Society of Saint Gregory

Should a Kyrie ever be delightful?
Discuss.

Keraulophon wrote: ↑

Wed Jul 04, 2018 8:30 pm

Curious that those responsible for the current English language text for the Mass actually used the inclusive term "people" in that phrase, as opposed to their usual preference for "men".

It must have slipped through, given that inclusive language usually brings them out in a rash.

Its a really good joyful setting. Alas there seem to be no simple, memorably and zingy setting for the new translation. Unless people know different ...... You might almost suspect that the new translation was deliberately constructed to impede memorableness and zinginess. And on earth peace to peo...

Its a really good joyful setting.
Alas there seem to be no simple, memorably and zingy setting for the new translation.
Unless people know different ......

Its interesting that the French seem not to have got the message about not using paraphrases of the gloria etc.

Went to Taize about 20 years ago.
4000 people singing the chants to the accompaniment of a single classical guitar sympathetically miked up.
It was deeply moving.

oopsorganist wrote: ↑

Sat May 26, 2018 8:24 am

Laudate 305

Enemy of Apathy.

Used to sing that. Fine words - have to take care with the speed or those quavers can gabble.

We use this Dona Pena song - I say "Yes" my Lord..Although it doesn't mention the Spirit explicitly the words are very apt. And people can join in easily while the candidates are being confirmed. NB - we don't do the Spanish! As usual with GIA there is a recording to listen to. https://www.giamusic....

I find it puzzling that the celebration of the Ascension a feast closely associated with the saving activity of our Lord should have been moved from Sundays (the Lords day and the summit of the liturgical week) while Corpus Christi a feast day which is about a sacrament should have stayed on Sunday.

Noticed it a few weeks ago when I did the psalmists rota and discovered that I needed to concoct something for that Sunday.

Thanks Nick.
I suspected it mightn't be a runner. Pity. I might try harp + a string pad .... its for the In Paradisum.
Yes it is for the lovely Sheila. Its going to be an eclectic mix of music from Mike Anderson to Faure - totally appropriate for the lady.

Here's the situation. Our parish has no organ of any sort - space for one was never in the plans, we have a Kawai digital piano. 99% of the time it does a good job of accompanying the congregation with a variety of piano and organ sounds - and thats its main function. All the sounds are touch sensit...

Nowt wrong with consecutive 5ths. Ask Vaughan Williams.

And we sang Unless a Grain of Wheat on Easter Morning at communion.
Congrats to a very talented composer.

Sorry, I can't help you there Mark.
Is a composer or lyricist mentioned on your copy?
Maybe its something home grown.