Pilgrims' Hymn – Stephen Paulus

Pilgrims' Hymn – Stephen Paulus
Text by Michael Dennis Browne
Performed by The Singers - Minnesota Choral Artists & Matthew Culloton
Released on Splendid Jewel: Choral Music of Stephen Paulus

[audreybitikofer]

stephen paulus needs to be more famous bc this is amazing

[Oneg]

This is a masterpiece of text-setting. The words come forth in all their glory. Thanks to SP. RIP.

[MichaelMendez-kl]

This is truly God- inspiring, so meditative! God bless you, Stephen, I hope you can be a Catholic one day!

[RDRussell]

Haunting. Wide, complex harmonies resolving to a peaceful unison on F#. I love those resolutions that are just so simple. Simple: it's never as easy as that.

[johnstriker]

*Goosebumps* Galore, feeling the PRESENCE of JESUS! ❤

[Scriabin_fan]

Love the resolution to B minor at 1:04 and 2:58. I also love the way the B minor chord is voiced . Lovely piece!

[sandilobianco]

Thank you for sharing this beautiful hymn.

[ray_mck]

For anyone who follows the link in the description to purchase the score, be aware that it defaults to the 4-part SATB version. There is an unlabeled drop-down menu to choose the 8-part, but if you're browsing in dark mode, the text "8-part SSAATTBB" is invisible until you select it.

[TheDonaldorc]

I love the chords and chord progressions in this piece. I especially like having the score. I followed the tenor line which is what I have always sung in various choirs over many years.

[ZipplyZane]

What's the reason for using accidentals and not a key signature (with appropriate key change when relevant)? I know I'd find it harder to read if I were to sing this.

[MichaelMendez-kl]

I sing baritone, so i watched the middle bass line

[liamdaquila]

Fellow alto 2’s, hold on to that F# on this beautiful song

[bluefunkybassman]

Very nice indeed! How come the alto parts are not written with downstems?

[fabianoroma]

And this is eternal life: that they may know the only true God and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent. John 17:3   So those who gladly received his word were baptized; and on that day nearly three thousand souls were added. Acts 2:41

[cariboogospel]

Hi Stephen. Are you a Christian? I see no mention of it on your website. Just curious if you believe Jesus is the son of God.

[Smiler]

Great music isn't it.... Would almost make you believe in make believe