Arranged by John Stainer
This project is now complete! The audio is included in song #5 "The First Nowell," in the Multilingual Christmas Carol Collection 2019 catalog page: https://librivox.org/multilingual-christmas-carol-collection-2019-by-various/
Let's join our voices in LibriVox's Christmas choir! The goal is to get as many audio files as possible!
You don't have to be a professional singer to participate -- all voices welcome!
This song will be included in LibriVox's 2019 Christmas Carol Collection.
Deadline: December 18, 2019, 4:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Instructions:
For everyone’s timing to be as similar as possible, when you are recording the song,
please wear headphones/earbuds and listen to the audio file linked below, and sing along with it.
"The First Nowell" Sing-Along Audio: https://librivox.org/uploads/dlolso21/thefirstnowell_singalong.mp3
*Hyphens included in some (not all) of the words with extra syllables in the song.The first Nowell the Angel did say,
Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay;
In fields where they lay keeping their sheep,
On a cold winter's night that was so deep.
Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, Nowell,
Born is the King of Israel.
They looked up and saw a Star,
Shining in the East, beyond them far,
And to the earth it gave great light,
And so it continued both day and night.
Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, Nowell,
Born is the King of Israel.
And by the light o-of tha-at same star,*
Three Wise Men came from country far;
To seek for a King was their intent,
And to follow the Star wherever it went.
Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, Nowell,
Born is the King of Israel.
This Star drew nigh to the No-o-orth-West,
O'er Bethlehem it took its rest,
And there it did both stop and stay,
Right over the place where Jesus lay.
Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, Nowell,
Born is the King of Israel.
Then entered in those wise men three,
Full reverently upon their knee,
And offered there, in His Pre-e-e-sence,
Their gold, and myrrh, and frankincense.
Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, Nowell,
Born is the King of Israel.
Then let us all with one accord,
Sing praises to our Heavenly Lord,
That hath made Heaven and earth of naught,
And with His Blood mankind hath bought:
Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, Nowell,
Born is the King of Israel.
For those who prefer to view sheet music, it may be found HERE.
- Set your recording software to:
Channels: 1 (Mono)
Bit Rate: 128 kbps
Sample Rate: 44.1 kHz
Please remember to check this thread frequently for updates!
- AFTER recording:
Save files as 128 kbps MP3
firstnowell_[your forum name].mp3 (all lower-case) (e.g. firstnowell_twinkle88.mp3)
- Transfer of files (completed recordings):
Please always post in this forum thread when you've sent a file.
Upload your file with the LibriVox Uploader: https://librivox.org/login/uploader
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You'll need to select the MC, which for this project is: dlolso21
When your upload is complete, you will receive a link - please post it in this thread.
If this doesn't work, or you have questions, please check our How To Send Your Recording wiki page.
- Any questions?
Please post below.