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Mark: Verbum Caro Factum Est is one of the world's oldest Christmas carols and chants. Here it forms the basis of a song about issues of our own time. As a traditional carol it dates from the medieval times, it’s thought to be 12th century (see www.traditioninaction.org/religious/Music_P000_files/P062_Verbum.htm and from Chant, its 9th responsory of the Christmas Matins, and was and maybe still is, sung on Christmas morning. It’s been set to music by ancients unknown, and in medieval times by many, and is still recorded to this day.

While looking for examples I found three different versions being released this year alone. It comes from John 1:14, "the word was made flesh and it dwelt among us". (www.classical-music.com/article/five-best-ancient-christmas-carols) I based my version on the Hassler verbum caro from 1591 (www.monteverdichorale.org/media/our-music/) which incorporated stuff about glory, grace and truth from John 1 into the text. Motet offensive... but of course I departed a good bit.

Anyway, it’s based on an old Christmas tune.

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from Hail The Jolly Christmas Monkey: GMR Xmas the Tenth, released December 1, 2019
Mark Brunke – Vocal and Guitar; Ruth Davidson – Guitar.

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Green Monkey has been making Xmas albums since 2009., with 11 jolly comps from NW artists. And yes, the previous ones are available on Bandcamp.Plus two Tom Dyer Christmas collections. And The True Olympians Xmas collection. Damn that’s a lot of good cheer.

And all the compilation dough goes to MusiCares, a charity that helps music people in need and lord knows there are some of those every year. ... more

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