Toccata alternativa prima di Messa

"Toccata alternativa prima di Messa" (initially titled "Toccata alternativa prima di massa" by mistake) is a liturgical organ piece composed by Gilbert Martinez on April 23, 2015. It is the second song featured in Cristo Re. It is meant to be played to start the Mass. It sounds notably darker than "Toccata avanti la Messa." Gilbert has explained, "As far as I'm concerned, us Catholics see the world as full of sin and misery. This is represented in the darkness of this song's sound. The C major chord at the end represents finding God after being in a world so full of despair." This is one of his personal favorites from Cristo Re. It is meant to be played during the season of Lent, especially Holy Week.
This song follows the Martinez Progression.
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