Here are four chorales by Bach
In the music world, he is “The Rock”
The songs sound similar, this is true
But they’re sure to lift you if you’re blue
Number 73 – Oh, How Blessed are Ye Whose Toils Are Ended:
Number 74 – O God, Thou Faithful God:
Number 76 – All Praise to Jesus’ Hallowed Name:
Number 77 – In Thee, Lord, Have I Put My Trust:
These songs can be found, along with all of the other Bach Chorales, here:
Here are three more Chorales by Bach. I hope you enjoy them. They are chorale numbers 70, 71, and 72 from the songbook “101 Chorales by Johann Sebastian Bach.”
If you are using a smartphone to view this page, go to Desktop Mode in Chrome Settings (the three dots in the upper right corner) to use the music player. Then the songs can be played one after the other without needing to click the play button after every song.
Number 72 – Come Holy Ghost, Our Souls Inspire:
Number 71 – Blessed Jesus at Thy Word:
Number 70 – Beside Thy Manger Here I Stand
And here is something sure to brighten your day:
Here is the 14th song I have posted by Orlando Di Lasso. You may see his name spelled differently online, or in a book (they do still exist, I am told). Sometimes it is spelled De Lassus. But I am going with Di Lasso.
This song is called Tre Volte Haveva. The online translator tells me that it means Three Times Haveva. But I can’t seem to find out what a Haveva is. Whatever it is, there are three of them.
Today’s song by Orlando Di Lasso is titled Surrexit Pastor Bonus, which means The Pastor Has Risen. This version has a speed of 100 beats per minute.
And here is the exact same song, but it is 140 beats per minute and there are different instruments. (You know, like always.)
If you have a spare 45 minutes, you can read all about the composer here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orlande_de_Lassus
I could bring you a new song by him every day and I wouldn’t run out of music until late 2025. That is because he wrote more than 1,000 compositions ranging from religious Masses to secular songs. I personally find his music to have a healing property to it.
And here is Bach Chorale Number 65, “Deck Thyself with Joy and Gladness.” Like many of these chorales, it starts in the key of F.
Here are two versions of a song by Orlando Di Lasso, titled “Jubilate Deo.” The online translator tells me that is Latin for “Shout to God.”
I think I will also shout “Bring us Some Rain Soon!”
Here it is, fresh off the press.
Which one is Bach, and which ones are Orlando Di Lasso? (You should be an expert by now if you are a faithful reader.)
It’s the perfect music for parties and seances!
Answers: The first, second, and fourth songs are Orlando Di Lasso. It is titled “The Echo Song.” The third song is Bach Chorale Number 63. Just 38 to go…..
The Echo Song Lyrics
My word!
what a lovely echo!
let’s try it out.
Pleased to meet you!
Ha ha ha ha ha,
let’s all laugh!
Oh my fine companion?
What do you want?
I’d like you to sing
a
song
Why?
Why should I?
Why not?
Because I don’t want to.
Why don’t you want to?
Because I don’t feel like it!
Shut up I say!
You shut up,
you big fool!
Yes Sir!
Come now, no more!
Let’s go!
Goodbye good echo!
Goodbye good echo!
Peace be with you.
That’s enough,
enough,
enough!
My new life mission is to bring as much Orlando Di Lasso music to life. At least this week.
https://www.bach-cantatas.com/Lib/Lasso-Orlando.htm
Here are the five songs I have transcribed so far. It is hard to believe they were written over 400 years ago.
The music player at the bottom of every page has most of the songs I have made in the past 2 years. But enough about me.
Here is another take:
Here is the final cut of Orlando Di Lasso’s “Bonjour et Puis Quelles Nouvelles,” which as you know, means “Hello and Then What News!”
This song was written over 400 years ago. That’s almost as old as my laptop.
For more on the composer: https://genius.com/artists/Orlando-di-lasso
Sheet music:
https://musescore.com/user/17829001/scores/7016064
These three songs bring us up to number forty-one in the countdown of 101 Bach Chorales, for those of you keeping score at home.
And by the way, if you haven’t seen the show “Halo” on Paramount Plus, I highly recommend it. But be prepared to have your mind blown.
https://www.paramountplus.com/shows/halo/
The Countdown of Bach Chorales continues. You probably have noticed that the final chord is major, instead of minor, in most of these songs. When that happens it is called a “Picardy Third” because the third note on the final chord is raised a half step.
For more on that: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Picardy_third
As promised, more of those Bach Chorales everyone has been talking about, along with a work of art that is just as old as these songs.
Here is something to brighten your day
Just sit back and then press play
It’s not too long so you can bear it
And when you’re done be sure to share it
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