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SONGS of BROTHERHOOD
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SONGS of
BROTHERHOOD Project History Excuse the title: 'Songs of Brotherhood'. These songs were written and published in 1966, before we songwriters became aware of the importance of inclusive language. THE SONGS 1. Fill My House. 2. My Name is Lazarus 3. Brothers 4. Jesus Walked On The Water 5. When We Say That We Love 6. We Look To A Time 7. The Beatitudes 8. Anthem 9. Born Anew 10. Dry Bones 11. Like A Lonely Tree 12. A Song For Peace 13. Mister Jones 14. Birdie
These songs were written while Peter Kearney was studying at Sydney University, 1966. A friendship with Fr. Ted Kennedy, the University Catholic chaplain at that time, was instrumental in bringing forth these songs which were first sung at University masses and soon became popular in schools and parishes throughout Australia, then spreading th the USA and many other countries .Published by J. Albert & Son 1966, as music book
only. No recording of the whole collection was ever
made.
From 'Songs of Brotherhood' Music Book "Men are being drawn 'closer and closer apart." (A. D . Hope.) In a time of alienation between men and nations, Christianity has a great deal to say. Its relevance lies not in its multitudinous trappings but in its basic doctrines as expressed by Christ and summarised in the word 'love'. Most of the songs in this book are meant to be simple assertions of these doctrines in a language which is meaningful and in a musical idiom which is familiar - an expression of the age we live in. They are written chiefly for the guitar, which is itself distinctly modern and familiar. They are, I feel, a more meaningful embodiment of the Christian spirit than many hymns in current use, in which the language and musical idiom often belong to another century. At the same time, our concern must be wider than the mere assertion of certain doctrines . 'Birdie' for instance, represents an attempt to delve a little deeper into the problems associated with love and idealism. Peter Kearney, 1966 |
