A CD of original, contemporary Christian songs of quiet faith and jubilant celebration, ranging in styles from gentle acoustic guitar sounds and meditative song-prayer, to inspirational Gospel, to contemporary rock and smooth jazz.

15 MP3 Songs in this album (59:11) !
Related styles: Spiritual: Contemporary Christian, Easy Listening: Adult contemporary, Featuring Guitar

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Details:
Come To Me As Children Song List and Notes

1. Evangel (2:08)
John: Acoustic Guitars, Bass Guitar, Mandolins, Vocal, Tambourine and Shaker (1983)
Gino Maione: Drums

2. Come To Me As Children (3:49)
Inspired by my noisy, young nieces and nephews, âprayingâ in Church one Sunday morn. Could not finish the song until 3 days after my daughter, who plays guitar with me on this recording, was bornâ¦.and I felt the touch of heavenâ¦. (1979)
John: Vocals and Acoustic Guitar
Nina Milazzo Mascio: Piano
Rick Malkin: Drums
Mike Ziemski: Bass Guitar
Francesca Maione: Phased Fender Stratocaster Guitar

3. Special One (4:54)
Composed as a song-prayer for my beautiful, âspecial â godchild, Lauren (1992)
John: Acoustic, Classical, and Electric Guitars (1973 Gibson ES-175), Keyboard Strings and Bass

4. Thank You, Lord (4:58)
John: Acoustic, Electric (Fender Stratocaster Plus) and Bass Guitars, Vocal, Tambourine and âeggsâ
Gino Maione: Drumsâ¦.and thanks, son, for the perfect âspiritual rock grooveâ (1974)

5. Fields Of Grace (3:37)
Inspired by and written as the theme song for my good friend Fr. Richard Infanteâs nationally-published short story of the same name, and first presented at the annual Bloomfield Sacred Arts Festival, of which Fr. Richard is Executive Director and I am Musical Director (1998)
John: Solo Acoustic Guitar

6. Angelic Rise (5:22)
Dedicated to Philip DeLucia (1953-2001), Art Director of the Bloomfield Sacred Arts Festival, extraordinary artist and friendâ¦.who now inspires the heavenly hosts with his unique brand of talent, charm, humor, and insight (2001).
John: Yamaha Grand Piano, Keyboard Strings, Acoustic and Classical Guitars
Kathaleen Kennedy Cole: Flute

7. Put Your Faith In the Lord (4:36)
John: Acoustic and Bass Guitars, Vocal, Muffled Block, Tambourine, and Shaker (1978)

8. Our Father (2:27)
John: Acoustic, Classical, and Electric Guitars, Keyboard Strings and Piano
Chuck Aber: Vocals

9. CKP (6:14)
A jazz prayer dedicated to my young friends, Kaitlyn, Carolyn and Pauline (2000)
John: Gibson ES 175 Guitar
Scott Anderson: Yamaha Grand Piano
Matt Ferrante: Soprano Sax
Ken Kovach: Bass Guitar
Dan Muchoney: Drums

10. Travelinâ To Bethlehem (3:29)
John: Electric, Bass, and Acoustic Guitars, Piano, Keyboard Strings, Vocal Arrangement and Choir Director (1977)
Gino Maione: Drums
The Choir: St. Maryâs (Aleppo) Contemporary Mass Ensemble â Diana Mohr, Evelyn Wiley, Cathy Helfrich, Connie Johnson, Linda Fry, Katie Sherry, Ruth Dolan, Diane Wintermantle, David Helfrich, Doug MacPhailâ¦.with Pam Matia, Nancy Conway, Candy Venezia, Kathaleen Kennedy Cole, and John Carlino.
Soprano Soloist: Linda Fry
Recitation: Kaitlyn Cole and Vincent Golden

11. Four Hearts (2:46)
A prayer for inner peace, written at the Jersey shoreâ¦.for my family, with love (2000)
John: Acoustic Guitars

