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Orthodox Christmas Hymn for the Mother of God
From the 2nd Canon of the Nativity, 9th Ode.
This is written for the fantastic St. Joseph the Betrothed choir in Houston, TX.
Composed for a sextet, this is the most challenging piece I have worked on yet, but having been in love with the text of the 2nd Canon for years now, it was an honor and joy to arrange.
Featuring Dmitry Allemanov's FAMOUS 1st Canon and my 2nd Canon written to accompany it, the entire work can be found on all major streaming services.
Thank you to the parish of St. Joseph the Betrothed for this opportunity, for their amazing and hard-working choir, and for my Patrons who continue to be the best supporters ever and make my work possible.
All Glory to God.
www.patreon.com/nazo
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The Making Of...Hymns for St. Herman of Alaska Part 2
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The writing of the first Troparion for St. Herman. Thank you to my amazing Patrons at www.patreon.com/nazo
The Making Of...Hymns for St. Herman of Alaska Part 1
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The first steps in writing a Troparion for St. Herman of Alaska. More at www.patreon.com/nazo www.nazozakkak.com
The Beatitudes - An American Orthodox Hymn
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Thank you to the St. Patrick Orthodox Choir for their efforts in recording this. www.nazozakkak.com www.patreon.com/nazo
Lord Enthroned in Heavenly Splendor - Orthodox Western Rite Hymn
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3-part arrangement. Support new Orthodox Music at www.patreon.com/nazo Sheet music available for free at www.nazozakkak.com
Troparion for Sunday after the Nativity - Orthodox Christian Hymn - nazo zakkak
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Sung by Olivia and Brandon Baca Composed by nazo zakkak A blessed Nativity to you all. Sheet music available for free here: static1.squarespace.com/static/5118823ce4b0a31c03635ef9/t/5c264c51758d46b518b67f46/1546013777579/Troparion for Sunday after Navitivy.pdf More music at my website: www.nazozakkak.com/ Please support at www.patreon.com/nazo
Vlog #2-My Lack of Ability
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Late night reflections. My sheet music is available for free at www.nazozakkak.com/ A huge thank you to my Patrons; none of this could be possible without them. www.patreon.com/nazo
Akathist to Archangel Michael - Prayer of Entrustment
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Composed by nazo zakkak Chanted by Brandon Baca Edited by Michael Roeder Free sheet music available at: www.nazozakkak.com/scores#/sp... Commissioned by Michael and Laurie Roeder A huge thank you to all my Patrons who continue to make this work possible. www.patreon.com/nazo
Canon for the Nativity of Christ - Odes 1-8
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Talking about a rather large Liturgical work I have been writing; the 2nd Canon for the Nativity of Christ. Timestamps 0:00 About the Work 2:28 Concert Recording www.patreon.com/nazo
Akathist to Archangel Michael - Ode 13
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Composed by nazo zakkak Chanted by Brandon Baca Edited by Michael Roeder Free sheet music available at: www.nazozakkak.com/scores#/sp... Commissioned by Michael and Laurie Roeder A huge thank you to all my Patrons who continue to make this work possible. www.patreon.com/nazo
Piano Shenanigans with My Boy
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🎹 Join us in this heartwarming video where music bridges the gap with my son, Oliver, who is on the autism spectrum. Our piano duet is a testament to the power of connection through music. 🌟 Watch till the end to see Oliver say "Jesus" for the first time while waving to an icon. It's a touching moment. 🙏 As an Orthodox Christian composer, these moments touch my heart deeply. While my channel ma...
Akathist to Archangel Michael - Ode 12
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Composed by nazo zakkak Chanted by Brandon Baca Edited by Michael Roeder Free sheet music available at: www.nazozakkak.com/scores#/sp... Commissioned by Michael and Laurie Roeder A huge thank you to all my Patrons who continue to make this work possible. www.patreon.com/nazo
Akathist to Archangel Michael - Ode 11
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Composed by nazo zakkak Chanted by Brandon Baca Edited by Michael Roeder Free sheet music available at: www.nazozakkak.com/scores#/sp... Commissioned by Michael and Laurie Roeder A huge thank you to all my Patrons who continue to make this work possible. www.patreon.com/nazo
Akathist to Archangel Michael - Ode 10
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Akathist to Archangel Michael - Ode 10
Akathist to Archangel Michael - Ode 9
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Akathist to Archangel Michael - Ode 9
Akathist to Archangel Michael - Ode 8
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Akathist to Archangel Michael - Ode 8
Akathist to Archangel Michael - Ode 7
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Akathist to Archangel Michael - Ode 7
Akathist to Archangel Michael - Ode 6
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Akathist to Archangel Michael - Ode 6
Akathist to Archangel Michael - Ode 5
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Akathist to Archangel Michael - Ode 5
Akathist to Archangel Michael - Ode 4
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Akathist to Archangel Michael - Ode 4
Akathist to Archangel Michael - Ode 3
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Akathist to Archangel Michael - Ode 3
Akathist to Archangel Michael - Ode 2
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Akathist to Archangel Michael - Ode 2
Akathist to Archangel Michael - Ode 1
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Akathist to Archangel Michael - Ode 1
Vlog #1-My Week as a Composer
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Vlog #1-My Week as a Composer
As we embark on the Dormition Fast, let us honor the Theotokos - It is Truly Meet
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As we embark on the Dormition Fast, let us honor the Theotokos - It is Truly Meet
The Lord's Prayer (Mandarin Chinese) - 主祷文 (中文)
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The Lord's Prayer (Mandarin Chinese) - 主祷文 (中文)
Antiphons (Mandarin Chinese) - 合唱颂 (中文)
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Antiphons (Mandarin Chinese) - 合唱颂 (中文)
Improvisation on Gladsome Light
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Improvisation on Gladsome Light
The Presentation of Christ - Verses from 9th Ode
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The Presentation of Christ - Verses from 9th Ode
Working on the Anaphora for the Divine Liturgy in Mandarin Chinese
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Working on the Anaphora for the Divine Liturgy in Mandarin Chinese

