Podcasts about Plainsong

The First Sunday after Pentecost: Trinity Sunday ORISON: O Trinity of blessed Light – Jeff Junkinsmith (b. 1956) PSALM 8 – Plainsong, Tone V.2 with fauxbourdons by Gerre Hancock (1934-2012); adapt. Greg Bloch HYMN: Holy God, we praise thy Name (Tune: GROSSER GOTT) – mel. from Katholisches Gesangbuch, 1686; harm. Charles Winfred Douglas (1867-1944), after Conrad […]

GUEST: Plainsong/Matthews' Southern Comfort/Fairport Convention's Iain ( aka Ian) Matthews. In this epysode of Vinyl Relics, we delve into "In Search of Amelia Earhart", the 1972 debut album by British folk-rock group Plainsong. Blending historical reference with lyrical introspection, the album offers a unique lens on myth, memory, and the cultural echo of one of the 20th century's most enigmatic figures. With exclusive commentary from bandleader Iain Matthews, together we walk through the album's narrative themes, compositional style, and contextual relevance within the early '70s folk revival. Ian offers firsthand insight into the album's creation, intent, and enduring resonance. I hope you dig "In Search Of Amelia Earhart" as much as I do. -Farmer John ===CONNECT & SUPPORT=== Transport yourself into the realm of grooviness by supporting us on Patreon using this link --> patreon.com/FarmerJohnMusic Use this link to follow us on Facebook --> https://www.facebook.com/farmerjohnmusic/ Use this link to follow us on Instagram --> https://www.instagram.com/vinyl.relics.podcast/ Use this link to follow us on TikTok --> https://www.tiktok.com/@vinylrelicspodcast Use this link to follow us on BlueSky --> https://bsky.app/profile/farmerjohnmusic.bsky.social And find us on X here --> @VinylRelicsPod Email me here --> farmerjohnmusic@gmail.com ===THE MUSIC=== Songs used in this Epysode, in order of appearance. Here's a link to a Spotify playlist for all the tracks featured ( *denotes track is not available on Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7KKEnzSwTvU0q6jB45PMWK?si=98d19bd0ddaf4913 AQUILA "How Many More Times" THE DEEP RIVER BOYS “Shake, Rattle & Roll” JIM REEVES “Streets Of Laredo” THE IMPRESSIONS “People Get Ready” OTIS REDDING “Ole Man Trouble” GERRY & THE PACEMAKERS “You've Got What I Like” *THE PYRAMID “Summer Of Last Year” FAIRPORT CONVENTION “It's Alright Ma, It's Only Witchcraft” *SANDY DENNY & THE STRAWBS “I'm On My Way” FAIRPORT CONVENTION “Who Knows Where The Time Goes” FAIRPORT CONVENTION “She Moves Through The Fair” MATTHEWS SOUTHERN COMFORT “Colorado Springs Eternal” MATTHEWS SOUTHERN COMFORT “Woodstock” *MATTHEWS SOUTHERN COMFORT “Southern Comfort” SOUTHERN COMFORT “The Passing” IAN MATTHEWS “Tigers Will Survive” THE LIVERPOOL SCENE “Elsie Straws Saga” THE LIVERPOOL SCENE “I've Got Those Fleetwood Mac Chicken Shack John Mayall Can't Fail Blues” THE LIVERPOOL SCENE “The Entry Of Christ Into Liverpool” THE LIVERPOOL SCENE “The Raven” PLAINSONG “For The Second Time” MASON WILLIAMS “Classical Gas” PLAINSONG “Yo Yo Man” PLAINSONG “Louise” PLAINSONG “Call The Tune” PLAINSONG “Diesel On My Tail” RED RIVER DAVE “Amelia Earhart's Last Flight” PLAINSONG “Amelia Earhart's Last Flight” PLAINSONG “True Story Of Amelia Earhart” PLAINSONG “I'll Fly Away” FAIRPORT CONVENTION “Meet On The Ledge” PLAINSONG “Even The Guiding Light” PLAINSONG “Side Roads” PLAINSONG “Raider” IAN MATTHEWS “Old Man At The Mill” STEVE YOUNG “Seven Bridges Road” EAGLES “Seven Bridges Road” IAN MATTHEWS “Seven Bridges Road” IAN MATTHEWS “Shake It” *HI-FI “Walk Away” PLAINSONG “Nothing's Changed” PLAINSONG “Bold Marauder” (live) IAIN MATTHEWS “Ripples In A Stream” ??MYSTERY ARTIST?? tune into the next Epysode to hear the story... NEWPORT ELECTRIC “Yippie-i-o” (this is my band...shameless self-promotion!!) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Second Sunday of Easter ORISON: We walk by faith, and not by sight (Tune: ST. BOTOLPH) – Gordon Slater (1896-1979) PSALM 118:14-24 – Plainsong, Tone VIII.1 HYMN 42: Now the day is over (Tune: MERRIAL) – Joseph Barnby (1838-1896) NUNC DIMITTIS from First Fauxbourdon Service – Philip Moore (b. 1943) ANTHEM: Peace – Peter R. […]

