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Here find bernmeister-created content. In the future this site may also offer his covers of other material as well as other artists renditions of bernmeister songs.
Proceeds of the French version of Christmas Day will be forwarded to help restore Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, France.
Current bernTUNES music offerings – The Feast of Christmas, The Christmas Holiday
(alphabetically listed)
All copyrighted (various dates) by Bernhard Christian Helgason, aka bernmeister; all are in English unless otherwise noted.
— Individual Songs Listed Below —
Adeste Fidelis
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CATEGORY – This is the historically familiar Latin version of O Come, All Ye Faithful.
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Adeste Fidelis {Temporarily unavailable} |
Description: |
Traditional Latin version of the beloved classic. |
Authorship: |
All underlying words and melody are centuries-old and in the public domain. [Text: Attributed to John F. Wade (c. 1711-1786). Tune: Adeste Fidelis from John F. Wade Cantus Diversi (1751)]. |
Version: |
Simple solo vocal (baritone voice) with piano. |
Rendition Detail:
(BASIC) Arrangement (simple) solo voice with piano accompaniment. Language: Latin
Sheet Music Availability YES (PDF format – see the line below) Peek at the (Latin) Lyrics – Click Here
Purchase Latin Version Of This Arrangement — Click Here {Other languages not applicable.}
Performance: Traditional composition and lyrics, arranged by Sean Mahony
Featured artist bernmeister (baritone voice). Solo vocal (baritone part) with piano (by Sean Mahony).
>> Available Soon <<
Previews below.
Adeste, Ye Faithful |
{Section Description} |
CATEGORY for the classic O Come, All Ye Faithful (Adeste Fidelis in Latin) and also including, for the first time ever, a unique presentation that ‘mashes up’ the two musical pieces. All of these offerings (except one) are simple voice with piano accompaniment and without more extensive music notation, a PDF of which is available in lieu of full blown sheet music. The one exception is an eclectic orchestral version of O Come, Adeste [English followed by Latin] which is available now as a performance MP3. It is anticipated that sheet music for this item will be available in 2022.
Title: |
Adeste, Ye Faithful
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Description: |
Latin first, then English corresponding lyrics in this version – a new arrangement – of the beloved classic. |
Authorship: |
All underlying words and melody are centuries-old and in the public domain. [Text: Attributed to John F. Wade (c. 1711-1786). Tune: Adeste Fidelis from John F. Wade Cantus Diversi (1751)]. However, this original arrangement by Bernhard Christian Helgason (aka bernmeister) is not known to have appeared previously and is thus thought to be unprecedented. All rights are reserved and copyright is claimed to the fullest extent applicable in law for such arrangement. |
Version: |
Simple vocal duet (baritone and tenor performances) with piano. |
Rendition Detail:
(BASIC) Arrangement (simple) duet voices with piano accompaniment. Language: Latin, then English
Sheet Music Availability YES (PDF format – see the line below) Peek at the (Latin/English) Lyrics – Click Here
Purchase Latin/English Version Of This Arrangement — Click Here {Other languages not applicable.}
Performance – traditional composition/lyrics restructured by bernmeister, arranged by Sean Mahony
Featured artists: bernmeister (baritone), Sean Mahony (tenor); piano by Sean Mahony
>> Click to Buy MP3 Audio <<
Previews below:
Christmas Day (Eclectic Orchestral)
Description: |
A dreamer imagines a conversation with Archangel Gabriel about the first Christmas. |
Authorship: |
Words and music by Bernhard Christian Helgason (aka bernmeister). |
Version(s): |
Original English master. Multiple renditions with performances and accompaniment as indicated below. {Successive foreign language versions translated from English composition as indicated.} |
Rendition One: |
Language: English. Eclectic orchestral with multiple voices and extensive instrumental accompaniment. |
RENDITION (ONE) DETAIL: eclectic orchestral arrangement; multiple voices, extensive accompaniment. Language: English
Sheet Music Availability (PDF format) – not available until 2023.
