Seven Towers Male Voice Choir

The Choir perform a wide range of pieces, from sacred and classical to secular and modern day.

Some of our Sacred Repertoire

Amazing Grace

This familiar hymn, written by John Newton in the 18^th Century, is given modern treatment by Ed Lojeski.

Beautiful Saviour

A Silesian folk song, published in the Schleswige Volkelieder, Leipzig (1842). It is also used to the words: Fairest Lord Jesus.

Creation's Hymn

This short piece by Beethoven conveys wonder at the natural world and traces the finger of the Creator throughout it. Original words by C F Gellert.

Gwahoddiad

This tune, to which we sing the words: “ I hear thy welcome voice, that calls me Lord to Thee” was written by Lewis Hartsough, in America, in 1872. The words were translated into Welsh by John Roberts and it became a firm favourite, with a Welsh title which quite logically means: “Invitation”.

A Gaelic Blessing

This tuneful and moving piece was composed by John Rutter, one of the finest contemporary English sources of church music. The text is ancient, from Gaelic writings.

Every Time I Feel The Spirit

An arrangement by Alan Simmons of the well-known spiritual.

The Lord Is My Shepherd

Contemporary English composer Howard Goodall probably did not foresee his setting of the 23^rd Psalm becoming popular as the theme tune of the BBC TV series: The Vicar of Dibley. It was first performed in Oxford at Christ Church Cathedral.

Morte Criste

The words of Isaac Watts, When I Survey The Wondrous Cross, are set to music by Emrys Jones. A hymn that is mainly associated with Easter.

Shall We Gather At The River

The words of this spiritual were written in Victorian times by R Lowry and this version of the music was arranged by Alwyn Humphreys for the Morriston Orpheus Choir in Swansea.

Sound An Alarm

A rallying call from Handel’s oratorio Judas Maccabeus (1746). It is arranged by Harold Noble for male voices.

Speed Your Journey

This chorus from Verdi’s opera Nabucco gives voice to the longing of the captive Children of Israel for their homeland.

Sunset Poem

This is the meditation of Reverend Eli Jenkins, as he looks over the fishing village in Dylan Thomas’s play for radio Under Milk Wood, which was first broadcast in 1954. It is set to a 19^th century psalm tune, Troyte’s Chant.

Some of our Secular Repertoire

Can You Feel The Love Tonight ?

Anyone who has seen The Lion King (1994) will recognise this Elton John/Tim Rice item sung by Simba and Nala. As a solo it achieved high ratings in the charts.

I Walk The Line

The distinctive style of Johnny Cash, who died as recently as 2003, is brought out in three of his songs dating from 1949 to 1962. Was he a Country and Western artist, or Rock and Roll or a Gospel singer? You will have to decide.

Is This The Way To Amarillo?

This Neil Sedaka/Howard Greenfield number was released in 1971. If you are old you will remember Tony Christie’s rendering, and if not, Peter Kay’s unfortunate encounter with a treadmill.

Only You

The piano music of Frederic Chopin has been plundered many times to provide melodies for songs. In this one, adapted from the Study Opus 10 Number 3, the arrangement is by Andrew Goddard.

Portrait Of My Love

First published in 1960 this Ornadel/West collaboration was made popular by Matt Monro and Val Doonican , among others. The arrangement is by Alan Simmons.

The Two Roses

A wistful melody composed by Hildegard Werner (born 1834). The words are anonymous. Music suitable for the drawing room or a Palm Court orchestra.

Unchained Melody

This song from the film “Unchained” was composed in 1955 by Alex North with words by Hy Zaret.

Whispering Hope

The words and music of Alice Hawthorne are arranged for male voices by Harry Dexter.