Here are the Stephen DeCesare YouTube videos (from the links posted above). Very nicely done!As editor, I would like to include here Stephen's bio (from http://www.stephendecesare.com)DeCesare, as a composer, is an autodidact. He has over 1200 compositions in his catalog which include religious songs, a Requiem Mass, orchestral pieces, and musicals. He has enjoyed national and international success with many of his compositions such as the "Our Lady of Fatima" and "A Christmas Carol"...
Posted by George Lower at his Kickstarter campaign:Hi everyone,Well, it is coming down to crunch time! We have 9 days to go! The pledges keep coming in at a steady pace but we really need to up the ante and get more pledges on board here in these last few days. Let's keep pushing forward! Any amount gets us closer to the goal of full funding! I'm so appreciative for the 41 people who have stepped forward and pledged support so far! Your support means the world to me; and, I will do my best to...
I found a used copy of Hymnal For Young Christians on Amazon and recorded the refrain and all 5 verses. The verses are challenging. A YouTube video is posted above. I also located online and ordered an original vinyl copy of the album "Run, Come, See" by Robert Blue which has "Magnificat" on it. My interpretation of the hymnal sheet music may be different than the recorded version. We will see! Comments welcome.
I fetched an old copy of "Hymnal For Young Christians" from an Amazon bookseller. Magnificat by Robert Blue is on page 141. I'll record it and share it here. The 8th edition (1970) of Hymnal For Young Christians has the song in the key of G – one and a half steps higher than the key of E posted above. The first edition of the hymnal, published by F.E.L. Publications, was in 1966.
"Keep the Fire Burning: The Folk Mass Revolution" by Ken CanedoKTFB-Chapter 8 "Hymnal for Young Christians"FEL's HYMNAL FOR YOUNG CHRISTIANS helped solve the thin repertoire problem of the early Folk Mass days. Featured songs: "I Lift Up My Eyes" by Ray Repp from the 1966 FEL recording, Allelu! "Allelu" by Ray Repp from the 1968 FEL recording, Sing Praise!http://kencanedo.libsyn.com/ktfb-chapter-8-hymnal-for-young-christians-Date: Wed, 18 November 2009iTunes link: https://itunes.apple.com/...
Interesting article from 1990 re Dennis Fitzpatrick and his F.E.L. Publications Ltd.Publisher Won't End Battle Over Hymns - Chicago Tribunehttp://articles.chicagotribune.com/1990-06-13/news/9002180039_1_publishers-copyrights-religious-musicExcerpt from the article:F.E.L. Publications hasn`t published any music in 10 years, though it still holds copyrights on about 1,000 songs. Dennis Fitzpatrick is selling real estate in Las Vegas and stubbornly pursuing his legal claims against the...
Angela, I found a song that may be the one you are looking for. It's called Gonna Catch That Santa, written by Andy Beck and Brian Fisher.Gonna Catch That Santa sheet music and audio preview: http://www.stantons.com/sheet-music/title/gonna-catch-that-santa/23569/Gonna Catch That Santa (link to a Word doc)Here are a few YouTube performances (also embedded at the bottom of my post): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8eZV66DewVIhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gh_E9dl8qEMhttps://...
Azar,
We have an email address music@catholicmusicexpress.com which is set aside for artists to send us music for our streaming radio station, CME Radio. You can address your email to Rob Ayoub. We want to promote artists who have music for sale on CDBaby or iTunes, and it helps if those links can be provided in addition to a location for us to download the album. Thank you and spread the word! Be sure to visit www.catholicmusicexpress.com
Richard Schletty
Suzanne,Here are some sources of music for your gentle recovery ministry. I know these artists personally and am sure you can receive permission to use their songs.http://www.topcatholicsongs.com/interiors-four-hands-projecthttp://www.topcatholicsongs.com/breath-of-dawn-paul-f-pageAlso, check out music by Jim Cowan, Songs of Praise, Maranatha/Integrity and John Michael Talbot.
