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Pokarekare Ana (New Zealand)
Famous New Zealand love song. Pokarekare Ana was originally written in 1912 as a bid to win the heart of Paraire Henare Tomoana's beloved, Kuini Ripeka Ryland. Paraire had fallen in love with Kuini but her family refused to give their blessing to a marria... moreFamous New Zealand love song. Pokarekare Ana was originally written in 1912 as a bid to win the heart of Paraire Henare Tomoana's beloved, Kuini Ripeka Ryland. Paraire had fallen in love with Kuini but her family refused to give their blessing to a marriage between the two. A lovelorn Paraire composed Pokarekare Ana in which he vowed his eternal love. He declared this passion by singing Pokarekare Ana at Te Poho-o-Rawiri Marae to Kuini in front of her Ngati Porou elders. The family was won over by his convincing performance and granted him their daughter's hand.
How placid are the ripples of restless Waiapu,
Dear they know of your returning,
from far across the sea.
Dear Heart of mine,
I'll wait for thee,
My love is thine alone,
to eternity.
This outdoor performance was the culmination of a six-week project which creates a choir from scratch for one night only. Each winter and summer, Chris Rowbury gathers a random bunch of singers from in and around Ipswich. There are no auditions and all s... less
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Nationalhymne von Rheinbergen National anthem of Rheinbergen harmonized choir and orchestra
This is the National anthem for the micronation of Rheinbergen (the length of the river Rhine).
The text was written by Gerard, Fürst von und zu Rheinbergen in collaboration with Rheinbergen's Court Composer David Warin Solomons, who wrote the music.
It... moreThis is the National anthem for the micronation of Rheinbergen (the length of the river Rhine).
The text was written by Gerard, Fürst von und zu Rheinbergen in collaboration with Rheinbergen's Court Composer David Warin Solomons, who wrote the music.
It is very grand and rousing music with just a little pomposity.
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Sounds Capital - 2014 PanPacific Barbershop Convention
2014 PanPacific Barbershop Convention to be held in New Zealand!!Huge couple of weeks of events.. High School contests, workshops, Annual National Convention, Pan Pacific Convention, Quartets & Choruses from all over the wo...
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Dio vi salvi regina (Corsica)
16th C hymn to the Virgin Mary, patroness of the island. Effectively the Corsican National anthem. "God save the Queen".
This is from The OK Chorale's second public concert in March 2013 at St. Mary's Church, Woodbridge, Suffolk, UK.
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God be in my head - Wilson (the best version)
'God be in my head' by Fraser Wilson
Text from the Sarum Primer (16th century, Salisbury)
sung by THE RIVELIN SINGERS in Wells Cathedral Chapter House
copies available from http://www.freewebstore.org/Fraser-Wilson-Music/God_be_in_my_head/p1610060_76... more'God be in my head' by Fraser Wilson
Text from the Sarum Primer (16th century, Salisbury)
sung by THE RIVELIN SINGERS in Wells Cathedral Chapter House
copies available from http://www.freewebstore.org/Fraser-Wilson-Music/God_be_in_my_head/p1610060_7611403.aspx
more information at www.fraserwilson.org.uk
This version is for Richard Bannister