Songs, hymns, and carols in British Sign Language (BSL) signed by Deaf Christians. Click the purple & white play buttons on the players below to watch the videos. You can download these videos to include them in live-streamed/pre-recorded/in-building church services, Bible studies, school assemblies, workshops, and similar. Find out how.
This music video is available for download, along with a lyric sheet.
I Stand Amazed (My Saviour’s Love) Signed by Fatimo Olubakin Translation consultant: Gill Behenna Vocals by David Luke Strings by Chris Orton String arrangement by John Wilson Audio recorded and produced by David Luke Words and music by Charles H. Gabriel, 1905 (Public Domain)
Audio and video recordings copyright: ChristianBSL.com 2021 Video copyright: ChristianBSL.com 2021
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The seventh of our Easter music videos is now available for download, along with a lyric sheet.
There Is A Green Hill Signed by Mary-Jayne Russell de Clifford Translation consultant: Gill Behenna Vocals by Anon Audio recorded and produced by David Luke Original words and music: public domain Performance and recording copyright: ChristianBSL.com 2021 Video copyright: ChristianBSL.com 2021
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We have commissioned exclusive musical and vocal arrangements, performances, and recordings and included a buy out in the contract thereby holding the rights to the arrangement, performance and recordings ourselves. We would like to bless those who download our music videos to use them without any additional music licences. However, please prayerfully consider making a donation towards our work.
The sixth of our Easter music videos is My Song Is Love Unknown. Due to rights administration issues we’re unable to make this video available for download. However it is available to watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Iy4j-mpNDQI
My Song Is Love Unknown Signed by Fatimo Olubakin Translation consultant: Gill Behenna Vocals by David Luke & ‘Soul’ Piano by John Wilson Audio recorded and produced by David Luke With thanks to Tim Bonser Tune: Love Unknown by John Ireland (1879–1962) Original words: public domain Performance and recording copyright: ChristianBSL.com 2021 Video copyright: ChristianBSL.com 2021
ACCESSIBILITY: The information sheet contains a written description of the music. Written for Deaf people who have an interest in music, it’s also perfect for schools and others who’d like to know more about how the music is used to complement the story told in the song. The sheet also includes the credits and more information about the writers and the band.
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The fifth of our Easter music videos is now available for download, along with a lyric sheet and sheet music for you to use in your own church, school, choir, or band.
On that Friday We Call “Good” Signed by Mary-Jayne Russell de Clifford Translation consultant: Gill Behenna Vocals by David Luke Strings by Chris Orton String Arrangement by John Wilson Drums by Andy McGlasson Music and lyrics by David Luke & John Wilson Written in association with Tom Pearson and with thanks to Brian Pearson and Gill Behenna Recorded and produced by David Luke Music and lyrics copyright: ChristianBSL.com 2021 Performance and recording copyright: ChristianBSL.com 2021 Video copyright: ChristianBSL.com 2021
ACCESSIBILITY: Written description of the music
We start the song stripped back and bare. The focus here is on the opening lyrics (John Wilson); allowing the song to breathe. The Conga drums represent Jesus’ steady and painful walk to Calvary. Reminiscent of a marching drum; the feeling of movement, a journey.
As the story progresses, we build to a crescendo, not just in volume but intensity, as we’re guided through the chapters of the story.
Mary’s grief is echoed in the wailing solo violin that haunts verse three. The string arrangement (John Wilson) is performed by Chris Orton with sensitivity and intimacy. The violin is renowned for its singing tone. It can be delicate or abrupt, making it the perfect vehicle in story telling. The strings support, echo, and at times copy the melody line. Chris Orton layered 12 violins creating the feel of an orchestral string section. The only solo violin we hear is in verse three, the voice of Mary.
The middle eight: ‘Cause no-one else has loved me, has loved me quite the same…’ is an opportunity for worship and reflection. A simple phrase that allows us to meditate on what God/Jesus has done for us. The repetition gives the worshipper time to do that without being distracted by anything too busy. We take a moment here to summarise the song, both musically and lyrically. We pare back the instruments and gradually increase the momentum.
