1) Three Roma… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least three bands/artists with this name:
1) Three Roman Catholic priests from Ireland.
2) A rock band from New York
3) For the Gothic Metal Washington DC. band, see Priests
1) The Priests are three Roman Catholic priests from Ballyclare and Ballygowan in Northern Ireland who have been singing together since they were children. After signing a $2million record deal with SonyBMG in 2008 they have been recording an album in Ireland, London and have been allowed to record in St. Peter's Basilica, The Vatican.
Their debut album was produced by Mike Hedges who has worked with, amongst others, U2, Dido and Manic Street Preachers, and is released on 24th November by Epic Records. It will be launched simultaneously in 33 countries and precedes an ITV documentary and PBS special in America.
Who they are:
* Father Eugene O’Hagan is of the Parish of Ballyclare and Ballygowan: Church of The Sacred Heart and Church of The Holy Family. Diocese of Down and Connor.
* Father Martin O’Hagan is of the Parish of Cushendun: Church of St. Patrick (Craigagh), Church of St. Mary, The Star of the Sea (Culraney). Diocese of Down and Connor.
* Father David Delargy is of the Parish of Hannahstown: Church of St. Joseph and Church of St. Peter, the Rock , Diocese of Down and Connor.
Record sales of debut album:
The Priests’ eponymous debut album recorded the biggest opening week of sales ever for a classical album.
The Priests, the album, shot into the UK album chart at number five in its first week and also topped the classical chart in its first week of release.
When the album was released in the UK, it was released in 33 countries at the same time and has already topped the charts in Ireland as well as making the top tens in album charts in countries as diverse as Spain, Norway and Sweden.
Around the world, sales of the album – which comprises spiritually inspired tracks such as Pie Jesu, Ave aria as well as great classical arias and traditional Irish - are soaring in the run-up to Christmas.
In the United States, sales are growing fast in anticipation of a coast-to-coast broadcast of a special two hour PBS TV programme about the group.
The trio are also the subject of an ITV documentary to be aired in the UK on December 14 telling the story of their incredible journey over the past 12 months.
The Priests, Fathers Eugene and Martin O Hagan, who are brothers and their schoolfriend of 30 years ago, Father David Delargy, are signed up to Sony BMG's Epic label under a unique deal which stipulates that none of their recording commitments will ever be allowed to stand in the way of their day jobs of parish priests in their neighbouring parishes.
The group is currently performing on tour in Canada and the USA and will be playing to massive audiences on a world arena tour next year. However, they will shortly be stopping all promotional work and other aspects of their recoding career in order to concentrate on the celebration in their parishes of the Christmas season.
They have promised that a substantial proportion of the money made from the sale of The Priests will go to various religious based charities.
Nick Raphael, managing director of the Epic label and the man who spotted The Priests, said: "It is incredible that, in the UK alone, their debut album has taken by storm an album chart in which it is competing with massive acts like The Killers, Guns N Roses, Leona Lewis and Dido.
"It is also an incredible achievement that, in terms of the classical chart, sales of The Priests have outstripped anything that Luciano Pavarotti or more recently Katherine Jenkins shifted in the first week of sales for any of their albums."
2) This State-of-New-York foursome embraces the mythic garage-rock-psych sounds of yesterday while creating the music of tomorrow in their own image. Hypnotic guitar lines, fuzzed-out organ and tribalistic back beats build the foundations of their unusual and original sound.
TALL TALES, the PRIESTS latest release and first for GET HIP was produced by the great TIM KERR in a whirlwind 4 day session at Saxon Studios in Rochester, NY. While maintaining their signature sound, the band has pushed their own boundaries, experimenting with guitar layers, feedback, vocal techniques and time lengths, creating an album destined for greatness. Spread the word.