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @ericthegreat7805
    @ericthegreat7805 День тому

    The harmony is the same as in that (Assyrian?) Eastern Christian hymn that was sung for Pope Francis that went viral a few years ago.

  • @ThomasSheehan-n6l
    @ThomasSheehan-n6l День тому

    The harmonies are. of the Holy Spirit

  • @IlluminedOne
    @IlluminedOne 4 дні тому

    Nazo, this is incredible. I’ve heard this many times and sing this to myself. Thank God for this beautiful creation

  • @kehindeomotola3948
    @kehindeomotola3948 5 днів тому

    God bless 🙌. The Holy spirit is helping me through your Luxari album.

    • @nazozakkak
      @nazozakkak 4 дні тому

      @@kehindeomotola3948 Thank you. May we all be guided so that the Truth increases and we decrease. Much love from your sinful yet striving brother.

    • @kehindeomotola3948
      @kehindeomotola3948 3 дні тому

      ​@@nazozakkak May the Lord continue to inspire you to do great things... are all your projects in English?

    • @nazozakkak
      @nazozakkak 3 дні тому

      @@kehindeomotola3948 not all. What are you looking for? You can also message me through my website if you'd like

  • @MonayOneal-u6p
    @MonayOneal-u6p 6 днів тому

    Amen

  • @nexus7860
    @nexus7860 6 днів тому

    amazing ☦

  • @dragonball41876
    @dragonball41876 7 днів тому

    Orthodox Church has been controlled by KGB( and its former) since 1920s, and Orthodox Churches in Shanghai and Paris were places to trap and get White Russians dissidents. The most famous one was Qiaqin Yu who was a Russian Communist member instead of Chinese Communist member even he was a Chinese. This so called Ancient Faith Mandarin Choir must have the same background.

