I'm Catholic and, yes, we do pray to Mary. Today at Mass, the cantor sang Caccini's Ave Maria. While the performance was not flawless, the soloist did an outstanding job. The song also got me thinking: how well does the music we sing at church express our worship of God?
I found that by listening to the ethereal sound of the female voice, reverberating within the church, I experienced something almost divine. It felt as if I could hear the angels singing. Frankly, this song is perfect for emulating the joy and faith in God that the church has.
I'm a fan of Gregorian chant and Boroque style music so this might seem a little behind the times but I really feel that this type of singing is the best for expressing the love for a divine Creator.
What's your opinion? Whatever faith (or lack thereof) you have, how does music influence it?
