Hymns for All the World

Editorial Reviews
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One of Christian music's top vocal bands, Acappella takes a different course for this 1994 album. Instead of a new set of Keith Lancaster originals, Hymns consists of a selection of traditional hymns, which may sound stodgy, especially when the first track begins in very straight TTBB fashion. Soon it breaks into a familiar groove, however, and with it comes the eclectic style that makes Acappella one of the more interesting groups to listen to. For example, the distinctly technofunk "Rock of Ages" gives way to the medieval opening of "Holy, Holy, Holy," followed by the finger-snapping "In the Garden." A number of the hymns are presented in different languages, including Russian, French, and Spanish, and a large stable of voices occasionally backs up the four principal singers (Duane Adams, Robert C. Guy, Gary Moyers, and George Pendergrass). This album may not be the most representative introduction if you're not familiar with Acappella, but fans shouldn't miss it. --David Horiuchi

Tracks:

Joy To The World
Silent Night, Holy Night
Deck The Halls With Boughs Of Holly
It Came Upon The Midnight Clear
Good King Wenceslas
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
The First Noel
Lo, How A Rose E'er Blooming/O Little Town Of Bethlehem
O Holy Night
The Holly And The Ivy/Here We Go A-Caroling
God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen
O Come, All Ye Faithful (Adeste Fideles)

Customer Reviews:

Family tradition.......2007-04-02

I grew up listening to this album on vinyl every Christmas. It was a staple in our family and I'm happy to have it on CD now to share for years to come.

A Christmas Classic.......2007-01-28

My father bought this album on reel-to-reel back in the '50's and it has been a part of my Christmas ambience ever since. I absolutely love it, can't have Christmas without it.

Recommended for those who love Orcastrated Music.......2007-01-09

This is a classic CD for those who love orcastrated music. It brings the spirit of Christmas in their homes. It takes you back of the Christmases long ago when it was more relaxed without the hussel and bussel, and without people being so angry. I give this 5 stars and will pass the CD down for future generations!

Love this CD.......2006-12-31

This is an album I grew up with. It holds great memories..Percy Faith IS Christmas in my home. The strings are beautiful.

A Christmas Classic!!!.......2006-03-16

This is my all-time favorite Christmas album. Some like the schmaltzy sounds of Johnny Mathis and Bing Crosby for Christmas, which is fine. But Percy Faith has a pristine ambient beauty of the wordless choir which soars to emotional heights beyond any other Christmas album.

Average customer rating:

Hymns For All The World
Totally PRAISE GOD all the way!!
Fantastico!
One of their best!

Hymns for All the World
Acappella
Manufacturer: Sony
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000002AYY
Release Date: 1994-12-06

Tracks:

All Hail The Power
When I Survey/Old Rugged Cross
Softly And Tenderly
Rock Of Ages
Holy, Holy, Holy
In The Garden
Just As I Am
Amazing Grace
Blessed Assurance
It Is Well

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One of Christian music's top vocal bands, Acappella takes a different course for this 1994 album. Instead of a new set of Keith Lancaster originals, Hymns consists of a selection of traditional hymns, which may sound stodgy, especially when the first track begins in very straight TTBB fashion. Soon it breaks into a familiar groove, however, and with it comes the eclectic style that makes Acappella one of the more interesting groups to listen to. For example, the distinctly technofunk "Rock of Ages" gives way to the medieval opening of "Holy, Holy, Holy," followed by the finger-snapping "In the Garden." A number of the hymns are presented in different languages, including Russian, French, and Spanish, and a large stable of voices occasionally backs up the four principal singers (Duane Adams, Robert C. Guy, Gary Moyers, and George Pendergrass). This album may not be the most representative introduction if you're not familiar with Acappella, but fans shouldn't miss it. --David Horiuchi

Customer Reviews:

Hymns For All The World.......2002-08-07

Each morning when I wake up, I usually lay in bed and listen to a good portion of an Acappella Company CD before I begin to get ready for school.

This morning, I was listening to "Hymns For All The World."

Hymns For All The World is one of my most favorite albums. "Just As I Am," brings me so close to GOD, and it brings tears to my eyes just listening to it. "Softly and Tenderly" does the same.

But probably my favorite from the album is "Amazing Grace." Many times, I lay on the floor, turn the lights out and listened to it. I've done this many times before, but each time I hear it, it just seems to get more and more beautiful. The peaceful whistling and humming in the beginning relaxes my mind for such a humbling message...

It's loaded with melodies that stay in my head, and it really adds to the beauty of the song. I think I have heard that particular song 20 times today. I just can't get enough of it.