Ebb and Flow

Written By:
Andy Stinson

Themes: Bible, Psalms, meditation

Type: mp3, meditation

Bible Refs: Psalm 2:7, Psalm 6:61, Psalm 4:1, Psalm 127:1, Psalm 42:1, Psalm 130:6

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Ebb and Flow psalm piano Zip File (37.68 mb)

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The six tracks attached in the zip file you can download from this page are instrumental keyboard pieces. Each on is a wordless meditation on a verse from the Psalms. Andy set himself the challenge of sitting down, reflecting on the verse and then playing whatever came out - no edits, no restarts. The result is a set of varied pieces you could use for background music to meditations, PowerPoint visuals, Communion and myriad other settings.

Alternatively you can be inspired by this idea to improvise your own pieces based on verses from scripture - whatever your instrument or creative medium! Do send us any you create and we'll see about sharing them here.

Andy is training for ordained ministry in the Church of England at Cranmer Hall in Durham. He is enthusiastic about using lots of different media types to draw lots of different people into worship. He writes songs, makes videos, powerpoints and tries to bring new worshippers to appreciate old forms of worship.

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Chloe Axford

19 Oct 2010 20:49

I used one of these pieces in an 'inspiration' slot I led for my church worship group and it seemed to work really well. I started by reading the Psalm verse the music was based on and then just left them to meditate on it (or fall asleep!) This is a beautiful collection of music and I'm sure I'll be using it loads in future. Thank you.

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