Songs and Prayers from Taize: Keyboard Accompaniment

When I was searching for Taize materials, I was frustrated by not being able to see what songs were included in this book so I decided to list them for others to see once I got my copy. Everything on the CD of the same name will be in here as well as several others. There are a total of 50 songs with hymn-like piano parts. Many also contain brass quartets, flute parts or verses for cantors to sing, etc. The listing below includes alternate names in other languages, for example Ubi Caritas and Live in Charity are the same song. I hope this will be helpful to others. I highly recommend this to anyone interested in playing or leading Taize songs.Adoramus te ChristeAdoramus te DomineAdoremus te Jesu ChristeAlleluia 4Alleluia 7Alleluia 11BenedictusBleibet hierBleib mit deiner GnadeBlessing and praiseBless the LordBonum est confidereBy nightBy your crossCantate DominoChrist JesusCome and fillCome and pray in usConfitemini DominoCrucem tuamDans nos obscuritesDa pacem cordiumDe noche iremosDomine DeusDona nobis pacemEl SenyorGive peaceGive us your peaceGloria 3Gloria tibi DomineGlory be to youGlory to GodGospodiHoly is the name of GodHoly Spirit, come to usHoly Spirit, loving SpiritIn God aloneIn the LordIn the Lord rejoicingIt is good to trustJubilate DelJubilate, seviteKyrie 1Kyrie 10Kyrie 13La tenebreLaudate DominumLaudate omnes gentesLet us praise your NameLive in charityLord of all goodnessMagnificat (canon)Magnificat (chorale)Mon ame se reposeMy soul is at restNada se turbeNothing can troubleO Christe Domine JesuO Lord, hear my prayerO Lord, your crossOstende nobisOur darknessPer crucemPsallite DeoRaise a song of gladnessSanctum nomen DominiShow us your mercySing out my soul (canon)Sing out my soul (chorale)Sing, praise and bless the LordSing praisesSing praises to the LordSpirit of Christ JesusSpiritus Jesus ChristiStay with meStay with usThe Lord is my lightThe LOrd is my songThis is the dayUbi caritasVeni Creator SpiritusVeni Sancte SpiritusVieni, Spirito CreatoreWait for the LordWe adore you, Jesus ChristWe adore you, Lord Jesus ChristWhen the night becomes darkWithin our darkest night

It is very useful for Catholic services to provide a bit more novelty.

OK - I say this is one of the best Taize books because I'm not only a singer, but also a pianist, guitarist, harmonist, percussionist, improvisationalist, etc, and yes -- I do read music. I appreciate that this book has a *very* good balance of elements for musicians of different persuasions (although not so much for percussionists). What I especially like about this book is that it has a good variety of Taize songs set out clearly in melody, chords, and parts for other instruments (or descant/cantor/etc.) What I DON'T like, however, is that some of the "other" parts, for example Cantor verses, do not have the chords listed above them; only the melodic lines themselves. While this may be just fine if you have a sizable choir plus dedicated Cantor and instrumentalists -- and then everyone can just look at their own individual part -- in a small church like mine (where I'm the Cantor + Director of Music + pianist), it would be helpful for me to have at least some chordal hint as to the accompaniment printed along with the Cantor (or other) part. Not a huge deal, as I can write in the chords and still achieve my needed goal, but it would be nice if it had already been anticipated, and provided, in this particular publication. But, overall, this is the best Taize book I've seen so far, for my somewhat multi-faceted needs. So, I still give it five stars. (Partly because 4-1/2 stars wasn't a choice from Amazon!)

This is a wonderful book filled with so many great songs. It has sheet music for accompanying musician. It includes verses to some songs that you CAN NOT find in any other book currently for sale. It's printed in a large format that's easily read, even in low light. The publisher stopped production of this book and split the songs up among several "new" books. When I tried to buy this book from the publisher, they first denied it's existence, but finally said they'd sell me a book for MUCH more than what AMAZON sells it for??? If you utilize the wonderful music of the Taize' community at any time, get one of these before they're gone for good.

Would have given 5 stars, but for something I thought was new I was a little disappointed. The front cover had a small crinkle mark and the back cover had either a dirt or pencil smudge, which I thought was strange for a "new" product. However, the inside pages (which is probably what's most important) were clean and mark free. So 5 stars for the inner content, but 4 for the questionable exterior condition of the front and back covers.

While this was pricey, it has 88 songs in it along with music for the keyboard, recorder, flute, oboe, trumpet, cello or bassoon. It also breaks out the canter part as well.

Beautiful songs and ostinato refrains great for a taize prayer service, or performing as a meditational piece post-Eucharist. There are also flute parts included in the book and it is full of song choices.

the book is interesting it contains a fair number of lyrics and the musical accompanient thatt goes with them. It arrived on time, reasonably priced,I am quite happy with it.

What a wonderful album! Even a very mediocre piano player can easily learn the simple chords that accompany those beautiful Taizé prayers. The songs are so simple and exquisite at the same time! I can't wait to retire and have time to play and sing with this book every day.

This book has the accompaniment for other instruments as well as piano. I brought it so that I could learn the songs in my singing lessons and having the words and notes to sing along with the piano part makes it ideal for this.

Very useful book for small groups of instrumentalists and singers to perform these beautiful songs and chants.

excellent

Perfect!