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In the Sight of the Angels

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Composer
JONCAS, MICHAEL
Artist
Michael Joncas
Format
CD
Label
GIA
Released
Jan 01, 2007
Catalog #
GIA CD-730
UPC
785147073024

About

At long last, GIA proudly releases Michael Joncas’s first collection in over 8 years. Containing themes of divine providence, rescue, and sustenance, this recording comes from the heart of Joncas’s own suffering due to a bout with Guillain-Barre syndrome. After his recovery, Joncas experienced a new surge of musical creativity that gave birth to In the Sight of the Angels. The lush sounds of choral singing and the elaborate instrumentation of brass, harp, flute, organ, and other instruments makes In the Sight of the Angels a beautiful recording replete with psalm settings, including “Drink in the Richness of God,” “In the Sight of the Angels,” and “Till the End of My Days.” Also present are settings of the three New Testament Lukan infancy canticles—the “Canticle of Zechariah,” the “Canticle of Mary,” and the “Canticle of Simeon.” But, perhaps most appropriate in light of Joncas’s recent experiences are the songs delineating the work of the Holy Spirit, God’s breath (ruach): “All Who Are Led by the Spirit,” “Lord, Send Out Your Spirit,” and “Veni, Sancte Spiritus.” This tranquil recording has a pastoral feel. It is tender and depicts a merciful God who gives us hope in light of suffering. Joncas’s newfound wisdom resonates through this music. It is his sincere wish that those who sing it, play it, and/or hear it will grow closer to God.

Tracklist 11 tracks

  1. 1 Veni Sancte Spiritus 09:49
    Track
    1
    Title
    Veni Sancte Spiritus
    Duration
    09:49
    Composer
    Michael Joncas
    Performer
    Michael Joncas
  2. 2 Till the End of My Days 03:58
    Track
    2
    Title
    Till the End of My Days
    Duration
    03:58
    Composer
    Michael Joncas
    Performer
    Michael Joncas
  3. 3 All Who Are Led by the Spirit 06:38
    Track
    3
    Title
    All Who Are Led by the Spirit
    Duration
    06:38
    Composer
    Michael Joncas
    Performer
    Michael Joncas
  4. 4 At Jesus' Name 04:05
    Track
    4
    Title
    At Jesus' Name
    Duration
    04:05
    Composer
    Michael Joncas
    Performer
    Michael Joncas
  5. 5 Canticle of Mary 03:41
    Track
    5
    Title
    Canticle of Mary
    Duration
    03:41
    Composer
    Michael Joncas
    Performer
    Michael Joncas
  6. 6 Lord, Send Out Your Spirit 04:41
    Track
    6
    Title
    Lord, Send Out Your Spirit
    Duration
    04:41
    Composer
    Michael Joncas
    Performer
    Michael Joncas
  7. 7 Psalm 34, "Drink in the Richness of God" 04:56
    Track
    7
    Title
    Psalm 34, "Drink in the Richness of God"
    Duration
    04:56
    Composer
    Michael Joncas
    Performer
    Michael Joncas
  8. 8 To the Ends of Earth 08:30
    Track
    8
    Title
    To the Ends of Earth
    Duration
    08:30
    Composer
    Michael Joncas
    Performer
    Michael Joncas
  9. 9 Canticle of Zechariah 05:21
    Track
    9
    Title
    Canticle of Zechariah
    Duration
    05:21
    Composer
    Michael Joncas
    Performer
    Michael Joncas
  10. 10 In the Sight of the Angels 04:57
    Track
    10
    Title
    In the Sight of the Angels
    Duration
    04:57
    Composer
    Michael Joncas
    Performer
    Michael Joncas
  11. 11 Canticle of Simeon 01:44
    Track
    11
    Title
    Canticle of Simeon
    Duration
    01:44
    Composer
    Michael Joncas
    Performer
    Michael Joncas