Silent Night

[Hokiebob]

I watched a special the other night about the origins and impact of "Silent Night". It was quite interesting and I learned something relevant to our boards. The poem, written by Joseph Mohr, was set to music by Franz Gruber in 1816 on a guitar. Indeed for a number of years the guitar was the instrument on which it was most commonly preformed. I think it is still a great way to play this most beautiful of Christmas songs.

[Eric Jones]

Bob,

It’s a wonderful song and performed in a great variety of styles too. What show was it that you watched? It sounds interesting.

[Hokiebob]

The movie is called Silent Night A Song For The World.

I saw it on the CW Network. I just peeked and there are a couple of full length videos of it posted on youtube

You are right. In the show there are lots of arrangements and in several languages.

[Red Oak]

The movie is called Silent Night A Song For The World.

I saw it on the CW Network. I just peeked and there are a couple of full length videos of it posted on youtube

You are right. In the show there are lots of arrangements and in several languages.

Missed it. Hopefully they will show it again in December 2022. Thanks for posting!!

[Derek]

Speaking of "Silent Night" on guitar here is my arrangement:
http://dcoombsguitar.com/Guitar%20Music/SilentNight.mp3

[Red Oak]

Speaking of "Silent Night" on guitar here is my arrangement:
http://dcoombsguitar.com/Guitar%20Music/SilentNight.mp3

Very,very nice!!
Thanks for your post!!!