We’re not entirely certain as to which definition of “humour” applies, but perhaps the most apt is “state of mind” or “disposition”. Our arrangement of this happy jig comes with some fun twists (no pun intended…) – and quite possibly is a bit more challenging for a quartet of two-bell ringers than a duet of …
Tag: international music
We admit to using "international music" as a bit of a catch-all for pieces that don't fit into our other categories, such as "hymns", "Christmas", and "classical". But having a catch-all simplifies things a bit, because we might have had to create dozens of other categories otherwise. Think of it as a place to view new vistas!
The Butterfly – Eight handbells
Here’s our first Irish slip jig arrangement! It turns out that this is one of the most popular – if not the most popular – slip jigs of all! We hope you’ll enjoy it as much as we have. Alternate Titles: Barney’s Goat The Bug The Butterfly Gig Eitil Im Fiona Im Ag Eitilt Kick …
Shalom Aleichem – Eight handbells
According to online references, “Shalom Aleichem is a traditional song sung Friday night at the beginning of Shabbat, the Jewish Sabbath, welcoming the angels who accompany a person home on the eve of the Sabbath.” Peace be unto you, ye ministering angels, angels of the most High, ye that come from the Supreme King of …
Shalom Chaverim – Eight handbells
“Shalom chaverim” means “peace, friends, until we meet again.” This Israeli folk song offers that blessing in musical form! Shalom, o my friends, Shalom, o my friends, Shalom, shalom; Till we meet again, Till we meet again, Shalom, shalom. Shalom, chaverim, Shalom, chaverim, Shalom, shalom; L’hitra’ot, L’hitra’ot, Shalom, shalom. Standard Version: ”Dual-Range”™ Score Package: $ …
Dashing Away with the Smoothing Iron – Eight handbells
Yes… Dashing Away with the Smoothing Iron is a song about laundry. But it’s a piece of music full of energy and fun. This is our full-powered version of the song we previously released as one of our “surprisingly easy” pieces.. Nevertheless, we hope you’ll try it, and find it to be as wonderful as …
Auld Lang Syne – Eight handbells
Auld Lang Syne is a Scottish reference to “the old times”, the “times gone by”. That’s why we sing it as December 31st vanishes into history. Happy New Year! Should auld acquaintance be forgot, And never brought to mind? Should auld acquaintance be forgot, And auld lang syne! For auld lang syne, my dear, For …
A la Media Noche – Eight handbells
Living in this world means getting to rub shoulders with people from many different cultures. We’ve learned that there’s a rich heritage that our Hispanic friends have to share with us. Here’s a carol from Puerto Rico, the title of which, A la media noche, translates to “at midnight”. A la media noche al rigor …
Ma Navu (How Lovely on the Mountains) – Eight handbells
Ma Navu is the first Jewish song that we played as an eight-bell duet. Its lyrics come from Isaiah 52:7, and the melody is meditative and positively lovely! How pleasant on the mountains are the feet of the messenger of good tidings. How pleasant on the mountains are the feet of the messenger of good …
Eight-Bell International Music
We admit it… our “international music” category is a parking place for the eight-bell arrangements that weren’t hymns, or Christmas carols, or dances, or… But still, it’s a fascinating hodgepodge of music from around the world. Some of these, such as Auld Lang Syne and Happy Birthday, even made it to our list of freebies, …
The Bells of St. Mary’s – Eight handbells
In 1917, Emmett Adams visited St. Mary’s Cathedral in Southampton, England, and was inspired to write The Bells of St. Mary’s. It was later used in a 1945 movie by the same name. The movie may not have done as well as hoped, but the song has been well-remembered! The bells of St. Mary’s / …
