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"Psalms" expresses our hearts, our own loneliness and sorrows, yet also a deeper hope: a faith, gratitude, love and awe. From texts of Sacred Scripture, twelve original contemporary Psalm settings beautifully communicate the timeless prayers of the Bible in responsorial style. We are drawn into the message of each Psalm through the prayerful sensitivity of the composers and artists, accompanied by acoustic instruments including piano, guitar, cello, oboe, flute and others. Inspiring graphics complement the CD’s many musical highlights. "Psalms" begins with the wondrous “Psalm 63: My Soul is Thirsting†by Donald Fishel, the notable composer of “The Light of Christ†and “Alleluia, Give Thanks to the Risen Lord.†Don’s gift for reverence and melody are evidenced again in his setting of Jesus' prayer of abandonment from His cross, prophesied in “Psalm 22: My God, My God.†Shadows of the cross are also prefigured in the tender “Psalm 69: Lord in Your Great Love†composed and sung by Roger Holtz. Amazement at the gift of one human life is the pro-life theme of Holtz’s “Psalm 139: I Praise You,†warmly communicated by Christina Thomashefski. Amy Righi’s neo-baroque compositions, Psalm 90 and Psalm 45 and her rich alto interpretations worthily honor the Lord with new graciousness. A humble Celtic simplicity shines through Jane Terwilliger’s “Psalm 34: The Lord Hears the Cry of the Poor.†The album nears its close with “Psalm 145: The Lord Is Near to All†sung by Inez Gavrilides, compelling in her faith and hope. “Psalm 19: Their Message Goes Out†completes the CD with its enduring call to share the Gospel throughout the world. Refreshingly varied contemporary and contemplative arrangements make "Psalms" a uniquely uplifting CD. A piano/guitar/vocal songbook is also available from the publisher at www.SongsInHisPresence.com, making these songs accessible for use in churches, home groups, Masses and other worship gatherings. People of all ages and walks of life are being touched by the widely-appealing music from Songs In His Presence. Check out the artist's website: http://www.SongsInHisPresence.com Track List: 1. Psalm 63: My Soul Is Thirsting 2. Psalm 90: If Today/In Every Age/Fill Us With Your Love 3. Psalm 139: I Praise You 4. Psalm 69: Lord, In Your Great Love 5. Psalm 22: My God, My God 6. Psalm 45: The Queen Stands 7. Psalm 118: Give Thanks to the Lord 8. Psalm 34: The Lord Hears the Cry of the Poor 9. Psalm 29: The Lord Will Bless His People With Peace 10. Psalm 32: I Turn to You 11. Psalm 145: The Lord Is Near to All 12. Psalm 19: Their Message Goes Out Other Genres: |