Psalms, Vol. 1

On this CD:

1. Psalm 8 for Chorus & organ "O Lord Our Governor"
Composed by Joseph Corfe
Performed by Andrew Lumsden

2. Psalm 15 for chorus & organ "Lord, Who Shall Dwell in Thy Tabernacle"
Composed by Edward Hopkins
Performed by Andrew Lumsden

3. Psalm 19 for chorus & organ "The Heavens Declare the Glory of God"
Composed by Edward Hopkins
Performed by Andrew Lumsden

4. Psalm 22 for Chorus & organ, "My God, My God, Look upon Me"
Composed by Matthew Camidge
Performed by Andrew Lumsden

5. Psalm 23, "The Lord Is My Shepherd" for chorus & organ
Composed by George Clement Martin
Performed by Andrew Lumsden

6. Psalm 24 "The Earth Is the Lord's" for chorus & organ
Composed by Sir Joseph Barnby
Performed by Andrew Lumsden

7. Psalm 27: The Lord is my light, and my salvation Excerpts
Composed by Henry Thomas Smart
Performed by Andrew Lumsden

8. Psalm 27: The Lord is my light, and my salvation Excerpts
Composed by Jonathan Battishill
Performed by Andrew Lumsden

9. Psalm 29: Bring unto the Lord, O ye mighty
Composed by Henry Thomas Smart
Performed by Andrew Lumsden

10. Psalm 39 for chorus & organ ("I Said, I Will Take Heed to My Ways")
Composed by James Turle
Performed by Andrew Lumsden

11. Psalm 42 for chorus & organ ("Like As the Hart Desireth the Waterbrooks")
Composed by T. Rogers
Performed by Andrew Lumsden

12. Psalm 46 "God Is Our Hope & Strength", for chorus & organ
Composed by Martin Luther
Performed by Andrew Lumsden

13. Psalm 47 for chorus & organ "O Clap Your Hands Together, All Ye People"
Composed by John [composer] Goss
Performed by Andrew Lumsden

14. Psalm 51: Have mercy upon me, O God Excerpts
Composed by Frederick Alfred Hervey
Performed by Andrew Lumsden

15. Psalm 51 for Chorus & organ, "Have Mercy upon Me, O God" Excerpts
Composed by Matthew Camidge
Performed by Andrew Lumsden

16. Psalm 61 for chorus & organ ("Hear My Crying, O God")
Composed by Thomas Tomkins
Performed by Andrew Lumsden

17. Psalm 67 for Chorus & organ, "God Be Merciful unto Us"
Composed by John Camidge
Performed by Andrew Lumsden

18. Psalm 69 for chorus & organ "Save Me, O God" Excerpts
Composed by Jonathan Battishill
Performed by Andrew Lumsden

19. Psalm 69: Save me, O God Excerpts
Composed by John [composer] Goss
Performed by Andrew Lumsden

20. Psalm, No 71 for chorus & organ, "In Thee, O Lord, Have I Put My Trust"
Composed by George J. Bennett
Performed by Andrew Lumsden

21. Psalms for chorus & organ, No 73 ("Truly God Is Loving Unto Israel") Excerpts
Composed by Samuel Sebastian Wesley
Performed by Andrew Lumsden

22. Psalm 73: Truly God is loving unto Israel Excerpts
Composed by Thomas Kelway
Performed by Andrew Lumsden

23. Psalm 74, for chorus & organ ("O God, Wherefore Art Thou Absent")
Composed by G.B. Arnold
Performed by Andrew Lumsden

Psalms, Vol. 1, Music, G.B. Arnold, Sir Joseph Barnby, Jonathan Battishill, George J. Bennett, John Camidge, Matthew Camidge, Joseph Corfe, John [composer] Goss, Frederick Alfred Hervey, Edward Hopkins, Thomas Kelway, Martin Luther, George Clement Martin, T. Rogers, Henry Thomas Smart, Thomas Tomkins, James Turle, Samuel Sebastian Wesley, Andrew Lumsden, Choral, Choral Music, Classical, Classical Artists, Classical Music, Early Music / Chant, Psalm Setting

The Psalms of David from Kings Choir of Kings College, Cambridge, Vol. 1
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Make a joyful noise!

Just what I wanted.

Analog recording superior

High comfort level

Oldie But a Goodie

The Psalms of David from Kings Choir of Kings College, Cambridge, Vol. 1

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Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000009OQF
Release Date: 1998-08-11

Tracks:

I Was Glad
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Hear My Crying, O God
The Earth Is The Lord's
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The Lord Is My Shepherd
God Is Our Hope And Strength
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Lord Who Shall Dwell
By The Waters Of Babylon
O Praise The Lord
O Praise The Lord Of Heaven
O Sing Unto The Lord
O Praise God In His Holiness

Customer Reviews:

Make a joyful noise!.......2007-03-13

It's amazing how hearing these settings can help you to understand the Psalms more fully than simply reading them might permit. This performance is clear and precise, and in no way lacks emotion or expression. I have always found these settings to be very moving, and King's College certainly conveys their power. A must buy for those who long for traditional settings, and who find modern "religious" music to be tiresome and unimpressive.

Just what I wanted........2007-01-03

An escape from "modern christian" music. These are the words of the Psalms set to music, sung in a cathedral by angelic voices. This is what Heaven's music sounds like I'm sure!

