Author Archives: maddg

This song by Steve Angrisano and Tom Tomaszek has verses based on a prayer by St Francis and a chorus that isn’t. It is singable but best as a vehicle for private prayer rather than a communal rite. I suppose … Continue reading →

This is essentially an uptempo chant by Tom Tomaszek that rocks along nicely and is not too hard to sing. It is a beatitude from Luke 11:28 or maybe Ps119. The text, which is just repeated for as long as you … Continue reading →

This is a song by Rich Mullins that I have heard about for years but never actually heard until now. In Mullins’ sadly short life he wrote some pretty good songs, some of which come up soon, but I doubt … Continue reading →

I’m blogging Spirit and Song Vol 1 and have got to the section called Prayer and Praise songs. That means that these songs are less likely to have a liturgical function and are more likely to be solo vehicles. If … Continue reading →

Entrance: All the Ends of the Earth (Dufford) AOV 1/76) Psalm 47 (O’Brien) God mounts his throne with shouts of joy; A blare of trumpets for the Lord. Gifts: Blessed Be Our God (McKenna) AOV NG 13 Communion: Bread Broken, … Continue reading →

This is the last of the communion songs in Spirit & Song Vol 1.  It is written by Mark Friedman. It is simple and singable and worth considering. The text is at spiritandsong and can be purchased in a collection at … Continue reading →

I wouldn’t have thought of this text from Revelation as a communion song, but Ricky Manalo did and that’s all that matters.  It is a pretty and singable song. The text is at spiritandsong where the sheet music can be … Continue reading →

This song by Dana Scallon should not work.  The verses are messy with lots of short notes, there are two key changes, and counter melodies from nowhere in the sixth verse if you last that long. But, it is a … Continue reading →

This song comes in Bilingual, all Spanish and all English versions.  The words are by Bob Hurd, Pia Moriarty and Jaime Cortez with music by Bob Hurd in a Spanish style. Nice as the song is there is still the … Continue reading →

This is a song by Marty Haugen based on Psalm 34. This is the rowdier setting in a gospel style. Every verse has subtle variations that will make a cantor pretty well essential. The text is here. You can purchase … Continue reading →