How Great Thou Art - Piano Solo, arr. by Charles Szczepanek

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"I originally had the idea for this arrangement in mid-2017. It was soon after completing my "Keys to the Cinema" album of movie music, and you can hear some remnants of that style persist in this arrangement, particularly the alternating 5th/6th pattern in the right hand and the fast and fleeting passagework of the final statements. Until this past month, the only records of the arrangement were iPhone recordings of snippets... 16 bars here and there. I went back through all of those recordings, organized the ideas into just one, and that became what you hear in this video. I hope you enjoy all of the emotions and images I tried to convey here: solemn awe, wonder, majesty, and more!
During this time of crisis around the world, we should all remember that we are not alone during these hardships, take a little comfort in the joy that music can bring us, and extend a friendly and helping hand to those around us most in need."
--Charles Szczepanek
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Arrangement (C) 2020 by Charles Szczepanek. Sound Recording (P)(C) Copyright 2020 by Charles Szczepanek. Video Recording (C) Copyright 2020 by Charles Szczepanek. All Rights Reserved.

[@Guillermo-Hena]

In its sung version this song is a beauty, but your utterly gorgeous interpretation increases its spiritual scope in a way that deeply enriches the soul and puts a big smile on our faces... really. ❤️👍

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Guillermo Hena thank you!!

[@anthony291]

Only 57 views.. you deserve more man

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Haha, well maybe there will be more in the days to come! I hope for more as well!

[@dinadeira]

​@@CharlesSzczepanek your wish has been granted, lol

[@MoveOfGod]

This Video shall have 1 Million + Views

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

That’d be awesome! Thanks for listening and watching!

[@gillianbrant304]

My favourite hymn of all time. Beautifully played Charles.

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thank you, Gillian!

[@mw75012]

I held my breath throughout your beautiful rendition. God has given you a most precious gift.

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thank you so much, Mark!

[@sylvielopez2686]

Tank you very much, so beautiful en great artist, the music to so beauty, hope to be continued, tank you very much merci beaucoup

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thanks, Sylvie!

[@paulridley6573]

I'm just starting to learn piano at 65 bit late in starting. But listening to you play keeps me going and hoping maybe just maybe cheers

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Keep it up, Paul! Learning new things is always possible, and I wish you the best on your musical journey! Thanks for listening to my music :-)

[@rickriley7018]

you are FAR beyond my capabilities Well Done Sir!!! Rick

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thanks so much for listening, Rick!

[@MotifMusicStudios]

Beautiful with so many musical ideas and great representation of the words.

[@helenholmes3530]

This is beautiful, it's a beautiful hymn. For once I am at a loss for words, thank you so much.

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thanks, Helen!

[@jamie8812]

What a beautiful music

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thanks for listening, Jamie!

[@kellycoleman715]

Powerful and sublime.

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thanks!

[@jessicasuandrianna5537]

Such a sensitive playing! Love your rendition!

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thank you, Jessica!

[@carolmulligan337]

Absolutely beautiful! I always will listen to these....do you have an album with this on it?

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Carol, thanks! I don't have an album of hymns yet, but there may be one coming as I continue to write these arrangements!

[@hannahhong3803]

so beautiful!

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thanks, Hannah!

[@mylkiee5856]

This song reminds me about sacrament ❤️

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thanks Alison! I'm glad it can bring back those feelings for you, especially during this time when we haven't been able to be at church.

[@eomp1975]

Excelente

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thank you, Edwin!

[@joshuaschoepp1206]

Love this arrangement man. I'll definitely be learning this one!

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Joshua Schoepp thanks! I’d love to hear you playing it!

[@camilafelipeberaldo4788]

Parabéns! Show!

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thanks!!

[@luisferreria2485]

🙌🙌🙌🙏🙏

[@angelacarter6196]

🥰

[@Cyb3rAssassine]

i wonder how you get so little attention, you are awesome

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thanks so much, Cyb3rAssassine!

[@capemaxi]

“Like” and promote the guy to friends and family. I am.

[@tkaultopbd1]

What a beautiful arrangement; it's heavenly.. Thank you for posting.

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thank you, Don!

[@lewisgottschalk2178]

Very creative interpretation. Nicely done on composition and playing.

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thank you, Lewis!

[@jessicahansen4167]

This was my dad’s most favorite hymn. Do you have a copy of it I could purchase?

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thanks for the comment, Jessica! Your dad had great taste in hymns! I do have the sheet music available here: bit.ly/35z79ih and MP3 audio is available through itunes here: music.apple.com/ng/album/keys-for-comfort-and-praise/1557409615. Thanks!