Cygnus64 Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 Sorry, I lied about the prize. Here's the deal: My dad wants to know the name of a song (hymn?) he sang when he was a kid in Episcopal church. This would be in the late 30s. He thinks it may have the word "Palm" or maybe "Psalm" in the title. My dad is not a musician. He can dabble at the keyboard. When he does he plays about 4 measures of this song, whether any of it is accurate or not I have no idea. This is what he plays: Song Any ideas? Anyone? Bueller? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timwat Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 Just wanted to let you know I was a responsible citizen and listened to the snippet. Twice. I have no idea, bro. A complete blank on that one. No soup for me. .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gangsu Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 I recognize it, just not sure I should admit it. It is called The Palms. It's a standard hymn but there must be a grand version of it in one of my mother's old duet books... I"m hearing massive octaves rolling into the chorus. "O'er all the way green palms and blossoms gay.." "........! Try to make It..REAL! compared to what? ! ! ! " - BOPBEEPER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cygnus64 Posted February 22, 2010 Author Share Posted February 22, 2010 I recognize it, just not sure I should admit it. It is called The Palms. It's a standard hymn but there must be a grand version of it in one of my mother's old duet books... I"m hearing massive octaves rolling into the chorus. "O'er all the way green palms and blossoms gay.." USA! USA! Err, I mean CANADA! Thanks Sue! Guess who wrote it? Our old friend Faure! http://www.musicnotes.com/download/suite/default.asp?ppn=MN0063769&mnuid=QB7PRDTDWM4CNUGWPHR14G3HGH3L1CK718M92CK7&dltype=0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cygnus64 Posted February 22, 2010 Author Share Posted February 22, 2010 Jean-Baptiste Faure? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gangsu Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 haha, Jean-Baptise. Hey you should arrange that for string quartet. "........! Try to make It..REAL! compared to what? ! ! ! " - BOPBEEPER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cygnus64 Posted February 22, 2010 Author Share Posted February 22, 2010 haha, Jean-Baptise. Hey you should arrange that for string quartet. I'm probably too late. Here's a version for piano trio: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gangsu Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 that's exactly the version I remember. wow, talk about a blast from the past. Good catch. "........! Try to make It..REAL! compared to what? ! ! ! " - BOPBEEPER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cygnus64 Posted February 22, 2010 Author Share Posted February 22, 2010 that's exactly the version I remember. wow, talk about a blast from the past. Good catch. My favorite revelation is my dad's version of a IV chord. He uses a major II chord. I've heard him play those 4 measures for 45 years and never knew what the heck he was trying to play. He is trying to teach it to his granddaughter, hopefully he won't teach her the maj II chord. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cygnus64 Posted February 22, 2010 Author Share Posted February 22, 2010 BTW, thanks Timwat for trying! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gangsu Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 My favorite revelation is my dad's version of a IV chord. He uses a major II chord. I've heard him play those 4 measures for 45 years and never knew what the heck he was trying to play. He is trying to teach it to his granddaughter, hopefully he won't teach her the maj II chord. Yeah, that one pulled my ear too. Haha. I like your dad, he plays the people's music. "........! Try to make It..REAL! compared to what? ! ! ! " - BOPBEEPER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cygnus64 Posted February 22, 2010 Author Share Posted February 22, 2010 He's a musical revolutionist! Actually, my dad has an amazing natural talent at whistling. The guy can whistle like a virtuoso. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gangsu Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 There's no other way to whistle! (On the other hand, there's Beckwith. 6 songs for baritone and piano to poems by e.e.cummings anyone? Oh well. I'm paid to shut up and play. ) "........! Try to make It..REAL! compared to what? ! ! ! " - BOPBEEPER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allan_evett Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 I recognize it, just not sure I should admit it. It is called The Palms. It's a standard hymn but there must be a grand version of it in one of my mother's old duet books... I"m hearing massive octaves rolling into the chorus. "O'er all the way green palms and blossoms gay.." Wow... This one definitely rattled loose some cobwebs in the brain. I grew up Episcopalian, and remember singing this - as a 6th grader - when I was in the choir at the church. I remember the piano part being quite powerful. I wonder if there are any old copies of the choral arrangement to be found... 'Someday, we'll look back on these days and laugh; likely a maniacal laugh from our padded cells, but a laugh nonetheless' - Mr. Boffo. We need a barfing cat emoticon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gangsu Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 There's an original packed away here somewhere, I'm almost certain of it. I'll try digging it out before Easter and scan it for ya. There's still enough survivors of that era sitting in the pews, I'm thinking of asking somebody to sing it. Should pull out The Holy City and The Lost Chord while I'm at it. "........! Try to make It..REAL! compared to what? ! ! ! " - BOPBEEPER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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allan_evett Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 From the same era: I recall a choral piece titled: "God Made Our Hands". Several years back, I sketched out a lead sheet as best I could remember the piece, as it was appropriate for a memorial for which I was asked to play. When visiting my hometown near Chicago, a few years back, I went over to the church and asked for a copy from their music library. That was a very revealing read through: the actual score versus my memory of 30 years prior. The original accompaniment is a bit more elaborate than I recalled, but it was a lot of fun to stumble through... 'Someday, we'll look back on these days and laugh; likely a maniacal laugh from our padded cells, but a laugh nonetheless' - Mr. Boffo. We need a barfing cat emoticon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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