Thank you for your comment, Joe. I have been singing all my life and am especially drawn to spiritual songs such as this. With covid-19 my performing has slowed down alot but am hoping to record more.

Hello, Miralys, thank you for listening! Yes, it is my own arrangement. I would love to make sheet music available to you. Please check back with me on this site for updates. Sincerely, Kim

Hello, John, Thank you for your sincere and thoughtful comments. I am glad my arrangement moved you. You can follow me on Facebook for more posts. I have been singing songs like this my whole life and much of my musical experience was formed in a small German Lutheran church in Southern Minnesota. I have played "O Sacred Head Now Wounded" hundreds of times and have always loved the melody. All the best to you, Kim

Hi John, How nice of you to comment on my video. And you are correct that my roots in Bach and Hassler run very deep. I was trained as a church organist in the Lutheran Church and grew up singing and playing hymns with my family on a farm in rural Minnesota. Kurt Elling re-introduced me to this wondrous lyric and I only added my personal touch. Kurt is one of my college friends who has gone on to do amazing things in the music world. What I do love about Kurt is that he, too, shares his deep roots in the faith, and I believe that comes through in his music. By the way, have you heard Kurt's new arrangement of "American Tune?" It's lovely.John, may I have permission to share your comments on my website?All the best to you, Kim

Hi, Kim. Of course, I'd be honored for you to use my comments on your site. I knew that Kurt Elling had Minnesota connections but am delighted to learn that - if I read you correctly - you and he crossed paths and became friends there. When I commented on your video, I had heard Elling's recording of "American Tune" for his recent album, The Questions, and had seen a video of his 2012 performance of the song with the Metropole Orchestra. A few days later, I heard the more pared-down voice-and-piano version that Elling recorded for his 2012 album, 1619 Broadway. I confess that it's this spare version that speaks to me more deeply right now. This and your own version are my two favorite covers. Sounds as though this might not be an accident, given the resonances between your and Elling's backgrounds. Cheers, J.

Hi, John, I'm glad to hear about your experiences with Kurt's music. Thank you very much for giving permission to include your comments on my website and promotional materials. You are a gifted writer and I look forward to hearing more from you. Cheers, Kim

Thank you very much. I'm so happy you enjoyed the song.

Dear Masahiro, thank you so very much for your kind words about my music. I recorded this live several years ago in a simple recording studio near my home in Minnesota. I the next few weeks, I plan to add many more videos of a recent performance I did. Your comments mean so much to me. All the best to you,. Sincerely, Kim

+Works Forme Thanks very much for your comments. I've always felt the same way about this beautiful marriage of Simon's lyric to this beautiful traditional melody. I will definitely consider including this on my next album!

I couldn't agree more with you. I grew up in a very small country church in Minnesota, founded by my German ancesters and have always loved this beautiful melody and enjoyed playing it on the pipe organ and singing it many many times in worship. I look forward to hearing more from you. Best regards, Kim

+Kim Fragodt Thank you, Kim... your version is beautiful, and your comment as well... Best wishes from "good old Germany" Mathis

+Schauhütte Archäologie Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, Mathis! Thank you!

You're most welcome, Robert. I am currently working on another album and look forward to sharing it in 2016. Maybe I should consider including this song?

Thank you, Jamie. I really enjoyed arranging this and I hope to record it in 2016.