Author Archives: maddg

Because Ryan’s parish have used this Easter song, I had a look at it and now BIAB is doing Palestrina! The text and sheet music are at Hymnary.  The tune is VICTORY by Palestrina. The text is seventeenth century German … Continue reading →

Chris’s parish sing this song by John Bell. It is in Gather Australia 401, but since my version doesn’t have chords I though I might have it one of his collections. Indeed it is in “Enemy of Apathy” which I … Continue reading →

I have blogged a modern version of this but never this original by Samuel Medley set to DUKE STREET by John Hatton. They sing this hymn at Ryan’s parish. The text and sheet music are at Hymnary. It is in … Continue reading →

This is another request for a song that is listed as traditional here along with the Spanish lyrics. Abel Di Marco is listed as at least the arranger on the net. There is an English translation at the bottom of … Continue reading →

I’ve already blogged this song here and have been asked for other styles of backing. Strings: Gratuitous electronica:

We will be singing Erica Marshall’s beautiful text set to Shenandoah from this week. The sheet music can be purchased for download at As One Voice, where they also have some of the lyrics in their sample music. She has … Continue reading →

Entrance: Alleluia! Love Is Alive (Angrisano, Manibusan, Hart) Psalm 144 (McKenna) I will praise your name forever, my king and my God. Gifts: A New Commandment (Unknown) Communion: City of God (Schutte) AOV 1/57 Our Supper Invitation (Bates) AOV 1/185 Thanksgiving: O … Continue reading →

This is a request for a wedding song and is a challenge. I can’t find the author, the music, etc , etc. There are several You-Tube clips in different keys  with different arrangements and inexact words. One site said it … Continue reading →

Herman Stuempfle Jnr wrote the text of this, the umpteenth hymn set to Beethoven’s “Song of Joy”. It was used last week at RS’s parish. Choosing a familiar tune is an excellent way to encourage participation but I think it … Continue reading →

This is another one that RS’s parish use that is new to me.  The subject makes it a song for Holy Week especially. The text is a recent one by Kate Bluett set to CRUCIFIXUS by Kevin Keil. There have … Continue reading →