The Priests, who have an album coming out on a major label, to which they were signed after submitting only one demo, have created something of a stir in the music world. They're featured on Internet video sharing sites where they receive impressively-positive feedback. For most musicians, this would be the time when becoming a rock-star was just around the next bend and when the beginning stages of that stardom itself—being recognized when out and about, perhaps feeling a bit more important or getting a bit richer—would be asserting themselves. All of these things, though they are the dreams of a great many, are not what motivate The Priests.

The Priests have been singing together since college, whether they were on the verge of a promising career or not. They are a three-part vocal ensemble consisting of Martin and Eugene O'Hagan and David Delargy. The former two brothers are the tenors and Delargy the Bass. Music, though it has always played a significant part in their lives, is not their first calling.

The group, in addition to taking any proceeds from the album and giving them directly to charity, has put their obligations to the priesthood first. In fact, it's in their contract that their Church duties come first. However successful The Priests may become, they are not in the market to become rock stars in any regard.

Beyond that, their motivations in recording at all are driven by their desire to reach out to the world and share the beauty they find in their faith. The music itself is beautiful, indeed. In addition to some traditional Irish songs, The Priests perform devotional masterpieces such as "Ave Maria" in a lush, practiced ensemble form that is true to the likely feelings that lead to those pieces being written. Their harmony is flawless and their performance is characterized by a flowing, sincere feel that remains true to the structure and original composition of the pieces they take up.

Their album will debut worldwide in November. Given that it is the Christmas season, The Priests are likely to have their album pop up in many CD players soon after its release. Traditional and devotional music has enjoyed much success over the past decades. The Priests, with their skillful and heartfelt style of performing the pieces that come from the traditions of their faith, will likely partake in some of this success as well.

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