Richard,Thanks for shining some light on my good friend Frazier. He introduced me to "Christian music" back in the early 80s and I got to be his roommate for several years in both college and in Nashville.He's a cool man, a musical talent and a true believer. The world would be a much better place if there were more like him.Thanks again.Mark H. Stowers
Thanks, Frazier, for your words of appreciation for this song. I encourage you to sign on as a registered user so you can make comments w/o needing to be approved by the moderator. Please check back every so often and let us know how it's going. I'd be interested in knowing what songs you do with guitar at your church. What hymnal do you use? Is piano part of your ensemble? Other instruments? How do you balance traditional and contemporary songs? I also play guitar and sing for Masses at my...
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I have been co-leading music at my church, Sacred Heart Church Canton MS, for a few years now. It was a new thing, to add guitar to the mass, and there were some who were Not happy. But time marches on, and I have been surprised over time how well the older of the congregation have been open to embrace the newer songs. God is good. I LOVE to do the old traditional songs, and do them quite a bit. I am always looking for something in our book, that actually has a more modern times feel. This is a...
You are welcome, Mary. I am sure interested to hear how my friend Tom plays the song on piano. He is very good on keyboard. When he called me the other night, he started out singing it by heart, then grabbed his "Hymnal For Young Christians" to continue on. He pointed out a few mistakes in the verses I had posted. We will make sure everything is correct, to be true to Blue!
Thanks for all the research. Glad I could challenge you! And REALLY glad that you've made so much progress. This song has haunted me for 20+ years. I listened to the you-tube guitar segment - it's the right song even if it's not how I remember it exactly.
We sang this for our May Procession and for my grade school graduation. I went to a large school so picture 1200 kids' voices singing this sweet melody. I recall thinking that it must be what heavenly choirs...
Mary, I'm glad you are pleased with our detective work so far. It looks like Lorenz Publishing now owns all the F.E.L. copyrights:
http://www.lorenz.com/copylist.aspx https://us.songselect.com/songs/673591/magnificat http://www.lorenz.com/Copyright.aspx
At the third link listed above, it explains how to request a print license (for reproducing the original sheet music) or a mechanical license (for recording and publishing the song as a performance). I'll write to...
Nice work - tracking down fondly remembered hymns that are no longer published is great fun - and trying a different search engine is definitely a good technique.
Do you think that this is still copyright? I would expect that whoever purchased the FEL catalogs believes they own it, and may be upset if you put it here. Or do you think it's worth the risk?
Hail, holy Queen enthroned above, O Maria.Hail, Queen of mercy and of love, O Maria.Triumph, all ye cherubim, Sing with us, ye seraphim,Heaven and earth resound the hymn:Salve, salve, salve Regina! Our life, our sweetness, here below, O Maria!Our hope in sorrow and in woe, O Maria!Triumph, all ye cherubim, Sing with us, ye seraphim,Heaven and earth resound the hymn:Salve, salve, salve Regina!To thee we cry, poor sons of Eve, O Maria!To thee we sigh, we mourn, we grieve, O Maria!Triumph,...
The famous pop/rock duo, Seals & Crofts, at the very height of their popularity, made one of the boldest moves in pop music history when they came out with their song "Unborn Child" in 1974. Not only did they record this great pro-life song, but they even named the album "Unborn Child".
My favorite pro-life song is "Legal Kill", by King's X. It's a very accessible ballad, done by some guys who often crank up the rock 'n roll.
Another great one is "What Was I Supposed to Be", by...
Please see this story which I posted today after doing some Internet searching. I found the words and the chords, but I don't know the melody:
http://www.topcatholicsongs.com/magnificat-as-the-rain-rushes-down
http://www.hymnary.org/text/dear_guardian_husband_of_mary_dear_nurse
At the above link, note that there are scanned versions of the hymn that appeared in various hymnals throughout the years.
http://www.catholicfirst.com/thefaith/prayers/marianhymns.html#DearGuardian
Dear Guardian of Mary
Verse 1
Dear Guardian of Mary! dear nurse of her Child! Life's ways are full weary, the desert is wild. Bleak sands are all round us, no home can we see. Sweet Spouse of our Lady, we lean safe on thee....
