Abbess

Ave Maris Stella Ave Maris Stella

I wrote this piece as prayer background music for a Fresh Expressions pilgrimage in Coventry Cathedral.

5/6/2020 Downtempo

genesis genesis

I wrote this piece in the 1990s as a piece of electronic mood music.

5/5/2020 Downtempo

Ambient Song (Te Deum) Ambient Song (Te Deum)

4/30/2020 Downtempo

Claudia Procula Claudia Procula

This is a departure from my usual style, designed to be used as atmospheric music behind a bible reading, poem, reflection or story. I named it Claudia Procula as I did a similar piece one Palm Sunday in Winchester behind a story of Pilate's wife

4/28/2020 Downtempo

Tranquility (voiceless mix) Tranquility (voiceless mix)

This is a version of Tranquility without the speech so that it can be used behind readings or prayers.

4/27/2020 Downtempo

Kindling Kindling

This is another lengthy instrumental track that is designed to go behind a set of intercessions.

4/27/2020 Downtempo

O Thou who at thy Eucharist (ambient mix) O Thou who at thy Eucharist (ambient mix)

This was originally written as a backing track for a remix of "O thou who at thy Eucharisti didst pray" (Gibbons Song 1), but I think it also works as a piece in its own right.

4/27/2020 Downtempo

One Body One Body

This piece was originally written as a new backing track to a song by Paul Roberts which I originally came across when we did a service in Lambeth Palace crypt in 1995. I think it also works rather well as an instrumental piece in its own right.

4/27/2020 Downtempo

Pacifica Pacifica

This ambient piece, reminiscent of the deep sea, was written a long time ago for use in the Visions services in York.

4/27/2020 Downtempo

Paschal Alleluia Vocal mix Paschal Alleluia Vocal mix

This remix of the ancient "Paschal Alleluia" was designed for a lengthy gospel procession around York Minster during the Transcendence services which we held between 2007 and 2014 in York Minster.

4/27/2020 Downtempo

Prayer Music (1992 mix) Prayer Music (1992 mix)

this music was designed to be used behind a set of intercessions

4/27/2020 Downtempo

Prayer Music (2010 mix) Prayer Music (2010 mix)

This lengthy track is designed to be used behind a set of intercessions.

4/27/2020 Downtempo

Psalm 16 (Preserve Me God) Psalm 16 (Preserve Me God)

An electronic version of psalm 16 suitable for use in a worship-setting.

4/27/2020 Downtempo

Wadi Qelt Wadi Qelt

An Arab influenced piece of background atmosphere music designed for accompanying bible stories.

4/27/2020 Downtempo

Vigils Vigils

This song was originally written as part of a "monastic offices" set. In the end I only managed to get Vespers and Vigils written before running out of inspiration. One day perhaps I might get Terce, Nones Matins and Compline done.

4/14/2020 Downtempo

Christ beside me Christ beside me

A setting of part of St Patrick's breastplate, an ancient Celtic prayer, asking for protection. As ever feel free to use music and words in a worship situation.

6/10/2010 Downtempo

Psalm 08 (God how great is Your name) Psalm 08 (God how great is Your name)

A setting of psalm 08 with a response that everyone can join in with easily.

12/28/2009 Downtempo

Epiphany Song Epiphany Song

I wrote the words to this song the other year for Transcendence at Ephiphany (surprisingly!). Check out the lyrics and feel free to use in a worship situation.

12/28/2009 Downtempo

And Can it be (instrumental backing) And Can it be (instrumental backing)

A backing track for the hymn 'And can it be'

2/29/2008 Downtempo

Before the Ending (instrumental) Before the Ending (instrumental)

A backing track for the ancient night-prayer song Te Lucis Ante Terminum (Before the Ending of the Day)

2/29/2008 Downtempo