Monthly Archives: June 2011

Brother and sister team, Maria Millward and Damien Halloran, have their song, “We’ve Got the Power,” (No145 in AOV NG) sung by Gina Ogilvie on the AOV NG CD. They are famous for writing a song for the 2000 Olympics sung … Continue reading →

James Maher’s gospel swing song, “We Will Draw Water” is No 145 in AOV NG.  Julie Jenkins sings it on the CD and a fine piece of gospel singing it is.  It can be used anywhere that you currently use … Continue reading →

No 144 in AOV NG is by Victoria and Trevor Thompson, “We Belong to You.”    This is in an Irish style, even though he’s American.  You can hear Trevor Thompson describe and sing the song here although it’s Irish roots are less … Continue reading →

No 143 in As One Voice: the Next Generation is Monica O’Brien and Trisha Watts’ song “We Are Travellers.”  I think this would work as a gentle entrance or recessional.  You can hear Trisha Watts, Amanda McKenna and Gina Ogilvie … Continue reading →

This is a communion song from Chris De Silva called, “We Are One” (N0 142 AOV NG).  I think this is a pretty good song but the recording on the AOV NG CD has that whiney American church singing with … Continue reading →

Acappella chant – the mortal enemy of BIAB.  No 141 in AOV NG is John Angotti’s “Veni, Creator Spiritus.”  It has obvious liturgical uses but it is a brave assembly that will tackle four part, so unless John Bell is … Continue reading →

I don’t know if I’ve said this before, but if Jimmy Webb wrote this sort of music he would be Geoff Bullock.  I love this song.  No 140 in AOV NG is “Until We See the Cross.”  You can here … Continue reading →

No 139 in AOV NG is an energetic gathering song called “United As One” written by Mathew Walker and performed by Dave Eason on the AOV NG CD.  I don’t much about him except that the song won a prize. … Continue reading →

If you wanted a song for a second rite of reconciliation, or Rome forbid, a third, this lovely song would do nicely. “Tree of Life” by Aaron Thompson  (No 138 AOV NG) has a gorgeous melody and an apposite lyric. … Continue reading →

No 137 in AOV NG is Darrell Evans’ “Trading My Sorrows.”  Another professional pop song to sing along with.  You can hear his version here. Apart from this collection, it is also available from OCP. I wouldn’t pay a whole … Continue reading →