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This is an old Basque Carol. The words tell the story of Gabriel's visit to Mary to tell her she is going to be the mother of the Messiah. This version, however, is another Johanek Trio arrangement, played by software instruments. Clarinet, Bassoon and guitar parts are joined by software string bass and some understated percussion. Since this is an Advent carol, I decided to post it a couple of days before the Advent season begins (Sunday, Nov 30.) We are playing a service with this song in it next Sunday, and are including it in our holiday concert repertoire. The album art is a Russian Orthodox icon of the Angel Gabriel.
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fabien0784
it indeed lifts your spirit to a better place.
Many thanks for sharing.
I found the following lyrics :
The angel Gabriel from heaven came
His wings as drifted snow his eyes as flame
"All hail" said he "thou lowly maiden Mary,
Most highly favored lady," Gloria!
"For know a blessed mother thou shalt be,
All generations laud and honor thee,
Thy Son shall be Emanuel, by seers foretold
Most highly favored lady," Gloria!
Then gentle Mary meekly bowed her head
"To me be as it pleaseth God," she said,
"My soul shall laud and magnify his holy name."
Most highly favored lady. Gloria!
Of her, Emanuel, the Christ was born
In Bethlehem, all on a Christmas morn
And Christian folk throughout the world will ever say:
"Most highly favored lady," Gloria!