Monthly Archives: June 2011

No 121 in AOV NG is “Sweet Redeemer,” by Steve Angrisano and Sarah Hart, who are both big news in the States. This is a reconciliation song and a fine pop song too. It is available for purchase for download … Continue reading →

That’s two Michael John Poirier songs in a row. No 120 in AOV NG is “Strength for the Journey.”  This is another nice song of encouragement, which you can hear here. The sheet music in AOV NG has an error: top … Continue reading →

“Starmaker” is an unusual song from Michael John Poirier, and is No119 in AOV NG.  Laid back yet catchy, it is really just a fine pop song and I have no idea of any liturgical use to which it could be … Continue reading →

James Maher msc wrote, “Spirit of Heaven” and it is No 118 in As One Voice: the Next Generation.  Phil Simmons sings the song on the CD and I struggle with his style of singing (oh yeahs etc.), but the … Continue reading →

Keith Duke’s chant, “Spirit Divine” is No 117 in AOV NG. I don’t know if I’m getting any better at backings for chants but, as I’ve said before, learn it, then acapella is the way to go. It can also … Continue reading →

This is not from AOV NG but from the http://songsofpraise.org website and was spotted by my friend Frankie from our parish.  She suggested I listen to it but the MIDI file was unlistenable really.  You can hear that, but more … Continue reading →

I’ve already done backings for this mass starting here.  Rex Urbano from Our Lady of Fatima asked for MIDI files so he can use them on his keyboard at church.  I’ve made MIDI versions of the BIAB files my usual backings … Continue reading →

No 116 in As One Voice: the Next Generation is Ana DaCosta and Susan Hookong-Taylor’s song, “Song of the Cross.”  This is at least an Easter song but I’m sure it fits in the other liturgical slots – gifts, ? … Continue reading →