Analog recording superior.......2005-11-10

This is a fantastic recording from I believe 1968 when the King's Choir was led by Willcocks. In my opinion, these older analog recordings are sharper and more distinct -- you can actually hear individual boys and parts. Perhaps that has more to do with engineering and placement of microphones than digital vs. analog. But the bottom line is this is a vintage recording and is as good as it gets.

High comfort level.......2004-11-07

I would surely like to obtain a complete collection of all psalms by this choir. For years I have looked, searched, for this collection which I heard as a child played every sunday in South America. A great collection, ageless and timeless something have and play in the home for upliftment and inspiration even if you are not a religous person. Endless stars ****************************

Oldie But a Goodie.......2003-03-28

Had this music been recorded digitally, it would have been beyond sublime. Alas, it still has an analog sound to it, despite the remastering. Nonetheless, it is worth the purchase (though for a better recording of the 46th Psalm, check out the Choir of Christ's Hospital recording of it).

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Psalms from St. Paul's, Vol. 2: Psalms 18-29

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Wonderful Collection!

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Customer Reviews:

Wonderful Collection!.......2000-07-06

I continue to be impressed with the St. Paul Cathedral Choir. In terms of presenting Anglican chant, I have heard none better. The pointing to these chants is according to a new system used at St. Paul's but the chant tones themselves span the tradition from Tallis and Purcell, to contemporary 20th century composers.

Psalms from St. Paul's, Vol. 3: Psalms 30-40

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Psalms from St. Paul's, Vol. 11

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fantastic.......2001-10-28

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Tracks:

Psalm 93: The Lord Is King And Hath Put On Glorious Apparel
Psalm 94: O Lord God, To Whom Vengeance Belongeth
Psalm 95: O Come, Let Us Sing Unto The Lord
Psalm 96: O Sing Unto The Lord A New Song: Sing Unto The Lord
Psalm 97: The Lord Is King, The Earth May Be Glad Thereof
Psalm 98: O Sing Unto The Lord A New Song: For He Hath Done
Psalm 99: The Lord Is King, Be The People Never So Unpatient
Psalm 100: O Be Joyful In The Lord, All Ye Lands
Psalm 101: My Song Shall Be Of Mercy And Judgement
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Psalm 104: Praise The Lord, O My Soul: O Lord My God

Customer Reviews:

Songs to Our Lord: Psalms from St. Paul's, Vol.8.......2001-04-28

As an Episcopal Priest, I was more than interested when I heard that this set of the Psalms on CDs was available. I ordered, and, when the CD arrived, put Volume 8 on my CD player shortly before dinner. I was not prepared for what followed.

A few minutes later, when walking through our kitchen, my wife asked my why I was crying. Her words brought me to the present.

Psalms 95 and 100, sung to the same chants as recorded here, were those that I was taught to sing over fifty-six years ago when I was in sixth grade. A newcomer to the Episcopal Church, I went to choir practice for several weeks. Then came the Sunday when I was asked to sing with the choir. Those were the days when the 1928 Prayer Book was used. That and the present Prayer Book prescribe either of those Psalms as the Invititory Psalm to be sung at the start of the Morning Prayer service. For three weeks each month, we sang either Psalm 95 or Psalm 100 -- to the settings recorded here. While neither I or the church choir of which I was a part ever came close to the quality of St. Paul's, it is these Psalms that began the Sunday worship for most Episcopalians -- indeed, most Anglicans, worldwide at that time.

The settings for the psalms are of the best of those composed in "Anglican Chant". St. Paul's acoustics and choir are just not to be matched. To listen to this or any of the albums in this series is to be transported, as I was.

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Day 1 Morning: Psalm 2
Day 1 Morning: Psalm 3
Day 1 Morning: Psalm 4
Day 1 Morning: Psalm 5
Day 1 Evening: Psalm 6
Day 1 Evening: Psalm 7
Day 1 Evening: Psalm 8
Day 2 Morning: Psalm 9
Day 2 Morning: Psalm 10
Dat 2 Morning: Psalm 11
Day 2 Evening: Psalm 12
Day 2 Evening: Psalm 13
Day 2 Evening: Psalm 14
Day 3 Morning: Psalm 15
Day 3 Morning: Psalm 16
Day 3 Morning: Psalm 17

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Wonderful Collection!.......2000-07-06

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Psalm 139: O Lord, Thou Hast Searched Me Out And Known Me
Psalm 140: Deliver Me, O Lord, From The Evil Man: And Preserve Me
Psalm 141: Lord, I Call Upon Thee, Haste Thee Unto Me: And Consider My Voice
Psalm 142: I Cried Unto The Lord With My Voice: Yea, Even Unto The Lord
Psalm 143: Hear My Prayer, O Lord, And Consider My Desire: Hearken Unto Me
Psalm 144: Blessed Be The Lord My Strength: Who Teacheth My Hands To War
Psalm 145: I Will Magnify Thee, O God My King: And I Will Praise Thy Name
Psalm 146: Praise The Lord O My Soul, While I Live Will I Praise The Lord
Psalm 147: O Praise The Lord, For It Is A Good Thing To Sing Praises Unto Our God
Psalm 148: O Praise The Lord Of Heaven: Praise Him In The Height
Psalm 149: O Sing Unto The Lord A New Song: Let The Congregation Of Saints Praise
Psalm 150: O Praise God In His Holiness: Praise Him In The Firmament
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