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Responsorial Psalm for 18 April 2009

LifeDemo — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 17:19:01 +0000

Here’s a responsorial Psalm that I was ‘cornered’ to do for this Saturday. I think it’s for the Feast Day?
I had only like three days ++ doing this since it was coming up this Saturday instead of the usual Sunday where I would have more time to mess with the recording.

The melody was a bit tricky I think. Going from low to high… I just hope I can pull this one through. Well, I have my wonderful choir to cover up… he he he..

RESPONSE : GIVE THANKS TO THE LORD FOR HE IS GOOD, FOR HIS LOVE HAS NO END.

1. LET THE SONS OF ISRAEL SAY:
‘ HIS LOVE HAS NO END.’
LET THE SONS OF AARON SAY:
‘HIS LOVE HAS NO END.’
LET THOSE WHO FEAR THE LORD SAY:
‘HIS LOVE HAS NO END.’

2. I WAS THRUST, THRUST DOWN AND FALLING
BUT THE LORD WAS MY HELPER.
THE LORD IS MY STRENGTH AND MY SONG;
HE WAS MY SAVIOUR.
THERE ARE SHOUTS OF JOY AND VICTORY
IN THE TENTS OF THE JUST,

3. THE STONE WHICH THE BUILDERS REJECTED
HAS BECOME THE CORNER STONE.
THIS IS THE WORK OF THE LORD,
A MARVEL IN OUR EYES.
THIS DAY WAS MADE BY THE LORD;
WE REJOICE AND ARE GLAD.

Easter Sunday Responsorial Psalm-2009

LifeDemo — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 10:41:17 +0000

Here’s my rendition of the responsorial Psalm for this coming Easter Sunday morning at the Church of Divine Mercy, Shah Alam.

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Response:
THIS DAY WAS MADE BY THE LORD;
WE REJOICE AND ARE GLAD

GIVE THANKS TO THE LORD FOR HE IS GOOD,
FOR HIS LOVE HAS NO END.
LET THE SONS OF ISRAEL SAY:
‘HIS LOVE HAS NO END’

THE LORD’S RIGHT HAND HAS TRIUMPHED;
HIS RIGHT HAND RAISED ME UP.
I SHALL NOT DIE, I SHALL LIVE
AND RECOUNT HIS DEEDS.

THE STONE WHICH THE BUILDERS REJECTED
HAS BECOME THE CORNER STONE.
THIS IS THE WORK OF THE LORD,
A MARVEL IN OUR EYES

Psalm 32 year B for weddings-(Psalm 32:12.18.20-22)

LifeDemo — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 15:09:49 +0000

I’m not really sure if that’s the correct title or Psalm verse.. I’m not an expert in Bible verses, I’m just a person who can make music from Psalms.

I’m down with flu, cough and a slight fever the past couple of days. I have no choice but to finish this today since time is realy running out. My friends wedding is this coming saturday Febraury 14th which happens to be Valentine’s day as well. This one is recorded while I’m still having the cough so my voice seems to be a little bassy and low strangely.

I included the MP3, MINUS ONE as well as the LYRICS with guitar chords for you to download should you want to use this for any event especially weddings. (Sorry I don’t read musical notes so I can’t provide any SHEET MUSIC for you folks)

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RESPONSE: The Lord fills the earth with his love

They are happy whose God is the Lord
the people he has chosen as his own
The Lord looks on those who revere him
on those who hope in his love

Our soul is waiting for the Lord
The Lord is our help and our shield
In him do our hearts find joy
We trust in his holy name

May your love be upon us, o Lord
as we place all our hope in you

Responsorial Psalm for Third Sunday of Advent, Year B (I think..?)

LifeDemo — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 05:06:41 +0000

I’m still not sure whether I should do it this Sunday.

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MY SOUL REJOICES IN MY GOD

MY SOUL GLORIFIES THE LORD,
MY SPIRIT REJOICES IN GOD, MY SAVIOUR.
HE LOOKS ON HIS SERVANT IN HER NOTHINGNESS;
HENCEFORTH ALL AGES WILL CALL ME BLESSED

THE ALMIGHTY WORKS MARVELS FOR ME.
HOLY HIS NAME!
HIS MERCY IS FROM AGE TO AGE,
ON THOSE WHO FEAR HIM.

HE FILLS THE STARVING WITH GOOD THINGS,
SENDS THE RICH AWAY EMPTY.
HE PROTECTS ISRAEL, HIS SERVANT,
REMEMBERING HIS MERCY.

Responsorial Psalm for Second Sunday of Advent, Year B

LifeDemo — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 17:33:39 +0000

I will be doing the Responsorial Psalm this Sunday, December 7 2008. I’m not sure about this one. Sounds a little bit ‘Praise & Worship’, lot’s of mistakes etc.

Oh well, It’s late, I haven’t had dinner yet and I need to crash soon….