  • @justforever96
    @justforever96 11 днів тому

    It's nice, i guess, but i can't really love it. It sounds too much like traditional hymns, it doesn't have that raw edge or eastern flavor that makes Orthodox music special to me. Although i a thousand percent prefer traditional hymns to "praise music" or Christian Rock 🤢 . I guess there are two ways to approach things: you can either dress Orthodoxy up in familiar clothes so it seems more like the churches people are familiar with, so they aren't scared away, and maybe that will help appeal to the type who are not happy with the "progressive" ways a lot of churches are moving, who miss the old hymn singing and the divine atmosphere of the sanctuary, instead of a conference hall and a light show. Or you can lean into the exotic and different aspect of Orthodoxy which appeals to people who like how it hearkens back to an older tradition and the early days of the church, and probably a number or people who were raised with a negative concept of Christian churches in general, but who might be more open to something that seems...i guess "more diverse" might be a good way to put it? It will depend on the specific person, but i can imagine a fair number or young people who would think that seems more appealing. I think i mostly fall into the second category. But i guess one good thing about Orthodox churches is that they are free to do it however they want, as long as they are within the boundaries set by the patriarchs.

    • @melonyrobinson9944
      @melonyrobinson9944 6 днів тому

      Orthodoxy has always used stylistic elements from the cultures it evangelizes

  • @gracerobleto1990
    @gracerobleto1990 12 днів тому

    ahh, i love how it splits into five parts when Gabriel speaks <3 this is a beautiful arrangement

  • @davidorthodox688
    @davidorthodox688 18 днів тому

    ❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @madalinamarinescu932
    @madalinamarinescu932 18 днів тому

    congratulation on your work and thank you for making this very well presented video to share with us

  • @ortodoxiaenoccitan2029
    @ortodoxiaenoccitan2029 21 день тому

    Magnifique. Je me demande s'il existe une version du Agni Parthene en chinois. Magnificent. I wonder if there is a version of the Agni Parthenes in Chinese.

    • @nazozakkak
      @nazozakkak 21 день тому

      @@ortodoxiaenoccitan2029 that is a wonderful idea. I'll talk to the team about making an arrangement

  • @nickkerinklio8239
    @nickkerinklio8239 21 день тому

    Where can I find sheet music for this? If anyone can provide it that would be amazing, thank you 🙏☦️❤️

    • @nazozakkak
      @nazozakkak 20 днів тому

      @@nickkerinklio8239 the score is going through some edits. It will be on my website soon. Or you can message me through my website and I'll send it to you

    • @nickkerinklio8239
      @nickkerinklio8239 20 днів тому

      @ 👍

  • @ChandlerBaker-t9y
    @ChandlerBaker-t9y 21 день тому

    Beautiful! We sing many of your arrangements at our parish Nazo! Along with Father JDF it's hard to imagine more beautiful music.

  • @Juan-gd1wd
    @Juan-gd1wd 23 дні тому

    ☦️

  • @nickkerinklio8239
    @nickkerinklio8239 24 дні тому

    3:40

  • @yagefen5514
    @yagefen5514 24 дні тому

    ❤❤❤❤

  • @JohnAnon-mh5el
    @JohnAnon-mh5el Місяць тому

    Beautiful! Looking forward to the American Orthodox film: ua-cam.com/video/6hTxsuN_zWs/v-deo.html

  • @IsaiahBoyd-j4s
    @IsaiahBoyd-j4s Місяць тому

    Wow, this brings light to my soul

  • @KyrieEleison667
    @KyrieEleison667 Місяць тому

    Lord Jesus Christ have mercy🙏☦️ so beautiful

  • @SufferingJoe
    @SufferingJoe Місяць тому

    The words of our Lord are so beautiful ♥☦ good job and God bless you

  • @lidanga
    @lidanga Місяць тому

    Woohoo! Loved singing this! Beautifully composed!

  • @jonathanandrewoods277
    @jonathanandrewoods277 Місяць тому

    This is truly one of the most beautiful music I have ever heard in my life! God bless!

  • @dimitriosrentel7358
    @dimitriosrentel7358 Місяць тому

    So much fun to sing!