Here are some leads:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Virgo-Rosa-Virginum/dp/B00B4ZQEXWwww.davidyardley.com.au/attachments/Virgo_rosa_virginum.pdfhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PNtcEOJSDok
Also see this: http://www.hymnsandcarolsofchristmas.com/Hymns_and_Carols/queen_of_heaven_blessed_may_thou.htm
Virgo, Rosa Virginum, Tum Precor Filium (Queen of Heaven, Blessed May Thou Be)
Words: English Traditional, Before 1536Source: Edith Rickert, Ancient English Christmas Carols: 1400-1700...
My chords for Queen of the Universe, based on rendition by "Bam Gars" at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_JnHmdj8x_c
VERSEA - E - F#m - F#m - D - E - A - EA - E - F#m - F#m - D - E - A - E
REFRAIND - E - A - A7 - D - E - A - A7D - E - A - F#m - D - E - A - E (last time A)
V1Mary, Queen of angels and the stars above A light to shine our way from the darkness of the night Mary, you're the one to whom we give our hearts Teach us how to pray and to speak our part.
REFRAINYou're the Queen of...
This is a very pretty song, and thanks for the videos Richard. I should have time this week to take a crack at the chords. But don't just wait on me if someone else is motivated! :)
I found two recordings of Queen of the Universe at YouTube.
The first rendition is with piano. I wish I could find the words for the second verse that Earthlywizard Christine sings. Very hard to understand what she is singing.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5YlkgWqyjw
This second version is performed with guitar by bam gars. Her recording is better quality. I might be able to figure out verse 2 from this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_JnHmdj8x_c
I am guessing it...
I'm looking for the guitar chords of the song Queen of the Universe. I've been looking for it and Google does not have it. I'd like to teach it to my students. thanks
I loved attending the SCRC workshops way back in the 1980's---so much so that I would plan my vacations around the weekend dates. However, the real joy for me began in 2009 when I started performing for the lunch and dinner crowds and sharing music. My music ministry enables me to mix and mingle with thousands of God's beautiful Catholic Christian people, and I feel so blessed to be a part of this special event each year! Some fun...
I am looking for a song that has something about in Mary's soul she has the reflection of Jesus and the light from Jesus comes thru Mary like the Eclispe of the sun. I think it had something about the sun in the title. I heard it on a retreat and can not remember it. Does anyone have any ideas? Thanks so much!!
SCRC has always been a great spiritual shot-in-the-arm for me. I started attending many years ago and now have been in the exhibitor booth with my Catholic singer friends for around ten years. We have the opportunity to chat with the attendees and also sing for them at lunch and dinner. Lots of music ministry at this wonderful Spirit-filled Charismatic conference in Anaheim, CA!
I purchased your album at CDBaby and have been enjoying it. I really like Hosea, Cry of the Poor and Blest Are They. Tell me about Ave Maria. Is it your own composition? Are there words for it?
You have excellent production values. I am jealous that you play piano so well. And your voice has a pleasing timbre and fluidity with perfect pitch. I only play guitar – and not very well. My resonant voice is hard to control.
I am so glad you signed on at TopCatholicSongs.com and posted your...
Thank you, Richard. I appreciate your interest and receptiveness regarding my music. I hope it is something that you and many others will enjoy. God bless you in all your endeavors! -Jonathan
André, thank you for your quick tips which break down a complex, deep program into manageable tasks. Your series makes Sibelius accessible to beginners like me.
