Taizé: Abide with Me – Omkouthou Ma’y

Songs in Arabic and other languages

This CD combines the meditative chants from Taizé with the sound and atmosphere of the Arab world. It was recorded for the international Taizé meeting in Beirut in March 2019 and produced by Youth of Hope. The CD contains chants in Arabic as well as in other languages and has a playing time of approx. 64 minutes.

The quiet, repetitive melodies are particularly suitable for prayer, meditation, worship, international Taizé prayers and quiet times. The Arabic versions of well-known Taizé chants create a special, warm and unifying atmosphere.

Contents of the CD:

1. Nasjoudou laka ya rabb / Adoramus te Christe
2. Mon âme se repose
3. Haloumma ya rouha’llah / Tui amoris ignem
4. The Kingdom of God
5. Omkouthou wa’sharou ma’y / Bleibet hier
6. Abana fy yadayka / In manus tuas, Pater
7. Ô toi, l’au-delà de tout
8. Nada te turbe
9. Ehfazny rabby / Behüte mich, Gott
10. Bless the Lord
11. Sayyidy anta liya’lqouwwa / El Senyor
12. Haloummou ya shou’oubou / Laudate omnes gentes
13. Jésus le Christ
14. A’ti rabby salaman / Dona la pace
15. Magnificat / Canon
16. Alzalamou laysa zalaman / La ténèbre n’est point ténèbre

This CD is particularly suitable for anyone who wants to experience Taizé chants in an international and oriental sound.