i thank You God for most this amazing day (Dan Forrest) | World Premiere | Atlanta Master Chorale

Atlanta Master Chorale performed the world premiere of Dan Forrest's "i thank You God for most this amazing day" at our Season Premiere: Making Sense concert on October 13, 2018. The piece is dedicated to former Board Chair, Toni Myers -- musician, artist, administrator, and friend; commissioned by Atlanta Master Chorale, Dr. Eric Nelson, Conductor.
Conductor: Dr. Eric Nelson | Accompanist: Jonathan Easter | Strings: Elizabeth Fayette (violin), Jessica Wu (violin ii), Yinzi Kong (viola), Guang Wang (cello), Adam Bernstein (string bass) | Percussion: Joel Morris
www.AtlantaMasterChorale.org
Publication Credit:
i thank You God for most this amazing day | Music: Dan Forrest | Text: e e cummings | The Music of Dan Forrest - 2018 | Commissioned for the Atlanta Master Chorale
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[@simplelife465]

I thank GOD every day for my hearing so that I can HEAR this amazing music !

[@susanflakes6968]

Thank YOU! LORD! For GREAT SUCCESS TODAY! Ezekiel 12:21-28....ALL YOUR PURPOSES ACCOMPLISHED! The BATTLE BELONGS TO YOU!! THANK YOU, LORD!!!!

[@davemnich]

This is what happens when two great minds meet: One of my favorite poems by my favorite poet with one of the greatest living composers. Spectacular collaboration across time!

[@GabbyMesa37]

Never been prouder to be a soprano

[@joekandu7274]

Absolutely stunning! This is what happens when a composer dedicates his life to the Glory of God! The Atlanta Master Chorale gave a beautiful rendition. Praise the Lord!

[@zaimzibran6601]

I think it's illegal to make something THIS beautiful. When I heard this live, it sounded like the most gorgeous music I'd ever heard. The instrumentation makes for such a bright, optimistic feeling. The piano and strings give this piece such color. Every part of the music sounds so grand and greater-than-the-world. This is what gratitude sounds like- when you just can't explain why things are beautiful, but are just simply thankful. Love this so much. i thank You God for Atlanta Master Chorale and Dan Forrest

[@JimmiAlli]

It is immoral NOT to make it.

[@rozconniwestsand7841]

Except for your opening sentence, I totally agree with you, But IMHO something THIS BEAUTIFUL should be Legalized and shared with Everyone! 🎵🎶💗

[@itsmeeric13]

I can’t wait to see this live at Carnegie Hall

[@angelasamstag3655]

@@itsmeeric13 I sang this at Carnegie Hall with the LMU Choirs on 6/3/22. It was a transformative experience. We were all sobbing during dress rehearsal. What an amazing work. Thank you, Dan Forrest.

[@maxxx6970]

I’ve performed in choir for many years now and listened to only the lord knows how many pieces throughout that time, and the magic of sound has never touched so strong as it did when I listened to this piece. Thank you for your performance of this, it really is one of the most wonderful things that will ever grace this earth and each and every person involved in this should be extremely proud.

[@TimChampion1112]

Dan Forrest is brilliant. Please listen to his "Good Night, Dear Heart" it will make you cry.

[@tonimyers8182]

EXHILIRATING!!!!!! .... and I thank God and YOU, my dear Atlanta Master Chorale for this amazing day.... for all the years I had the joy of singing with such fellow-singers... every heart was filled with beauty and love as you sang this... I know, for I know you. So, thank you. THANK YOU!

[@marjie8460]

Hi, Toni! I just came upon this piece in a roundabout way (like the internet does), and WOW!

[@hollabigT]

Hi Auntie :) i'm getting the opportunity to perform this in February! Cannot wait

[@lauraschutze8363]

My heart is full.

[@thedgdelosreyes]

This is all I need this pandemic. I listen to it every morning. Thank you for creating this.

[@Jeremy-eu9em]

This is so lush! Such a brilliant premiere!!! Leave it to Dan to imagine something so positively colorful. This is my new morning wake up alarm music and it’s absolutely PERFECT!

