Author Archives: Mike Clark
Kelly Clarkson, Oh Holy Night
Kelly Clarkson singing an a cappella version of “Oh Holy Night” at the Rockerfeller Christmas tree lighting ceremony in December 2003.
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Icing on the Cookies
My wife went to a cookie exchange last night. She spent the afternoon baking three different kinds of cookies (chocolate chip, sugar, and rice krispy treats). She decorated the cookies with various colors of sprinkles. Then she asked me to … Continue reading
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Boston Pops – Hallelujah Chorus
Conductor Keith Lockhart led the Boston Pops and the Tanglewood Festival Chorus in the joyous “Hallelujah Chorus” from Handel’s Messiah during their opening night concert last night at Symphony Hall.
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Hallelujah!
It was a nice coincidence that today’s video was the Hallelujah Chorus! What does “hallelujah” mean anyways? “exclamation – God be praised (uttered in worship or as an expression of rejoicing)” I like that phrase: God be praised. It seems … Continue reading
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The Hallelujah Monks
George Frideric Handel wrote Messiah in 1741. The most recognizable part of the oratorio is “The Hallelujah Chorus.” Here it is “sung” by “monks” who have taken a vow of silence. Enjoy!
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Gifts
Ask most kids their thoughts about Christmas, and you’ll get a quick response: a glowing face and breathless explanation of what they think Christmas is about: the gifts they will receive. I will never forget the year that my brother … Continue reading
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Matthew Jordan “Silent Night / O Come, All Ye Faithful”
A listener sent me the link to this video. I really like how this song sounds, I love the soft mix of a cappella with the piano and drums. But I really don’t like the video style, the mashup. I … Continue reading
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Faith
Do you believe in Santa Claus? I’ve never seen him. Everyone tells kids to write their letter to Santa. There are lots of legends surrounding him. He is surrounded by miraculous beings (elves, reindeer that can fly, a red-nosed reindeer) … Continue reading
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Emmanuel (also Immanuel)
The dictionary defines Emmanuel as “the name given to Christ as the deliverer of Judah prophesied by Isaiah.” “Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his … Continue reading
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Keith Andrew Grim: “Celebrate God With US” (vocal)
While poking around YouTube today I stumbled across Keith Andrew Grim singing his song “Celebrate God With Us.” I interviewed Keith back in 2006. Keith’s music is featured on my Traditional, Jazz and More stations.
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