O Come, O Come Emmanuel (2025 Version) - Hymn Karaoke & Accompaniment Backing Track (MP3)

Sing O Come, O Come Emmanuel with a rich, reverent arrangement behind you. This is my 2025 recording of the ancient Advent hymn, with piano, bass, string orchestra and solo violin, and the melody left open for your voice.

People use this track for Advent services and candle lightings, Christmas Eve, Christmas programs, choir and worship team rehearsals, caroling at care homes, and family gatherings, or simply for singing at home. You get a beautiful accompaniment without needing a pianist in the room.

What you get

• Two MP3 backing tracks: one with my violin playing the melody, one without
• The original recording with my vocals, for reference while you learn it
• Printable PDF lyric sheet
• Instant download after checkout, yours to keep
• Cleared for live performance and personal use

There are no vocals on either backing track. Rehearse with the violin melody, then perform with the open version. The arrangement runs three verses with an instrumental verse and chorus in D minor, giving this haunting melody all the space it deserves.

Track details

Title: O Come, O Come Emmanuel (2025 Version)
Lyrics: Translated by John Mason Neale
Music: Plainchant melody
Arranged by: Rosemary Siemens
Genre: Advent and Christmas hymn
Key: D minor
Tempo: 70 BPM (variable)
Meter: 4/4
Duration: 5:48
Instruments: Piano, bass, string orchestra, violin
File type: MP3, no vocals
Lyrics begin: O come, O come, Emmanuel, And ransom captive Israel...

Hear it performed

The video below is the vocal version so you can hear the arrangement in full. The file you download is instrumental only.

You can also browse all my Christmas hymn karaoke and backing tracks, or come sing along on my YouTube channel, where we are on a mission to Bring Back the Hymns.