Savino's classical education in music was completed at the Royal Conservatory of Naples in not only composition and piano, but also in conducting for which he became famous in the United States working ultimately for Pathe Records, Kapp and RCA in these regards.
Early in his career in the United States, Savino brought to America the famous silent motion picture star - Rudolph Valentino.
At various times, Savino conducted the CBS Symphony, orchestrated by Paul Whiteman - the famous "Big Band" leader - and Vincent Lopez. Savino became one of the "Big Three" partners in the giant US music publishing firm, Robbins Music. Many of Domenico Savino's popular pieces are published under the pseudonym "D. Onivas," which was simply a reversal of his last name. Savino is credited with composing over 2500 published compositions, most of which are classical or semi-classical in nature, and is responsible for adapting Moonlight Love from Debussy's Clair de Lune. Domenico arranged for many of the most famous names in the music industry during the 1920s through the 1940s, including Hugo Winterhalter and Mitch Ayres.
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
Domenico Savino And His Orchestra Lyrics
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"Glory to the newborn King!
Peace on earth, and mercy mild
God and sinners reconciled"
Joyful, all ye nations, rise
Join the triumph of the skies
With th' angelic host proclaim
"Christ is born in Bethlehem"
"Glory to the newborn King!
Christ, by highest heav'n adored
Christ, the everlasting Lord
Late in time behold him come
Offspring of the favored one
Veil'd in flesh, the Godhead see
Hail, th'incarnate Deity
Pleased, as man, with men to dwell
Jesus, our Emmanuel!
Hark! the herald angels sing
"Glory to the newborn King!
Hail! the heav'n-born Prince of peace!
Hail! the Son of Righteousness!
Light and life to all he brings
Risen with healing in his wings
Mild he lays his glory by
Born that man no more may die
Born to raise the sone of earth
Born to give them second birth
Hark! the herald angels sing
"Glory to the newborn King!
The lyrics of “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing” evoke the joyful announcement of the birth of Jesus Christ by a great multitude of heavenly hosts. The opening line, “Hark! The herald angels sing" is an invitation to listen to what the angels have to say about the newborn king. The angels proclaim “Glory to the newborn King!” and call for “Peace on earth and mercy mild,” as God is reconciled with sinners through Christ. The hymn notes that the arrival of the Savior is a momentous occasion not only for the Jews but also for all nations. The term “triumph of the skies” refers to the exultant heavenly chorus sung by the angels.
The second verse of the hymn explains that Jesus Christ is God in human form who has come to earth to save humanity. Christ is the “everlasting Lord,” the one who is adored in the highest heaven. Heralded as the Messiah, he has been born of a virgin, Mary, and is the “offspring of the favored one.” The hymn refers to Jesus as both “veiled in flesh” and the “incarnate Deity,” a profound concept of the union of two natures in one person. The hymn concludes with the glad tidings that Jesus is the “heav’n-born Prince of peace” who brings “light and life to all” and is “born to give them second birth.”
Line by Line Meaning
Hark! the herald angels sing
Listen! The messengers of God are singing
"Glory to the newborn King!"
"Praise the newly born King!"
Peace on earth, and mercy mild
Peace and kind forgiveness on earth
God and sinners reconciled
God and sinful humans are now made peaceful again
Joyful, all ye nations, rise
All people of the world, become joyful
Join the triumph of the skies
Celebrate with the heavenly beings
With th' angelic host proclaim
Announce together with the angels
"Christ is born in Bethlehem"
"Christ is born in Bethlehem"
Christ, by highest heav'n adored
Christ is adored by the highest heaven
Christ, the everlasting Lord
Christ, the eternal ruler
Late in time behold him come
He came later on in history
Offspring of the favored one
The favored one's descendant
Veil'd in flesh, the Godhead see
See the divine hidden underneath human form
Hail, th'incarnate Deity
Greetings to the embodiment of divine power
Pleased, as man, with men to dwell
Happy to live among humans just like one of them
Jesus, our Emmanuel!
Jesus, our God is with us!
"Glory to the newborn King!"
"Praise the newly born King!"
Hail! the heav'n-born Prince of peace!
Greetings to the heavenly prince of peace!
Hail! the Son of Righteousness!
Greetings to the righteous son!
Light and life to all he brings
He brings light and life to everyone
Risen with healing in his wings
He rose with the power to heal
Mild he lays his glory by
Gently he puts aside his divine glory
Born that man no more may die
Born to prevent humans from experiencing death again
Born to raise the sone of earth
Born to lift up the people of the earth
Born to give them second birth
Born to give them a new spiritual life
Hark! the herald angels sing
Listen! The messengers of God are singing
"Glory to the newborn King!"
"Praise the newly born King!"
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Universal Music Publishing Group, Walt Disney Music Company, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: PAUL BATEMAN
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