Sicut per Ignem is a project of catholic symphonic metal with lyrics in Latin.
I call it a project because it is not a band, though I occasionally hire vocalists for some parts...
Here are two songs I released two years ago. Although the production is not as polished as I hoped, it is already a good rendition of what I had in mind. You can find the lyrics at the end of this post.
Esto mi dux
Ubi civitas Sodoma fit,
Ubi palam adulter jam it,
Ubi caedes communis jam est,
Ub' infantes abortus jam est,
Esto mi dux,
Esto mi lux,
Deus, illumina me.
Esto mi rex,
Esto mi lex,
Veritas, educa me.
Quando pereunt maximae res,
Quando permanes unica spes,
Quando m'incidet ultima sors,
Quando veniet tacita mors,
Esto mi vox,
Resona mox,
Domine, voca me.
Esto mi fax,
Esto mi pax,
Spiritus, recrea me.
Ad stellam
Avis meis
Nuntiata
A prophetis
Nova stella.
Firmamentum
Observavi
Ad videndum
Astrum Dei.
Per tot montes,
Per tot lacus
Viatores
Facti sumus.
I really like how the two songs patiently develop and unfold. I love the waltz meter in the first as well as the interesting chord changes. I especiallylike the intrumentation and arrangement and energy of the second. Can't wait to hear more!
As a Catholic songwriter and singer myself, I want to contribute to the community and receive info on how to promote good Catholic songs to a wide audiences.
I am Catholic and a piano teacher. The Catholic Church has the most beautiful treasury of hymns.
I want my students to study hymns. Also, I want to memorize the words of some of the hymns that are in Latin and having access to the sheet music will help with that. Thank you.
I'm a music director at a Cathedral and a composer. I would love to hear other composers, music, ideas, etc. Additionally, I'd like to share my own music.
I am searching for a hymn sung on line in Canada - when I am confined to home and watch mass. I am a piano player for many years and would like to find the musical score.
I have written and recorded about 70 songs over the last two decades that are posted on my YouTube channel - Ronald St Martin songs. I would like to share them with a larger audience. Thank you and God bless your work Ron St Martin
I am a Catechist that believes that religious song is the prayer of the angels, that lifts the soul. What better way to get a child to feel the present of God's peace
I am a practicing Roman Catholic always trying to increase my faith and holiness. I like Christian music particularly prefer Catholic Christian when I am driving or at home completing tasks.
I have been a minister of music for almost 40 years, and I am, primarily, an ear-trained pianist/composer. I am hoping that, becoming a member, I will be able to find sheet music (mostly, lead sheets, if available), that also contain the guitar chords, as I, typically, see them, and then, improvise, accordingly.
I am a resident organist and singer, also training choirs. I very much would appreciate learning more contemporary music to help integrate a wider and more diverse congregation. Thank you.
Need to replace copyrighted music on my YouTube Rosary channel (https://www.youtube.com/@mryan510) to stop the constant interruptions with ads. Perusing your site affords me with plenty of ad free solutions. I hope to donate to your site when I make my selections.
I want my prayers, my songs to be heard. I grew up Catholic and I have been composing songs since I was 16. I compose in different languages. I sing my own songs and play most of the instruments. My goal is to share my gift with the Catholic world, the gift God gave me. As they say, singing is praying twice. I want also people to know how Catholicism is universal. The only difference is the language but everything is the same. I want to share my ways of praising the Lord's name, and...
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Have you seen this post here at TCS? Another Catholic Metal band. topcatholicsongs.com/Via-Crucis-Katholicus-Catholic-Metal
Richard Schletty | Schletty Design and Music | www.schletty.com
Hi, Thank you so much for
Thank you so much for your kind words.
I discovered a few days ago the post you mentioned.
In Christo.
Guillaume
Latin Metal
Thank you!
Thank you for your positive feedback! I am currently working on a third one.
Have a great day!
Guillaume