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A timelss hymn from the 16th century done with a light-jazz arrangement. |
Credits: Traditional/Chris Soldier |
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A reflective soft-rock original. |
Credits: Chris Soldier |
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An upbeat interpretation of Psalm 23. |
Credits: Chris Soldier |
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A folk-style piece featuring the Virtual Boys Choir with bass and guitar. |
Credits: Chris Soldier |
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A retro 1960's sound. |
Credits: Chris Soldier |
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From 1853, an example of the "Quick-Step", a dance that was the American answer to the European Polka. |
Credits: Albert Holland/Chris Soldier |
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A slightly more energetic arrangement than Canon I showcasing the sounds of the indomitable Vox synthesizer. |
Credits: Pachelbel/Chris Soldier |
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The Virtual Boys Choir singing a lovely hymn accompanied by Harp and Guitar in an original arrangement.t |
Credits: Traditional/Chris Soldier |
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The Virtual Boys Choir sing my own rendition of "Our Father" and my uptempo arrangement of "Amazing Grace". |
Credits: Chris Soldier/Traditional |
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The Virtual Virtuosos in a delightful performance of a masterwork. |
Credits: Beethoven/Chris Soldier |
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The Virtual Virtuosos in a delightful performance of a masterwork. |
Credits: Beethoven/Chris Soldier |
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The Virtual Virtuosos in a delightful performance of a masterwork. |
Credits: Beethoven/Chris Soldier |
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Acappella pop arrangement of a wonderfull hymn featuring the Virtual Boys Choir Quartet. |
Credits: Traditional/Chris Soldier |
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My salute to South Florida jazz great Arturo Sandoval |
Credits: Chris Soldier |
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An original song that brings Miami Beach to your PC courtesy of the Virtual Boys Choir - don't forget your suntan lotion! |
Credits: Chris Soldier |
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Solid "Rock" instrumental based on the famous hymn featuring driving guitar |
Credits: Traditional/Chris Soldier |
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Rockin' updating of the traditional Easter hymn from the VBC. |
Credits: Traditional/Chris Soldier |
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From the Sacred Harp hymnal and William Billings, America's first great composer, Easter in Early America @ 1778. The VBC Quartet. |
Credits: Traditional/Chris Soldier |
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Another from William Billings proving that Early America was "in Synch". The VBC Quartet singing acapella. |
Credits: Traditional/Chris Soldier |
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A solemn hymn for Eastertime from the VBC. |
Credits: Traditional/Chris Soldier |
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My arrangement of the classic hymn for Flute/Harp duo. |
Credits: Traditional/Chris Soldier |
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Spring is in the air in this delightful Brahms classic sung by the Virtual Boys Choir. |
Credits: Brahms/Chris Soldier |
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More music from what some consider Brahms' crowning acheivement--sung by the VBC. |
Credits: Brahms/Chris Soldier |
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Another from Brahms' ode to German folk music with the VBC. |
Credits: Brahms/Chris Soldier |
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Yes, another version of what might be the most recorded piece in the classical repertoire. Why? Hey, it's a beautiful song! |
Credits: Pachelbel/Chris Soldier |
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A wonderful example of the English Rennaisance master John Dowland's work with the Virtual Boys Choir and lute accompaniment. |
Credits: John Dowland/Chris Soldier |
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Another Dowland piece, this time with the VBC and my arrangement for a small Rennaisance ensemble. |
Credits: John Dowland/Chris Soldier |
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One of my favorite Dowland melodies along with his trademark wit and philosophical musings. The Virtual Boys Choir with viol and lute accompaniment. |
Credits: John Dowland/Chris Soldier |
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This Dowland piece is a little different in that Dowland provides his own accompaniment for this one; unlike nearly all of his other songs for which he simply suggests that viols and lutes improvise an accompaniment. |
Credits: John Dowland/Chris Soldier |
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French composer Gabriel Faure's contribution to the multitude of "Ave Maria" 's available from the world's great composers. Not often heard, but very nice. |
Credits: Gabriel Faure/Chris Soldier |
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An Early-American Christmas from America's first great composer, William Billings. |
Credits: William Billings/Chris Soldier |