Easter Day PROCESSIONAL: Easter Canticle – Peter R. Hallock (1924–2014) PSALM 114 – Plainsong, Tonus Peregrinus (Ninth psalm tone) HYMN: Come, ye faithful, raise the strain (Tune: GAUDEAMUS PARITER) – Medieval Bohemian Carol Melody, 1544; vs. 2 harm. Hymnal 1940; vs. 3 harm. Harvey Grace (1874-1944) NUNC DIMITTIS: Plainsong setting, Tonus peregrinus; harm. William Byrd (c. 1540-1623) ANTHEM: […]

The Sunday of the Passion: Palm Sunday ORISON: We glory in your cross, O Lord – Plainsong, Mode IV; adapt. Bruce E. Ford (1947-2025) PSALM 31:9-16 – Plainsong, Tone III.5 RESPOND: In manus tuas – John Sheppard (c. 1515-1558) HYMN: O sacred head, sore wounded (Tune: HERZLICH TUT MICH VERLANGEN) – Hans Leo Hassler (1564-1612); […]

The Fifth Sunday in Lent ORISON: Give judgment for me, O God – Plainsong, Mode IV; adapt. Bruce E. Ford (1947-2025) PSALM 126 – Plainsong, Tone I.9 HYMN: Drop, drop, slow tears (Tune: SONG 46) – Orlando Gibbons (1583-1625) NUNC DIMITTIS – Plainsong setting, Tone VIII.1 ANTHEM: Lamentations of Jeremiah – William Byrd (c. 1540-1623) […]

The Fourth Sunday in Lent ORISON: Rejoice with Jerusalem– Plainsong, Mode V; adapt. Bruce E. Ford (1947-2025) PSALM 32 – Plainsong, Tone III.4 HYMN: Kind Maker of the world (Tune: A LA VENUE DE NOËL) – mel. from Fleurs des noels, 1535 NUNC DIMITTIS – Plainsong setting, Tone VIII.1 ANTHEM: Media vita in morte sumus […]

The Third Sunday in Lent ORISON: My eyes are ever looking to the Lord – Plainsong, Mode VII; adapt. Bruce E. Ford (1947-2025) PSALM 63:1-8 – Plainsong, Tone II.1 HYMN: Lord Jesus, think on me (Tune: SOUTHWELL) – from Daman's Psalter, 1579; adapt. Hymnal 1940; fauxbourdon harm. by Peter R. Hallock (1924-2014) NUNC DIMITTIS – […]

The Second Sunday in Lent ORISON: You speak within my heart – Plainsong, Tone III; adapt. Bruce E. Ford (1947-2025) PSALM 27:10-18 – Plainsong, Tone VIII.1 HYMN: Eternal light, shine in my heart (Tune: JACOB) – Jane Manton Marshall (1924-2019) NUNC DIMITTIS – Plainsong setting, Tone VIII.1 ANTHEM: Lamentations of Jeremiah – Juan de Lienas […]

The First Sunday in Lent ORISON: He shall call upon me – Plainsong, Mode VIII; adapt. Bruce E. Ford (1947-2025) PSALM 91:1-2,9-16 – Plainsong, Tone IV.4 HYMN: Forty days and forty nights (Tune: AUS DER TIEFE RUFE ICH) – mel. att. Martin Herbst (1654-1681), alt.; harm. William Henry Monk (1823-1889) NUNC DIMITTIS – Plainsong setting, […]

