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Pope Saint Paul VI (3 April 1969): “Although the text of the Roman Gradual—at least that which concerns the singing—has not been changed, the Entrance antiphons and Communions antiphons have been revised for Masses without singing.”

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Flor Peeters In A Weird Mood?

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Flor Peeters created this “weird” organ accompaniment for the Requiem Mass SANCTUS. What do you think of the dissonance on the chord I colored with pink? Remember, it’s an F-natural.

Peeters also included tons of open chords in this particular accompaniment—but few common tones. Perhaps he was trying to go for a Requiem “affect.” Or perhaps he was just in a weird mood. A beautiful hymn by Flor Peeters is featured in the Brébeuf Catholic Hymnal: KEMPEN.

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