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A spirit-filled traditional hymn done with bluegrass instrumentation. |
Credits: Traditional/Chris Soldier |
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Words of wisdom from "Wee" Robbie Burns, Scotland's favorite son. From the year 1794 with the VBC: With modern words substituted for some of the archane Scottish terms Burns was so famous for. |
Credits: Burns/Chris Soldier |
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Guitar instrumental inspired by the traditional hymn "Just As I Am". |
Credits: Traditional/Chris Soldier |
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The return of the Virtual Boys Choir, their Quartet with guest bass singer in a new arrangement of "This is my Father's world". |
Credits: Traditional/Chris Soldier |
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Monteverdi masterpiece using modern instrumentation sung by the V.B.C..(Original English translation) |
Credits: Claudio Monteverdi/Chris Soldier |
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Christmas with a driving beat |
Credits: Traditional/Chris Soldier |
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Beautiful worship music from a Mozart Solemn High Mass with the Virtual Boys Choir. |
Credits: Mozart/Chris Soldier |
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J. Brahms arrangement of a 17th century German Christmas carol. |
Credits: Traditional/Chris Soldier |
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Original arrangement for solo harpsichord |
Credits: Traditional/Chris Soldier |
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Original Flute and Harp arrangement. |
Credits: Traditional/Chris Soldier |
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The V.B.C. sing an original arrangement done in an ancient style |
Credits: Traditional/Chris Soldier |
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"...with masquerade and drum, let's make our Christmas merry..." The V.B.C. with bagpipes on a 17th century gem. |
Credits: Traditional/Chris Soldier |
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A little Jazzy Christmas cheer. |
Credits: Traditional/Chris Soldier |
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Another amazing Afro-american spiritual as sung by the Virtual Boys Choir. |
Credits: Traditional/Chris Soldier |
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The VBC sing a new arrangement of an Afro-American Spiritual standard. |
Credits: Traditional/Chris Soldier |
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The stirring gospel story recounted in song by the VBC. Adapted from the famous Afro-American spiritual. |
Credits: Traditional/Chris Soldier |
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A battle song for spiritual warfare taken from the Book Of Psalms. The VBC with bagpipe and drums. |
Credits: Chris Soldier |
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A truly nostalgic hymn from 1874 done with its original piano arrangement by The Virtual Boys Choir Quartet. |
Credits: Traditional/Chris Soldier |
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A classic hymn from 1832 with the V.B.C. Quartet and Church Organ accompaniment. |
Credits: Traditional/Chris Soldier |
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An English translation of a Clara Schuman (wife of composer Robert Schuman) composition from 1852. The VBC Quartet. |
Credits: Clara Schuman/Chris Soldier |
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A traditional jazz-band arrangement of the classic Christmas carol. |
Credits: Traditional/Chris Soldier |
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From William Billings, with the Virtual Boys Choir Quartet with harpsichord accompaniment. |
Credits: William Billings/Chris Soldier |
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This is an adaptation of J.S. Bach's Lute Suite III (for solo lute-harpsichord) taken from a Bach transcription with original orchestration for septet added. |
MP3.com CD: Chris Soldier Classics - buy it!
Credits: J.S. Bach/Chris Soldier |
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Second movement of the Lute Suite by J.S. Bach, a slow step-dance. |
MP3.com CD: Chris Soldier Classics - buy it!
Credits: J.S. Bach/Chris Soldier |
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Third movement, a light, energetic dance tune. |
MP3.com CD: Chris Soldier Classics - buy it!
Credits: J.S. Bac/Chris Soldier |
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Fourth Movement - A slow step dance |
MP3.com CD: Chris Soldier Classics - buy it!
Credits: J.S. Bach/Chris Soldier |
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Fifth movement, a lively tune with a rondeau break |
MP3.com CD: Chris Soldier Classics - buy it!
Credits: J.S. Bach/Chris Soldier |
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Final movement, a quick-paced tune, a jig. |
MP3.com CD: Chris Soldier Classics - buy it!
Credits: J.S. Bach/Chris Soldier |
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Lovely symphonic movement |
MP3.com CD: Chris Soldier Classics - buy it!
Credits: W.A.Mozart/Chris Soldier |
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Move over Vienna Boys Choir for the Virtual Boys Choir |
MP3.com CD: Chris Soldier Classics - buy it!
Credits: Chris Soldier Classics |
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Lyrical symphonic movement arranged for flute and guitar. |
MP3.com CD: Chris Soldier Classics - buy it!
Credits: Beethoven/Chris Soldier |
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