Author Archives: maddg

This is the last the songs from David Haas’s “Table Songs” that I haven’t blogged already. The text could not be more Eucharistic and the tune is interesting and singable but the version on his MySpace page rather soporific. Still, … Continue reading →

This song from David Haas’s “Table Songs” has a specific application for weddings but that doesn’t mean it can’t be used elsewhere.  It is based on 1 Cor 13 and its message is needed more generally than just at weddings. … Continue reading →

This is another communion song from David Haas’s “Table Songs”. This is one I haven’t used that I think is really worth consideration. It is based on Psalm 116. The text is here. You could do it like the original … Continue reading →

This is another communion song by David Haas from his “Table Songs” collection. I worry about texts with “I will make of you a great nation” and “I will curse those who curse you.” I’m not convinced they suit our … Continue reading →

Entrance: All Are Welcome (Haugen) Psalm 119 (O’Brien) Lord, I love your commands.  O Lord, I love your commands. Gifts: I Have Loved You (Joncas) AOV 1/126 Communion: To Be Your Bread (Haas) AOV 1/65 Lord To Whom Shall We … Continue reading →

In a world where the last thing anyone needs is another amateur musician writing songs for church, this is my second week of challenging myself to write a song based on the readings for the upcoming week. So for the … Continue reading →

While this is in David Haas’s “Table Songs” it is a communion processional by Rob Glover. The refrain is lovely and singable, but the verses are chant style, go very high, switch from 2/2 to 3/2 and are full of … Continue reading →

I’m working through the communion songs in David Haas’s “Table Songs”. This one is especially suited for Christmas and perhaps Advent services. The refrain is gentle and singable but the verses may needs a cantor. The text is here and … Continue reading →

This is a Taizé style song by David Haas from “Table Songs” in that it has an ostinato refrain that continues under the verses sung by cantors. It differs from Taizé in that it much more theatrical in style and … Continue reading →

Getting back to David Haas’s “Table Songs” book, this song is based on the Berakoth. When you listen to his version at Myspace, you will see how much it depends on the harmonies in the refrain and the skill of … Continue reading →