The drums build to spur us on, until by the last repeat, the drummer (Andy McGlasson) uses the tom-toms to reflect the march at the start of the song reminding us of the whole story, the journey we’ve just taken, the journey Jesus took. That Jesus is the alpha and omega. The beginning and the end.
John Wilson – Composer, arranger, performer, and a retired music educator with over 40 years’ experience. Chris Orton – Has written six musicals, four plays, and toured with Sir Cliff Richard and The Glenn Miller Orchestra. Andy McGlasson – Has played live/recorded with artists such as Lady Gaga, Beyonce, One Direction, Lionel Richie, Josh Groban, Seal, Dame Shirley Bassey, Michael Bublé, Jon Bon Jovi, The Bee Gees, Take That, Michael Bolton, Sir Cliff Richard, and many more. David Luke – Singer, songwriter, musician and actor. Has toured the UK and Europe as backing vocalist and rhythm guitarist for Sir Cliff Richard.
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We have commissioned exclusive musical and vocal arrangements, performances, and recordings and included a buy out in the contract thereby holding the rights to the arrangement, performance and recordings ourselves. We would like to bless those who download our music videos to use them without any additional music licences. However, please prayerfully consider making a donation towards our work.
We are delighted that you’re joining us for this special act of worship as we recall, reflect upon, and celebrate what occurred during an incredible week in Christian history.
The service is led in British Sign Language by Deaf Christians with spoken English interpretation and captions.
Broadcast on Facebook and YouTube on Holy Saturday (3rd April 2021) at 4pm.
The fourth of our Easter music videos is now available for download, along with a lyric sheet.
Thine Be The Glory Signed by Mary-Jayne Russell de Clifford Translation consultant: Gill Behenna Vocals by David Luke Strings by Chris Orton Drums by Andy McGlasson Audio recorded and produced by David Luke Original words and music: public domain Performance and recording copyright: ChristianBSL.com 2021 Video copyright: ChristianBSL.com 2021
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We have commissioned exclusive musical and vocal arrangements, performances, and recordings and included a buy out in the contract thereby holding the rights to the arrangement, performance and recordings ourselves. We would like to bless those who download our music videos to use them without any additional music licences. However, please prayerfully consider making a donation towards our work.
The third of our Easter music videos is now available for download, along with a lyric sheet.
Christ The Lord Is Risen Today Signed by Fatimo Olubakin Translation consultant: Gill Behenna Vocals by David Luke Drums by Andy and Jess McGlasson Audio recorded and produced by David Luke Original words and music: public domain Performance and recording copyright: ChristianBSL.com 2021 Video copyright: ChristianBSL.com 2021
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We have commissioned exclusive musical and vocal arrangements, performances, and recordings and included a buy out in the contract thereby holding the rights to the arrangement, performance and recordings ourselves. We would like to bless those who download our music videos to use them without any additional music licences. However, please prayerfully consider making a donation towards our work.
The second of our Easter music videos is now available for download, along with a lyric sheet.
When I Survey the Wondrous Cross Signed by Helen Cottingham Translation consultant: Gill Behenna Vocals by David Luke Audio recorded and produced by David Luke Strings/string arrangement – Chris Orton Original words and music: public domain Performance and recording copyright: ChristianBSL.com 2021 Video copyright: ChristianBSL.com 2021
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We have commissioned exclusive musical and vocal arrangements, performances, and recordings and included a buy out in the contract thereby holding the rights to the arrangement, performance and recordings ourselves. We would like to bless those who download our music videos to use them without any additional music licences. However, please prayerfully consider making a donation towards our work.
The first of our Easter music videos is now available for download, along with a lyric sheet.
