Free Simple Setting: De Profundis
Free, simple responsorial adaptation of the De Profundis, as based on the Graduale Simplex.
The Queen Stands • Astitit Regina
Psalm 45: “The Queen stands at Your right hand, arrayed in gold.” as set by James J. Richardson, referencing early 14th century manuscripts which set the original latin antiphon “Astitit Regina”.
Psalm 145 • The Hand of the Lord (Oculi Omnium)
James Richardson discusses his compositional inspiration for his setting of Psalm 145, “The hand of the Lord feeds us; he answers all our needs.” (Based upon the Gradual, Oculi Omnium)
Psalm 23: Dominus regit me
James discusses his setting of Psalm 23 “The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want.” based upon the traditional chant “Dominus Regit Me”.
Psalm 123 • Our eyes are fixed on the Lord
A brief reflection upon Psalm 123 and the compositional choices made whilst basing it upon the Tract, Ad te levavi oculos meos.
