New for Christmas: Santo Subito DVD/Soundtrack!

I'm not quite sure what to make of this one, but here goes.

I think in many ways the project's true nature and intention is lost upon the UK Times correspondent who blogs about it:

"A composer who began his career writing the scores for Italian horror movies has set the life of the late John Paul II to music. The result, as we report on our online faith page, is a DVD described as 'trippy' by the Guardian and the latest in the succession begun by John, Paul and Ringo in The Spectator. Composer Simon Boswell describes it as 'trip hop'. My own description would be 'ambient'. Here are a couple of clips:"

"The DVD website is here. This is backed by the Vatican, and is all part of the campaign for the canonisation of JPII. One of the requirements for canonisation is that there be a 'cult'. This DVD, which takes its title from the traditional chant to make a person a saint, the chant that was shouted and placarded at JPII's funeral, is overtly intended to encourage his cult."

Related: John Paul II to storm charts with 'trip-hop trance' video.

If you think this might make a good stocking stuffer, the soundtrack and DVD are on Amazon. And since I'm always on the look-out for Catholic content (wallpapers, screen savers, chat icons, etc.,): the Santo Subito Website has a few high-quality offerings.