The Last Sunday after the Epiphany ORISON: 'Tis good, Lord, to be here! (Tune: CARLISLE) – Charles Lockhart (1745-1815) [St Paul's Hymn] PSALMS 99 & 150 – Plainsong, Tone VII.7 and C. V. Stanford (1852-1924) HYMN: Christ upon the mountain peak (Tune: IBIS) – melody Thomas Kuras (1950-1997); harm. Peter R. Hallock (1924-2014) NUNC DIMITTIS […]

Welcome to episode 717 of Secrets of Organ Playing Podcast. This question was sent by Pamela and she writes:"I would be interested in tips on how to accompany plainsong chant. I know that many people do not like or approve of chant accompaniments but many USA churches use them. The organist often has to invent on the spot."You can support this channel by becoming a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO4K3_6QVJI_HlI5PCFQqtg/joinIf you like what I do, you can buy me some coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/organduoPayPal: https://PayPal.Me/VPinkeviciusWe support Ukraine: https://www.blue-yellow.lt/enMy Hauptwerk setup: https://www.organduo.lt/tools.htmlTotal Organist - the most comprehensive organ training program online: https://www.organduo.lt/total-organistSecrets of Organ Playing - When You Practice, Miracles Happen! https://organduo.ltListen to my organ playing on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0ckKPIvTWucoN3CZwGodCO?si=YWy7_0HqRvaZwBcovL-#secretsoforganplayingpodcast #vidaspinkevicius #ausramotuzaite

The Presentation of Our Lord Jesus Christ in the TempleCandlemas Procession at Compline ANTIPHON: Behold, our Lord will come with power – Plainsong, Mode III [American Gradual] PROCESSIONAL PSALM 48 PSALM 84 – Peter R. Hallock (1924-2014) HYMN: Virgin-born, we bow before thee – Claude Goudimel (c. 1514-1572) Nunc Dimittis with Candlemas Antiphon ANTHEM: Almighty […]

School Spirits - returning Thursday, January 30, on Paramount+ - is centered around Maddie (Peyton List), a teen girl stuck in the afterlife investigating her own mysterious disappearance. Maddie goes on a crime-solving journey as she adjusts to high school purgatory, but the closer she gets to discovering the truth, the more secrets and lies she uncovers. Picking up from the shocking season one finale, Maddie is still stuck in the afterlife, but now with the knowledge of what happened to her. She must unite her friends in the spectral and living worlds to reclaim her stolen life.School Spirits comes from award-winning executive producer and writer Oliver Goldstick. Prior to joining School Spirits, Oliver worked on Season two of Bridgerton, launched the mockumentary High School Musical: The Series, and spent seven years writing, directing and show-running Pretty Little Liars. His many other credits include Ugly Betty, Lipstick Jungle, Desperate Housewives, American Dreams, Everwood, Popular, Coach and the Emmy-nominated adaptation of Plainsong. For his television work, Oliver has received the Golden Globe, Writers Guild Award, GLAAD award, NAACP Image award and a Peabody Award. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-like-it-s-live--4113802/support.

The Third Sunday after the Epiphany ORISON: Blessed Jesus, at thy word we are gathered (Tune: LIEBSTER JESU) – mel. Johann Ahle (1625-1673); harm. George Palmer (1846-1926) PSALM 19 – Plainsong, Tone III.4 HYMN: O Christ, the Word Incarnate (Tune: MUNICH) – harm. Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847) NUNC DIMITTIS – Plainsong, Tone II; harm. John Holmes […]

Iain started in Britain's Fairport Convention in the late '60s, but quickly left that band to start a couple more and then move to the US for a lengthy solo career. He has in total released close to 50 albums, including many collaborations. We discus the title track from How Much Is Enough (2024), the title track from God Looked Down (1996), and "Road to Ronderlin" by Matthews Southern Comfort from Later That Same Year (1970). End song: "St. Theresa's Ghost" by Ian Matthews and the Searing Quartet, from Joy Mining (2008). Intro: "Book Song" by Fairport Convention from What We Did on Our Holidays (1969). Learn more at iainmatthews.nl. Hear more Nakedly Examined Music. Support us on Patreon.

