Why make available on GHA a recording of hymns from 1963, sung by 5,000 Welsh men and women in the Welsh language – to mainly Welsh tunes – in the Royal Albert Hall in London? Because these are some of the most beautiful tunes ever composed. Some have tricky harmonies and minor keys – but persevere; this recording will help you learn these wonderful tunes. The tune names, along with suggested hymns in English to which they can be sung, are listed below. You can find each tune at the point in the recording noted here:
00.00 min – Diadem – Goes to “All hail the power of Jesus name”
03.27 min – Trewen – Goes to “A debtor to mercy alone”
06.39 min – Aberystwyth – Goes to “Jesus lover of my soul”
09.01 min – Llef – Goes to “When I survey the wondrous cross”
11.31 min – Calon Lan – Goes to “When we reach our peaceful dwelling”
14.14 min – Sanctus – Goes to “Abba Father we approach Thee”
17.44 min – Cwm Rhondda – Goes to “Guide us O Thou great Jehovah”
20.43 min – Builth – Goes to “Saviour Thy dying love”
23.08 min – Rachie – Goes to “Who is on the Lord’s side”
26.04 min – Need – Goes to “I need Thee every hour”
29.37 min – Bryn Calfaria – Goes to “Passing onward quickly passing”
31.20 min – Rhyd y Groes – Goes to “Great God of wonders all they ways”
35.59 min – Crimond – Goes to “The Lord’s my shepherd”
