A
hymn is defined as a song written specifically
for the purpose of praise, adoration or prayer,
and brings to one, nostalgic memories of solemn
and reverential worship. In today's times, when
modern "praise and worship' songs have replaced
the more traditional hymns, this endeavour is
to revive them, and introduce the younger generation
to their beauty and grandeur.
The response of all albums from both within India and overseas
has been overwhelming. In keeping with the very positive response we present the
fifth album of Classic Hymns and the 1st in a regional language.
Classic Hymns - In Regional Languages
Based on the request from many Classic Hymns listeners, since January 2014
was lead to plan the next few hymns albums in regional languages.
Sarvashrayam , Classic Hymns first Malayalam album was released in August
2014. The recording of a 225 voice choir was done in a 180 year old church
in May 2014 . Apart from this we had about 10 smaller groups recorded in
various unique locations like heritage homes, house boat, ancient churches
and heritage college campus as locations.
All Classic Hymns albums so far have had the distinction of maintaining
excellence in production and received recognition of achieving international
standards.
Jagathrakshaga", Classic Hymns first Tamil album was released in October
2015. As is the practice "Jagathrakshaga" also has many of the hymns being
sung by a mass choir totalling 225, besides small groups doing a few songs.
The album was recorded at the Heber Chapel of Madras Christian College
Tambaram
Neer Mathram Pothum - Oct 2nd
2016 - Single Tamil Song Album Release.
Classic Hymns is glad to announce that a special single song
DVD album "
Neer Mathrum Poodum" sung by 9 celebrity Christian artists ( Hema John,
Kalpana Raghavendra, Kirubavathi Daniel, Maxyn Kingston, Meghala Ratniaya,
Ramya NSK, M.K Paul, Pastor Sam P Chelladurai and Sreejit Abraham) is being
dedicated and released on Oct 2nd 2016 at AFT Church Purasawalkam Chennai
at the 630 am service. The song will be played just after the dedication.
The album recording which commenced in late 2013. Many
accomplished
musicians have played for the song and a 20 member choir have done the
choral backing. The Music is composed by Chitty Prakash Dhyriam and Choral
arrangement by Augustine Paul.
The video depicts that person from every walk of life can say
" Neer
Matrum Poodum" from dawn ( rising of the sun) to dusk ( the going down..)
If in Chennai do come and bless the occasion. Others can view
it on live
stream
Presenting Classic Hymns third album
"Old Rugged Cross
"
Presenting Classic Hymns second album
"Lead
Kindly Light"
Presenting the pilot project of
Classic Hymns first album "Ancient
of Days"
This is an initiative of Classic Hymns.
This project has gained much enthusiasm, as it
was common vision of most of the Choirs and the
conductors.
Here are some key points that make this Project
unique.
First time in India
Sung by a 150 and 300 trained voices from
about 10 and 16 to choirs respectively
Lead by the who’s who among the conductors
Recorded live in the ambience of a 175 years
old Church.
Most Hymns was accompanied by pipe organ
( 120 years old ) and grand piano.
Ancient Hymns written about 100 to 300 years
ago.
Mahatma Gandhi’s
favourite hymn features in each of the album. ("Abide with me", "Lead kindly Light" and in the 3rd it will be
"When I survey the wondrous Cross").
Both the favourite hymns of Mahatma Gandhi was dedicated for the
Mumbai blast Victims
of 26th Nov 08.
"Most Hymns was accompanied
by Pipe Organ (120 years old ) and
Grand
Piano"
"The Mass
choir singing in "Classic Hymns"
consist of close to 150 voices from
10 top choirs"