"The PRIESTS have a sound that positively oozes with snarling, back street toughness driven forward with an infectious, primitive beat. Some garage bands come up with one good song and repeat it over and over again. The PRIESTS avoid this trap by coming up with one great song after another." -Sean Barry/COOL AND STRANGE MUSIC
"This is what rock'n'roll is all about - noisy, angry guitars and a real classic rock and roll look. Can't wait for their next release." -John Holmstrom/PUNK MAGAZINE
Hark the Herald Angels Sing
The Priests 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 angelic host proclaim
Hark, the herald angels sing
"Glory to the newborn King"
Christ by highest heav'n adored
Christ the everlasting Lord
Late in time behold Him come
Offspring of a virgin's womb
Veiled in flesh the Godhead see
Hail the incarnate deity
Pleased as man with man to dwell
Jesus, our Emmanuel
Hark, the herald angels sing
"Glory to the newborn King"
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 sons of earth
Born to give them second birth
Hark, the herald angels sing
"Glory to the newborn King"
The Priests's song Hark The Herald Angels Sing is a traditional Christmas carol that celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ. The first verse starts by emphasizing the glory of the newborn king while also proclaiming peace on earth and mercy towards sinners. It calls for all nations to rise in joy and join the celebration of the skies, where angels are proclaiming the news of Christ's birth.
The second verse talks about how Christ is the highest of heaven and the everlasting lord who was born of a virgin's womb in the fullness of time. It describes how God took on human form to dwell among us, and how Jesus is our Emmanuel, which means God with us.
The final verse pays homage to Jesus as the Prince of Peace and the Son of Righteousness who brings light and life to all. It tells how Jesus laid aside His glory to be born into a human body so that He could rise again and give all humanity a second chance at life.
Overall, the song is a powerful expression of the glory of Christ's birth and His ultimate mission on earth to reconcile humans to God.
Line by Line Meaning
Hark the herald angels sing
Listen to the angels' rejoicing song
"Glory to the newborn King"
Praise the newly born King, Jesus Christ
Peace on earth and mercy mild
May peace and mercy be upon the earth
God and sinners reconciled
God has reconciled with sinners through the birth of Jesus
Joyful, all ye nations rise
All nations should rise up with joyfulness
Join the triumph of the skies
Join the triumph and celebration of heaven
With angelic host proclaim
Declare the message with the angels
"Christ is born in Bethlehem"
Jesus is born in Bethlehem
Christ by highest heav'n adored
Jesus is adored by the highest heaven
Christ the everlasting Lord
Jesus is the eternal Lord
Late in time behold Him come
At the appointed time, Jesus has come
Offspring of a virgin's womb
Jesus was born of a virgin mother
Veiled in flesh the Godhead see
Behold the Godhead hidden in human flesh
Hail the incarnate deity
Praise the God made incarnate
Pleased as man with man to dwell
Jesus was pleased to live among humanity
Jesus, our Emmanuel
Jesus, our God with us
Hail the heav'n born Prince of Peace
Praise the Prince of Peace born of heaven
Hail the Son of Righteousness
Praise the Son of Righteousness
Light and life to all He brings
He brings light and life to all
Risen with healing in His wings
He is resurrected with healing power in His possession
Mild He lays His glory by
He humbly sets aside His glory
Born that man no more may die
He was born so that humanity may have eternal life
Born to raise the sons of earth
He was born to resurrect mankind
Born to give them second birth
He was born to give humanity a second chance at life
Hark, the herald angels sing
Listen to the angels' rejoicing song
"Glory to the newborn King"
Praise the newly born King, Jesus Christ
Hark, the herald angels sing
Listen to the angels' rejoicing song
"Glory to the newborn King"
Praise the newly born King, Jesus Christ
Contributed by Samuel V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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GLORY TO THE NEWBORN KING ! AMEN !
Humber A
Aleluya for ever and ever!
Gloria a Dios por siempre!
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HSF
❤
Giovanna Pardi
Grazie a voi tutti.
Martina Fresia
🙏❤
Joeli Mischke
Changing rushed tempo by the singers. Poor performance