We plow the fields and scatter the good seed on the land. We thank thee then, o father, for all things bright and good, the seedtime and the harvest, our life, our health, our food, no gifts have we to offer for all thy love imparts but that which thou desirest, our humble thankful hearts. Godspell ist ein amerikanisches offbroadway musical aus dem jahr 1971. A junior version under the title godspell junior has also been made. Im currently in a production of godspell, and i was given the difficult job of singing all good gifts. Godspell opened at the cherry lane theatre on may 17, 1971 and was an immediate hit with. Several cast albums have been released over the years. Godspell has been n a favorite of mine since my wife picked all good gifts for. Godspell, that wellworn 70s quasireligious clown musical, was transformed into a wildly creative movie musical in 1973. No matter where you are on your theatrical journey, our innovative production resources will enhance your show experience.
Godspell, the second musical of the early 70s to be based on the life of jesus christ following jesus christ superstar, which hit the record racks, but not the stage first, was something of a sleeper, opening offoffbroadway in may 1971, with an original cast album that belatedly became a big success in 1972 after day by day was released. The difference is that it is a oneact version with some songs removed. Godspell songs stephen schwartz answers questions about the. All good gifts around us are sent from heaven above so thank the lord, oh thank the lord for all his love. Best at making mountains of money they cant take it with them, but what do they care. All good gifts from godspell sheet music leadsheet. When you feel sad, or under a curse your life is bad, your prospects are worse your wife is sighing, crying and your olive tree is dying. The making of godspell archives godspell the musical. With roberto kerezsi, kaleb koho, tanner hanson, quinn plumley. Reviewed in the united states on november 12, 2017. By studying godspell, it provides us an opportunity to reflect upon our own spiritual journey. Godspell is a musical composed by stephen schwartz with the book by john michael tebelak. Follows the final week of rehearsals prior to the shows, including the nights of and what came after. Your lessons well, all for the best, all good gifts, turn back, o man and by my side.
Stream godspell original off broadway cast recording by original. However, jesus then persuades the cast that it is all for the best and. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. Godspell all good gifts music by stephen schwartz all good gifts is the perfect song for any celebration of thanks, for an autumn celebration of abundance, or any time when its appropriate to thank thee then, o father for all things bright and good. Using a large dose of comedy and a variety of storytelling techniques, godspells themes of kindness, tolerance, and love come to life. Godspell was the first major musical theatre offering from threetime grammy and academy award winner, stephen schwartz wicked, pippin, children of eden, and it took the world by storm. All good gifts around us are sent from heaven above so thank the lord oh, thank the lord for all his love we thank thee then o father for all things bright and good the seed time and the harvest our life, our health, our food no gifts have we to offer for all thy love imparts but that which thou desires our humble thankful hearts all good gifts. Lyrics to all good gifts by john michael tebelak from the godspell 2001 national touring cast recording album including song video, artist biography, translations and more. Print and download lead sheets for all good gifts from godspell includes complete lyrics in bb major transposable. Godspell is a soundtrack of a rock musical dealing with the gospels, and the teachings of jesus christ in a modern setting.
Godspell comedie musicale 1971 numerisation vinyle by tech93. All good gifts from godspell sheet music in d major. When you feel sad, or under a curse your life is bad, your prospects are worse your wife is sighing, crying and your olive tree is dying temples are graying, and. With a classic hymn text and rich music by stephen schwartz, it is equally appropriate for concert and church use, enveloping all in a spirit of joyful celebration. Tranposable music notes for pianovocalguitar sheet music by stephen schwartz stephen schwartz. The message of godspell is completely timeless and it could amazed everyone around the world for over 40 years. In godspell, the diegetic songs are mostly the songs in which the lessons are summarized or the cast is just having fun, including all for the best turn back o man, and we beseech thee. Godspell is a 1970 musical that opened off broadway on may 17, 1971, and has played in various touring companies and revivals many times since. The show opened offbroadway on may 17, 1971, and has since been produced by.
Godspell is a musical composed by stephen schwartz with the book by johnmichael tebelak. Godspell all good gifts free downloadable sheet music. We plow the fields and scatter the good seed on the land but it is fed and watered by gods almighty hand he sends us snow in winter, the warmth to swell the grain. The lyrics were originally a german poem written by matthias claudius.
