I have always enjoyed playing the piano and singing. And I especially love creating my own music. One of my favorite things to do is arrange hymns, and I’m happy to announce that I have finally recorded my latest hymn arrangement in both Spanish and English. It’s called “Where Can I Turn for Peace?” and the message is about how we can find lasting peace in our lives. The original hymn can be found in the LDS Hymn book #129.
Listen to the recordings below and let me know what you think. I think I like the Spanish translation best (and the recording is better, too). I have also updated my Music page where you can hear other arrangements I’ve done.
Where Can I Turn For Peace (English version)
Dónde hallo el solaz (Spanish version)
Where Can I Turn for Peace.pdf (Both English and Spanish included)
I should also offer a disclaimer that I don’t have any fancy recording studio equipment and the quality of the recordings is pretty poor. I’m getting a better microphone in a few weeks, which should help, but I did the best with what I had (including my very novice recording skills). Here is a list of what I used to make these recordings:
I hope you enjoy the arrangements! Next I think I’ll work on a male quartet arrangement (barbershop style) of “Have I Done Any Good?” Any other requests?
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May 22, 2010 at 10:13 am
I love that you did an arrangement of this song!! It is so beautiful and such a powerful message, especially in Spanish. While I really like the English version a lot, I like the Spanish version even better. Thank you for working so hard on this. I LOVE listening to it. :)
May 22, 2010 at 2:00 pm
This is one of my very favorite hymns, Your arrangement and voice are beautiful, You brought me to tears. I enjoyed both the English and the Spanish, but I enjoyed the English best, I suppose because I understood the beautiful words, therefore felt the spirit & message more.
Thank you for making this recording.
May 22, 2010 at 10:11 pm
Rally beautiful, Brandon. I’m so glad you’re turning attention to your music.
May 23, 2010 at 1:22 am
This is wonderful. Very beautiful. You have such a talent, Brandon. Thank you for expanding it and sharing it with us.
June 6, 2010 at 10:06 am
Wow, I love hearing what you love to do. Seeing others achieve their dreams inspires me to go after my own. Thanks for this.
June 8, 2010 at 8:51 pm
I love the words to this hymn, and your arrangement touched my heart. Like Grandma Renee, I enjoyed the English version better, and for the same reason. Thanks Brandon for sharing your amazing talent with us. You and Jen are an inspiration to us. xxx
February 12, 2011 at 10:01 pm
Breathetaking! Thank you from the bottom of my heart! I’m so grateful for your talent, because you see, your talent allows me to want to share mine! You’ve turned a hymn with gorgeous words into a new beautiful arrangement! Thank you for the recording and also the sheet music…this will be treasured in our Sacrament Meeting.
July 23, 2011 at 6:59 pm
I love the beautiful simplicity of this song. Focusing on the beautiful words and melody instead of showing off allowed your voice to shine through. Thank you.