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New Spiritual Song

„Who sings prays twice.“
– attributed to the Holy Augustine

At all times and in all cultures in human history, music has always also played a role in human’s spirituality and religion. The joint singing is an immediate expression of the believers’ spiritual feeling. Humans always turn their belief into music – whether with drums, in the form of Gregorian Chant or in hymns.

The New Spiritual Song is the hymn of our time and a spiritual expression of our (pop)culture. With my New Spiritual Songs, I want to contribute in keeping church chant alive. The profound texts penned by Markus Vogt – with whom I have had a fruitful collaboration over many years – have a special share in the quality of the songs.

Some of my New Spiritual Songs are available not only as a lead seht but also as a setting for choir. I'm glad to present some recordings by church bands on this pages!

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Brannte uns nicht das Herz (Did our heart not burn)

The Easter Monday song „ Did our heart not burn“, also arranged for four voiced choir, builds a bridge between the disciples on the Emmaus-walk and the current question of faith and answers: “Believing means celebrating, believing means living!”

Lichtpunkt (Point of light)–Vocation stories

Abraham, Maria and Petrus are characterised by a big trust in God and commit their lives to him. The song “Lichtpunkt” is equally a praise, as well as a commitment of faith and trust. First recording on CD by “Genezareth”.

Yearning for life – Yearning for God

”Sehnsucht nach Leben” (Yearning for life) was created for the Youth Day 2004 in the convent in Untermarchtal. The choral setting is flexible and can be used for all choirs from a two-part youth choir to a three-or four part choir.

Sei unser Heil – Lobgesang des Simeon (Be our salvation – Song of Praise of Simeon)

The song of Praise of Simeon, Nunc dimittis, is a song for the Evening Praise or memorial services. Besides the setting of the song, there are also a three-part choral arrangement as well as an arrangement for flute or violin, piano and vocals available.

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