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Here comes the sun
Performed by Universitair Koor Antwerpen at their Spring Concert "Evolution Of Music" on May 10, 2016.
Piano: Peter Jeurissen
Camera: Jelmer Lokman, Robin Van Limbergen, Ben Verhaegen, Jordan De Deken
Sound: Johan De Cock
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David rain: "A Hymn to Biodiversity" (sung by Matthew Curtis)
Dedicated to Awegechew Teshome, Melaku Worede and John Martin -- my three biodiversity mentors -- who introduced me to the "radical" idea that farmers, seed-saving farmers, have been humanity's ingenious plant breeders and nurturers of biodiversity from t... moreDedicated to Awegechew Teshome, Melaku Worede and John Martin -- my three biodiversity mentors -- who introduced me to the "radical" idea that farmers, seed-saving farmers, have been humanity's ingenious plant breeders and nurturers of biodiversity from time immemorial.
I would like to thank my Ottawa singing friends in the "Ad hoc Chorale" for testing out this piece in one of our informal workshops and offering valuable comments.
I would also like to acknowledge the a capella choir that I sing in, the Stairwell Carollers, and our director Pierre Massie, for their musical inspiration these past 27 years.
And I would like to acknowledge the Boston-based Blue Heron Ensemble for introducing me to the haunting music of Guillaume Dufay, which served as a major inspiration for this piece.
And with deepest appreciation to my brother Adam rain and my friend Geneviève Lajoie for their invaluable support throughout my composing journey.
NB: choirs interested in obtaining copies of the score can contact me ... less
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David rain: Victor Hugo's "La coccinelle" (sung by Matthew Curtis)
An SATB arrangement of Victor Hugo's remarkable poem "La coccinelle" -- the narrator looks back on a moment in time When, as a teenager, he was preparing to kiss a girl. Unfortunately, a ladybug lands on her neck, however, which distracts him. He then rem... moreAn SATB arrangement of Victor Hugo's remarkable poem "La coccinelle" -- the narrator looks back on a moment in time When, as a teenager, he was preparing to kiss a girl. Unfortunately, a ladybug lands on her neck, however, which distracts him. He then removes the ladybug, but sadly the kiss flies off forever!
If you enjoy this musical trip down memory lane, then I invite you to consider making a donation to the Alzheimer's Society of Canada or an Alzheimer's support group in the area where you live. Thank you!
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Sincere thanks to Matthew Curtis (choraltracks.com) for recording "La coccinelle", which is dedicated to Emma.
NB: choirs interested in obtaining copies of the score can contact me at rain@magma.ca.
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 inval... less
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David rain: "Rex Pacificus" (sung by Matthew Curtis)
Dedicated to my dear cousins Gigi and Raven.
Since first singing the medieval song "All and Some" in the mid 1990s, I fell in love with the Middle English and Latin lyrics, and one day I got inspired to create my own setting of this poetic gem.
NB: ... moreDedicated to my dear cousins Gigi and Raven.
Since first singing the medieval song "All and Some" in the mid 1990s, I fell in love with the Middle English and Latin lyrics, and one day I got inspired to create my own setting of this poetic gem.
NB: choirs interested in obtaining copies of the score can contact the Leading Note at info@leadingnote.com.
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 25 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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Beethoven/rain: "Heiliger Dankgesang" (sung by Quartetto al Volo)
“Heiliger Dankgesang,” is my choral adaptation of the 3rd movement of Beethoven's String Quartet Op. 132. Dedicated to Nicol Matt and the World Choir for Peace. I invite you to join me in supporting their fundraising campaign: https://www.gofundme.com/f/w... more“Heiliger Dankgesang,” is my choral adaptation of the 3rd movement of Beethoven's String Quartet Op. 132. Dedicated to Nicol Matt and the World Choir for Peace. I invite you to join me in supporting their fundraising campaign: https://www.gofundme.com/f/world-choir-for-peace-singing-unites?
Lyrics (adapted from Psalm 116):
German: “Liebe erfüllt mich, weil mein Gott die Stimme meines Flehens erhört hat. Kehre zurück, meine Seele, in deine Ruh: denn mein Gott hat dir wohlgethan. Liebe erfüllt mich. O Freude, O Wonne, Die Sonne! O Freude, das ich am Leben bin. Liebe erfüllt mich.”
English translation: “I am filled with love, for my God has heard the voice of my supplication. Return, my soul, to your rest: for my God has made you well. I am filled with love. O Joy, O Bliss, the sun! O Joy that I am alive. I am filled with love.”
Background:
In July 2019, I went to one of Julian Armour’s Music and Beyond concerts in Ottawa, where I first heard the Bennewitz Quartet play Beethoven’s stunningly beautif... less
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Chor Leoni - Singin' In the rain
Singin' in the rain by Herb Nacio Brown and Arthur Freed, arr. Ken Cormier
Performed at Reeldiculous (June 18 & 25, 2012) by Chor Leoni Men's Choir, Diane Loomer, Artistic Director (1940-2012). Soloist: Russell Cripps Choreography by Kevin Fatkin.
Wa... moreSingin' in the rain by Herb Nacio Brown and Arthur Freed, arr. Ken Cormier
Performed at Reeldiculous (June 18 & 25, 2012) by Chor Leoni Men's Choir, Diane Loomer, Artistic Director (1940-2012). Soloist: Russell Cripps Choreography by Kevin Fatkin.
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