Hive Open Mic, week 36, Silent Night by Franz Xaver Gruber (arrangement by mipiano)
Evergreen as a topic for this week of Hive Open Mic made me think a bit; which song or musical piece would represent in the best way something that is the green, always green. Of course, conifers were all the time in my mind. It was not easy to find a musical composition associated with conifers... But, associated with the Christmas tree, and Christmas itself, we have enough to choose from. Therefore, my part in this week's theme will be the song Silent Night.
The Christmas celebration this year will be a little different, many families will not be able to get together. That made me a little sad too, we will celebrate Christmas in a very small circle of the three of us, my husband, our son and me.
However, it doesn't stop me from remembering what it was like to celebrate Christmas when we were children in a large family circle. On Christmas Eve, we decorated the green pine with candles, red balls, figurines of angels and a star was placed on top. The scent of that evergreen pine was remarkable. After the festive dinner, we went to look for presents under the Christmas tree.
Besides, a song that never missed those Christmas evenings was Silent Night (Stille Nacht). It is a popular Christmas carol, composed by Franz Xaver Gruber in 1818 to the lyrics by Joseph Mohr. Here I play my arrangement of this famous tune. I have written down some broken chord accompaniment for the left hand, and I hope that the harmonic structure that I have used will give a nice feeling to my listeners.
The lyrics by Joseph Mohr in German :
Stille Nacht, heilige Nacht,
Alles schläft; einsam wacht
Nur das traute hochheilige Paar.
Holder Knabe im lockigen Haar,
Schlaf in himmlischer Ruh!
Schlaf in himmlischer Ruh!
Stille Nacht, heilige Nacht,
Hirten erst kundgemacht
Durch der Engel Halleluja,
Tönt es laut von fern und nah:
Christ, der Retter ist da!
Christ, der Retter ist da!
Stille Nacht, heilige Nacht,
Gottes Sohn, o wie lacht
Lieb' aus deinem göttlichen Mund,
Da uns schlägt die rettende Stund'.
Christ, in deiner Geburt!
Christ, in deiner Geburt!
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English lyrics
Silent night! Holy night!
All is calm, all is bright
Round yon virgin mother and child!
Holy infant, so tender and mild,
Sleep in heavenly peace!
Sleep in heavenly peace!
Silent night! Holy night!
Shepherds quake at the sight!
Glories stream from heaven afar,
Heavenly hosts sing Alleluia!
Christ the Saviour is born!
Christ the Saviour is born!
Silent night! Holy night!
Son of God, love's pure light
Radiant beams from thy holy face
With the dawn of redeeming grace,
Jesus, Lord, at thy birth!
Jesus, Lord, at thy birth!
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I have heard Silent Night sung in German on Christmas Eve in the church I grew up in. It had started as a German Language church and always had Silent Night sung in German on Christmas Eve. Always. It wouldn't surprise me if it is still so.
That was an absolutely lovely rendition of a real classic. My favorite Christmas Carol for sure.
Probably, as this song is an "evergreen" among the Christmas carols. My grandmother spoke German and she would sing it in German, but as a child I just knew : stille nacht, heilige nacht...la la laaaa, la la laaaa 😊😇
Hello @mipiano, I've promised to share this:
@ewkaw - the original is here:
(using, well, an actual language ;-) )
Hey @gtg , you didn't forget 😇
That was a very strange feeling to listen to the first video. When you know the song for your whole life and the words just doesn't match what you are used to hear. Very weird, really 😜
Do I have a new idea for one of my next posts....? 👀
Haha oh THAT song! Of course I know it, just didn't know it is called like this.
Go Kult! 💪
🙏 Thank you, teacher: beautiful arrangement and wonderful interpretation! 👏
Thank you 😇
It's always a pleasure to see you in my piano videos and have your feedback. If you like the arrangement, I will send it you 🎵
Oh, you are always so kind, @mipiano: yes, please, send me the arrangement. The difficulty level seems affordable and I can add it to my (limited) repertoire by Christmas! 🥰
Already sent 📤 on discord ✅😊
Thank you very very much! ❤️🙏
Gracias @music1sound y felices fiestas 🎄
Nice work! Sound beautiful!
Thank you @gulia.peito
Your arrangement is distinct, very different, yet classic. Thank you for sharing this wonderful song, spun with your unique style. I appreciate you for letting the final notes ring, and resonate.
Thank you @cabelindsay. I am glad you liked my version.
This calm tune can be supported with the most simple harmonic accompaniment and sounds well. Also we can go to more interesting chord progressions, still it is nice.
Happy Holidays Cabe 🎄