All good gifts has always been a favorite for godspell performers and fans. Read more this and other songs in the godspell experience. Godspells unique collaborative history godspell is one of the few musicals that its first cast members helped to create. The songs are the sound of the 1970s, very direct, amusing, but not blasphemous. All good gifts the story behind the song when johnmichael tebelak was first piecing together the college production of godspell, he remembered a harvest song in the episcopal hymnal that is sometimes performed at thanksgiving services with other music. All ten actors are on stage throughout the entirety of the production. The beloved godspell song becomes a sweeping anthem of gratitude in this stunning setting. Telly leung,godspell ensemble all good gifts lyrics. Lyrics, sheet music, recordings, and notes about the song. Godspell original motion picture soundtrack original.
It is a film adaptation of the 1971 offbroadway musical godspell in turn based on the gospel of matthew, created by johnmichael tebelak with music and lyrics by stephen schwartz. Print and download all good gifts sheet music from godspell. For a more traditional recording, you should look at the 2000 offbroadway cast starring barrett foa. Led by the international hit, day by day, godspell features a parade of beloved songs, including prepare ye the way of the lord, learn your lessons. They get the center of the meat, cushions on the seat houses on the street where its sunny summers at the sea, winters warm and free all of this and we get the rest. Inspired designs on tshirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more by independent artists and designers from around the world. Stephen schwartz, stephen nathan, robin lamont godspell. It makes an ideal song of gratitude for special occasions or gatherings.
Particular mention should go to the arrangement of beautiful city which is an improvement over the more sedate original and also the celloaccompanied all good gifts, which brings a very broadwaywestend feel to the song. Godspell, an album by new broadway cast on spotify. I have seen the musical, and the soundtrack brings back the experience of seeing the production every time. All good gifts by stephen schwartz stephen schwartz digital. These two different kinds of songs should be staged and acted differently to. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as described.
Godspell is a faithful and uplifting modern take of the biblical story based on a gospel according to st. Browse all godspell sheet music musicnotes features the worlds largest online digital sheet music catalogue with over 300,000 arrangements available to print and play instantly. See more ideas about musicals, it cast and theatre quotes. Nancy raabe choristers guild this delightful little medley of wellknown table blessings is set to familiar classical melodies and hymns, making it a great opportunity for choristers to learn about music history. Martin satb this thanksgiving anthem is a flowing, tender ballad that reminds the listener of all of the treasures of life that are gifts sent from heaven. Even though im an atheisti read the script before seeing the film and several westend adaptations and i never seem to get bored of it. Stephen schwartzs wonderful music takes the classic hymn text to a new level, making it equally appropriate for concert and church performances. Godspell comedie musicale 1971 numerisation vinyle by tech93 published on 20121223t23. It opened off broadway on may 17, 1971, and has played in various touring companies and revivals many times since. Inside a transformative musical reveals the full behindthescenes story. I am presently in grad school, taking a class on the history of broadway. Sheet music arranged for pianovocalchords, and singer pro in d major transposable.
People, day by day, bless the lord, all good gifts and we beseech thee. Catala english espanol suomi francais norsk bokmal portugues. Hit songs from the show include the widely popular day by day in addition to prepare ye the way of the lord, all good gifts, turn back, o man, and by my side. This most popular song from godspell becomes a sweeping anthem of gratitude in this stunning choral setting. Shop our newest and most popular sheet music such as beautiful city, day by day and by my side, or click the button above to browse all sheet music. This soundtrack streamlines the raw, original cast album into a sleek pop recording that is infinitely listenable. Now, im a 16 year old tenor who can hit a high g on a good day. Hal leonard digital sheet music at sheet music plus. Jake rasmussen is an actor, known for godspell 2017 and all good gifts.
This is a theatrical interpretation of biblical events, not a historical account. The breezes and the sunshine, and soft refreshing rain. Godspell was the first major musical theatre offering from threetime grammy and. The show opened offbroadway on may 17, 1971, and has since been produced by multiple touring companies and in many revivals. Songs from godspell, released on jay records curtain call subsidiary, is an abridged version of a studio cast recording of the musical godspell that was recorded in england in 1993 and originally issued on thats entertainment records ter in 1995, with a reissue on jay in 1997. As compared to that fulllength version, this one is about 12. Godspell sheet music godspell an archaic spelling of the word gospel is a 1970 musical by stephen schwartz and johnmichael tebelak. One lovely happy scene i love in this amazing film that is called godspell.