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No 135 in AOV NG is “Today is Ours”, words by Monica O’Brien and Trisha Watts, music by Trisha Watts.  The CD has a version sung by Gina Ogilvie. It is a joyful, bouncy song that is another high school … Continue reading →

A commisioning song from Fr Robert Galea called “To the Ends of the Earth” is No134 in AOV NG.  He manages not to press the power pedal without being wimpy, which is a cute trick.  It is gentle but insistant … Continue reading →

This isn’t from AOV NG, but we heard John Bell sing it in his DVD series “Singing the Unsung” and everyone thought it was lovely.  It is a Korean melody and the text is from Genesis. I’ll bring it down … Continue reading →

No 133 in AOV NG is a communion song from Judy Bailey.  “Though We Are Many” would be the logical song to follow on from “The Peace of the Lord.”  I love her songs for their simplicity, even though they are quite hard … Continue reading →

No 132 in As One Voice: the Next Generation is “There’s No Other Name,” written by Cathy and Felix Weber.  Felix Weber is an experienced songwriter who has placed songs with popular secular artists, including Australia’s Vanessa Amorosi.  It is … Continue reading →

Another wonderful song from Amanda McKenna is “The Way”, No 131 in AOV NG.  I’d play it somewhat faster than the 100bpm suggested.  I’d love her horn section but I’ve made do with MIDI horns for my backing. The last line … Continue reading →

Geoff Bullock’s lovely ballad, “The Power of Your Love,” is No130 in AOV NG.  The stated speed of 94 is just a little breathless and could be slowed a little. There are many versions on the net to purchase for … Continue reading →

No 129 in AOV NG is “The Peace of the Lord” by Judy Bailey.  This has an obvious liturgical use, and I’d love to be in a church where this happened before the Lamb of God – it would be … Continue reading →

John Bell has arranged this traditional Guatemalan chant, and a fine thing it is too.  “The Peace of the Earth,” is No 128 in AOV NG and a lovely blessing song with a nice deep counterpoint for the male voices.  … Continue reading →

No 127 in AOV NG is Ps 23, “The Lord is My Shepherd” by Joshua Blakesley.  You can hear his version here.  It is gentle, reflective and gets it all done in two verses.  Love the cello, but BIAB’s fiddle … Continue reading →