Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring for String Quartet.

• Jun 26, 2011 - 22:06

JS Bach. From Cantata no. 147. Arranged for sting quartet.

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this song has meant a lot to me lately. if you haven't already, get on wikipedia and search for it. they have a couple more literal translations there and the words are really powerful.

enjoyed it.

I took the liberty of digging in the choir library in search for the original after being at the organ.
I originally just transcribed it from an organ transcription.
I put in the English subtitles for those that are interested and edited the viola part so that it doesn't just double up on the cello.
It is recommended to use the sinfon36.sf2 soundfont (google, download and install on the synthesizer in the display menu).

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The only thing that could be better than listening to that arrangement just now is listening to a live string quartet play it. Fine work.

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