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Edinburgh Police Choir
The Edinburgh Police Choir is open to anyone who can sing, not just to police staff. Our performances are described as ‘absolutely incredible’, ‘stunning’, ‘inspiring’, and ‘hugely surprising’. That’s because we work hard to deserve such comments.
We beg... moreThe Edinburgh Police Choir is open to anyone who can sing, not just to police staff. Our performances are described as ‘absolutely incredible’, ‘stunning’, ‘inspiring’, and ‘hugely surprising’. That’s because we work hard to deserve such comments.
We began 6 years ago as the Lothian and Borders Police Choir and have performed at events in large and small venues, have sung in New York, representing Scotland at the 10th anniversary of 9/11, at T in the Park, have sold out at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, and have been highly placed in competitions.
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Lamento d'Arianna (for five voices)
Lamento d'Arianna (Ariadne's Lament)
This is the five part madrigal version of Ariadne's Lament, which she sings when she is abandoned on the island of Naxos by her lover Theseus.
The translation is by Francesco Campelli on CPDL
The performance was cre... moreLamento d'Arianna (Ariadne's Lament)
This is the five part madrigal version of Ariadne's Lament, which she sings when she is abandoned on the island of Naxos by her lover Theseus.
The translation is by Francesco Campelli on CPDL
The performance was created in memory of the late Richard Gofton, who introduced me to the music back in 1976 (Our Strasbourg choir Psalterion performed it at that time)
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Ocean of Illusions
Ocean of Illusions - Track 1 of the album "Songs of Sorrow" by Bill Heigen.
More: www.billheigen.com
Drowning
Surrounded by a sea of skyscrapers
The numbers are my frowning
Time takes away my breath
Every minute I am drowning
The view from u... moreOcean of Illusions - Track 1 of the album "Songs of Sorrow" by Bill Heigen.
More: www.billheigen.com
Drowning
Surrounded by a sea of skyscrapers
The numbers are my frowning
Time takes away my breath
Every minute I am drowning
The view from up here is gorgeous
But I cannot see any beauty
All I see is an ocean of illusions
In which greed makes life draggy
Few people can realize
That a smile is nothing more than teeth
A hand-shake is nothing more than skin
And on this ocean of illusions we keep going
Because we need to feed our fears
And give birth to more problems
That should not exist.
I wish I could be stronger
I wish I could be brave
I wish I could have wings to fly away
But I am just a fish
Swimming to survive
Waiting for the moment to die. less
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David Rain: "The Tyger" (sung by Matthew Curtis)
"The Tyger" is dedicated to my daughter, Salima Rain, who asked me if I might try setting this remarkable William Blake poem to music, a daunting thought, to say the least.
But I took on the challenge and here is the result.
As always, comments are ... more"The Tyger" is dedicated to my daughter, Salima Rain, who asked me if I might try setting this remarkable William Blake poem to music, a daunting thought, to say the least.
But I took on the challenge and here is the result.
As always, comments are most welcomed.
Email me at rain@magma.ca, if you'd like more info.
I would like to acknowledge the a cappella choir that I sing in, The Stairwell Carollers, and our director Pierre Massie, for their musical inspiration these past 26 years.
And with deepest appreciation to my brother Adam Rain and my friend Geneviève Lajoie for their invaluable support throughout my composing journey. less
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"There is no Rose" by Joshua B. Himes
THERE IS NO ROSE by Joshua B. Himes.
Directed by Gregory Cleveland. SERENADE performs at the MSVMA State Solo & Ensemble Festival, March 22, 2014.