1. The Norwegian choral ensemble Cantus was formed in 1986 by a group of young women who wanted to take control of their own performances. The group, consisting of 30 amateur singers, is based in Tronheim and led by Tove Ramlo-Ystad, who joined as a singer and has become the group's director. Cantus typically performs arrangement of classical and contempary works, and has crossed over into jazz, folk, and pop music.
The group credits its participation in choral competitions with sharpening its focus and raising the quality of its performances.
Cantus has become an international sensation because of its inclusion on the soundtracks of both Disney films Frozen I and II, featuring the tracks Vuelie and Reindeer Circle, written by Frode Fjellheim and Christophe Beck.
2. Originally founded at St. Olaf College, Cantus is now a nine person male vocal ensemble based in Minneapolis. They sing a wide variety of vocal music, and have performed in some innovative theater pieces as well.
3. Cantus from Lithuania, making some mixture of Christian and Lithuanian folk music.
Hallelujah
Cantus Lyrics
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Oh, Glory, Hallelujah!
Oh Glory, Hallelujah!
Singing’ glory, Hallelujah to duh newbo’n King!
I call Jesus duh Wonderful Counselor
Oh, Glory, Hallelujah!
Oh Glory, Hallelujah!
Singing’ glory, Hallelujah to duh newbo’n King!
Oh, Glory, Hallelujah!
Oh Glory, Hallelujah!
Singing’ glory, Hallelujah to duh newbo’n King!
You’ll find Him in Bethlehem wrapped in duh manger
Oh, Glory, Hallelujah!
Oh Glory, Hallelujah!
Singing’ glory, Hallelujah to duh newbo’n King!
He’s the King of Kings. Glory Hallelujah!
He’s Emmanuel! Glory Hallelujah!
He’s the Prince of Peace! Glory Hallelujah!
He’s Mary’s little baby bo’n in Bethlehem
Cryin’ “Peace on earth, goodwill to yo’ neighbuh”
Oh my Lawd, Yes, Glory Hallelujah!
Oh my Lawd, Yes, Glory Hallelujah!
Singing’ Glory Hallelujah to duh Newbo’n King!
Didn’t Jesus say, “Ev’ry man is yo’ neighbuh”
Oh my Lawd, Yes, Glory Hallelujah!
Oh my Lawd, Yes, Glory Hallelujah!
Singing’ Glory Hallelujah to duh Newbo’n King!
In the song "Hallelujah" by Cantus, the lyrics explore the birth of Jesus Christ and the celebration of his coming. The beginning of the song asks the listener who they call the "Wonderful Counselor," and the answer is given in the following lines: "I call Jesus duh Wonderful Counselor." The song then transitions into the birth of Jesus, with the line "Singing’ glory, Hallelujah to duh newbo’n King!" The song encourages listeners to follow the star to find the baby Jesus in Bethlehem, who is wrapped in a manger.
The chorus further describes Jesus as the King of Kings, Emmanuel, and the Prince of Peace. The final lines of the song quote Jesus' call to love one's neighbor, with the words "Didn’t Jesus say, “Ev’ry man is yo’ neighbuh”, followed by the repeated refrain of "Glory Hallelujah to duh Newbo’n King!"
Overall, the song is a celebration of the birth of Jesus and a call to love one's neighbor, echoing the message of peace and goodwill that is often associated with Christmas.
Line by Line Meaning
Tell me, who do you call duh Wonduhful Counselor
Asking who do you refer to as the Wonderful Counselor
Oh, Glory, Hallelujah!
Expressing excitement and joy
Oh Glory, Hallelujah!
Expressing excitement and joy
Singing’ glory, Hallelujah to duh newbo’n King!
Singing about the glory of the newborn king
I call Jesus duh Wonderful Counselor
Referring to Jesus as the Wonderful Counselor
Oh, Glory, Hallelujah!
Expressing excitement and joy
Oh Glory, Hallelujah!
Expressing excitement and joy
Singing’ glory, Hallelujah to duh newbo’n King!
Singing about the glory of the newborn king
Jus’ follow duh Star an’ you’ll find’ duh Baby
Following the star will lead you to the baby
Oh, Glory, Hallelujah!
Expressing excitement and joy
Oh Glory, Hallelujah!
Expressing excitement and joy
Singing’ glory, Hallelujah to duh newbo’n King!
Singing about the glory of the newborn king
You’ll find Him in Bethlehem wrapped in duh manger
The baby can be found in Bethlehem, wrapped in a manger
Oh, Glory, Hallelujah!
Expressing excitement and joy
Oh Glory, Hallelujah!
Expressing excitement and joy
Singing’ glory, Hallelujah to duh newbo’n King!
Singing about the glory of the newborn king
He’s the King of Kings. Glory Hallelujah!
Referring to him as the King of Kings and expressing joy and praise
He’s Emmanuel! Glory Hallelujah!
Referring to him as Emmanuel (God with us) and expressing joy and praise
He’s the Prince of Peace! Glory Hallelujah!
Referring to him as the Prince of Peace and expressing joy and praise
He’s Mary’s little baby bo’n in Bethlehem Cryin’ “Peace on earth, goodwill to yo’ neighbuh”
The newborn baby in the Bethlehem manger, crying out for peace and goodwill to all
Oh my Lawd, Yes, Glory Hallelujah!
Expressing excitement and joy, acknowledging the holiness of God
Oh my Lawd, Yes, Glory Hallelujah!
Expressing excitement and joy, acknowledging the holiness of God
Singing’ Glory Hallelujah to duh Newbo’n King!
Singing about the glory of the newborn king
Didn’t Jesus say, “Ev’ry man is yo’ neighbuh”
Referencing Jesus' teaching about loving one's neighbor
Oh my Lawd, Yes, Glory Hallelujah!
Expressing excitement and joy, acknowledging the holiness of God
Oh my Lawd, Yes, Glory Hallelujah!
Expressing excitement and joy, acknowledging the holiness of God
Singing’ Glory Hallelujah to duh Newbo’n King!
Singing about the glory of the newborn king
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Rosephanye Powell, Traditional
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