The Fourth Sunday of Advent PROCESSIONAL: O come, O Wisdom from above (Tune: VENI EMMANUEL) – New trans. of the O Antiphons by Jason A. Anderson (b. 1976), sung to Plainsong, Mode I, from Processionale, 15th cent.; arr. and harm. Peter R. Hallock (1924-2014) CANTICLE: Magnificat – Plainsong, Tone II.1 with O Rex gentium (antiphon for […]

The Third Sunday of Advent ORISON: Rejoice in the Lord always – Plainsong, Mode I CANTICLE 9: The First Song of Isaiah – Plainsong, Tone VII.3 and Peter R. Hallock (1923-2014) HYMN: The King shall come when morning dawns (Tune: SAINT STEPHEN) – William Jones (1726-1800); verse 2 harm. The American Vocalist, 1849; verse 4 […]

Prelude - "The Coventry Carol" Traditional English Carol, Arr. Brad Nix - Lyubov Solovyova, Cello; Jenny (Jee-El) Park, piano"Joy to the World!" (Medley) Arr. David T. Clydesdale - Jenny (Jee-El) Park, pianoWelcome & News of the ChurchEditor's note: I apologize, but the lighting of the Candle of Joy involved a microphone that did not send audio to the recording device. Devotional Reading"Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus" - words by Charles Wesley; Music by Stralsund Gesangbuch (1665); Arr. Keith & Kristyn Getty/Paul Campbell"O Come, O Come, Emmanuel" - from "Veni Emmanuel" (Latin hymn), Plainsong, 1850; Arr. Timothy Kile - Coastal California Chorale with Juwan Hong, Cello; Jenny Park, pianoProphecies Fulfilled"O Thou that Tellest Good tidings to Zion" (Chorus No. 9 from "Messiah") by George F. Handel"Behold" (with "O Come, Let Us Adore Him") - by Sophia Torjesen, Worship Leader; Arr. John BolinThe Savior from Heaven"Behold" (with "O Come, Let Us Adore Him") - by Sophia Torjesen, Worship Leader; Arr. John BolinScripture Reading - Luke 2:1–7"Almost There" (with "Mary, Did You Know?") Arr. Cliff DurenScripture Reading - Luke 2:8–14Medley of Carols (from "Let Heaven and Nature Sing!") with "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing", "Angels We Have Heard on High", "Joy to the World", "The First Noel"Scripture Reading - Luke 14–20"Welcome to Our World" (with "You Are Welcome Here") - Words & Music by Chris Rice; Arr. John BolinCall for the OfferingThe Greatest LightScripture Reading - Matthew 2:1–6, 9–11"Let Us Adore Him Medley" Arr. John Bolin & Cliff Duren - with "O Come, All Ye Faithful, "I Worship You, Almighty God", "There Is None Like You", and "The Love of God" (forever Mine) - Harry Bui, Worship LeaderThe Thread of Christmas"Silent Night" - "Stille Nacht" by Joseph Mohn and Franz Gruber, 1819 - Arr. Dan Forrest"Jesus is Born!""Born in Bethelehem" (A Medley of Christas Spirituals) Arr. Bruce Greer - with "Mary's Little Boy Child", "Amen", "The Virgin Mary Had a Baby Boy", "Go, Tell It on the Mountain", "Children, Go Where I Send Thee!"BenedictionPostlude - "Emmanuel" by Michael W. Smith

The Second Sunday of Advent ORISON: People of Zion, look up – Plainsong, Mode VII CANTICLE 16: The Song of Zechariah – Plainsong, Tone VIII.1 HYMN: Prepare the way, O Zion (Tune: BEREDEN VÄG FÖR HERRAN) – mel. from Then Swenska Psalmboken, 1697; harm. Koralbok för Svenska Kyrkan, 1939, alt.; adapt. Jason A. Anderson (b. […]

This is the last Forbidden West episode for a while. I've deleted it off my PS5. I kinda like where the story might be going, but the game playing is too similar to the entire rest of the first game. It doesn't super inspire me to play. Also, the AOLP feed is on temporary pause I guess, until I do find a fitting game. You can check out the Lokanime Podcast I've been doing with Skeleton House, if you want to keep hearing me talk about stuff in the mean time. Also, the Lokathor Patreon will continue to release episodes even when the AOLP feed is quiet, so no worries there.

