My own take on the classic patriotic hymn by Jean Sibelius's "Finlandia".

This Is My Song

Six-part choral motet composed by Charles Stanford, which sets the Latin text, "Blessed are those who go with integrity, who walk in the law of God." One of my favorites from college. A beautiful flow of weaving voices that feels twice as long (in a good way) as its three-minute run.

Beati Quorum Via

Four-part antiphonal motet by the great Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina, which sets the Latin text, "God, you are gracious to your land: you have turned away the captivity of Jacob. You have forgiven the offence of your people."

Benedixisti Domine

Lovingly dubbed the "My boyfriend Jesus" hymn, this rendition of C. Austin Miles's 1912 hymn was recorded for the memorial of our congregation's long-time member, Nell. Harmony by Carly Squires Hutchison. Accompaniment by Yigit Kolat.

In The Garden

Me, myself, and I singing "Naturally" by Huey Lewis and the News, original arrangement by Ian Anderson, adapted by Elliot Kraber.

The arrangement of the final tag has been rolling around my head since college; finally able to make it happen.

Naturally (with tags)

A simple, folky tune by Ruth Duck. Sung in 4-part harmony. Piano by Yigit Kolat.

How Good It Is

Text by Ruth Duck and harmony by Marty Haugen. An American tune written in the 19th century, A common meter that can be used for many different hymns. Simple enough to learn easily, but pleasant enough to hear repeatedly. Piano accompaniment by Yigit Kolat.

As a Fire Is Meant for Burning

Written by Philip Hayes (1738-1797), as performed by Don McLean. Accompaniment by Yigit Kolat.

Elliot Kraber

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