One of the most famous names in Catholic Church music is that of Joseph Gelineau. He was very popular back in the 1960's writing many simple but powerful settings to the psalms for use in the liturgy. He later went on to write refrains for the Taize community in France. I will come across a psalm setting by him in a liturgy I'm part or or attending, or even schedule one myself on occasion. Why I like his music is because it is easy for the congregation to learn, yet includes beautiful chordal progressions in the verses that catch any ear when done well.
I just heard today that Joseph passed away a few days ago. I'm including his obituary.
+ Rest in Peace.
Joseph Gelineau died in hospital in the French Alps. He had fractured a femur and was hospitalized. It was not possible to operate for ten days, due to circulatory problems. In the event, the surgery was not a great success, and then a renal blockage appeared which it was impossible to do anything about.
The funeral is this Tuesday, August 12, in the village of Vallorcines in the Savoy Alps, and Père Joseph will be buried with his Jesuit brothers in Grenoble.
I just heard today that Joseph passed away a few days ago. I'm including his obituary.
+ Rest in Peace.
Joseph Gelineau died in hospital in the French Alps. He had fractured a femur and was hospitalized. It was not possible to operate for ten days, due to circulatory problems. In the event, the surgery was not a great success, and then a renal blockage appeared which it was impossible to do anything about.
The funeral is this Tuesday, August 12, in the village of Vallorcines in the Savoy Alps, and Père Joseph will be buried with his Jesuit brothers in Grenoble.
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