What are you listening to?

We have been talking about gothic cathedrals and Gregorian chants in our reading workshop, and all weekend I’ve been thinking about the song Sadness Part 1, by Enigma released in the 90s- the first time I’d heard Gregorian chants in pop music.


The Gregorian chant is sampled from the 1976 album of the German choir Capella Antiqua München & is called "Procedamus in pace!"
 

The days grow shorter and the nights are getting long
Feels like we're running out of time
Every day it seems much harder tellin' right from wrong
You got to read between the lines

Don't get discouraged, don't be afraid, we can
Make it through another day
Make it worth the price we pay

The Good Book says it's better to give than to receive
I do my best to do my part
Nothin' in my pockets I got nothin' up my sleeve
I keep my magic in my heart

Keep up your spirit, keep up your faith, baby
I am counting on you
You know what you've got to do

Fight the good fight every moment
Every minute every day
Fight the good fight every moment
It's your only way

All your life you've been waiting for your chance
Where you'll fit into the plan
But you're the master of your own destiny
So give and take the best that you can

You think a little more money can buy your soul some rest
You'd better think of something else instead
You're so afraid of being honest with yourself
You'd better take a look inside your head

Nothing is easy, nothing good is free
But I can tell you where to start
Take a look inside your heart
There's an answer in your heart

Fight the good fight every moment
Every minute every day
Fight the good fight every moment
Make it worth the price we pay

Every moment of your lifetime
Every minute every day
Fight the good fight every moment
Make it worth the price we pay
 

Ross Miller - "The Dedication Jigs"​


“Showcasing a new direction with a heavily pop-influenced sound,” uber-creative and fun-loving piper Ross Miller of Linlithgow, Scotland, has released a new single with an accompanying video, the latest in his series of bringing high-quality Highland piping to the masses.

Miller’s got a group of crack musicians accompanying him in Charlie Stewart (fiddle), Rory Matheson (piano), Ross Saunders (bass guitar) and Rory Grindlay (drums) to “effortlessly intertwine top quality tune playing with an exciting rhythm section. The fresh compositions are traditional in essence but have glimpses of modernity and flair throughout to keep the listener engaged,” Miller said.

Miller said that “The Dedication Jigs” are tunes he composed that are dedicated to people and places. “Newly Wed at Newhall” was composed to mark piper Calum Watson’s wedding and “Murray & Jacqui Ross of Torri Dhu” was created as a Christmas gift for friends.
Ross Miller Music
 
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