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Joy



Released October 7, 2021



Personnel:
Mark Christopher Brandt: acoustic piano, lead vocals, male choir
Shani (Brandt) DuFrain: lead vocals, female choir
Ko Brandt: lead vocals, female choir
Rita Brandt: lead vocals, female choir
The male choir is comprised of countertenor, tenor, baritone, and bass.
The female choir is comprised of mezzo-soprano, alto and contralto.



All music composed and arranged by Mark Christopher Brandt
©️2021. All rights reserved. Heart of the Lion Publishing Co/BMI.
Recorded, mixed, and mastered at Slipped Disc Audio in Ashland, Virginia.


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Joy



Joy, the joyful mysteries of the holy rosary set to music, was composed for multiple singers with piano accompaniment. The recording features all three of Mark’s daughters singing both as lead vocalists and in the choir. Mark is playing the piano as always but he sang lead on many of the tracks and sings in the choir as well.
There are simple praise and worship pieces with piano, vocals and 3 part harmonies, full 10 piece choir movements and 2 a a-cappella choir pieces Ave Maria, and Salve Regina - both original compositions of Mark’s using Latin text.

Although Joy is longer than an actual five-decade rosary, it will gently lead the listener into a deeper meditative state, and can help to develop one’s growth in contemplative prayer, depending on how actively and intensely a soul listens to the music as it plays.
It is suggested that the highest listening experience will be gained when entering into the recording with full attention from start to finish. However, even when played as casual or background music, Joy is a peaceful and uplifting listening experience.



Mark, Shani, Ko and Rita Brandt



Album Tracks:

Opening Prayers

1. The Petition

2. The Invocation

3. Come Holy Spirit


4. The Apostles Creed

5. The Lord’s Prayer The Annunciation

6. Part 1. Hail Mary in E Major


7. Part 2. The Angel Gabriel and Mary The Visitation

8. Part 1. Hail Mary in A Minor

9. Part 2. Elizabeth’s Song

10. Part 3. The Magnificat The Birth of Our Lord


11. Part 1. Ave Maria in F Major

12. Part 2. John Chapter 1

13. Part 3. Mark Chapter 1

14. Part 4. Matthew Chapter 1

15. Part 5. Luke Chapter 2

16. Part 6. Matthew Chapter 2

17. Part 7. Saint Andrew Novena Prayer


The Presentation of Jesus in the Temple

18. Part 1. Hail Mary in A Major

19. Part 2. The Prophecy of Simeon


The Finding of Jesus in the Temple

20. Part 1. Hail Mary in Bb Major

21. Part 2. Jesus and Mary in the Temple


Closing Prayers

22. Glory Be, Fatima Prayer, Petition Reprise

23. Salve Regina.


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