the realms of endless day. That all evil, pain and death may die As the darkness clears away. At His feet the six winged seraphs, Angel cherubim from on high, Bow before His dazzling presence. As with ceaseless voice they cry Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia God most high.
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