Here is a beautiful Divine Mercy chaplet in song by Mark Silverbird and his family that is fully orchestrated with a choir that you can add to your list: http://www.divinemercyministries.org/musical-divine-mercy-chapletGod blessSent to contact form at http://www.topcatholicsongs.com/contact by Reuben Ortiz
hello everyone, does anyone know the title of this song" i know someone, who cares for me, and im sure im not alone for she's my mother dear, is she beautiful, is she wonderful, is she smiling charming lover, lady Mary, dearest mother, thank you, thank you evermore" i really really love this song, its quiet old, and i dont hear this being sung in churhes, and i miss this song so much, thanks in advance.
Info about John Michael's new TV series is here:http://www.arkansas-catholic.org/news/article/3555/John-Michael-Talbot-ministries-grow-into-TV-new-h...John Michael Talbot ministries grow into TV, new houseDonations help produce eight-part series to be broadcast on Church ChannelOne of the best-selling and most prolific Catholic musicians is coming to a television channel near you.Donations have exceeded $10,000 in response to a fundraising appeal by John Michael Talbot, founder of the Brothers...
Thanks, Richard. I will see if I can post all the tips here one by one. I just finished 7 video tutorial tips on using lyrics in Sibelius 6 and am ready to start a new subject. Any suggestions?
Thank you for sharing your Sibelius knowledge, André. You now have quite a collection of quick tips. Creating sheet music of my songs is very important to me, especially notating piano and entering lyrics for solo voice or SATB. You help to take the mystery out of Sibelius. I always found Sibelius easier to use than Finale. I wonder what other readers here think about Siblelius vs. Finale.
Holy Week - Collectively referred to as the Passion, Jesus' suffering he give themselves up to the cross to be led by the Holy Spirit, affirms that is was God's plan for Him to suffer when He addressed His disciples these convictions to inspire a passion the gospel of Jesus Christ. The Order of the Holy Passions of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ that are in Christ Jesus have crucified with the passions died on the cross, Jesus the Christ lived a holy life our Lord in His passion by asking...
I heard it sung by him also back when i was still in my elementary years. Been looking for the lyrics in the internet.. and found this link.. it's a really beautiful song i believe he's the one who composed it also.
These are wonderful suggestions, everyone! Thank you. Yes, I will sing it at our church when we also sing Word Three from "The Seven Last Words of Christ". Very powerful, but I wanted my piece to be much simpler. I need the sheet music, if at all possible. Sorry I didn't give more details. Perhaps something could be spliced with the original hymn (English translation)? I don't know. I love the idea of showing both aspects of Stabat Mater. Thank you for the ideas. I really appreciate the time...
Hello, Dan! Great to hear from you. That is truly amazing about your church in the United Arab Emirates being one of the largest Catholic parishes in the world.
You are one of the first contributors to the new TCS forum which I set up last week. Your comments and suggestions are very much appreciated. In fact, I had thought about song uploads. I will look for a Drupal CMS module which not only uploads MP3 files but allows the artist to create a profile page for managing their music and...
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Hello Richard, this is Dan of SpiritN3D, living and working in Dubai, UAE. Although the UAE is in the Middle East and is 98% Muslim, would you believe one of the largest Catholic parishes in the world is located here?? That's right...Saint Mary's. There are approximately 250,000 parishoners attending mass each weekend. 30 masses every weekend starting on Friday morning through Sunday evening!!. Just wanted to say that I like your site. As a...
Daystar Shine Down On Me might be the song you are looking for. However, I can't figure out where "Mary, Mary" came from.
Daystar Shine Down On Me
Lily of the Valley, let your sweet aroma fill my life
Rose of Sharon show me how to grow in beauty in God's sight
Fairest of ten thousand make me a reflection of your light
Daystar shine down on me let your love shine through me in the night
Lead me Lord, I'll follow. Anywhere you open up the door
Let your word speak to me, show me what I've...
