This is a Christian hymn composed in 810 by Theodulph of Orléans. I listened to this recording on the web page that showed the notation in the liber useralis. The page moved along with the song which made it very easy to follow along with the notation and understand it even better.
http://cp.aznetwork.com/chant/27-glorialaus.htm
This hymn was written for Palm Sunday and the text was based on Psalm 117:26.Matthew 21:1-16, and Luke 19:37-38. The NT passages both describe the triumphal entry of Christ into Jerusalem which marks the beginning of Holy Week in the Church calender.
The English translation for this hymn is:
All glory, laud, and honor,
To thee, Redeemer, King,
To whom the lips of children
Made sweet hosannas ring.
Thou art the King of Israel,
Thou David’s royal Son,
Who in the Lord’s name comest,
The King and Blessed One.
This hymn was composed in Dorian mode also known as mode 1. It was sung by a chorus of men and overall it had a solemn and reverent tone. It did not sound triumphant to me at all, and if I read the words first before listening to it, I think i would have been surprised by the tone.
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