The First Sunday of Advent ORISON: Matin Responsory – Jason A. Anderson (b. 1976) PSALM 25:1-9 – Plainsong, Tone IV.2 HYMN: Creator of the stars of night (Tune: CONDITOR ALME SIDERUM) – Plainsong, Mode IV NUNC DIMITTIS – Richard Proulx (1937-2010) ANTHEM: Rorate caeli desuper– Peter R. Hallock (1924-2014) Jason Anderson, director • Tyler Morse, reader • Joel Bevington, cantor

The Last Sunday after Pentecost: The Reign of Christ ORISON: ‘Psalm 95' from Six Hymns to Doctor Watts – Alice Parker (1925-2023) PSALMS 93 & 150 – Plainsong, Tone VIII.3 & C. V. Stanford (1852-1924) HYMN 419: Lord of all being, throned afar (Tune: MENDON) – mel. from Methodist Harmonist, 1821; adapt. Lowell Mason (1792-1872) NUNC […]

The Twenty-Fifth Sunday after Pentecost ORISON: In all our grief and fear, we turn to you (Tune: FREDERICKTOWN) – Charles R. Anders (1929-2020) PSALM 146 – Plainsong, Tone IV.2 HYMN: All who love and serve your city (Tune: CHARLESTOWN) – mel. from The Southern Harmony, 1865; harm. Alastair Cassels-Brown (1927-2001), alt.; vs. 3 reharm. Jason […]

Iain Matthews was an early member of the pioneering British folk-rock band Fairport Convention, singing on its first two albums and leaving during the recording of the third one, Unhalfbricking. Since then this singer-songwriter has formed other bands — Matthews Southern Comfort, Plainsong — and released much solo work, including the just-released How Much Is Enough. He has scored some hits — Southern Comfort's cover of Joni Mitchell's “Woodstock,” his 1979 solo song “Shake It”—and says he has recorded about 70 albums total, all projects included. So he has many tales to tell —about the Fairport years with Richard Thompson, Judy Dyble and Sandy Denny and his break from the group; the many places he has lived and whether they had an impact on his music; his years as an A&R rep; and that vocal arrangement of his that the Eagles borrowed without credit. (Photo by Lisa Margolis.)

The Twenty-First Sunday after Pentecost ORISON: Now the day is over – M. Searle Wright (1918-2004) PSALM 90:12-17 – Plainsong, Tone VIII.1 HYMN: My God, how wonderful thou art (Tune: WINDSOR) – mel. William Damon (c. 1540-c. 1591), alt.; harm. Henchman & Hancock, 1754; Booke of Musicke, 1591; and The Academic Hymnal, 1899 NUNC DIMITTIS […]

Send us a textVeteran English singer-songwriter Iain Matthews (Fairport Convention, Matthews Southern Comfort, Plainsong, solo) stopped by YMAAA during his recent U.S. East Coast tour to talk about Crowded House's 1991 album, Woodface. Iain delves into his admiration for Neil Finn as a songwriter and performer, and breaks down several of the tracks on the album. He also discusses the album's sequencing and why it stands out in Crowded House's discography. Iain talks about why he decided to make his latest solo album, How Much Is Enough, and whether he is likely to make another one.As Iain mentions on the show, you can keep up with his releases and tour dates on his website. Check it out! http://iainmatthews.nl/Al is on Bluesky at @almelchior.bsky.social. This show has accounts on Instagram and Threads at @youmealbum. Subscribe for free to You, Me and An Album: The Newsletter! https://youmealbum.substack.com/. You can also support the show on Buzzsprout at https://www.buzzsprout.com/1542814/episodes or at the link at the bottom of these show notes.1:41 Iain joins the show2:20 Iain explains why he was so motivated to discuss Woodface4:22 Iain talks about why he loves Neil Finn's songwriting8:32 Iain picks out some of the aspects of Neil Finn's songwriting that have improved over time11:18 Iain's favorite song from Woodface is constantly changing12:52 Iain and Al discuss their reactions to “Four Seasons in One Day”17:17 Iain and Al talk about how Woodface is sequenced and how Iain sequences his albums21:45 Iain shares his experience of seeing Crowded House live for the first time24:51 How much did Tim Finn influence the sound of Woodface?29:05 Iain talks about Mitchell Froom's contributions as a producer32:10 Iain and Al discuss some of the songs on the latter half of the album38:28 Iain focuses on “How Will You Go” as a standout track40:57 Crowded House has mastered the sing-along chorus43:05 Iain discusses a couple of Crowded House albums that came out after Woodface45:20 Iain pinpoints when he became a true Neil Finn fan46:37 Iain identifies the other album he repeatedly goes back to48:58 Is Iain done with making solo albums?54:16 Iain talks about how he approached his new album58:35 Iain shares his tour scheduleOutro music is from “Where Is The Love” by Iain Matthews.Support the show

