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Breathe soft ye winds
A tender pastoral part song (or "glee") by William Paxton based on the poem by Ambrose Philips.
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Here in nomansland. a meditation in the Vosges, 2 altos and guitar
Here in Nomansland - a meditation in the Vosges
This personal exploration with a friend was very deep, we were
philosophising mainly on society's reactions to minority groups and the psychology behind it.
We considered ourselves to be in a sort of noma... moreHere in Nomansland - a meditation in the Vosges
This personal exploration with a friend was very deep, we were
philosophising mainly on society's reactions to minority groups and the psychology behind it.
We considered ourselves to be in a sort of nomansland sociologically, each for different reasons,
but the Vosges valleys provided the most beautiful "nomansland" imaginable for our discussions.
This song is the slightly mystical, and somewhat understated, memory of those days:
Here in nomansland
where all had fled the weather
we waited patiently
and enjoyed God's sun together
Here in nomansland
a grandson of Adam
residing in his earthly grandfather's home
the woods and sun presiding
Here in nomansland
Hermes' and Aphrodite's son
sings cuckoo to the ill-shorn mountain top
and then is gone
Here in nomansland we sing
to the other's consolation
whilst peaceful dog and cows look on
at our natural
perchance divine
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Ständchen (Serenade) by Schubert
Schubert's Ständchen (Serenade) arranged for unaccompanied choir (with my singing translation shown on the video).
Does anyone know who did this arrangement?
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Emmanuel
Bill Sveglini arranged this classic Bob McGee a-capella piece, including the addition of a descant line. It is rather fine in its simplicity hiding and then revealing a multitude of harmonic possibilities, starting as it does in unison and suddenly breaki... moreBill Sveglini arranged this classic Bob McGee a-capella piece, including the addition of a descant line. It is rather fine in its simplicity hiding and then revealing a multitude of harmonic possibilities, starting as it does in unison and suddenly breaking into glorious harmony. Bill’s descant is a nice touch, like adding a cherry to the cake.
It is dedicated to "Spirits Free" of the Burlingame United Methodist Church, Burlingame, California.
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Well rung Tom boy
Anonymous catch in 4 equal voices based on peals of bells from "The Catch Club or Merry Companions", published in 1731.
I have added some lower voices at the octave for better resonance.
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Gaudete for 3 voices
Gaudete, gaudete! Christus est natus
Ex Maria virgine, gaudete!
Rejoice, rejoice! Christ is born
Of the Virgin Mary — rejoice!
Tempus adest gratiæ
Hoc quod optabamus,
The time of grace has come—
what we wished for,
Carmina lætitiæ
Devote... moreGaudete, gaudete! Christus est natus
Ex Maria virgine, gaudete!
Rejoice, rejoice! Christ is born
Of the Virgin Mary — rejoice!
Tempus adest gratiæ
Hoc quod optabamus,
The time of grace has come—
what we wished for,
Carmina lætitiæ
Devote reddamus.
songs of joy
Let us render in faith.
Deus homo factus est
Natura mirante,
God has become man,
As nature marvels
Mundus renovatus est
A Christo regnante.
The world has been renewed
By Christ who reigns
Ezechielis porta
Clausa pertransitur,
We pass through
the closed gate of Ezekiel
Unde lux est orta
Salus invenitur.
From the place whence light has risen,
Salvation is found.
Ergo nostra concio
Psallat iam in lustro;
Therefore let our gathering
Now sing brightly
Benedicat Domino:
Salus Regi nostro.
Let it give praise to the Lord:
Salvation to our King. less
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Aria - "Oboe" by Hal Owen
A comical piece about the oboe composed by Oregon music professor Hal Owen.
I have sung it here a third higher in my one-man choir.
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How far is it to Bethlehem a cappella arrangement
This is an a cappella arrangement of the tune Stowey, which is a traditional English folksong often paired with these words by Frances Chesterton:
How far is it to Bethlehem, not very far?
Shall we find the stable room lit by a star?
Can we see the l... moreThis is an a cappella arrangement of the tune Stowey, which is a traditional English folksong often paired with these words by Frances Chesterton:
How far is it to Bethlehem, not very far?
Shall we find the stable room lit by a star?
Can we see the little child, is He within?
If we lift the wooden latch, may we go in?
May we stroke the creatures there, ox, ass or sheep?
May we peek like them and see Jesus asleep?
If we touch His tiny hand, will He awake?
Will He know we've come so far just for His sake?
Great Kings have precious gifts and we have nought
Little smiles and little tears are all we have brought.
For all weary children Mary must weep
Here, on His bed of straw, sleep, children, sleep.
God in his mother's arms, babes in the byre
Sleep as they sleep who find their heart's desire. less
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Aya Ngena for one man choir
Zulu song of liberation with additional verse of peace in English
Aya ngena = They Come In,
Aya phuma = They get out,
Aya didizela = They're in a state of confusion,
Aya sab' amagwala = The cowards are scared.
Peace we bring you
why must evr... moreZulu song of liberation with additional verse of peace in English
Aya ngena = They Come In,
Aya phuma = They get out,
Aya didizela = They're in a state of confusion,
Aya sab' amagwala = The cowards are scared.
Peace we bring you
why must evr'ybody keep on fighting
when hunger needs to be fought
leave your guns now
fight with ploughshares
leave your guns now