Author Archives: maddg

I gave up on my mass setting some years ago due to problems with the Gloria. I was recently asked about the Memorial Acclamations so I’ll put up the music for them.  The tune of the “We Proclaim” and the … Continue reading →

This is the last of the Pentecost songs and is a lively setting of a translation of Veni Creator Spiritus set to a celtic reimagining of the “Lambilotte” arranged by Sarah Hart and Kevin B. Hipp. You can hear their … Continue reading →

This is a Pentecost song with lyrics by Tom and Tammy Booth and music by Tom Booth that is quite striking with Bruce Hornsby style piano hooks and a key change into the bridge before the last verse and extended final … Continue reading →

This Pentecost song by Janet Vogt and Mark Friedman from Spirit & Song Vol2 could be a simple chant style mantra or if you use every harmony line a major freak out. You can hear that sort of thing here. … Continue reading →

Entrance: Table of Plenty (Schutte) AOV 2/20 Psalm 23 (O’Brien) Lord, you are my Shepherd, there is nothing I shall want. Gifts: Shepherd Me O God (Haugen) AOV 1/33 Communion: Come to the Table (Burland) AOV NG 33 Our Supper Invitation (Bates) AOV 1/185 … Continue reading →

The seasonal songs in Spirit and Song 2 have, fairly obviously, arrived at Pentecost. This song is a very gentle country song that is singable and sounds fine with just a little guitar. I prefer songs that say “us” rather … Continue reading →

This song is another Easter song from Spirit and Song Vol 2, this time by Janet Vogt. This has a lot of the show tune about it and borrows the hook from “When I Need You”. The text is at … Continue reading →

This is another soing listed for Easter in Spirit and Song Vol 2 that really has wider uses.  This one is has words by Genevieve Glen and music by Rick Modlin. It is a really delightful tune that reminds me … Continue reading →

This is a typical praise and worship song and I suppose it is fine for Easter if you are having a praise and worship service. It is by Martin Smith and you can find the fairly ropey text here. (eg … Continue reading →

This alleluia for Easter Sunday is a capella with just percussion accompaniment – shaker and bodran. It is certainly joyous but really needs the harmony in the refrain and call and response in the verse. The music is by Janet Sullivan … Continue reading →