NLM: What is going on at Mount St. Mary's?

Jeffrey Tucker of The New Liturgical Movement asks a rhetorical question and then answers it. The article concerns a new CD recorded by the seminarians at the Mount. In short, Mr. Tucker is floored:

Someone might further observe that this music never really sounded that good in the 1910-1950s, and then argue that it was dropped for good reason, that it was moldy and had to go. On the other hand, what replaced it was far worse, and I tend to reject claims that the old sentimentalism is aesthetically equal to Glory & Praise. Whatever was wrong with the Montani/Ravanello oeuvre, it was pious and sought integration with the Roman Rite. In any case, it hardly matters, because the singers do an amazing job with the music, and make a very strong case for it actually.

I'm blown away by how well these guys sing, and the recording quality is outstanding. Someone had the good sense to put lots of effort into this project. It is very exciting, and I can only hope it becomes a big seller among Catholics.

And actually, if you think about it, a CD like this for average Catholic homes will find a more welcome reception than even the most expertly done recording of Gregorian propers, which, after all, belong at Mass. This CD is living room music, and it is glorious for that use (which isn't to say that it can't be sung at Mass too).

Check the link for the selections on this CD and then ORDER a copy. What is going on at the Mount is "holiness." These men love God. I've known many Mount priests and they love God. Get the CD for the Epiphany. It will be a treat! Here is an MP3 link to "track 12."