1978, Word (UK) Ltd TWE 6002
The Glasgow Phoenix Choir has from its formation in 1951, steadily developed to become one of the very great ‘European Choirs’ in the particular type of expressive singing for which the group is so deservedly known. The lilt and music of the Scottish phrase, flowing, communicative and naturally structured, hold the secret of the success of the Phoenix, in connecting the listener to the true heart and identity of the music performed. Perhaps this ability to sincerely sing from the heart as a community, yet still be individual and vital in approach, is the human native quality in which the singers successfully carry the image of Scotland far beyond its shores. At any rate, wherever the ‘Phoenix’ sings, they make friends and build the links of identity with friends, unfolding the true function of music in our society. The Choir has a very large support in America and Germany as well as in the United Kingdom, built up from concert tours in these countries over the past twenty years and supported now by records and tapes. As the title indicates this new release gives you a collection of the highlights, through which this support was accomplished.
Tracks
- O Love that Wilt Not Let Me Go
- O Perfect Love
- When I Survey the Wondrous Cross
- Were You There
- What a Friend We Have in Jesus
- Guide Me O Thou Great Jehovah
- Abide With Me
- Onward Christian Soldiers
- O What Can Little Hands Do?
- The Day Thou Gavest Lord is Ended
- The Lord’s My Shepherd
- O For a Closer Walk With God
- Worship the Lord
- O Send Thy Light Forth
- O Light of Life
- Ye Gates Lift Up Your Heads
- I To the Hills Will Lift Mine Eyes
- All People that on Earth do Dwell
- O God of Bethel
- Glory Be to God