I've approached songs different ways, sometimes starting with a poem scratched on paper, sometimes starting with an instrumental track someone gave me. I have co-written, too, helping someone improve their lyrics or add verses. Sometimes the words rhyme. The stanzas normally rhyme, but you can do free verse, too.
Important thing is the meter and flow. Do the words flow easily from your lips to the ear of the listener? Are you stressing the syllables correctly? That's especially important in...
Traditional Lenten hymns – which ones are your favorites? On 2/19/2014 Nick Alexander wrote to members of three Catholic songwriter groups:
I am getting input from those who love traditional music as to what their favorite Lenten hymns may be. I have scoured through all the hymnals I have access to and listed all those which fit the Lenten theme. It is a considerable list – 129 in all. These hymns are so rich in poetry and theology, some written by Saints, some written by the...
Stabat Mater from Via Crucis by Katholicus comment has been promoted to a story here: here
Dear Mr. Schletty,
Blessings in Our Lord. I am Adam Miller of the Catholic rock music project, Katholicus. I saw Valerie's note about needing a Stabat Mater. I offer you my version used in the Sixth Station from the compilation CD, Via Crucis, released by CatholicMetal.com. But I own the copyright. You can adapt the words from the other stations to this melody. You can also change the key to...
Lyrics for "Take Up Our Cross" by Sarah Hart, Curtis Stephan, Curtis Stephan, Sarah Hart, Marc Byrd http://www.spiritandsong.com/compositions/81117 1. Behold the wood that bears our name; behold the nails that hold our sin. The tree from which salvation blooms; the death by which we're born again. Refrain We take up our cross and follow him; we lay down our lives that we might live. We carry the hope of Christ within; we take up our cross and follow him. 2. We embrace the sacrifice, and walk...
Good point, Nick. There are sheet music services that offer music scores in several different key transpositions. I think Valerie wants a more contemporary setting that is in English. It needs to reflect the sorrow of Mother Mary at the foot of the cross. I believe she wants to be able to sing it at a church service. I found a beautiful song called "The Most of All" written by Sophie Riccio Kozak, sung by Katy Feeney. It can be used for Christmas or Stations of the Cross. https://www.youtube....
I just came across your blog and reading your beautiful words. I thought I would leave my first comment but I don't know what to say except that I have enjoyed reading. Nice blog. I will keep visiting this blog very often.
Hi there. I am looking for a non-classical, non-Latin version of Stabat Mater or another song that reflects Mary's sorrow at the Cross. Basically, I don't want to do any of the traditional ones because they're a bit out of my range. Does anyone know of such a song? I have found a couple, but nothing I am particularly attached to. I need it in the next few weeks, if possible. Thank you.
Dear sir: As stated in our FAQ, this site is not a forum for Catholic apologetics. It is a site for Catholic music discovery. There are many sites where you can discover the Biblical, historical and logical reasons why Catholics believe as they do.
Perhaps there are words in this article that will help you: "A Big Heart Open to God," September 30, 2013, by Antonio Spadaro, S.J. – The exclusive interview with Pope Francis.
Here is an excerpt from the above article:
Pope Francis said: "A...
Oh mary my mother, of thee do I sing
In all my afflictions I hasten to thee
Thy heart is so gentle, so loving, so mild
Thou cans't not reject thy suppliant child.
My grandma sang it too
Hey im looking for the gospel song were it goes like this...
"Hail mary , queen of flowers to you we offer our love song.........."
I remember singing it when i was a kid at my school.. It was sung by a lady and a man (duet) i believe the man singing it was MAnny lapingcao..
PLEASE HELP!
There is a song I am looking for and it goes
"Gently, she carries, her babe in her arms
Holding, pure light and love
....
She was told, she would be
......"
That's all I can remember but its about how Mary held Jesus after he was taken off the cross."
It's really incredible and it would mean the world if I could find it.
I am looking for lyrics for a song one of my clients (I'm a home care provider) would like me to find to play at her funeral. She thinks the name of it is 'Oh My Blessed Mother Mary'
It was played at a Polska Mass at St. Agatha's in St. Louis.
