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Spotify Picks for Amazing Grace

One would be hard put to find a hymn as well-known and loved in these past two centuries than Amazing Grace.

Originally written by John Newton–a slave trader turned preacher and abolitionist–it became prominent in the second great religious awakening, accompanying many sermons. It so aptly captured the “dangers, toils, and snares” that was the experience of a people pioneering westward and a nation that looked to no king but instead declared “In God we Trust” through the institution of a republic. “It then became the rallying anthem against slavery, adopted as an iconic black spiritual, emblematic of the American journey.” (Wikipedia)

With the development of recorded music, the unique experience and interpretation of the hymn by different artists became available to the public, Its first recording was an acapella version in 1922 by the Sacred Harp Choir. This month’s Spotify picks of this beloved hymn gives us a peek at the many ways its message of deliverance from sin continues to resonate through different arrangements.

Vocal Solo, Ensembles and Choir

Album: The Promise

Artist: Il Divo

Album: Sing, Ye Heavens

Artist: The Cambridge Singers

Album: Believe

Artist: Andrea Bocelli & Alison Krauss

Album: Lead With Your Heart

Artist: The Tenors feat. Natalie Grant

Album: Homeland

Artist: Spivey Hall Children’s Choir

Album: Amazing Grace

Artist: The Antrim Mennonite Choir

Album: Hymns

Artist: Caleb and Kelsey

Album: Hymn-Capella

Artist: Anthem Lights

Album: Winds of Change

Artist: Women of Heart

Album: Amazing Grace — Songs of Atonement

Artist: Millenial Choirs & Orchestras

Winds

Album: Flute Oboe

Artist: Momo Sakura & Masayo Miyata

Album: Flutes-Relaxation & Meditation

Artist: Hanno Herbst

Album: Amazing Grace Bagpipes

Artists: Amazing Grace Bagpipes

Album: Amazing Grace: Favorite Hymns Flute

Artist: Yoshie Ueno

Piano

Album: Hymns of Worship. Vol. 1

Artist: Hymns on Piano

Album: Grace

Artist: David Tolk

String Ensemble

Album: Beautiful Day to Remember

Artist: Bridesmaids Quartet

Album: Wedding Music for Violin and Piano

Artist: The Violin Sisters

Album: Pipes Tranquility

Artist: Tommy Scott

Strings and Piano

Album: Sanctuary

Artist: Phillip Keveren

Album: Instrumental Hymns

Artist: Chun Jiyoun

Album: Classical Worship

Artist: Phillip Keveren

Album: Strings From Heaven

Artist: Sang Jin Kim

Orchestral

Album: Majesty Masterpieces

Artist: Shelly Hamilton & Majesty Orchestra

Album: Love Divine

Artist: Ian Mulder

Album: Pipes Tranquility

Artist: Tommy Scott

Chimes

Album: Amazing Grace

Artist: The Mallets

Brass

Album: The Impossible Dream

Artist: Phillip Keveren; Star City Symphony

Do you have any favorites on Spotify that is not a part of the list? Let us know on the comment section below!

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