the Olivier Messiaen fake book
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The typical organ fare is sounding more and more secular to me-
Not that the beauty and genius of Franck, Bach and Handel cannot enhance a religious gathering , but
I am looking for modern music built around chant and the Mass. Organ music that serves the Mass,
that takes on meaning only in the context of Mass.
Oh: and it needs to be easy!
I have one very old page of a piece by Goemanne. "Ite Missa Est" - that's what I'm looking for.
Do you know more about this piece? Collection? -
I suggest Marcel Dupre - and NOT difficult!
$6.95
http://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/Eight-Short-Preludes-on-Gregorian-Themes-for-Organ-Op-45/1588075
Hear them here:
http://www.amazon.com/Dupré-Organ-Works-Marcel-Dupre/dp/B00004LMXS/ref=sr_1_11?ie=UTF8&qid=1300158764&sr=8-11 -
Let yourself just flow! Download "Nova Organi Harmonia", turn on some celestes, and have a go at your own improvisation! You'll learn the chants, understand their great modal accompaniments, and hone your improvisational skills all at the same time!
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Maybe something by Jean Langlais? I'm no organist, but I've a Gloria from one of his masses. He was a contemporary of Messiaen, but his music is somewhat more tonal.
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