Eversmiling Liberty (1998)

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The two Danish composers Erling Kullberg and Jens Johansen wrote "Eversmiling Liberty" in 1992 as a homage to G. F. Händel and his oratorio "Judas Maccabäus".

All lyrics have been taken from the baroque original - not completely, but as far as the storyline could be maintained.In many details the music shows equivalents and connections to the music of Händel. The combination with today's Jazz- and rock music constitutes the charm of "Eversmiling Liberty".

There is no contradiction between jazz and canon, rock and recitative or fugue, liturgical chant and rap - it is possible to combine them.In addition to the oratorio, the CD presents several gospel songs - partly from the first songs of joyful voices, partly actual songs.

  1. Mourn
  2. Oh Father
  3. Grant A Leader Bold And Brave
  4. Judas Shall Set The Captive Free
  5. Call Forth Thy Powers
  6. Come, Eversmiling Liberty
  7. Lead On
  8. Disdainful Of Danger
  9. No Unhallow'd Desire
  10. Hear Us, Oh Lord
  11. Fallen Is The Foe
  12. Zion Now Her Head Shall Raise
  13. Ah, Wretched Israel
  14. My Arms
  15. Sound An Alarm
  16. With Pious Hearts
  17. Never Bow We Down
  18. We Worship God
  19. Father Of Heaven
  20. Halleluja! Rejoice Oh Judah
  21. Shine Your Light
  22. You Don't Know Like I Know
  23. Your Word
  24. Never Gonne Lose My Way

Unfortunately, this cd is not longer available.