MASS FOR MUM
I wrote this a little while after my lovely Mum died in 2020. It was written while I was playing around on a then newly acquired baritone guitar. Hope you enjoy – the Gloria goes with quite a swing!
Kyrie – CLICK HERE FOR THE MUSIC – I really do like using the ancient Greek words at this point in the Mass!
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The Gloria – CLICK HERE FOR THE MUSIC – as forgiven people we rejoice in the words of the angels!
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Actually, I think the Kyrie and Gloria are most effective in expressing that contrast between deep sorry and joy when run straight through like this:
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Alleluia – CLICK HERE FOR THE MUSIC
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The Apostles’ Creed – CLICK HERE FOR THE MUSIC – using similar chord structure to the rest of the settings, this was inspired by a person of great faith – Fr Dominic Curran!
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Holy, holy – CLICK HERE FOR THE MUSIC
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Save us, Saviour of the World – CLICK HERE FOR THE MUSIC
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We proclaim your death, O Lord – CLICK HERE FOR THE MUSIC
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Lamb of God – CLICK HERE FOR THE MUSIC – an opportunity to re-focus worshippers on the altar following the Sign of Peace
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Lord, I am not worthy – CLICK HERE FOR THE MUSIC – this is great as worshippers come forward to receive communion and can be repeated or interspersed with instrumental renditions.