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Let Us See O Lord, Your Mercy
And Give Us Your Saving Help

I will hear what the Lord God Has to say
A voice that speaks of peace
Peace for His people,
His help is near for those who fear Him
And His glory will dwell in our Land

Mercy and Faithfulness have met
Justice and Peace Have embraced
Faithfulness shall spring from the earth
And justice look down from Heavens

The Lord will make us prosper
And our earth shall ield it’s fruit
Justice shall march before him
And peace shall follow his steps

Responsorial Psalm by Cindy Jane Kastum.

LifeDemo — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 08:29:08 +0000

Here’s a Responsorial Psalm arrangements I did for my sister Cindy. yeah, the owner of the blog “Forevertulip.com”

I was quite surprised with the result of this recording. I was back in my hometown in Sabah at the time and I did not bring my proper equipment I normally use for home recording ie: my laptop, the Wharfedale pro Mic, my M-Audio, audio interface etc. All I used was this cheap PC mic and my dad’s old Yamaha acoustic guitar!!! Sounds so good man.

So here it is, I just love it. ~~Maybe one day I will add some background vocals too. Oh, and you may notice some background voices… I think it was my dad~~.. LOL. We recorded this in the room with the doors open and all… well we are not pro bah. have a pleasant day people.

Apparently I found the ‘completed’ version. I totally forgot about it! So here it is….

Responsorial Psalm for Sunday, 27 July 2008

LifeDemo — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 18:58:18 +0000

Since it happened, I have not been doing responsorial Psalms. Well, stuff that gives impact to your heart and brain can make you become off focused. Anyway, I hope I can pull this one through this Sunday.

Should I add guitar, bass and vocals or perhaps should I just leave it as it is now?

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RESPONSORIAL PSALM: Ps 118
Response : Lord how I love your law!

1. My part, I have resolved, O Lord,
is to obey your word.
The law from your mouth means more to me.
than silver and gold. Response

2. Let your love be ready to console me
by your promise to your servant.
Let your love come to me and I shall live
for your law is my delight. Response

3. That is why I love your commands
more than finest gold.
That is why I rule my life by your precepts:
I hate false ways. Response

4. Your will is wonderful indeed;
therefore I obey it.
The unfolding of your word gives light
and teaches the simple. Response

Responsorial Psalm for 5th Sunday of Easter, 2008

LifeDemo — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 10:03:51 +0000

I was on leave for 2 days for some good reason. Done this whole afternoon and still I have some pitch and timing issue. Oh well, I’m exhausted. Couldn’t afford anymore takes for the vocal parts..

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Response : May Your Love Be Upon Us, O Lord,
As We Place All Our Hope In You.

1. Ring Out Your Joy To The Lord, O You Just;
For The Praise Is Fitting For Loyal Hearts.
Give Thanks To The Lord Upon The Harp,
With a Ten-Stringed Lute Sing Him Songs. ( R )

2. For The Word Of The Lord Is Faithful
And All His Works To Be Trusted.
The Lord Loves Justice And Right
And Fills The Earth With His Love: ( R )

3. The Lord Looks On Those Who Revere Him,
On Those Who Hope In His Love,
To Rescue Their Souls From Death,
To Keep Them Alive In Famine. ( R )

Psalm 22 for this Sunday, 2 march 2008

LifeDemo — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 17:25:40 +0000

Here’s the Psalm for this coming Sunday. Just got it done. Wow. It’s like 1 am now. I really haven’t had proper sleep this week. Well, here it is folks.

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The Lord Is My Shepherd
There is Nothing I shall Want

The Lord is my shepherd;
There is nothing I shall want.
Fresh and green are the pastures
Where he gives me repose
Near restful waters he leads me
to revive my drooping spirit

He guides me along the right path
He is true to his name
If I should walk in the Valley of darkness
No evil would I fear
You are there with your crook and your staff
with these you give me comfort

You have prepared a banquet for me
in the sight of my foes
My head you have anointed with oil
my cup is overflowing

Surely goodness and kindness shall follow me
all the days of my life
In the Lord’s own house shall I dwell
for ever and ever

4th Sunday in Ordinary Times-Responsorial Psalm for 03 February 2008

LifeDemo — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 17:27:04 +0000

As usual I had to do this last minute. I just did the Psalm last Sunday. Looks like I have to do it this week too.
The music backup here is all created using my new Yamaha PSR E403 electronic keyboard.

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HOW HAPPY ARE THE POOR IN SPIRIT;THEIRS IS THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN

IT IS THE LORD WHO KEEPS FAITH FOR EVER,
WHO IS JUST TO THOSE WHO ARE OPPRESSED.
IT IS HE WHO GIVES BREAD TO THE HUNGRY,
THE LORD, WHO SETS PRISONERS FREE

IT IS THE LORD WHO GIVES SIGHT TO THE BLIND,
WHO RAISES UP THOSE WHO ARE BOWED DOWN,
THE LORD, WHO PROTECTS THE STRANGER
AND UPHOLDS THE WIDOW AND ORPHANED

IT IS THE LORD WHO LOVES THE JUST
BUT THWARTS THE PATH OF THE WICKED.
THE LORD WILL REIGN FOREVER,
ZION’S GOD, FROM AGE TO AGE