Iain Matthews has been in the music industry for over five decades. From his start with The Fairporrt Convention in the late '60s to Matthews Southern Comfort and Plainsong to his amazing solo career, he continues to write and record excellent music. We talk about his musical journey and his latest album, How Much Is Enough, which will be released on October 25th of this year.

The Mighty Red by Louise Erdrich is a profound story of the natural world, place and community. Erdrich joins us to talk about the spark for this novel, the evolution of her work, some of her recommendations as a bookseller and more with Miwa Messer, host of Poured Over. We end this episode with TBR Top Off book recommendations from Marc and Jamie. This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Miwa Messer and mixed by Harry Liang.                     New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app Featured Books (Episode): The Mighty Red by Louise Erdrich The Beet Queen by Louise Erdrich The Antelope Woman by Louise Erdrich Madame Bovary by Gustave Flaubert Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy The Night Watchman by Louise Erdrich Creation Lake by Rachel Kushner Black Woods, Blue Sky by Eowyn Ivey Save Me, Stranger by Erika Krouse Far From the Madding Crowd by Thomas Hardy The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley A God in Ruins by Kate Atkinson Featured Books (TBR Top Off): Never Whistle at Night by Shane Hawk and Theodore C Van Alst, Jr. Plainsong by Kent Haruf

The Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost ORISON: Maker of all things – Thomas Tallis (c. 1505-1585) PSALM 54 – Jason A. Anderson (b. 1976) OFFICE HYMN: Te lucis ante terminum (Before the ending of the day) – Plainsong, Mode VIII; harm. Orlando di Lasso (1532-1594) NUNC DIMITTIS – Plainsong, Tone IV; harm. Anon., adapt. Bernarr Rainbow […]

The Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost ORISON: The shadows of the evening hours – Joshua Haberman (b. 1982) PSALM 34:15-22 – Plainsong, Tone V.2 HYMN: Abide with me (Tune: EVENTIDE) – William Henry Monk (1823-1889) NUNC DIMITTIS – Plainsong setting, Tone VII; harm. Lodovico Grossi da Viadana (c. 1560-1627) ANTHEM: Salva nos, Domine, vigilantes – Jacob […]

This week on the KPL Podcast we have author and book lover Shannon Reed.  Her latest book is, Why We Read, On Bookworms, Libraries, and Just One More Page Before Lights Out. This a collection of laugh-out-loud-funny stories from her life as a reader and the poignant ways in which books have impacted her students. Author Recommendations1. Nobody's Fool by Richard Russo2. Plainsong by Kent Haruf3. Egg A Dozen Ovatures by Lizzie Stark4. Mansfield Park by Jane Austen

The Fourth Sunday of Easter ORISON: The Lord is my Shepherd – Bobby McFerrin (b. 1950) PSALM 23 (Setting I) – Peter R. Hallock (1924-2014) HYMN: Victimae Paschali laudes – Plainsong, Mode I; melody att. Wigbert (d. 1050?) and Christ the Lord is risen again (Tune: CHRIST IST ERSTANDEN) – harm. Hans Leo Hassler (1564-1612) […]

Easter Day PROCESSIONAL: Easter Canticle – Peter R. Hallock (1924–2014) PSALM 114 – Plainsong, Tonus Peregrinus (Ninth psalm tone) HYMN: Ad cenam Agni providi – Plainsong, Mode VIII; harm. Guillaume Dufay (c. 1397-1474); NUNC DIMITTIS: Plainsong setting, Tonus peregrinus; harm. William Byrd (c. 1540-1623) Cпасение coдeлaл (Salvation is created) – Pavel Chesnokov (1877-1944); arr. for men's voices […]

