At the request of a friend with whom I often pray Vespers.
Sorry this is skeletal for now; I’ll add to it as time goes on.
Caveat:
this is not Gregorian Chant.
For sources and/or development,
see below.
Introduction and Conclusion
Invitatory (Psalm 51⋅17)
Introduction (Psalm 70⋅2)
Conclusion
Canticle of the Wedding of the Lamb (based on Revelation 19⋅1-7)
Responsories
Octave of Easter (Psalm 117⋅24)
Easter Season (Luke 24⋅34)
Melody 1
Melody 2 (Similar to the Latin I’ve heard)
Melody 3 (OCD)
Magnificat
Sources and development
Most of the melodies evolved over time,
influenced no doubt by my attendance at the Liturgy of the Hours
in monasteries or convents and my attempt to replicate that at home
when praying the office
with various aids.
An exception is that, when adapting to English, I handle
the last two or three stressed syllables differently.
I can’t explain it other than that
it makes more sense to me and I find it easier to sing the prayer that way.
Exceptions:
- Responsories marked “Melody 3 (OCD)”: In October 2014
I stayed in Pisa and frequently attended Mass and Vespers
at the parish of San Torpé.
One of the Discalced Carmelite friars would sing the responsory this way.
