Author Archives: maddg

Ryan was upset that his parish passed over this song this year and that sounds a recommendation.  I like texts that are to the point and this translation of a folk song from Ghana by Tom Colvin is great for … Continue reading →

I am moved to briefly comment on my own site after hitting a record 1207 hits yesterday. There are usually 700-1000 hits a day looking for information on liturgical music and it is very seasonal – for example “As I … Continue reading →

This is another Palm Sunday song that came up in RS’s parish.  It is by Dan Schutte and is meant to be lively. The text is here and the sheet music is available to purchase at OCP. My backing attempts … Continue reading →

I thought I must have already posted this one, as we have used it ourselves in the past, but as I found nothing I must be mistaken. RS’s parish used it on Palm Sunday and that makes sense. It is … Continue reading →

I think I’ve just got this one inside Lent. It is another song by Ricky Manalo CSP and the sheet music is available at OCP. The text is here.

Holy Thursday (Mass of St Francis by Taylor –  except Lenten Gospel Acclamation by Mason) Gathering: Table of Plenty Psalm: Our Blessing Cup (Mason) Washing of the Feet: quiet music The Lord Jesus As I Have Done For You Gifts: … Continue reading →

I’m still catching up on songs posted in Lenten liturgies, but this one from Chris’s parish is actually a fine communion hymn that was new to me.  Written by Bernadette Farrell, it is one of her lesser known pieces. I … Continue reading →

This song, that is obviously suitable for “The Transfiguration of the Lord”, was pressed into service for the second week of Lent where it matches the Gospel, at RS’s parish. The music is by Ricky Manalo. The text is by Brian … Continue reading →

I’ve already blogged this song recently but I was playing with a MIDI file I found on the web and put it through lots of changes in BIAB and come up with all these odd dissonances.  

This is more Lenten goodness from our correspondents. This is a fine song by Bob Hurd to the tune Kingsfold. The text is here and OCP have the sheet music for purchase. My backing has Craig S. Kingsbury’s descant line in … Continue reading →