Something “old” that never gets old
I have often said that my main goal when choosing and leading music at liturgy is congregational singing, or assembly singing. I think when an assembly actually really hears themselves sing, they are more inspired to continue. This is one of the reasons I always jump at the opportunity to get away from the mic and take my hands off of the keys, even if for just a short time.
This past Sunday evening we celebrated the 6:00 pm mass as usual. I had chosen “Blessed One” by Aaron Thompson as a second communion song, in honor of Mother’s Day and our Blessed Mother. Emily led the song beautifully, and we ended like we normally would. Then, as the rest of the musicians went to receive communion, I stayed at the piano, played a brief instrumental verse, then invited the assembly to sing. I played along for one refrain, then asked them to sing again. This time, I physically stepped away from the piano to receive communion while the assembly continued to sing on their own.
Listen here:
http://youtu.be/1bnvahM-NE4
It’s beautiful. It’s a sound that is as old as music itself, yet it never gets old. The human voice…especially the singing, praying human voice.
Look for those opportunities to let your assembly sing without the drums and guitars. It’s an amazing sound and, while in church, I think, an amazing worship experience.
Suggested use: Entrance, Offertory, Communion
He Lives In Us by Amelia Acosta (WLP)
Suggested use: Communion
Heavenly Bread by Aaron Thompson (WLP) – (from the CD 10,000 Angels)
Suggested use: Communion
If I Touch Him by Danielle Rose (WLP) – (from the CD I Thirst)
Suggested use: Second Communion
Jesus Reigns by John Angotti (WLP) – (from the CD We Gather In Love)
Miracle of Grace by Curtis Stephan (spiritandsong) – (from the CD Amid Passing Things)
Suggested use: Offertory, Communion
O Salutaris Hostia/O Saving Lamb by Tom Booth (spiritandsong) – (from the CD Captured)
Suggested use: Communion
Panis Vere by Brian Flynn (WLP) – (from the CD Beyond the Veil)
See You In the Eucharist by Danielle Rose (WLP) – (from the CD Pursue Me)
Suggested use: Offertory, Communion
Taste and See by Steve Angrisano (spiritandsong) – (from the CD Welcome Home)
Suggested use: Psalm, Communion
That We Might Live by Josh Blakesley, Sarah Hart, and Marc Byrd (spiritandsong) – (from the CD You are the Light)
Suggested us: Offertory, Communion
True Love by Amelia Acosta (WLP)
Suggested use: Offertory, Communion
1 thought on “Something “old” that never gets old”
Awesome clip! I love that song, fun to sing and easy for the congregation, beautiful for a mass with just a cantor and piano or with a full band and choir.
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