Peek at the (English) Lyrics – Click Here
Performance (bernmeister: composer-lyricist, arranged by Sean Mahony):
Featured artist bernmeister (baritone) – main and backing vocals
Contributing artist: Sean Mahony (first tenor) – backing vocals, piano, natural trombone
Contributing artist: Rob Taube (second tenor) – backing vocals, mixing and engineering; all other instruments including guitar and bass, plus electronically via keyboard: strings, violin and brass (trombone, french horn, trumpet).
Contributing artist: [Dr.] Nikki Neretin [M.D.] (alto) – backing vocals.
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Preview below.
Christmas Day (Simple)
Description: |
A dreamer imagines a conversation with Archangel Gabriel about the first Christmas. |
Authorship: |
Words and music by Bernhard Christian Helgason (aka bernmeister). |
Version(s): |
Original English master. Multiple renditions with performances and accompaniment as indicated below. {Successive foreign language versions translated from English composition as indicated.} |
Rendition Two: |
Language: English. Basic performance: solo voice with solo instrument (keyboard accompaniment). |
RENDITION (TWO) DETAIL – (BASIC) Arrangement (simple) solo voice with piano accompaniment. Language: English
Sheet Music Availability yes (PDF format – see below):
Peek at the (English) Lyrics – Click Here
Purchase English Version Of This Arrangement — Click Here
Basic simple arrangement in additional languages:
Purchase German Version Of This Arrangement — Click Here
Purchase French Version Of This Arrangement — Click Here
Purchase Italian Version Of This Arrangement — Click Here
Purchase Portuguese Version Of This Arrangement — Available in 2023
Purchase Spanish Version Of This Arrangement — Click Here
Performance (bernmeister: composer-lyricist, arranged by Sean Mahony):
Featured artist Sean Mahony (tenor voice). Solo vocal (baritone part) adding piano accompaniment.
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Preview below.
No other arrangements or other performances of this work available at this time… Come again soon!
O Come Adeste — Exemplified
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{Section Description} |
CATEGORY for the classic O Come, All Ye Faithful (Adeste Fidelis in Latin) and also including, for the first time ever, a unique presentation that ‘mashes up’ the two musical pieces. All of these offerings (except one) are simple voice with piano accompaniment and without more extensive music notation, a PDF of which is available in lieu of full blown sheet music. The one exception is an eclectic orchestral version of O Come, Adeste [English followed by Latin] which is available now as a performance MP3. It is anticipated that sheet music for this item will be available in 2022.
Title: |
O Come Adeste – Exemplified |
Description: |
English first, then Latin corresponding lyrics in this version – a new arrangement – of the beloved classic. |
Authorship: |
All underlying words and melody are centuries-old and in the public domain. [Text: Attributed to John F. Wade (c. 1711-1786). Tune: Adeste Fidelis from John F. Wade Cantus Diversi (1751)]. However, this original arrangement by Bernhard Christian Helgason (aka bernmeister) is not known to have appeared previously and is thus thought to be unprecedented. All rights are reserved and copyright is claimed to the fullest extent applicable in law for such arrangement. |
Version: |
Vocal duet (baritone and tenor performances) with multiple instrumentation as indicated below. |
Rendition Detail:
Arrangement: duet voices with accompaniment listed below. Peek at the (English/Latin) Lyrics – Click Here
Sheet Music Availability: Yes – PDF format (see line below to purchase) Language: English, then Latin
Purchase English/Latin Version Of This Arrangement — Click Here {Other languages not applicable.}
Performance – traditional composition/lyrics restructured by bernmeister, arranged by Sean Mahony
Featured artists: bernmeister (baritone), Sean Mahony (tenor); piano by Sean Mahony
Contributing artist: Rob Taube
mixing and engineering; all other instruments including bass, drums, multiple guitars (both acoustic and several electric), also saxophone; plus electronically via keyboard; brass (trombone, english horn, french horn, trumpet); harpsichord; strings.
>> Click to Buy MP3 Audio <<
Previews below.
O Come Adeste – Simple
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{Section Description} |
CATEGORY for the classic O Come, All Ye Faithful (Adeste Fidelis in Latin) and also including, for the first time ever, a unique presentation that ‘mashes up’ the two musical pieces. All of these offerings (except one) are simple voice with piano accompaniment and without more extensive music notation, a PDF of which is available in lieu of full blown sheet music. The one exception is an eclectic orchestral version of O Come, Adeste [English followed by Latin] which is available now as a performance MP3. It is anticipated that sheet music for this item will be available in 2022.
