River of Life SAS 2/237

I’ve discovered these ritual sings in Spirit and Song Vol 2 have their purpose in small print at the bottom of the page.

This song by Joshua Blakesley is suggested for RCIA and is a fine pop song. It has no place for an assembly, especially the verses as is too high and syncopated and the goes even higher with a key change. Perhaps a praise band with a good singer as a solo spot in the service, if such a thing should exist. I’d rather it just was not used in a mass at all, as there are plenty of songs suitable for the congregation on this theme that would encourage participation, fine song though this may be in other contexts.

The text is at spiritandsong where the sheet music can be purchased for download. You can hear the original here.

My backing is “with energy” as suggested…also with synths and pounding bass.

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