The music is supposed to be prayerful and reverent.......it’s not supposed to make people feel good.
Some of it — Such as the introits during Lent, should make us feel quite subdued.
Desdemona’s choir entered with the priest, singing these a capella, if I remember correctly. It sounded wonderful.
Lent weeks 1-3. Laetare Sunday the organ was added back, as was the real Laetare chant, which was VERY warmly received among the more seasoned of the congregation. Five was a straight chant and Palm Sunday was "All Glory Laud and Honor". By the book.
Why can't it do both?