Worship and Bow Down

17 tracks of classic JMT with rich, orchestral arrangements and multi-layered choral background harmonies perfectly complimenting John Michael’s unmistakable voice. Includes John Michael Talbot's new Mass of Rebirth in a beautiful "Contemporary Chant" style (New Roman Missal Translation!).

Song List:

1. Worship and Bow Down
2. In Remembrance of Me
3. Hinds Feet On High Places
4. Jesus Prayer
5. Hail Mary
6. Nothing is Impossible
7. Lectio
8. Breathe
9. Sacred Silence
10. Kyrie - Mass of Rebirth
11. Glory to God - Mass of Rebirth
12. Preface Dialogue - Mass of Rebirth
13. Sanctus - Mass of Rebirth
14. Mystery of Faith - Mass of Rebirth
15. Lamb of God - Mass of Rebirth
16. Dismissal - Mass of Rebirth
17. Open My Eyes

iTunes Review

Over 30 years ago, John Michael Talbot began his career as a Catholic folk troubadour with a musical interpretation of the Mass — now, with Worship and Bow Down, he returns to this theme with a deepened sense of artistry and spiritual vision. As both a veteran singer/songwriter and the founder of a monastic community, he brings a unique sensibility to his classically influenced compositions. Talbot is at the height of his powers, matching lyrics based upon sacred texts to melodies suggestive of church music from the Middle Ages and Renaissance. Worship and Bow Down embroiders its songs with evocative string and woodwind orchestrations, framing Talbot’s haunting tenor at the center of the album. While this song-cycle is best appreciated as a unified work, certain tracks stand out for their sheer beauty and intensity of feeling. “Hind’s Feet on High Places,” “Nothing Is Impossible” and “Hail Mary” have the resonance of ancient hymns, yet feel immediate. A series of a cappella chants – particularly “Lamb of God” – achieve a crystalline purity of emotion.