Morning Has - Broken (instrumental)

Wakeman adapted a rough sketch of a piece he was writing (titled "Catherine Howard") to extend Stevens’ simple 45-second hymn into a full 3-minute track.

Because of its peaceful and hopeful melody, "Morning Has Broken" is a staple for solo instrumentalists across various genres: Morning Has Broken (Instrumental)

The arrangement is famous for its intricate modulations, beginning in D major and unexpectedly shifting to C major before the first verse. Wakeman adapted a rough sketch of a piece

The most iconic instrumental element of "Morning Has Broken" is the piano introduction and bridge composed by (of the band Yes) for Yusuf / Cat Stevens. Morning Has Broken (Instrumental)

"Morning Has Broken (Instrumental)" refers to wordless arrangements of the timeless Christian hymn, most famously defined by the created for Cat Stevens' 1971 recording. While the original lyrics were written by Eleanor Farjeon in 1931, the instrumental soul of the song is rooted in the traditional Scottish Gaelic melody known as "Bunessan" . The Rick Wakeman Piano Arrangement