Recordings
"AMDG-Prayer In Song"
Dedicated to my parents, Joseph and Johanna Moorman
Produced November, 1996
"AMDG-Prayer In Song" was produced in late 1996, and has reached every US state
and each of the 7 continents.
The music follows Christ’s life, from the womb to His
Birth, to life as a teacher, to sending out the Apostles, to Eucharist,
His Passion, and Glorious Resurrection.
As a tribute to Our Blessed Mother,
the work begins with Schubert’s "Ave Maria," and ends with the Engel
"Ave Maria."
19 Songs in total, including the familiar, "Be Not Afraid,"
"Panis Angelicus," and "Prayer Of St. Francis." 72 minutes of prayerful reflection,
in song.
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"LOVE-Prayer In Song 2"
Dedicated to those who taught me the real meaning of the word "love."
Produced June, 1999
"LOVE-Prayer In Song 2" was produced in 1999, and is the follow-up to the highly-successful
"AMDG-Prayer In Song."
The music, like that of "AMDG-Prayer In Song," follows Christ’s life, from His Birth
to His Glorious Resurrection.
"You Are Mine," "On Eagle’s Wings," "O Sanctissima",
"Pie Jesu," and "I’ll Walk With God," are just a few of the 20 pieces that are included.
As a tribute to Our Blessed Mother, the work opens with the Moser
"Hail Holy Queen, Mother of Mercy," and ends with "Hail Holy Queen Enthroned Above." The Holy Trinity
Parish Choir, Robinson Township, PA, USA assists on two pieces.
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"JOY-Prayer In Song 3"
Dedicated to my grandmother, Tekla Olsavsky.
Produced July, 2002
"JOY-Prayer In Song 3" was produced in 2002 and is the follow-up to the highly-successful
"AMDG-Prayer In Song," and "LOVE-Prayer In Song 2."
The music of "AMDG-Prayer In Song," and "LOVE-Prayer In Song 2" follow
Christ’s life. In "Joy-Prayer In Song 3," the music focuses on Our
Savior's birth.
As a tribute to Our Blessed Mother, the work again opens and closes with
a Marian piece.
The Holy Trinity Parish Choir, Robinson Township, PA, USA assists on one piece, Marty and
Jackie Kosovich, Cleveland, OH, USA play brac and prim on one piece, and Soprano Debra Zugates, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
joins Joseph
with one duet.
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"REST-Prayer In Song 4"
Dedicated to the Poor Souls in Purgatory
Produced May, 2005
"REST-Prayer In Song 4" was produced in May, 2005, and is the fourth
recording in the Prayer In Song series.
The music, like that of "AMDG-Prayer In Song," and "LOVE-Prayer In Song 2," follows Christ’s life, from His Birth
to His Glorious Resurrection.
In "REST-Prayer In Song 4," Joseph prays the familiar church standards, including
"We Have Been Told," "One Bread, One Body," "Tantum Ergo," and "Holy God We Praise Thy Name," yet also includes some more modern pieces such as "You Raise Me Up" and "The Prayer,"
which are sure to inspire. 22 Songs in total. As a tribute to Our Blessed Mother, the work opens with "On This Day O Beautiful Mother," and ends with "Immaculate Mary."
In addition to Joseph's recording team of Richard Moser on organ and Richard Engel, sound engineer, several musicians joined
Joseph on the project. Included are: Debbie Zugates, Soprano, who returns after working with him
on "JOY-Prayer in Song 3," his sister Bernadette Schaner, Soprano and guitarist, Amy Kubit, Soprano, Donna Rosser, flutist,
and Francesca Condeluci, violinist. Additionally, a narration is included on one song, given by Sydney Angelo.
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