At Carnegie Hall, gospel singer Wintley Phipps delivers perhaps the most powerful rendition
of Amazing Grace ever recorded.
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He says, “A lot of people don’t realize that just about all Negro spirituals are written on the
black notes of the piano.
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¢â‚¬Å“Probably the most famous on this slave scale was written by John Newton, who used to be
the captain of a slave ship, and many believe he heard this melody that sounds very much
like a West African sorrow chant.
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¢â‚¬Å“And it has a haunting, haunting plaintive quality to it that reaches past your arrogance, past
your pride, and it speaks to that part of you that’s in bondage. And we feel it. We feel it. It’s
just one of the most amazing melodies in all of human history.”
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After sharing the noteworthy history of the song, Mr. Phipps delivers a stirring performance,
that brings the audience to its feet!
Here ¢â‚¬â„¢s the link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HfGytXRpfho
And if you are like me, and want to hear more of this beautifully gifted man, click on this next link for a brilliant encore that bonds us all in its lovely incantations.
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