the words "lofty throne" are sung to the highest pitches (D notes), giving a sense of that height.
Unless stated otherwise, my source for hymn texts and tunes is The Lutheran Service Book.
Showing posts with label Jesaia dem Propheten. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Jesaia dem Propheten. Show all posts
Friday, June 3, 2022
"Isaiah, Mighty Seer, in Days of Old"
When I recorded "Jesaia, dem Propheten" for Sunday, I noticed a small connection between it and its text "Isaiah, Mighty Seer, in Days of Old." In the line "High on a lofty throne, in splendor bright," sung to this musical phrase:
Sunday, May 29, 2022
"Jesaia, dem Propheten" (TLH #249)
Because the tenor part fell below standard guitar tuning, I didn't include it.
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