There are many composers who produce music that manages to convey a real sense of the country they belong to. I have chosen one of those pieces for my “complete work” today.
How Could They Not
This week of exploring just some of the huge variety of sacred music began with a Salvation Army march that brought back memories of my “early years” at Govan and I complete the circle now by returning to those same roots and choosing a song that our Songster Brigade used on many occasions.
A Strangely Compelling Crossover
There is a wealth of Medieval and Renaissance music within the sacred music archives and today I link to an example of that from Spain.
Not What You Expect From Piotr Ilyich
Tchaikovsky is not a composer who is particularly associated with sacred music – this piece is rather different from the likes of the 1812 Overture 😉 and fits rather well into my calm Friday slot.
An Unusual Lord’s Prayer
I heard this a couple of years ago and “filed it away” to listen to again. Like yesterday’s music this perhaps sounds a bit ‘unusual’ to those who are not used to it. The music of the orthodox churches seems to me to be mesmeric and haunting.
Central European Traditions
Continuing the theme…. we return from New Orleans to Europe – but very different from Monday’s Bruckner. I am aware that my music choices are sometimes aimed at quite a small audience and I suspect that this is one of those 🤔 Anyway, its been a while since we had some horn music.
Deep South Religion
From yesterday’s european style we travel across the pond to the Deep South and some New Orleans style🙂
A Setting of the Mass
Yesterday’s march choice was, of course, very typical of the Salvation Army music that I grew up with and which has been a constant accompaniment to my life.
From YP Band Days
Some of you may have seen this during the week – it is a march that I played many time in Govan YP Band and elsewhere. Brought back many memories – and is an excellent choice for my Sunday music.
A Less Well Known American March
This LP was a much-played one when I first bought it (many years ago). It has a great selection of American marches – some well known others less so.