The words of the Hymn to Our Lady "O Mary, My Mother So Tender" is so beautiful - would you know where I may find the keyboard/sheet music for this please??
Many thanks
Songs about Mary has always got some special elements that can go directly in to our heart. I used to find some rare collections here but the disappointing fact is that I couldn’t download any. It would be so nice if you share this facility for the visitors. Windows 7 helpdesk
This is one of my favorite sites which I regularly visit. I love listening to the Christian devotional songs that I get from your site. Top Ten Mary songs were just fantastic. Thanks for sharing the songs. Please keep posting.
What about people like me? Do you not think that you should respond to the Gospel call and bring good news to people like myself? I am 62 and have been clearly gay since the age of 8. Is the good new only for Pharisees and oh so wonderful virtuous people who have the luck to be born hetro? Am i the modern day Samaritan? Please don't come up with simplistic answers. I am a normally functional sexual adult. I need love and affection like anyone else. I have female friends and that is all they are...
Thanks a lot for the songs. My cousin’s marriage has been planned and I exactly didn’t know how to surprise him. I think this is the best idea. These are all great songs that highlight the Sacrament of Matrimony. Thanks a lot.
We are already into our second week of Advent, with the Feast of the Immaculate Conception before us, as well as the Solemnity of Our Lady of Guadalupe. And Christmas is merely weeks away.
Are you aware that TopCatholicSongs has a number of playlists already available to correspond to your Seasonal needs?
And, as is the benefits of these lists, you can immediately link to the iTunes page, where you can listen to the tracks first, and then purchase them--and instantly have them downloaded onto...
I am looking for a the words to a song that goes:
Hail Mary Queen & throne above .........
Hail Mother of mercy & of love ..........
Sing with us sweet seraphim ..........
.................
................. Regina
“Christ is King ! | Top Catholic Songs” was really pleasurable and insightful!
Within modern society that is very difficult to execute. Many thanks, Jonathon
I've written a Mass setting, got it approved by the USCCB, several psalm settings, and a couple years of gospel acclamation verses. Looking for a place to publish my works.
As a Catholic songwriter and singer myself, I want to contribute to the community and receive info on how to promote good Catholic songs to a wide audiences.
I am Catholic and a piano teacher. The Catholic Church has the most beautiful treasury of hymns.
I want my students to study hymns. Also, I want to memorize the words of some of the hymns that are in Latin and having access to the sheet music will help with that. Thank you.
I'm a music director at a Cathedral and a composer. I would love to hear other composers, music, ideas, etc. Additionally, I'd like to share my own music.
I am searching for a hymn sung on line in Canada - when I am confined to home and watch mass. I am a piano player for many years and would like to find the musical score.
I have written and recorded about 70 songs over the last two decades that are posted on my YouTube channel - Ronald St Martin songs. I would like to share them with a larger audience. Thank you and God bless your work Ron St Martin
I am a Catechist that believes that religious song is the prayer of the angels, that lifts the soul. What better way to get a child to feel the present of God's peace
I am a practicing Roman Catholic always trying to increase my faith and holiness. I like Christian music particularly prefer Catholic Christian when I am driving or at home completing tasks.
I have been a minister of music for almost 40 years, and I am, primarily, an ear-trained pianist/composer. I am hoping that, becoming a member, I will be able to find sheet music (mostly, lead sheets, if available), that also contain the guitar chords, as I, typically, see them, and then, improvise, accordingly.
I am a resident organist and singer, also training choirs. I very much would appreciate learning more contemporary music to help integrate a wider and more diverse congregation. Thank you.
Need to replace copyrighted music on my YouTube Rosary channel (https://www.youtube.com/@mryan510) to stop the constant interruptions with ads. Perusing your site affords me with plenty of ad free solutions. I hope to donate to your site when I make my selections.