For A Time Like This: A Bit of Solace

My friend Aisha forwarded this video to me, and I thought it was a good one to share in these strange days in which we live. This video of Mike Janzen’s setting of Psalm 86 is a bit of lovely solace at a time when we most need it. As Mike describes it:

“On January 18 a bunch of friends and fellow musicians met at Nassagaweya, The Retreat near Guelph, Ontario for a two day Psalms retreat. We spent our days rehearsing, recording, feasting, and hearing the Psalms in fresh and beautiful ways. This was filmed by Mitch Fillion live at the Abbey on January 21/20 A huge thank you to Keith and Jennifer Martin, Chris and Jean Houston, and all our amazing friends who lent their voices and hearts to make the weekend happen. It's amazing what happens when we receive the gift of time together to sing and make music. “

If you think you recognize the face or the name but can’t quite place it, it might be because you’ve seen him playing with Steve Bell over the years. Mike has quite a story of his own, and the music to go with it. This video is but a taste.