Description
Living Force, sub-titled Liturgical Music by Jeanne Geidel, is the sole album by the American folk group Jeanne Geidel and The New Horizon, independently released on KM in 1979. The album was recorded and mixed by Eric DiBerardo at Liberty Music Center in North Hollywood, California. (It was recorded on Teac 3340S 4Trk – DBX & Teac 3300SX 2Trk Machines w/Sound Workshop Reverb). Featuring Nathan Jones on piano and Crumar Orchestrator (Multiman-S) synthesizer, Jeanne Geidel on rhythm guitar, Paul Nelson on lead guitar, and a rhythm section consisting of Michael Rosato on bass and Frank Rosato on drums. All songs written by Jeanne Geidel.
Incredibly beautiful folk custom from Southern California group that creates enchanting moods through poignant song-writing and touching harmonies coupled with shimmering 12-string guitars and dreamy synthesizer (a Crumar Orchestrator to be specific). Heading up this fifteen-person group is Jeanne Geidel, composer of all the songs, as well as periodic lead singer and rhythm guitarist. Vocals range from solo to small-group to ensemble, mostly female-led, although the guys can be heard on a couple of the later songs. The ballads are especially gorgeous with their attractive melodies and stirring chord progressions, including «One With Me», «Along The Way», «Come Follow Me» and the title track. Upbeat strummed numbers like «Changin» and «Trinity» are equally compelling. Decorated here and there with some nice lead acoustic guitar fills. Twelve songs in all. Front cover calls this “liturgical music”, but it sure sounds a whole lot prettier than what I usually associate with liturgical music. Catholic I’m assuming, since there’s brief narration from a Father on the closing songs. [The Archivist]
LP tracklist:
Side One
A1. “Changin’”
A2. “One With Me”
A3. “Along the Way”
A4. “Trinity”
A5. “Come Follow Me”
Side Two
B1. “Living Force”
B2. “Glory to God”
B3. “Father, We Have Gathered”
B4. “Hosanna to Our King!”
B5. “Alleluia Lord”
B6. “Doxology / Amen Alleluia”
B7. “The Lord’s Prayer”
The artists, as pictured on the back cover of the LP: Annabelle Bella, John DiGeronamo, Angie Resendez, Dee Mainer, Jeanne Geidel, Nathan Jones, Cees Mackaaij, Judy Furino, Ray Nabell, Debi Mombra, Ingrid Szillinsky, George L. Rametta, Becky Volle, Katie Kearns, Ann Pickavet. Not Pictured: Mary Bane, Phillip Watson.
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A “sweet” blast from the past that triggers such wonderful memories! God got a hold of my life, redeemed my soul, and healed my heart! My feet have been on a path serving Him ever since – even through the heartaches, the losses, and disappointments along the way!
I wrote these songs and the liturgical parts of the Catholic Mass after a Life in the Spirit seminar at my church. I went to Loyola Mary Mount every Wednesday night for a Catholic charismatic, Spirit-filled mass! I was on fire for Jesus…still am! The Jesus revival swept across our nation and around the world, and I will be eternally grateful for the people who crossed my path and were instrumental in leading me to a whole new understanding of what it means to be a Christian! This album was dedicated to them.
Father Tichenor, who was on staff at Loyola Mary Mount, was born again! He was used by God in a mighty way, bringing thousands of Catholic Christians to a whole new understanding of the awesome love and power of God! Only by the power of the Holy Spirit, did the word of God come from his lips and ignite a Holy Spirit “fire” in all of us! I couldn’t get enough! My spiritual appetite was insatiable! I wanted more! I wanted everything that God had been holding onto just for me! These songs are about how he satisfied my soul! I shudder to think who and where I would be today without His great grace! The Gospel came alive in my heart and in my mind like never before! My eyes were opened and there is no turning back! There were several of my students from Bell – Jeff who joined us in the studio for the parts of the Mass. I was so proud of them–proud and grateful for all of us for accomplishing this work for His greater honor and glory! He truly is The Living Force in me!
Thank you for walking down memory lane with me just now! God bless you today! Allow Him to be the Living Force in your life, no matter where life has you! He will not abandon nor forsake you! [Jeanne Geidel]
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