PGM 825 "HYMNOS"

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PGM 825 : "HYMNOS"
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PGM NOTE : contemplative hymns and prayers for the holiday season
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FEED DATE : 12-14-07
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INTRO: The Greek word hymnos means a "song of praise,"
prayer or adoration, normally to a god or religious figure.
The roots of the word go back to the Hittites over six thousand
years ago and mean "to sing." There were hymns in ancient
Egypt and India; in the west, the Homeric hymns, praising
the gods of Greek mythology, date from the 7th century B.C.

Praise is affirmative, so hymns are naturally positive experi-
ences. Whether stirring and intense, or quiet and contemplative,
the effect is to lift the spirit. It's a feeling that's abundant
during the end of the year holiday season, a time when —
against all odds —the human family renews its commitment
to generosity, goodwill and peace.

On this transmission of HEARTS of SPACE, a selection of
quietly joyous hymns and instrumental prayers called HYMNOS.

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JEFF JOHNSON
Standing Still ~ Abide with Me (part) <>4:09 >
: STANDING STILL; Ark Music AKD-1521; 2007
: Info: www.arkmusic.com

LOREENA McKENNITT
Coventry Carol <>6:32 >
: A WINTER GARDEN; Quinlan Road CD 12290; 1995
: Info: www.quinlanroad.com

HILARY STAGG
Heaven On Earth <>13:21 >
: DREAM SPIRAL; Real Music RM 1805; 1991
: Info: www.realmusic.com/a_stagg.htm

DANA CUNNINGHAM
Once in Royal David's City <>17:37 >
In the Bleak Midwinter <>21:56 >
: SILENT NIGHT; Rocking Echo Music RM-91321; 2004
: Info: www.danacunningham.com

JEFF JOHNSON
Lauds ~ Creator of the Starry Height (part) <>26:47 >
: STANDING STILL; Ark Music AKD-1521; 2007
: Info: www.arkmusic.com

DAVID HICKEN
Ishtar (edited) <>32:52 >
: GODDESS; Enchanting Music [no catalog #]; 2007
: Info: www.davidhicken.com

BEN DOWLING
In Passing <>38:53 >
Suspension <>42:56 >
Exploration <>46:48 >
: THE PATH OF PEACE; Visionsound VSND-0701; 2007
: Info: www.visionsound.com; www.bendowling.com

DANA CUNNINGHAM
O Come, O Come, Emmanuel <>49:51 >
: SILENT NIGHT; Rocking Echo Music RM-91321; 2004
: Info: www.danacunningham.com

LOREENA McKENNITT
Seeds of Love <>54:52 >
: A WINTER GARDEN; Quinlan Road CD 12290; 1995
: Info: www.quinlanroad.com

BEN DOWLING
Alone <>58:59 >
: THE PATH OF PEACE; Visionsound VSND-0701; 2007
: Info: www.visionsound.com; www.bendowling.com

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PRODUCED BY : STEVE DAVIS and STEPHEN HILL
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BAY AREA WEATHER : late, great
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(c) 2007 Hearts of Space
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