Songbook: "Sing Out Joyfully" to Jehovah

[Wozza60]

Wonder if they will bring out a simplified chord version (like the 'old' song book?

[juliansan]

4 hours ago, Wozza60 said:

Wonder if they will bring out a simplified chord version (like the 'old' song book?

We already have the simplified chords for all new songs. 

[Thesauron]

 
Okay, I just played and recorded the song with a Bbb (i.e. A natural) and again with just a Bb. The A natural sticks out like a sore thumb and the Bb sounds much better. I then checked the old songbook and everything is identical, same key, same notes, etc. So, either this is accidental is an error, or there is another reason for using this accidental that I am not aware of.
 
So I have to retract my previous statements that I made assuming that the music was written correctly, Johan, as now I am not so sure. Good eye and good catch!

It has now been corrected in the PDF-edition.

We already have the simplified chords for all new songs. 

Even some of the new songs have changed slightly. And some of the old ones have changes to melodies, arrangements or alike.

[Brother_Bliss]

14 minutes ago, Thesauron said:

It has now been corrected in the PDF-edition.

 

And so it has.

 

You're probably to thank for that ;)

[Thesauron]

 
And so it has.
 
You're probably to thank for that ;)

No, probably a zealous proofreading sister somewhere. They've got eyes like hawks, you know.

[juliansan]

I can't wait for the orchestra melody renditions 

[Brother_Bliss]

3 minutes ago, Thesauron said:

No, probably a zealous proofreading sister somewhere. They've got eyes like hawks, you know.

 

Could be. Or, big brother is watching.

 

Or wait, that's big mother, right?

 

Lol. That's another topic altogether.

[Wozza60]

7 hours ago, juliansan said:

We already have the simplified chords for all new songs. 

yes... but we have all the songs that are in the new song book.. in the old song book... but.. arranged with same titles and lyrics would be nice.. agreed, I can create my own version (obviously) but would prefer an 'official' version... that's all.

[Brother_Bliss]

Here's the sound of the song with a B-double-flat as was misprinted, and then played the second time with the normal and expected B-flat

 

 

[MizPeg]

Gee whiz!  All of these posts, and nary a one of you were right there while the songs were being created,  recorded or placed .

Has humility, and gratitude flown out the window?

 

[Thesauron]

Gee whiz!  All of these posts, and nary a one of you were right there while the songs were being created,  recorded or placed .
Has humility, and gratitude flown out the window?
 

Huh?

Anyway...

Song 50 (58) has had some slight changes to the lyrics. Example

Take my silver and my gold.
Nothing, Lord, would I withhold.

Song 51 (59) has had some slight changes to the lyrics, the melody, and corresponding changes to the orchestration. It has had a full overhaul of the written arrangement.
Song 52 (7) has had some changes to the lyrics, and minor changes to the written music, including chords.

In solemn prayer he said to God:
‘I’ve come to do your will.’
When he came up from the Jordan
As God’s anointed Son,
Obedient and loyal he would pray:
‘My Father, your will be done.’

[Araujo JW]

A brother from Brazil visited Wallkill and took this photo.

 

[James the Less]

There has been a slight adjustment in the introduction of the orchestral recording of song 53, "Preparing to Preach." Now you can hear the opening bar of the song over the beginning flute interlude

[Friends just call me Ross]

1 hour ago, Araujo JW said:

A brother from Brazil visited Wallkill and took this photo.

 

Coming soon...to a Kingdom Hall near you. 

 

Thanks for sharing the "Preview of Coming Attractions", Brother Cristino.

The PDFs are not always available.  (No electricity...batteries die...apps close on you, right in the middle of a song.)

I'm looking forward to having a 'hard copy' right in the palms of my hands.

And I'm getting a little antsy.

[sunshine]

Sorry to interject, but do we have the vocals singing the new lyrics sing out Joyfully (SoJ)? 

[MM9106]

Excitement! I ordered an English hard copy since I frequently attend English meetings, assemblies and conventions with my brother. I also ordered an hard copy in Spanish. The elders told us that the branch instructed them to start taking and placing orders for the Spanish songbook because it'll be coming soon. Can't wait.

 

One thing that I am wondering about are the CAs that take place after January when languages who have the new songbook begin to use it. Will the songs announced from the platform be different from the printed program? Or will they just stick to what's on the printed program? I think they'll just use the same songs that are on the program now but with the different numbers. For example, the baptism song for one CA is listed as song 7 right now but in the new book it's 52. After January,  will they simply adjust the numbering despite what's printed on the program?

[jwhess]

36 minutes ago, MM9106 said:

Excitement! I ordered an English hard copy since I frequently attend English meetings, assemblies and conventions with my brother. I also ordered an hard copy in Spanish. The elders told us that the branch instructed them to start taking and placing orders for the Spanish songbook because it'll be coming soon. Can't wait.

 

One thing that I am wondering about are the CAs that take place after January when languages who have the new songbook begin to use it. Will the songs announced from the platform be different from the printed program? Or will they just stick to what's on the printed program? I think they'll just use the same songs that are on the program now but with the different numbers. For example, the baptism song for one CA is listed as song 7 right now but in the new book it's 52. After January,  will they simply adjust the numbering despite what's printed on the program?

My guess is they will update the digital copy.

[On the huh]

39 minutes ago, MM9106 said:

One thing that I am wondering about are the CAs that take place after January when languages who have the new songbook begin to use it. Will the songs announced from the platform be different from the printed program? Or will they just stick to what's on the printed program? I think they'll just use the same songs that are on the program now but with the different numbers. For example, the baptism song for one CA is listed as song 7 right now but in the new book it's 52. After January,  will they simply adjust the numbering despite what's printed on the program?

There is / will be assembly programs for assemblies to December, and revised ones for January onwards.

[mserskine]

1 hour ago, sunshine said:

Sorry to interject, but do we have the vocals singing the new lyrics sing out Joyfully (SoJ)? 

Not yet 

[Thesauron]

How many of you have decided not to order a hard copy?


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"Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also."—Matthew 6:21.

[juliansan]

I ordered my printed copy today

[Ivine]

I have decided not to order a hard copy, but I think I will change my mind. I don't even have a tablet...

[Thesauron]

We just ordered one printed copy for our family. It will stay next to the piano. For the meetings, the JW Library digital edition works fine for us.


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"Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also."—Matthew 6:21.

[Jmystro]

34 minutes ago, Thesauron said:

How many of you have decided not to order a hard copy?


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"Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also."—Matthew 6:21.

 

Our family passed on the hard copy.

 

We will see later if any extras are hanging around the literature section.

[Hope]

I don't like singing with the tablet - the screen is not big enough (8.4") and I really don't like needing to scroll in the middle of a song.  I use my paper songbook now, unless we're singing one of the new tunes.

 

I ordered two hard copies.

Edited October 10, 2016 by Hope