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Tuesday, March 31, 2015

Music Tuesday: “Hosanna to the Son of David” by Christopher Walker

In commemoration of Palm Sunday this past Sunday, I want to post this lovely hymn.  It’s a favorite of mine and this version might be the best.  I don’t know much about Christopher Walker but I came across his music and was impressed.


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  1. Normally, I wouldn't like that style, but this is done particularly well! Very nice.
    I am curious, did you watch Killing Jesus on Palm Sunday? It is on again Good Friday evening. I have certain thoughts about it and am wondering what other Catholics think about it. I may watch it again and write a blog post. I have the book on reserve from the library. It is in high demand, so I may not get it before Easter.

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  2. From what I understand the "Killing Jesus" book and movie strips Jesus of His miracles and makes it "realistic." I could be wrong about that. But if that's true then jesus without the divinity is meaningless. And I didn't want to support that in any way. No I did not watch it nor plan to. If that is not true, let me know.

    Out of curiosity, what style is that rendition that doesn't normally appeal to you? It strikes me as classical. But I don't understand the finer points of hymn styles. I would be interested in your thoughts.

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    1. This to me is gospel music sung by professional voices. I also like worship music, but know that different kinds of music have their place. Not everything is appropriate for holy mass.
      Bob and I have provided music for holy hours, which can accommodate different styles as long as they are reverent.
      My understanding of Killing Jesus is that it is telling the story of his life from the human perspective, including only what is born out by historical facts. Having watched it once, albeit in a state of exhaustion, Jesus was not stripped of His divinity. Sometimes, his character seemed surprised by it, but there were actually some very spiritual moments, as well as plenty of verbatim biblical quotes, and at least two of the miracles. So, I am not sure how they arrived at what parts of the Bible to accept as historical, but I do want to watch it again and maybe make some notes.
      I do have to say that the acting was excellent and the scenes arresting.

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    2. Yeah, you're right. It is Gospel. Not sure if it was meant for mass.

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  3. I listened to 28 seconds and that was all I could take. It seems to be more of a show piece rather than sacred music.

    Surely you are familiar with this composer's Celtic Mass? That's pretty good, as well as his "Because the Lord is My Shepherd".

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    1. No I'm not familiar. I don't know anything about him. I'll try to look them up.

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  4. Well that's weird. I've never commented under that name before.

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