12. Hail Mary (3:49)
John: Keyboard (Jazz Organ and Harpsichord), Classical Guitar, Vocal
Kathaleen Kennedy Cole: Flute

13. Song Of Gratitude (3:55)
John: Gibson Guitars and Vocals
Scott Anderson: Piano
Ken Kovach: Bass Guitar
Dan Muchoney: Drums


14. Alleluia: Sing Christ His Praises! (3:44)
For all my friends in St. Josephâs Folk Mass Group, Bloomfield, circa 1973-1981â¦.for all the music and friendship and faith we shareâ¦.then and now (1974)
John: Acoustic Guitars

15. Thank You, Lord (reprise) (2:46)


Produced by John G. Maione
Recorded, Mixed and Mastered December 2000âAugust 2001at Everything Audio Studios, Pittsburgh, Pa.
Recorded and Mixed by Jim Kopaz
Mastered and re-mastered by Dave Bjornson
Manufactured and Printed by Digital Dynamics Audio Inc.
Art Direction and CD Design by Jack Bishop
âAngelic Rise Over Bloomfieldâ and âThe Angel Gabrielâ paintings by Philip DeLucia
Photos by Judy Maione, Rick Malkin, and Chesca Maione

All compositions by John G. Maione © 1974--2001

Guest Musicians:
Guitar: Francesca Maione
Drums: Gino Maione
Rick Malkin
Dan Muchoney
Piano: Nina Milazzo Mascio
Scott Anderson
Bass: Mike Ziemski
Ken Kovach
Flute: Kathaleen Kennedy Cole
Vocalist: Chuck Aber

Correspondence: John G. Maione 219 Pearl St. Pittsburgh, Pa. 15224 (412) 621-7609
jjmaione@aol.com or visit the website www. johnmaione.com

(p) and © 2001 Lousons Music ASCAP. All rights reserved. Unauthorized duplication is a violation of applicable laws.


Special Thanksâ¦.
To all the incredibly talented, caring, creative musicians, engineers, singers, and artists -- all of whom Iâm proud to call my friends -- who contributed to this project.
To Judy, Chesca, and Ginoâ¦.your constant love and support never cease to amaze and inspire me.
To the Maione and Studeny families and all their tributaries; my friends, colleagues, and students at the Winchester-Thurston School and the University of Pittsburgh; my teacher and friend, Joe Negri

A âSong of Gratitudeâ to all those who have nurtured, inspired, sung, and prayed my
compositions over all these years, especially:

Fr. Dale DeNinno, Fr. Ed Kunco, Fr. Bill Siple, Ginny Ambrose, and the spirit-filled parishioners of Immaculate Conception--St. Joseph Parish
Fr. Richard Infante and our Bloomfield Sacred Arts Festival
The St. Maryâs Contemporary Mass Ensemble and faith community, Aleppo
Fr. Joe Sioli, Fr. Bryan Summers, Fr. David Abernethy, and the worshippers of the Roman Catholic Newman Center, University of Pittsburgh/Carnegie Mellon University/Chatham College
Fr. Ed Cmemerda, Gary Slifkey, Gary Keenan, and all the dedicated adult youth ministers and young Christian athletes of the Diocese of Pittsburgh CYM Co-Ed Softball League
Fr. Joe Kurutz, Fr. Dominic Mancini, Fr. Ed Wichman, and the St. Raphaelâs Folk Mass Group and faith community, Morningside
Fr. Tom Smith, Elsie Doughty, Fr. John Cassella, Fr. Pat Jones, and the McKeesport, Pa. âEvangelsâ youth group of the 1980âs
The Folk Mass Group of St. Josephâs Parish, Bloomfield (1973-1981)â¦.itâs been 25 years since our Mass of Joy, âAlleluia: Sing Christ His Praises!â was born and celebrated (April 18, 1976)!
Fr. Leo Vanyo, Fr. John Kozar, the congregation of St. Paulâs Cathedral, and the students of Oakland Catholic High School
The Christian Brothers and my fellow classmates at Central Catholic High School, Angel Tucciarone, and Sr. Mary John Cook SHS

âThank you, Lord, for the people you have brought into my lifeâ¦â

Dedication: âFor His greater honor and glory.â¦â