Amazing Grace Signed by Fatimo Olubakin Translation consultant: Gill Behenna Sung by Hollie Cassar Audio recorded and produced by David Luke Original words and music: public domain Performance and recording copyright: ChristianBSL.com 2021 Video copyright: ChristianBSL.com 2021
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We have commissioned exclusive musical and vocal arrangements, performances, and recordings and included a buy out in the contract thereby holding the rights to the arrangement, performance and recordings ourselves. We would like to bless those who download our music videos to use them without any additional music licences. However, please prayerfully consider making a donation towards our work.
Amazing Grace, Thine Be The Glory, There Is A Green Hill, My Song Is Love Unknown, Christ The Lord Is Risen Today, When I Survey The Wondrous Cross, all in British Sign Language signed by Deaf Christians with specially commissioned musical & vocal arrangements & recordings. Created for use in your online and in-building services, groups, assemblies, workshops, and Bible studies without the need for additional music licenses.
We started work on the music this week, and the translation work will get underway soon. We’ll let you know via this newsletter as soon as videos are ready for download.
We’re also very excited to announce that we’ve commissioned a brand new Easter song, written especially for Christian BSL. More on that soon!
The Christian BSL at Christmas Carol Service. Led in British Sign Language by Deaf Christians, with spoken English interpretation and captions. Originally broadcast 4:30pm Saturday 19th December 2020 on Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube
In A Town Called Bethlehem in British Sign Language
In A Town Called Bethlehem is our brand new children’s carol, written and composed especially for Christian BSL. This wonderfully catchy song, based on the nativity story, is perfect for Christingle services, all-age worship, carol services, crib services, Sunday schools, children’s groups, nurseries, primary schools, and family Christmases!
But there’s more! Whether you want to play along, sing along, sign along, or just sit back an enjoy we’ve got a version for you. We’ve made all the following available for download: the lyric sheet, the sheet music for piano and guitar, a version of the video without lead vocals, and a version without any music or vocals at all! Great for school choirs, music groups, bands, sing and sign groups, and so many more.
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Also available for download (find out how): PDF: Sheet music for piano and guitar Video: Complete Version with BSL, captions, music, and full vocals; video Video: Silent Version with BSL and captions Video: Backing Version with BSL, captions, backing track, and backing vocals
Coming soon for download: a video with BSL, captions, instrumental tune and backing track
Signed by Mary-Jayne Russell de Clifford Translation consultant: Gill Behenna Performed by David Luke Music by David Luke Lyrics by John Wilson In association with Tom Pearson and thanks to Kathryn Pearson and Gill Behenna.
Written and composed 2020. Music, lyrics, musical and vocal arrangement, performance, and recording copyright: ChristianBSL.com 2020 Video copyright: ChristianBSL.com 2020
Our commission of music, lyrics, musical arrangement, vocal arrangement, performance, and recording of In A Town Called Bethlehem included a buy out in the contract which means that Christian BSL holds the rights in their entirety. We would like to bless those who download our Christmas carol videos to use them without any additional music licences. You may photocopy/replicate the lyric sheet and sheet music without any additional licences. However, please prayerfully consider making a donation towards our work.
Signed by Mary-Jayne Russell de Clifford Translation consultant: Gill Behenna Musical and vocal arrangement: David Luke Performed by David Luke
Original words and music: public domain Musical and vocal arrangement, performance, and recording copyright: ChristianBSL.com 2020 Video copyright: ChristianBSL.com 2020
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We have commissioned exclusive musical and vocal arrangements, performances, and recordings and included a buy out in the contract thereby holding the rights to the arrangement, performance and recordings ourselves. We would like to bless those who download our Christmas carol videos to use them without any additional music licences. However, please prayerfully consider making a donation towards our work.
