Author Archives: maddg

“Among All” by Chris de Silva is number 8 in AOV NG.  This is a recent Mary song of all things and for all that it’s fine, even for a recycled Presbyterian like me.  De Silva is another GIA artist, … Continue reading →

There are recommendations floating about of a provenance of most uncertain intelligence. Songs that say Yahweh were removed by the Vatican a couple of years ago, because they showed disrespect to the tetragrammaton and because Yahweh had never been used in Catholic material.  … Continue reading →

I’ve looked at the small section on music on the DVD and am unimpressed.  The only music other than organ and classical noted is music rooted in particular communities, Samoan, Maori etc.  Nothing wrong with inculturation, but ICEL has a … Continue reading →

Now that’s more like it.  A usable liturgical song.  No 7 in AOV NG. I don’t know of John Angotti but his website is full of goodies and worth a visit. This piece is also available as a click and … Continue reading →

Note to self – figure out formatting and plug ins earlier and you won’t have to go back and fix up old posts. I have found the audioplayer! I have figured out that you write these on a word processor … Continue reading →

No.6 in As One Voice: The Next Generation is “All the Heavens” by Reuben Morgan.  This is the first of several Hillsong songs that made the compilation. It is also available for purchase and download here. Holy holy are You … Continue reading →

Old news I suppose but a nice defence of parish musicians from Amanda McKenna.

No.5 in AOV NG is by Bobby Fisher, one the OCP crowd, so it also turns up in Spirit & Song (No. 75).  It’s been around a while but I’ve never played it myself.  It is based on Ps 98 … Continue reading →

No.4 in AOV NG is Trisha Watts’ chant, “All is Wonder”. In this moment, in this place, all is wonder, all is grace. In this moment, in this place, we are one. or (silence waits) © Trisha Watts 2003 This … Continue reading →

I’ve been going through the material in the DVD “Become One Body One Spirit in Christ” from the International Committee on English in the Liturgy. It is a truly remarkable achievement with layers of material and written background that will … Continue reading →