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Recordings
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The music of
Sanctuary is as
diverse as the many people who play |
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Sacred Earth (2007) |
Ancient Light (2002) |
Passion (2000) |
Magnificat (1996) |
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Ancient Light (2002)
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to "If You Remove" |
A deep cavern in Newgrange, Ireland, reveals
an inner wall etched with a trinity of swirling spirals. During
the winter solstice light penetrates the darkness and illumines
the sacred glyph. The deep instinct of primitive peoples has
pondered a cosmic mystery. The music of Ancient Light models those
spirals in a grid of biblical texts and haunting melodies.
Presented in three sections, each set is introduced by an
Illumination and its Spiral Chant. Captured in this way each
"spiral" becomes available as a distinct opportunity for
meditation, prayer and study. |
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Passion
(2000)  |
Many artists have interpreted the so-called "Seven Last Words", the last utterances of Jesus on the cross. Inspired by ten years of musical improvisation on this theme, and informed by careful and prayerful scriptural exegesis, the release of a new work entitled "Passion" coincides with the great Jubilee Year 2000. Sung and spoken word, acoustic guitar, piano and synthesizer, woodwinds, strings and electronic as well as acoustic percussion weave a spellbinding tapestry as the story unfolds. It is the story of Jesus, prophesied by John, embraced then abandoned by disciples, arrested and killed, finally discovered risen from the grave. The listener is drawn in and transported into the heart of this powerful drama. |
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listen to
"Come To Me"
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Magnificat
(1996)
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This is most definitely an album of ritual music for prayer and contemplation. The music is presented in mantras of flowing sound and traditional prayer much as streams flow down mountains in natural praise of their Creator. Each section begins with The Lord's Prayer, followed by the Hail Mary prayers, and the culminating Glory To God. The three mantra sections are intertwined with metrical hymns, creating a meditative and inspiring hour of sound and praise. The recording of a mountain spring brook flows throughout, recalling the beauty of the traditional Marian shrines and the faithful pilgrims who journey to them throughout the world.
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