[@TSB12556]

Why would a person give it a thumbs down is a mystery to me! Nothing but pure God given talent and how great to share it with us! God Bless from Wisc †

[@robinarrigo4044]

Goosebumps! So extraordinarily beautiful!! Heaven on earth...

[@philbuckley9221]

Yes!! Requiem for the living saved my life from suicide!!

[@JimmiAlli]

@@philbuckley9221 hope that you are doing good now Phil.

[@shanabarge6841]

This piece and the people performing have brought me to tears. This chorale possesses something magical.

[@JustJoePoke]

I could listen to this all day.

[@susanflakes6968]

12:34...PRAISE GOD!

[@mrskemp230]

Absolutely beautiful! To God be the glory. ❤

[@ariannadeel7059]

We’re singing this for all state this year and I’m so excited

[@sandraokuliczhulme908]

Breathtakingly beautiful ... Thank you & YOU!!!

[@schristians2850]

Instrumental music straight from the King's Throne accompanied by an Angel Choir from the Most High! I feel blessed just to be able to listen to such majesty and beauty from this outstanding composition. A true taste of heaven here on earth - thank you Atlanta Master Chorale!

[@kathrynkelley4875]

Unbelievable. Reached the depth of my soul. Thank you 🙏

[@KarynPeterson]

this is absolutely stunning and the fact that i stumbled on it on this rainy afternoon is a true gift. thank you, thank you, thank you.

[@susanflakes6968]

Thank YOU! LORD!

[@edisonthethird]

when tenors sustain that D natural creating that dissonance around 1:44 I melt into a million pieces.

[@edmondbeatty9309]

Yes thank you Lord for this amazing day in your presence.

[@cjsingsberkeley3355]

Was feeling anxious about getting my 2nd COVID vaccine...Dan Forrest’s masterpiece was the only thing I knew I could listen to and be comforted and transported. Happens every time I hear this piece. Thank you.🙏🏾

[@frankcrow1155]

Great composer! Great composition! Great performance by phenomenal singers! A true blessing from God!

[@danpfeffer1274]

Bravo Dan! I could awake every morning to this music! Sublime!

[@dylanmillion1838]

The accompaniment makes this song..

[@deannamacdougall1754]

Another beautiful piece from Forrest! Thank you.

[@elsjeschoombee4210]

Just beautiful!!

[@petrumiscoi7395]

Amazing!!!!!

[@lance.newman]

How completely marvelous!!!

[@JimmiAlli]

Thank you - love this!

[@DonaPax]

Bravo!

[@revelationakagoldeneagle8045]

Beautiful 🌹

[@TimChampion1112]

I needed this song today. I am going through a very difficult time. I totaled my beautiful car a few days ago and I had hip replacement surgery in October that didn't work out. I will under go another surgery in three weeks. I am also suffering with a horrible problem I can't talk about. God help me.

[@JimmiAlli]

You must take care!

[@lizajoubert6762]

Tim, I am lighting a candle for you today.

[@williamripley3192]

Amazing sound!

[@frankcrow1155]

An exquisite work entrusted to an unbelievably talented composer by God, who channeled this work and its text through angelic singers for all of us so that we may experience this magnificent composition through our ears and in our souls. I can't recall when I felt such ecstasy as I enjoyed each listen after the first:. God truly speaks to Dan Forrest, who in turn conveys something so very Heavenly to Dr. Eric Nelson and the members of the -unbelievably accomplished Atlanta Master Chorale so that they can communicate the message through our ear and eyes to our soul as each of us sits in pure ecstasy and delight. I cannot keep from listening to this great work, and each time I listen my heart is lifted closer and closer to Heaven. Thank you God, thank you Dan Forrest, and thank you Dr. Nelson and members of the Atlanta Master Chorale! Each of you is a blessing unto me!

[@EdwardArroyo1943]

The poem, and this musical setting fit perfectly with the prayer exercise called "the application of the senses" in the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius Loyola

[@susanflakes6968]

Let's go RVing....