The Liturgy of the Word presided over by the Holy Father at the Sant' Egidio community featured a style of harmonized chant I found very compelling -- tranquil yet not passive, so it was... I think the word I want is, "attractive," (a rare combination, which Gregorian chant achieves perfectly, and many other liturgical-wannabe musical genres only aspire to.)
The intonation was perfect, but it was very good on the whole.
It reminded me of the music I have heard at some Eastern Rite Divine Liturgies.
Well done!
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There's a similarity between the San Egidio style and Taize, as well as the work of Pere Gouze (sp?) at Sylvanes in France. Having spent a long time in the Orthodox Church, I recognize the inspiration and it can be wonderfully tranquil and "prayer encouraging." At the same time because of its interior focus, the Taize/San Egidio genre seems less satisfactory at Masses. But yes, it does beat "Sing to the Mountains."
I too enjoyed the music at the Liturgy of the Word for the Sant' Egidio community. Does anyone know just what the music was and is it available from a publisher or on recording?
Thank you for stopping by, Fr Medow.
I often watch and listen to "Big" Masses on EWTN, either from the Vatican, or various cathedrals and basilicas around the country.
How truly useful, possibly more useful than the the broadcasts themselves would be information on the identity and availabilty of the music used so that those of us scratching away in small parishes could not only be edified by a beautiful liturgy, but would know the first step to emulating it.
(Save the Liturgy, Save the World)
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