The Hymnal

Joe Manuel

Familiar melodies carried by reimagined arrangements - the acoustic guitar sits in the driver's seat and only a violin, piano, and voices join as companions.

This solemn singer/songwriter project is the first of its kind. The Hymnal appears at a perfect time when the folk and singer/songwriter phenomenon has been growing momentum; to the hymn

Familiar melodies carried by reimagined arrangements - the acoustic guitar sits in the driver's seat and only a violin, piano, and voices join as companions.

This solemn singer/songwriter project is the first of its kind. The Hymnal appears at a perfect time when the folk and singer/songwriter phenomenon has been growing momentum; to the hymn enthusiast, the modern take on these historic songs is sure to reignite a love for them. To those who have never cared for hymns, at the very least, this album will make you stop what you're doing and listen; this is one of those works that will hold you in a peaceful and trancing experience that is definitely welcomed.

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