Advent/Christmas Music – Abbess

December 12th, 2007

Abbess, a musician involved in the Visions Community in York has produced a number of stunning electronic and haunting musical pieces, each available for purchase from her website, in particular people can check out her release “Bethlehem Bound” 5 tracks for 5 dollars from lulu.com. The release of “Bethlehem Bound” includes 5 carols, each remixed for use at home, in the car, at worship and also the same 5 tracks as backing tracks for people to sing to themselves.From her website:

Abbess is the composer in residence for the Visions creative multimedia collective and church service in York. She has just added some free downloads of settings of ancient songs used in the mornng prayer liturgy. Plus, with Christmas just around the corner there are some fantastic remixes of Christmas carols to listen to from the album, Bethlehem Bound. (5 carols for 5 dollars) . To purchase the albums for digital download go to Lulu.com
Abbess’ music ranges from classically influenced chill-out pieces through trip hop to departures into the land of techno. Feel free to use the mixes and/or words in a non-profit church service situation, and let her know if they liked it!

Check out her musical releases: Abbess’ musical releases on lulu.com