Songs of Love and Affection

SKU: GI.G-CD-859

UPC: 785147085928.

“Songs can be the deepest expressions of the ideas that they contain. Sometimes it’s not enough to just say something.” —Paul Melley In his new collection, Paul Melley courageously examines what the love of God truly means to each of us. The poignant lament “Other Side of Prayer” profoundly expresses Paul’s own struggle with the complexity and paradox of our faith. In “Awoken,” Paul offers an enlightening glimpse at the miracle and sacredness of life. “Fill Us with Your Love” illustrates our joyful response to encountering God’s affection while the thoughtful hope of “New Creation” praises the Maker’s ability to fashion us as lovely, despite our shortcomings. With exquisite grace, “Set Me As a Seal” tenderly extols the beauty found in the sacrament of marriage. Song after song, this music powerfully illustrates the unconditional nature of God’s love, our endeavor to love God in return, and our challenge to love one another as God loves us. The messages contained in God Is Love offer comfort and invite us to enter into a deeper relationship with God, to be filled with the love of Christ Jesus, and to accept God’s call to pour out our love like a libation to the world.

SKU: HL.339692

UPC: 840126916645. 5.0x5.0x0.15 inches.

Bob Dylan's songs often tell a story, and in this case, the story is told in a deeply melodic and affecting manner. “There's nothing that I wouldn't do” will likely hit a personal nerve for many of your listeners who have a loved one of their own.

SKU: HL.323132

UPC: 888680977887. 5.0x5.0x0.15 inches.

Like finally seeing a beloved, long-lost toy from your childhood again, the geniuses at Disney-Pixar have captured the sense of joy and wonder of what it means to have an imagination for an incredible fourth time in the long-running Toy Story franchise, and composer Randy Newman has been there every single step of the way. This essential and affectionate medley includes a taste of every installment: You've Got a Friend in Me, The Ballad of the Lonesome Cowboy, When She Loved Me and We Belong Together.

SKU: HL.367784

ISBN 9781705142080. UPC: 840126966510. 6.75x10.5x0.105 inches.

Hope springs eternal in a year when hope was far from the forefront of many of our lives in 2020. As a talisman of hope and signifier of brighter days ahead, Mark Brymer has put together a collection of Songs of Hope, drawing inspiration from some of the most inspirational and affecting music in the world today. Includes: Change the World, Don't Stop Believin', Firework and One Love.

SKU: HL.367783

ISBN 9781705142073. UPC: 840126966503. 6.75x10.5x0.117 inches.

Hope springs eternal in a year when hope was far from the forefront of many of our lives in 2020. As a talisman of hope and signifier of brighter days ahead, Mark Brymer has put together a collection of Songs of Hope, drawing inspiration from some of the most inspirational and affecting music in the world today. Includes: Change the World, Don't Stop Believin', Firework and One Love.

SKU: CF.YPS207

ISBN 9781491152270. UPC: 680160909773. Key: C minor.

Factory Child is a protest song against child sweatshops. The piece depicts the factory life of children laboring many hours a day and manufacturing the shoes and clothes that end up in American retail stores. Young performers will find this thought-provoking piece an excellent way to use their musical voice to affect change.
Factory Child is a protest song against child sweatshops. Written in memory of Mrs. Peterson, who loved children dearly, the piece depicts the factory life of children laboring 16+ hours a day, manufacturing the shoes and clothes that end up in American retail stores.Factory Child begins with factory sounds and an oppressive, repetitive pattern that supports the melody carried by the upper voices. The second section is composed of wistful, dream-like sounds and melodies that have traces of children’s songs that remind us that these children forced into labor would love to have the opportunity to play, attend school, and dream, but cannot and realistically have little hope for a life we consider normal.  The middle section gives way to more sounds from the factory. The climax is a raucous circus-like waltz using themes from both sections.The percussion parts can be covered by six players. Some players will need to cover two parts. Use someone from the wind section if you do not have six, as some of the parts, although important, are not very difficult. The second clarinet never goes over the break and the bass line is usually doubled in the euphonium as well as in the low reeds.This piece is an excellent way for young performers to use their musical voice to affect change. It is a great discussion starter for researching where our apparel comes from and why to stay away from some brands. It can also make students aware of the fantastic opportunity they have to attend school that children in other parts of the world do not. Young students will find this piece very thought provoking.Ed Kiefer .

SKU: GI.G-CD-667

You really must have a copy of Mercy, Mercy! GIA’s new benefit album for church musicians who were victims of the recent hurricanes. You are going to love the selections! We’ve put together a delightful and eclectic mix of tunes and texts coupled with an impressive list of composers, arrangers, and performers who, for the most part, share a common thread. Many of the selections were written or performed by folks who suffered loss during the disaster in the Gulf Coast region. Other pieces have a special musical connection to that area of the country. Ryan Meyers’ home in Mississippi suffered extensive damage as a result of the storm. ValLimar Jansen has numerous relatives who lost everything. The everpopular Dameans all met in the 1960s at Notre Dame Seminary in New Orleans. We included something with a French connection: Théodore Dubois’ (1837–1924) haunting “Adoramus te Christe,” first performed on Good Friday, 1867, in Paris. There are three beloved African American spirituals. And how could we forget Rory Cooney’s arrangement of “O When the Saints Go Marching In”? There are other great songs here, but you’ll have to listen! This album will touch your heart. Best of all, your purchase will help rebuild the lives of church musicians. Both the American Guild of Organists (AGO) and the National Association of Pastoral Musicians (NPM) have set up funds to help church musicians affected by these tragic storms. The composers represented on this recording have donated their royalties, GIA Publications, Inc., has donated all production costs, KRT Select has donated the cover art for the CD, and CRTCustom Products has donated the manufacturing expenses. 100% of the retail price of this CD will be split evenly between the AGO Hurricane Relief Fund and the NPM Hurricane Assistance Fund. CONTENTS: We Are Climbing Jacob’s Ladder (Arr. BOYER) - Song of the Storm (HAAS) - Remember Your Love (DAMEANS) - ERHALTUNS, HERR from Three Meditations forOrgan on Lenten Hymns(OWEN) - Nada Te Turbe / Nothing Can Trouble (TAIZE) - Nobody Knows (Arr. BELL) - Adoramus te Christe (DUBOIS) - Stand by Me (Arr. JEWEL TAYLOR THOMPSON) - Sometimes in Silence (MEYERS) - Softly and Tenderly (Arr. JANSEN) - Healer of Our Every Ill, Litany (HAUGEN) - A Litany of Saints / O When the Saints Go Marching In (Arr. COONEY) CD-667 Compact Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$20.00.