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Simon Johnson - Purple - Improvisations for Holy Week (LP)

Simon Johnson

2007
16 tracks
1 uur, 10 min
choral

Purple - Improvisations for Holy Week

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Product description

"Purple - Improvisations for Holy Week" by Simon Johnson is a profound and contemplative choral album released on October 25, 2007, under the Lammas label. Spanning a duration of 1 hour and 10 minutes, this album is a deeply moving musical journey through the events of Holy Week, as narrated through readings from the Gospel of Luke and accompanied by Simon Johnson's evocative organ improvisations.

The album is structured around seven meditations, each preceded by a reading from the Bible. These meditations guide the listener through significant moments in the Passion of Christ, from Jesus' entry into Jerusalem to the Crucifixion. Simon Johnson's skillful improvisations on the organ create a powerful and immersive atmosphere, enhancing the spiritual and emotional impact of each meditation.

Collaborating with Reverend Barnaby Huish, Simon Johnson brings a unique blend of sacred text and music, making "Purple - Improvisations for Holy Week" a distinctive and poignant addition to the choral genre. This album is not just a collection of tracks but a cohesive and reflective experience, ideal for those seeking a deeper connection with the spiritual themes of Holy Week. Whether for personal reflection or communal worship, this album offers a serene and contemplative journey through the sacred narrative.

Tracks

Reading: Luke 19.29-48Simon Johnson, Reverand Barnaby Huish
3:27
Meditation 1: Jesus enters JerusalemSimon Johnson, Reverand Barnaby Huish
3:34
Reading: Luke 20.1-8 & 20-26Simon Johnson, Reverand Barnaby Huish
2:43
Meditation 2: Jesus is questioned in the templeSimon Johnson, Reverand Barnaby Huish
3:14
Reading: Luke 22.7-20Simon Johnson, Reverand Barnaby Huish
2:27
Meditation 3: The Last SupperSimon Johnson, Reverand Barnaby Huish
5:03
Reading: Luke 22.39-53Simon Johnson, Reverand Barnaby Huish
2:49
Meditation 4: Agony in the GardenSimon Johnson, Reverand Barnaby Huish
4:59
Reading: Luke 22.54-62Simon Johnson, Reverand Barnaby Huish
1:48
Meditation 5: Peter's denialSimon Johnson, Reverand Barnaby Huish
4:55
Reading: Luke 23.1-25Simon Johnson, Reverand Barnaby Huish
4:22
Meditation 6: Mocking, trial, sentencingSimon Johnson, Reverand Barnaby Huish
3:49
Reading: Luke 23.26-27 & 32-47Simon Johnson, Reverand Barnaby Huish
3:36
Meditation 7: To Golgotha, CrucifixionSimon Johnson, Reverand Barnaby Huish
4:42
Symphonie-Passion: CrucifixionSimon Johnson, Reverand Barnaby Huish
6:21
Victimae Paschali: Choral-ImprovisationSimon Johnson, Reverand Barnaby Huish
12:23

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Product specifications

Details

Album: Purple - Improvisations for Holy Week
Artist: Simon Johnson
Album release date: October 25, 2007
Label: Lammas
Available: No

Product information

Mono or stereo: Stereo
Duration: 1 uur, 10 min
Tracks: 16 tracks

Other

Limited Edition: No
Genre: Choral
Box set: No
Remastered: No
Reissue: No

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