Title: |
O Come Adeste – Simple
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Description: |
English first, then Latin corresponding lyrics in this version – a new arrangement – of the beloved classic. |
Authorship: |
All underlying words and melody are centuries-old and in the public domain. [Text: Attributed to John F. Wade (c. 1711-1786). Tune: Adeste Fidelis from John F. Wade Cantus Diversi (1751)]. However, this original arrangement by Bernhard Christian Helgason (aka bernmeister) is not known to have appeared previously and is thus thought to be unprecedented. All rights are reserved and copyright is claimed to the fullest extent applicable in law for such arrangement. |
Version: |
Simple vocal duet (baritone and tenor performances) with piano. |
Rendition Detail:
(BASIC) Arrangement (simple) duet voices with piano accompaniment. Language: English, then Latin
Sheet Music Availability: Yes – PDF format (see line below to purchase) Peek at the (English/Latin) Lyrics – Click Here
Purchase English/Latin Version Of This Arrangement — Click Here {Other languages not applicable.}
Performance – traditional composition/lyrics restructured by bernmeister, arranged by Sean Mahony
Featured artists: bernmeister (baritone), Sean Mahony (tenor); piano by Sean Mahony
>> Click to Buy MP3 Audio <<
Previews below:
O Come, All Ye Faithful
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{Section Description} |
CATEGORY – For the classic O Come, All Ye Faithful (Adeste Fidelis in Latin) and also including, for the first time ever, a unique presentation that ‘mashes up’ the two musical pieces. All of these offerings (except one) are simple voice with piano accompaniment and without more extensive music notation, a PDF of which is available in lieu of full blown sheet music. The one exception is an eclectic orchestral version of O Come, Adeste [English followed by Latin] which is available now as a performance MP3. It is anticipated that sheet music for this item will be available in 2022.
Title: |
O Come, All Ye Faithful {Temporarily unavailable} |
Description: |
Traditional English version of the beloved classic. |
Authorship: |
All underlying words and melody are centuries-old and in the public domain. [Text: Attributed to John F. Wade (c. 1711-1786). Tune: Adeste Fidelis from John F. Wade Cantis Diversi (1751)]. |
Version: |
Simple solo vocal (tenor voice) with piano. |
Rendition Detail:
(BASIC) Arrangement (simple) solo voice with piano accompaniment. Language: English
Sheet Music Availability Not Available until 2023 (PDF format – see below) Peek at the (English) Lyrics – Click Here
Purchase English Version Of This Arrangement — Coming Soon {Other languages not applicable.}
Performance: traditional composition and lyrics, arranged by Sean Mahony:
Featured artist Sean Mahony (tenor voice). Solo vocal (tenor part) with piano (by Sean Mahony).
>> Coming Soon <<
Preview below:
Current bernTUNES music offerings – The Yuletide/Holiday Season
(alphabetically listed)
All copyrighted (various dates) by Bernhard Christian Helgason, aka bernmeister; all are in English unless otherwise noted.
— Individual Songs Listed Below —
Additional possible bernTUNES options
bernmeister Performance Covers of Other Artists
(alphabetically listed)
Winter Wonderland (SNL-style)
(Coming soon)
Description: |
— To be inserted — |
Authorship: |
Accredited to © 2023 Used by permission via mechanical license |
Version(s): |
— To be inserted — |
Rendition: |
Language: English. Performed in style similar to SNL arrangement. Lead vocals with two choruses and instrumental accompaniment. |
Performance: Traditional composition and lyrics borrowing from SNL arrangement.
Featured artists: bernmeister (lead and chorus vocals).
Male chorus – Sean Mahony .
Female chorus – Deanna Kirk/Nikki Neretin
Instruments: Rob Taube (Guitar, Base, Piano) [plus also mixing and engineering duties]
Saxaphone: To be inserted
>> Coming Soon <<
Preview below:
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