Topic: Now the time of blossoming arrives Swedish hymn (Orgtq and Guitar)
I found an interesting rhythmically different version of Den blomstertid nu kommer ( Now the time of blossoming arrives), not straight quarter notes as normal in a chorale, which today feels a bit boring to me. This version rhythm feels comfortable, soft, relaxing, with a section with guitar in the middle and at ending.
Den blomstertid nu kommer ( Now the time of blossoming arrives) is a Swedish summertime hymn. It was first published in the 1695 Swedish Hymnal. In Sweden and Finland the hymn is traditionally sung at the end of the school year in beginning of June, before the summer holidays, and as such it has reached widespread recognition in both Finnish and Swedish culture. It is strongly associated with summer, as well as primary and secondary education. The number of verses sung in schools varies, but tends not to include all six. Sometimes only the first verse is used, in which the hymn's Christian origins are not apparent. Zenos E. Hawkinson has written lyrics in English, as "Now Comes the Time for Flowers", from 1978.
I hope those who know the hymn don't mind, get sad or angry, when I break the rules with a new rhythm.....(I just like to experiment)
Enjoy!
Best wishes,
Stig
