It's possible the tune might exist somewhere under a different name.
Although what's probably the most usual tune to this hymn (Diadem) has
a lot of repeats, the core is Common Metre. So whatever Green Street
is, it may appear somewhere else as the tune to a different hymn with a
different tune name.
Having said that, a quick check in Oremus, the CCEL hymnary and
nethymnal draws a blank for that title.
Dru
On 10 Jan 2011, at 13:36, Philip Gruar wrote:
This is way off-topic for NSP's, but given the wide musical interests
of many list members, I thought I'd give it a try -
I'm interested in getting a copy of The Sacred Harp hymnbook - or
possibly other shapenote books. I know the 1860 edition of Sacred Harp
is available online, in the Michegan State University digital
collections, and I also know I could order a copy of the current
edition direct from the publishers in the USA, but does anyone know if
I can buy a copy here in the UK?
Specifically, I'd like to find the music for Sacred Harp no.198 "Green
Street" to the words "All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name" - ideally
this week!
That tune is not in the online edition (or if it is, I can't find it
there)
I'm sure there must be someone reading this list who knows this
repertoire well (and for anyone who doesn't, check it out on YouTube -
it's amazing) - if so, and if you can send me a scan of it, please
contact me off list and I'd be very grateful.
Thanks,
Philip
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