Glorious Welsh Hymn Tunes (38 min)

Glorious Welsh Hymn Tunes (38 min)

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 – TrewenGoes to “A debtor to mercy alone”
06.39 min – AberystwythGoes to “Jesus lover of my soul”
09.01 min – LlefGoes to “When I survey the wondrous cross”
11.31 min – Calon Lan – Goes to “When we reach our peaceful dwelling”
14.14 min – SanctusGoes to “Abba Father we approach Thee”
17.44 min – Cwm RhonddaGoes to “Guide us O Thou great Jehovah”
20.43 min – BuilthGoes to “Saviour Thy dying love”
23.08 min – RachieGoes to “Who is on the Lord’s side”
26.04 min – Need – Goes to “I need Thee every hour”
29.37 min – Bryn CalfariaGoes to “Passing onward quickly passing”
31.20 min – Rhyd y GroesGoes to “Great God of wonders all they ways”
35.59 min – CrimondGoes to “The Lord’s my shepherd”