These songs are amazing... the words are scripture put to music!!
What better way is there to celebrate Christ's birth than to sing the words proficied about him in Isaiah?
I know, some of you are saying: "Ugh handel's messiah! Isn't that like... boring opera music?"
Well, allow me to introduce you to: "The Young Messiah"
These re-arranged songs from the messiah are a 1980's music group's attempt to introduce the younger generation to Handel's messiah.
I personally think they're kinda fun.
Here's one of my favorite songs, Every Valley, from "The Young Messiah".
Isaiah 40:4 "Every valley shall be exalted, and every mountain and hill shall be made low: and the crooked shall be made straight, and the rough places plain"
Haha, we used to go to Moody every year (when my sister was a student in the choir) to listen to their performance of Messiah. The memories have endeared the oratorio to me, and I absolutely love the rich Scripture in every line! I listened to the whole performance from a CD while I was making cookies yesterday... and decorating the tree. Totally got me in the Christmas spirit, and the Christ-exalting spirit. ;)
ReplyDeleteOh thats so fun!! I've always wanted to hear the Messiah sung live! Or sing IN it! :)
ReplyDeleteYay for Handels Messiah!