Midwinter
While we're not performing publicly any more, our Christmas CD, Midwinter Strings, is now available, either as a CD or as mp3 downloads.
The cost: a contribution to your favorite non-profit/charity.
To request a copy, send an email to 14stringsnc@gmail.com and let us know if you'd like a CD (please include a mailing address) or a download from our Dropbox folder, and what your charity is.
Notes:
Each track is on mandolin and classical guitar, unless noted otherwise.
1. O Come O Come Emmanuel. Tune - Veni Emmanuel, the Latin version of the first line. Adapted from a 15th century French processional by Thomas Helmore in 19th century England.
2. Come Thou Long Expected Jesus. Tune - Hyfrydol, a Welsh tune composed by Rowland Prichard in 1830. Hyfrydol is Welsh for 'cheerful.'
3. Wexford Carol. An Irish carol from County Wexford on the southeastern coast of Ireland, on hammered dulcimer and celtic bouzouki.
4. Watchman Tell Us of the Night. A conversation between Watchman and Traveler. Tune - Aberystwyth, a Welsh tune composed by Joseph Parry in 1879. Aberystwyth is a town in Wales.
5. Quem Pastores - a carol from the 14th century. Bring a Torch - a traditional French carol from the 17th century.
6. Still, Still, Still. A 19th century Austrian folk song.
7. On This Day Earth Shall Ring. Tune - Personent Hodie, a 16th century carol from Finland
8. O Little Town of Bethlehem. Tune - Forest Green (used in the UK), an English folk song. Forest Green is the name of a town southwest of London where Ralph Vaughn Williams first documented the song.
9. In the Bleak Midwinter. Tune - Cranham, composed by Gustav Holst in 1906.
10. O Bethlehem. A Basque carol, on bowed psaltery, folk guitar, and hammered dulcimer.
11. Once in Royal David's City. Tune - Irby, written by English composer Henry Gauntlett in 1849.
12. Sleepers Wake! Tune - Wachet Auf, a 16th century Lutheran hymn written by Philipp Nicolai, later incorporated into a cantata by J. S. Bach.
13. He Is Born (Il Est Ne). An 19th century French carol.
14. People Look East. Tune - Besancon, a 17th century French carol, on hammered dulcimer and celtic bouzouki.
15. Lo How a Rose. Tune - Es Ist Ein Ros, a German carol from the 16th century.
16. Silent Night. Tune - Stille Nacht, an Austrian carol written by Franz Gruber in 1818.
17. Huron Carol. Tune - Une Jeune Pucelle, a French folk song from the 16th century, on hammered dulcimer and celtic bouzouki.
18. Infant Holy, Infant Lowly. Tune - W Zlobie Lezy, a traditional Polish Christmas carol.
19. Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence. Tune - Picardy, a French carol from the 17th century.
20. What Child is This? Tune - Greensleeves, a 16th century English ballad.
21. Gesu Bambino. An Italian carol composed by Pietro Yon in 1917
22. Masters in This Hall. A carol written to a French dance tune from the 18th century.
23. Good Christian Friends, Rejoice. Tune - In Dulci Jubilo, a 14th century German folk dance.
24. Ding Dong Merrily on High. Tune - Branle de L'Officiel - a 16th century French tune written by Thoinot Arbeau, on hammered dulcimer and mandolin.
25. Angels We Have Heard on High. Tune - Gloria, a French carol from the 19th century.
26. Sussex Carol. A traditional English carol, from Sussex County, south of London.
27. I Wonder as I Wander. A traditional Appalachian carol.
Credits:
2. Come Thou Long Expected Jesus, and 6. Still Still Still arranged by Gregg.
13. He Is Born (Il Est Ne), and 16. Silent Night arranged by Bernard Dewagtere. Used with permission.
20. What Child Is This? (Greensleeves) arranged by Janet Marlow, in The Joy of Flute and Guitar. Used with permission.
21. Gesu Bambino arranged by Guy Bergeron. Used with permission.
Traditional carol sheet music by http://www.christmas-carol-music.org
Luthier: Kevin Marshall, Smiling Moon Guitars
Cover photo by Mantas Hesthaven, on https://www.pexels.com/photo/scenic-view-of-foggy-forest-326916/
Recording studio: Tammy and Gregg's living room.
Audio Engineer: Gregg