The Sunday of the Passion: Palm Sunday ORISON: We glory in your cross, O Lord – Plainsong, Mode IV PSALM 22:1-11 – Plainsong, Tone IV.1 RESPOND: In manus tuas – John Sheppard (c. 1515-1558) HYMN: O cross, whose wood is all our race's boast (Tune: TENTH AVENUE) – Peter R. Hallock (1924-2014) NUNC DIMITTIS – Plainsong […]

The Fifth Sunday in Lent ORISON: Give judgment for me, O God – Plainsong, Mode IV PSALM 119:9-16 – Plainsong, Tone II.1 HYMN: Drop, drop, slow tears (Tune: SONG 46) – Orlando Gibbons (1583-1625) NUNC DIMITTIS – Plainsong setting, Tone IV.2 ANTHEM: Lamentations of Jeremiah (a5) – Alfonso Ferrabosco the Younger (c. 1575-1628) Jason Anderson, director […]

On Episode 147 of the RETROZEST podcast, Curtis kicks off a celebration of the 40th Anniversary of the premiere of FOOTLOOSE! This film is a 1984 American musical drama directed by Herbert Ross. It tells the story of Ren McCormack (Kevin Bacon), a teenager from Chicago who moves to a small town, where he attempts to overturn the ban on dancing instituted by the efforts of Rev. Shaw Moore (John Lithgow), while entering into a romantic relationship with his daughter Ariel (Lori Singer). Assisting Curtis in this part 1 endeavor in an exclusive interview is DR. KIM JENSEN ABUNUWARA, the supporting actress who portrayed Ariel's friend Edna in the film. Kim also appeared on three episodes of Touched By An Angel, and in the films Shot in the Heart, Plainsong, and Fire Creek. She is currently an Associate Professor of Integrated Studies and Director of the Humanities Program at Utah Valley University. She was awarded Instructor of the Year (April 2010) by Trio Student Support Services at UVU, as well as the Award of Merit in Using Technology to Engage Distance Students (May 2008) from the Utah System of Higher Ed. Curtis and Kim had a great discussion about the making of the film, and how it is her first and biggest acting role. Check out Kim's current project (as of March 2024), In Good Faith. Also, please connect with her on Facebook, Twitter (X) and Instagram. Incidentally, you may help the RetroZest podcast by purchasing a unique Retro T-Shirt or two (many different designs and colors!) from our online store at store.retrozest.com/home. You may also help the RetroZest Podcast by purchasing a Celebrity Video Message gift for a friend/family member from CelebVM! Choose from celebrities like Barry Williams, Gary Busey, Ernie Hudson, Robert Fripp, Right Said Fred, etc.! Simply enter their website through our portal store.retrozest.com/celebvm, and shop as you normally would; it's no extra cost to you at all! Contact Curtis at podcast@retrozest.com, or via Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. Also, check us out on TikTok!

The Fourth Sunday in Lent ORISON: Rejoice with Jerusalem– Plainsong, Mode V PSALM 107:1-3, 17-22 – Plainsong, Tone V.1 HYMN: Lord, keep us steadfast in your Word (Tune: JESU DULCEDO CORDIUM) – Plainsong, Mode II; ed. Carl C. Crosier (1945-2014); harm. Peter R. Hallock (1924-2014 NUNC DIMITTIS – Plainsong setting, Tone IV.2 ANTHEM: Of the […]

The Third Sunday in Lent ORISON: He shall call upon me – Plainsong, Mode VIII PSALM 19 – Plainsong, Tone III.4 OFFICE HYMN: ‘Christe, qui lux es et dies,' from Music for Compline – Plainsong, Mode II; arr. Kevin Siegfried (b. 1969) NUNC DIMITTIS – Plainsong setting, Tone IV.2 ANTHEM: Lamentations (Setting I) – Thomas […]

The First Sunday in Lent ORISON: Remember, O Lord – Plainsong, Tone IV [American Gradual] PSALM 25:1-9 – Plainsong, Tone IV.2 HYMN: The glory of these forty days (Tune: ERHALT UNS, HERR) – mel. from Geistliche Lieder, 1535; harm. Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) NUNC DIMITTIS – Plainsong setting, Tone IV.2 ANTHEM: Lamentations of Jeremiah (a7) […]

The Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany ORISON: All praise to thee, my God, this night (Tune: TALLIS' CANON) – Thomas Tallis (c. 1505-1585) PSALM 111 – Plainsong, Tone VIII.5 HYMN: Jesus, Lover of my soul (Tune: ABERYSTWYTH) – Joseph Palmer (1841-1903) NUNC DIMITTIS – Plainsong setting, Tone III.6 ANTHEM: Domine non sum dignus – Tomás […]

Iain Matthews in conversation with David Eastaugh http://iainmatthews.nl/ Iain Matthews first gained attention as a founding member and vocalist for the innovative Fairport Convention's first three albums, changing the voice of folk music in his country. He moved on to create Matthews' Southern Comfort, exploring his interest in American music. They had a No 1 hit in the UK with Joni Mitchell's ‘Woodstock'. Never one to stand still for very long Iain moved on during the 1970's with another group, Plainsong. 

Episode: 2855 Plainchant, Gregorian Chant, and Today's Music.  Today, plain and simple.

The Third Sunday of Advent ORISON: Angelus emittitur – Piae Cantiones, 1582 and Richard Runciman Terry (1865-1938); arr. Jason A. Anderson (b. 1976) PSALM 126 – Plainsong, Tone I.9 HYMN: The angel Gabriel from heaven came (Tune: GABRIEL'S MESSAGE) – Basque carol; arr. Edgar Pettman (1865-1943) NUNC DIMITTIS (Tune: MARILYN) – Peter R. Hallock (1924-2014) ANTHEM: […]

The Second Sunday of Advent ORISON: Comfort, comfort ye my people (Tune: PSALM 42) – melody by Claude Goudimel (1514-1572) PSALM 85:1-2, 8-13 – Plainsong, Tone III.5 HYMN: Hark! a thrilling voice is sounding (Tune: MERTON) – William Monk (1823-1889) NUNC DIMITTIS (Tune: MARILYN) – Peter R. Hallock (1924-2014) ANTHEM: Rorate caeli desuper– Peter R. […]

The First Sunday of Advent ORISON: Matin Responsory – Jason A. Anderson (b. 1976) PSALM 80:1-7, 16-18 – Plainsong, Tone IV.4 HYMN 66: Come, thou long-expected Jesus (Tune: STUTTGART) – mel. from Psalmodia Sacra, 1715; harm. William Henry Havergal (1793-1870) NUNC DIMITTIS (Tune: MARILYN) – Peter R. Hallock (1924-2014) ANTHEM: Ecce advenit dominator Dominus – William […]

The Last Sunday after Pentecost: The Reign of Christ ORISON: ‘Psalm 95' from Six Hymns to Doctor Watts – Alice Parker (b. 1925) PSALM 95 – Plainsong, Tone IV.4 HYMN: Now thank we all our God (Tune: NUN DANKET ALLE GOTT) – mel. Johann Crüger (1598-1662); harm. Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750), The Academic Hymnal, 1899, and […]

The Twenty-First Sunday after Pentecost ORISON: Dear Lord and Father of mankind – M. Searle Wright (1918-2004) PSALM 96 – Plainsong, Tone V.1 HYMN: I heard the voice of Jesus say, “Come unto me and rest” (Tune: THE THIRD TUNE) – Thomas Tallis (c. 1505-1585) NUNC DIMITTIS – Elway Bevin (c. 1555-1638) ANTHEM: The Road […]

The Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost ORISON: Dedication – Joshua Haberman (b. 1982) PSALM 80:7-14 – Plainsong, Tone IV.4 HYMN: As those of old their first fruits brought (Tune: FOREST GREEN) – English mel.; adapt. Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958) NUNC DIMITTIS – Arthur Wills (1926-2020) ANTHEM: Descendi in hortum nucum – Giovannia Pierluigi da Palestrina (1525-1594) Jason […]

The Sixteenth Sunday after PentecostHildegard of Bingen, Mystic and Scholar, 1179 ORISON: O Pastor animarum, Mode I – Hildegard von Bingen (1098-1179) PSALM 103 – Plainsong, Tone VIII.5 HYMN O ignee Spiritus, Mode I – Hildegard von Bingen NUNC DIMITTIS – Plainsong, Tone III.4 ANTHEM: O speculum columbe – Frank Ferko (b. 1950) Jason Anderson, director • Joel […]