  • @JohnAnon-mh5el
    @JohnAnon-mh5el Місяць тому

    Beautiful! Have you seen the American Orthodox film trailer yet? ua-cam.com/video/6hTxsuN_zWs/v-deo.html

  • @alexpanagiotis4706
    @alexpanagiotis4706 Місяць тому

    It is: EVER-BLESSED AND ALL-IMMACULATE ( PAN- AMOMOS)

  • @serenasztein5065
    @serenasztein5065 Місяць тому

    Lovely

  • @lordmozart3087
    @lordmozart3087 Місяць тому

    Unreal how beautiful this is. Not tremendously grandiose or complicated, but so simple and pure. Much like the beatitudes.

  • @Struggle_for_Christ
    @Struggle_for_Christ Місяць тому

    Awesome thank you !

  • @GregoryArkadin-j5v
    @GregoryArkadin-j5v Місяць тому

    Glory to God. ☦

  • @zxultrviolet370
    @zxultrviolet370 2 місяці тому

    Needs a dash of znamenny😍

  • @turinderiv
    @turinderiv 2 місяці тому

    It is truly meet to bless you, O Theotokos, ever-blessed and most pure, and the Mother of our God. More honorable than the Cherubim, and more glorious beyond compare than the Seraphim, without defilement you gave birth to God the Word. True Theotokos we magnify you!

  • @samtjman
    @samtjman 2 місяці тому

    That was so encouraging!

  • @nazozakkak
    @nazozakkak 2 місяці тому

    Thank you all for your kind words. This track has been mixed and mastered and will be coming to all major music streaming services this Sunday. All glory to God. And thank you to my Patrons at Patreon.com/nazo for making this possible.

  • @vplefka
    @vplefka 2 місяці тому

    This is absolutely beautiful. Thank you for sharing it with us.

  • @TriniWoman.com7991
    @TriniWoman.com7991 2 місяці тому

    I wish this was a live feed .....

  • @15jamorris
    @15jamorris 2 місяці тому

    Seeing this gives me a lot of inspiration 💭

  • @LoT-r4s
    @LoT-r4s 2 місяці тому

    wow

  • @wandagilbert5385
    @wandagilbert5385 2 місяці тому

    Beautiful ❤

  • @Visibletoallusers12
    @Visibletoallusers12 2 місяці тому

    Love from your blood and bone in England!

  • @lenorabearer5764
    @lenorabearer5764 2 місяці тому

    Beautiful!

  • @makedamack8674
    @makedamack8674 2 місяці тому

    Very nice❤

  • @vibeman296
    @vibeman296 2 місяці тому

    Please release this on Spotify! Beautiful!

  • @MrSharky334
    @MrSharky334 2 місяці тому

    Wow, is this an original melody?

    • @elijahtiemens5532
      @elijahtiemens5532 2 місяці тому

      I believe this was an original arrangement, but it was inspired by 17th century American folk music.

    • @nazozakkak
      @nazozakkak 2 місяці тому

      Yes, my melody, inspired by the music compiled in the 1867 Anthology, "Slave Songs of the United States" published by Dover.

  • @George_033
    @George_033 2 місяці тому

    Will this be put on Spotify?

    • @nazozakkak
      @nazozakkak 2 місяці тому

      Coming out this Sunday!

  • @lekat525
    @lekat525 2 місяці тому

    This is a treasure 🕊

  • @NoelMcDowell-vz7pk
    @NoelMcDowell-vz7pk 2 місяці тому

    This is so beautiful!

  • @matthewgarcia3839
    @matthewgarcia3839 2 місяці тому

    It sounds just like your Hymn of Kassiane piece! Very sober

  • @stavfirst
    @stavfirst 2 місяці тому

    Absolutely beautiful! Glory to God ☦

  • @Visibletoallusers12
    @Visibletoallusers12 2 місяці тому

    I am an English catechumen for the Greek church, but whenever I see anything anglo-orthodox my heart is filled to completion.

    • @Shiranui115
      @Shiranui115 2 місяці тому

      You might enjoy knowing that Western Rite Orthodoxy is a thing. St. Patrick's Orthodox Church has quite a choir.

    • @anthonyrodriguez6181
      @anthonyrodriguez6181 Місяць тому

      THis actually comes from a Western Rite Orthodox Parish! CHeck out the Western RIte!

    • @BrunoHenryVeigadeSza
      @BrunoHenryVeigadeSza Місяць тому

      I'm too