The Canticle of the Plains

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The Canticle of the Plains is a musical written by songwriters Rich Mullins, Mitch McVicker and Beaker, loosely based on the life of St. Francis of Assisi.

The story centers on a character named Frank, a 19th century cowboy, and his travels through the Midwest after returning home from fighting in the civil war. Frank then meets Buzz, a former slave, in a burned out church in Lawrence, Kansas and Ira, in a saloon. Frank also runs into a childhood friend in the saloon, named Clare. Frank, Buzz and Ira set out in search of the imaginary land of Dineh Bekeya.

In 1996, a soundtrack album was recorded, featuring Mitch McVicker as Frank, Leigh Bingham Nash from Sixpence None The Richer as Clare, Kevin Smith as Ira and Michael Tate as Buzz.

The musical premiered in Wichita, Kansas on February 2, 1997. Before Mullins death, it would also be performed at a variety of other locations including The Cornerstone Festival.

The Soundtrack Band

• Rich Mullins: Acoustic Guitars, keyboards.
• Mitch McVicker: Vocals, Acoustic Guitars.
• Michael Tate: Vocals. Kevin Smith: Vocals.
• Leigh Bingham Nash: Vocals.
• Kenny Greenberg: Guitars.
• Mark Robertson: Bass Guitars, Percussion.
• Billy Crockett: Guitars. Kyle Woodring: Drums.
• Christopher Mosher: Keyboards.
• Jeff Olson: Percussion. Daniel Holter: Percussion.

Soundtrack Track Listing

1. "There You Are"
2. "Cry For Freedom"
3. "If I Could Make It Work"
4. "In Your Hand"
5. "Heaven Is Waiting"
6. "Things Even Angels"
7. "Buenas Noches From Nacogdochas"
8. "Love's As Strong"
9. "Oh My Lord"
10. "You Are All"

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