I was way too weak and sick to do anything much for Christmas–although (thank God for this!) it really felt like Christmas.
I felt a need for a carol today, and this was the first that came along: Ding-Dong Merrily on High, sung by the King’s College Church Choir.
Who doesn’t need a nip of Christmas now and then?
The computer stopped working for a while this morning: or rather, WordPress stopped working. I was pleased to get it back just now.
Now don’t worry, I’m not trying to win my own Christmas carol contest. I’m posting this because a) I love the harpsichord, b) I love this carol, c) I love the snow, and d) I’ve just read a fantastic essay by Martin Selbrede on “The Victory of Truth,” and I can hardly wait to share it with you. But first I’ve got to clear the snow off our cars, and that’ll give me some time to think about what I want to say.
Meanwhile, let’s make a joyful noise unto the Lord!
I want to encourage readers to enter our Second Annual Christmas Carol Contest, especially anyone who hasn’t entered already–but I don’t have any entries yet this morning.
So let’s get the ball rolling with this–Ding-Dong Merrily on High, by the Idaho Falls Symphony Orchestra with half a dozen high school choirs>> a spirited rendition!
I’m crazy for the harpsichord, and I was looking for a harpsichord rendition of Ding-Dong Merrily on High. There’s supposed to be a harpsichord in here, somewhere.
But never mind! Go ahead–just try to sit still while this is playing! It’s the Idaho Falls Symphony Orchestra, with several high school choirs, and it’s just wonderful.
I love this carol! It makes me want to jump up from my chair and yell Hosanna! Thank you, Joshua, for requesting it–Ding-Dong Merrily on High, by Gabrielle Johnson Music. Throw in a harpsichord and I’ll be dancin’, too!
How about a little more Christmas spirit–eh? Instead of nooze: my Christmas tree doesn’t like nooze.
Instead, let’s have Blackmore’s Night with Ding Dong Merrily on High, complete with harpsichord and bells. I can’t resist the harpsichord.
Ah! More Christmas hymn requests!
This from Joshua: Ding-Dong Merrily on High, sung by the King’s College Choir at Cambridge.
O Holy Night still leads the Christmas Carol Contest with 25 views on the day it was posted.
This high-spirited performance of Ding-Dong Merrily on High is by the Idaho Falls Symphony Orchestra with the combined choirs of the area high schools–well worth turning up the volume!
I keep looking for a rendition of this hymn with a harpsichord solo, but haven’t found one yet.
Hey, everybody! Let’s sing this Christmas in with a bang! I’m waiting for your Christmas hymn requests.
This is the Idaho Falls Symphony Orchestra, plus the local high school choir, really, really going to town on Ding Dong Merrily on High–you gotta love it!
I’m still a bit off-color after freezing my marrow during my bike ride yesterday, but this is music that can get you going.
And remember–the villains of this age don’t like it.
Turn up the volume on this one–Ding Dong Merrily on High, sung by the Kings College Choir at Cambridge, Class of 1983.
I wonder if I can find this with a harpsichord. I love this carol played on a harpsichord!
Hey, everybody–I’m all caught up on your hymn requests, so I need some more. Let’s proclaim Christmas!