Often during prayer times I have found myself taking to the piano and playing some chords gently in the background as others pray and intercede. Music seems to have an extraordinary effect on us. It lifts our hearts, it inspires our minds, and it can also help connect us with our maker, our Father in Heaven.
I wrote “Quietude” this summer in one of those moments.
I hope that this track will create a “space” for you to pray, find inspiration, and soak in the peace of God. It’s deliberately long (at over thirty minutes) and musically stays in a “tranquil” zone. In the times when I’ve needed to contribute to a meeting (and not been free to play!) I’ve found it hard to find a piece of music that does this, and often instrumental albums may have a really useful track but then follow with a track that doesn’t work that well for prayer or ministry.
You may find that there are other uses for “Quietude”. Perhaps you know a friend who finds it difficult to settle for sleep, and some calming music is needed. Or you are leading communion and would like to bring something creative in. Or perhaps you are writing or preparing for something and just need some gentle ambience in the background.
You’ll know the track is near finishing when you hear a high falling piano theme, that repeats itself. I put this in as a cue – if you are using the music to lead a prayer or meditation time you’ll know that you have about a minute before it runs out!
Here’s the video version of the track:-
You can also download and keep it as an mp3 for a small sum by clicking here.
Can I buy this? I don’t have an MP3 player?
Thanks for your question Marianne. Most laptops, computers, smartphones etc. can play mp3’s. If your machine does not have the necessary software, then you can always download a program to play mp3’s, such as the free software program called “VLC player” http://www.videolan.org/vlc/index.html
Hope this helps with your question.
The music video is beautiful Neil. Thankyou so much for sharing this.
Prayerscapes is wonderful. The words to the songs mme such Hope, we all suffer from some type of Illness.
The Lord Jesus is always there for us, to listen, an or Heal us.
Thank,you to You an Julie for these uplifting words in your music.
May the Lord bless you an your family.
Only background soundtrack on Youtube I like to do centering prayer with… Thanks so much, it’s beautiful