Take a Chants on Me

Guinevere Christian

Everyone deserves to understand and appreciate Catholic sacred chant and polyphony. This podcast aims to bring it to you. No liturgical debates or in-fighting, just what the Church says and sings.

  1. Ep. 59: Viri Galilaei (Ascension)

    05/14/2021

    Ep. 59: Viri Galilaei (Ascension)

    Episode 59 – “Viri Galilaei” (Ascension) Chant: Introit, Ascension of the Lord. PDF: https://editor.sourceandsummit.com/legacy/tmp/gregorio609d5a0a7570c5.66988280.pdf Text & Translation – Acts 1:11, Ps 46:2 - Latin: Viri Galilaei, quid admiramini aspicientes in caelum? Alleluia. Quemadmodum vidistis eum ascendentem in caelum, ita veniet, Alleluia. V: Omnes gentes plaudite manibus: jubilate Deo in voce exultationis. - English: Men of Galilee, why are ou gazing in astonishment at the sky? Alleluia: just as you have seen him ascend into heaven, so inlike manner, shall he return, alleluia, alleluia. V: All you nations, clap your hands; shout unto God with a voice of joy. Musical Musings – Mode VII #chantnerdhack: To musically recalibrate into Mode VII, sing a little of this 1991 hit - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DRtbf7iG8Nw Liturgical Living Challenge: Climb a mountain, or go hiking for Ascension - Don’t forget to start the Pentecost Novena on Friday, May 14th: https://www.praymorenovenas.com/novena-to-the-holy-spirit Sunday Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHYZvEUh7jbOudTg7rX1ESK6x_j7Yr2yl Featured Tracks: - Track 5 – Patrick Gowers - Track 6- Piano Fantasy - Track 8 – arraganement of “Alleluia, Sing to Jesus!” commissioned for Pope Francis’ 2015 visit to the United States - Not Included, but fun! https://hymnary.org/text/all_nations_clap_your_hands Looking for more? In companion Episode 14, we featured the Offertorium Chant “Ascendit Deus”, which doubles for Ascension as well as the 7th Sunday of Easter: https://soundcloud.com/chantpodcast/ep-14-ascendit-deus-7th-sunday-of-easter ***Next week’s Pentecost will be the last before we pause for the summer. Take a Chants will be structured into official seasons moving forward. We’ll resume on September 3rd, the Feast of St. Gregory the Great.*** Guinevere Christian, Content Creator. Josh Reznicek, Editor Learn more about the project at www.patreon.com/chantpodcast Contact us at takeachants@gmail.com Resources: Chant Tools App, Isaac Jogues Missal, The Catholic Home by Meredith Gould

    13 min
  2. Ep. 58: Ego Sum Vitis Vera (5th Sunday of Easter)

    04/30/2021

    Ep. 58: Ego Sum Vitis Vera (5th Sunday of Easter)

    Episode 58 – “Ego Sum Vitis Vera” (5th Sunday of Easter) Chant: Communio, 5th Sunday of Easter (Year B) PDF: Text & Translation – John 15:5 (from the wider Gospel passage, verses 1-15) - Latin: Ego sum vitis vera et vos palmites, qui manet in me, et ego in eo, hic fert fructum multum, alleluia alleluia. - English: I am the true vine, and you are the branches; he who abides in me and I in him, he it is who bears much fruit, alleluia, alleluia. Musical Musings – Mode VIII - This chant sounds remarkably similar to Episode 11’s Featured Chant, “Ego Sum Pastor Bonus” - #chantnerdterm revisited: Episema – the dot after particular notes which allow you to lengthen them for emphasis Liturgical Living Challenge: Buy yourself a viney houseplant! Post a picture on our Facebook page for a shout-out next week! https://leafyplace.com/indoor-vine-plants/ Sunday Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHYZvEUh7jbPGUNqpo1quP-_57onEcn55 Featured Tracks: - Track 6 – Notre Dame Folk Choir - Track 9 – Steven Angrisano, contemporary Catholic artist and fellow St. Meinrad ‘Chant Camp’ alum! Not included in the main playlist is my favorite, a composition by Alfred Calabrese. You can still hear it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0wr6-dVH_Qc Looking for more? In companion Episode 12, we featured “Cantate Domino”, the Introit for the 5th Sunday of Easter. Enjoy: https://soundcloud.com/chantpodcast/ep-12-cantate-domino-5th-sunday-of-easter Guinevere Christian, Content Creator Josh Reznicek, Editor Learn more about the project at www.patreon.com/chantpodcast Contact us at takeachants@gmail.com Resources: Chant Tools App, Isaac Jogues Missal

    11 min
  3. Ep. 53: Christus Factus Est (Palm Sunday)

    03/26/2021

    Ep. 53: Christus Factus Est (Palm Sunday)

    Episode 53, “Christus Factus Est” (Palm Sunday) Chant: Introit, Palm Sunday PDF: https://editor.sourceandsummit.com/legacy/tmp/gregorio605cf1b3a2af87.28481290.pdf Text & Translation – Phillipians 2: 8-9 Latin: Christus factus est pro nobis obediens usque ad mortem, mortem autem crucis. Propter quod et Deus exaltavit illum et dedit illi nomen, quod est super omne nomen. English: Christ Christ became obedient for us unto death, even to the death, death on the cross. Therefore God exalted Him and gave Him a name which is above all names. Musical Musings - #chantnerdnotation: The Do moves down a ledger line halfway through the piece, because the range of notes goes uncommonly far outside the range reflected by the four lines on the chant staff. Resonant Reflections – Guest: Liz Owen, www.lizowenmusic.com Questions: 1) Are we observant of where God wants us? 2) Do we actively ask God for our deepest desires? 3) Are we obedient when the answer is no? Sunday Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHYZvEUh7jbPbaUawEeR_H3xHLcWspFsQ - Track 5 – Anerio - Track 11- Piaciello, with a gorgeous soprano line - Track 13 - Bruckner (most popular setting for the text) - Track 14 - Rheinberger (a favorite composer of Guine’s) - Track 19 – Kevin Watalangi – a foot-stomping contrast to the rest of the playlist - Track 20 – Acapella rendition a la Pentatonix version (I know, right?!) Guinevere Christian, Content Creator Josh Reznicek, Editor Learn more about the project at www.patreon.com/chantpodcast Contact us at takeachants@gmail.com Resources: Chant Tools App, Isaac Jogues Missal, The Catholic Home by Meredith Gould

    18 min
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Everyone deserves to understand and appreciate Catholic sacred chant and polyphony. This podcast aims to bring it to you. No liturgical debates or in-fighting, just what the Church says and sings.