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Geoffrey Beaumont CR (1903–1970) was an Anglican priest and monk of the Community of the Resurrection who was also a composer of popular songs and hymn tunes. After graduation he attended Ely Theological College and was ordained in 1932 to a curacy in Nunhead. During the war he served as a chaplain in the RNVR, for which he was awarded the MBE.
A hymn tune is the melody of a musical composition to which a hymn text is sung. Musically speaking, a hymn is generally understood to have four-part (or more) harmony , a fast harmonic rhythm (chords change frequently), with or without refrain or chorus.
Hatherop lies in the southern part of the Cotswolds, a range of hills designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and is approximately 30 miles (48 km) south-east of Gloucester. It is situated about 9 miles (14 km) east of Cirencester and 3 miles (4.8 km) north of Fairford. [4] Close by are the parishes of Coln St. Aldwyns and Quenington.
You'll also find enduring tunes by other artists like The Chieftains, U2, Celtic Thunder and The Irish Tenors, as well as traditional Irish folk songs that might have you wiping away a tear or two.
Colm Ó Lochlainn said, "The tune is not Irish; it sounds to me something between a Sousa march and a German regimental song". [170] The melody's pentatonic scale adds some difficulty for the singer. [171] It is usually sung or played in march time. Different tempos may be used, however, and the verse and chorus are occasionally played.
It was common practice [20] to attribute hymn tune names to the place where they were collected by folk song collectors, such as Ralph Vaughan Williams who co-edited The English Hymnal, published in 1906. Slane is a village in Ireland. Four more 20th century hymns have been set to the same tune.
The Primitive Baptist Hymnal: a choice collection of hymns and tunes of early and late composition (1881) [571] Hymn and Tune Book for Use in Old School or Primitive Baptist Churches (1886) [572] Harp of Ages; Old Baptist Hymns (2012) Old School Hymnal; Primitive Baptist Hymn Book; The Good Old Songs; Songs of Faith (Double Oak Press) (2000)
"Lord of all Hopefulness" is commonly set to the melody of an Irish folksong named Slane. In English hymn books, where traditional folk tunes are used, the place of collection is sometimes attributed as the tune name, and this melody is named after the Hill of Slane, the site where St. Patrick lit an Easter fire in defiance of the pagan king ...