Comments on: Heart of Jesus, Heart of Mercy https://www.sixmaddens.org/heart-of-jesus-heart-of-mercy/ Blogging Catholic Liturgical Music Tue, 20 Feb 2018 11:03:13 +0000 hourly 1 By: admin https://www.sixmaddens.org/heart-of-jesus-heart-of-mercy/#comment-26352 Sun, 17 Jan 2016 03:10:29 +0000 http://www.sixmaddens.org/?p=7761#comment-26352 In reply to Chris W.

I agree entirely, Chris.

There is no indication that the verses are for a cantor, but with the differences you note, perhaps that was in his mind. Is it that songs written by people in religious orders suffer from the tendency to write for a particular community rather than assemblies in general?

Still, the price is right, and I applaud his generous spirit.

Geoff

]]> By: Chris W https://www.sixmaddens.org/heart-of-jesus-heart-of-mercy/#comment-26346 Sun, 17 Jan 2016 00:46:03 +0000 http://www.sixmaddens.org/?p=7761#comment-26346 Michael Herry has written some good liturgical songs over the years, but I’m not a fan of this one. Why have subtle melodic differences between verses, especially in material intended for congregational singing? These differences make it easier for the accompanist to make mistakes and makes it much more difficult for the congregation to get confidence and join in, especially as many (most?) cannot read music. More discipline please!!!

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