Illumination

This is a musically eclectic collection of 15 songs featuring six new songs - three by Marc and three more made in collaboration with his brother Michael. Also included are selections of some of Marc's favourite religious pieces by John Michael Talbot, Kathy Sherman, Bob Dufford, and Michel Guimont. But the centerpiece of the album is the Easter Exultet originally composed by Michael Coderre in 1988 but never recorded in the studio until now. For this special project Marc has assembled an impressive line up of some of the most prominent singers and musicians to have been part of St Joseph's Church Choir in Ottawa. The album has a strong Easter Triduum theme and initially it was to be titled quot;Passionquot;, but since then the theme and song selection was broadened. The overall theme is light. The search for light in time of darkness is a metaphor for hope in troubled times. This theme is as relevant today as it ever was. quot;I finally had the opportunity to sit a really listen to the CD. The arrangements are just wonderful, they are pleasingly complex and extremely well balanced. I particularly like 'Unity'. ' quot;During the Christmas holidays I have been looking for a CD that would help me lead the monthly prayer meeting for our M.I.C. Associates. So this CD 'Illumination' is truly a blessing! The voices, the words, the musical arrangements is everything I was looking for! Being a former Religous Education Teacher in Hong Kong I was used to having a wide selection of music...but this one is unique! Music is such a beautiful way to pray & praise the Lord! This new recording speaks highly of Marc Coderre's special talents in music. Many thanks and many blessings!quot; quot;As I listen to your CD for the umpteenth time, I continue to find new and beautiful aspects in each piece. My quot;favouritequot; keeps shifting from song to song. James (3-1/2 now), upon entering the car, immediately asks me to quot;play Jesusquot; for him (he means the song quot;My People.quot;). I love hearing all the voices that brought so much prayer, joy and hope to my heart during the years when I was lucky enough to be part of the St. Joseph's Choir, and now I am thrilled that I can enjoy them any time. Thank you for this beautiful gift of music. Keep up the great work.quot; 'What beautiful music. What great voices. What a professional job of arrangements, production and album cover and notes. Truly a marvellous spiritual experience. Not only will it continue to give us many hours of great listening in the future, but your Aunt Pat already has plans to use the music on the album as part of the ritual for her Associate (CSJ) group. All of you are to be congratulated for your parts in it's production, whether you were authors or talent or added your technical expertise. You all should be proud of your achievement.quot; quot;Congratulations on your ILLUMINATION! I love it!...Two weeks ago, I made a week retreat and I listened to your CD every day. It is also part of my alarm so everyday I wake up with Eternal Light! Your voice has matured to a quality that is rich and very pleasing! Please congratulate all the people that were with you on the recording...voices are very beautiful and inspiring!quot; quot;I listened to it on my drive last Sunday. [Marc] has a beautiful voice. I really enjoyed it very much. I'm an Anglican and am partial to what I would call traditional English church music but it is good to 'stretch' oneself. I especially like the setting of Kyrie and Gloria. And I hit the repeat button 2 or 3 times to replay U