Signed by Helen Cottingham Translation consultant: Gill Behenna Musical and vocal arrangement: David Luke Performed by David Luke
Original words and music: public domain Musical and vocal arrangement, performance, and recording copyright: ChristianBSL.com 2020 Video copyright: ChristianBSL.com 2020
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We have commissioned exclusive musical and vocal arrangements, performances, and recordings and included a buy out in the contract thereby holding the rights to the arrangement, performance and recordings ourselves. We would like to bless those who download our Christmas carol videos to use them without any additional music licences. However, please prayerfully consider making a donation towards our work.
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Signed by Veronica Stewart Translation consultant: Gill Behenna Musical and vocal arrangement: David Luke Performed by David Luke Featuring John Wilson on piano
Original words and music: public domain Musical and vocal arrangement, performance, and recording copyright: ChristianBSL.com 2020 Video copyright: ChristianBSL.com 2020
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We have commissioned exclusive musical and vocal arrangements, performances, and recordings and included a buy out in the contract thereby holding the rights to the arrangement, performance and recordings ourselves. We would like to bless those who download our Christmas carol videos to use them without any additional music licences. However, please prayerfully consider making a donation towards our work.
Signed by Veronica Stewart Translation consultant: Gill Behenna Musical and vocal arrangement: David Luke and John Wilson Performed by David Luke
Original words and music: public domain Musical and vocal arrangement, performance, and recording copyright: ChristianBSL.com 2020 Video copyright: ChristianBSL.com 2020
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We have commissioned exclusive musical and vocal arrangements, performances, and recordings and included a buy out in the contract thereby holding the rights to the arrangement, performance and recordings ourselves. We would like to bless those who download our Christmas carol videos to use them without any additional music licences. However, please prayerfully consider making a donation towards our work.
Signed by Helen Cottingham Translation consultant: Gill Behenna Musical and vocal arrangement: David Luke Performed by David Luke Featuring John Wilson on piano
Original words and music: public domain Musical and vocal arrangement, performance, and recording copyright: ChristianBSL.com 2020 Video copyright: ChristianBSL.com 2020
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We have commissioned exclusive musical and vocal arrangements, performances, and recordings and included a buy out in the contract thereby holding the rights to the arrangement, performance and recordings ourselves. We would like to bless those who download our Christmas carol videos to use them without any additional music licences. However, please prayerfully consider making a donation towards our work.
Signed by Helen Cottingham Translation consultant: Gill Behenna Musical and vocal arrangement: David Luke Performed by David Luke Original words and music: public domain Musical and vocal arrangement, performance, and recording copyright: ChristianBSL.com 2020 Video copyright: ChristianBSL.com 2020
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We have commissioned exclusive musical and vocal arrangements, performances, and recordings and included a buy out in the contract thereby holding the rights to the arrangement, performance and recordings ourselves. We would like to bless those who download our Christmas carol videos to use them without any additional music licences. However, please prayerfully consider making a donation towards our work.
Signed by Mary-Jayne Russell de Clifford Translation consultant: Gill Behenna Musical and vocal arrangement: David Luke Performed by David Luke Original words and music: public domain Musical and vocal arrangement, performance, and recording copyright: ChristianBSL.com 2020 Video copyright: ChristianBSL.com 2020
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We have commissioned exclusive musical and vocal arrangements, performances, and recordings and included a buy out in the contract thereby holding the rights to the arrangement, performance and recordings ourselves. We would like to bless those who download our Christmas carol videos to use them without any additional music licences. However, please prayerfully consider making a donation towards our work.
Signed by Mary-Jayne Russell de Clifford Translation consultant: Gill Behenna Musical and vocal arrangement: David Luke Performed by David Luke Featuring Chris Orton on violin Original words and music: public domain Musical and vocal arrangement, performance, and recording copyright: ChristianBSL.com 2020 Video copyright: ChristianBSL.com 2020
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We have commissioned exclusive musical and vocal arrangements, performances, and recordings and included a buy out in the contract thereby holding the rights to the arrangement, performance and recordings ourselves. We would like to bless those who download our Christmas carol videos to use them without any additional music licences. However, please prayerfully consider making a donation towards our work.
