i thank You God, Song Cycle for Mezzo Soprano and piano
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SKU: A0.1419026
Composed by Liz Nedela. 20th Century,Christian,Classical,Contemporary,Religious. Score. 24 pages. Liz Nedela #1000466. Published by Liz Nedela (A0.1419026).This piece is a Song Cycle of three songs. The titles of the songs are lines from the poem. The poem is by e.e. cummings, used with permission. Each song emphasizes portions of the complete poem. The composer's intent is to place the same emphasis as Cummings portrayed in his recitation, a copy of which is online; see the YouTube link.
1. a true blue dream of sky, states the entire poem, with emphasis as portrayed in
Cummings recitation. The voice is lyrical and theatrical, with spoken words and
humming, as well as singing. The accompaniment implicates solidity, predictability,
strength of the nature of God; but also wonderment, freedom and being light-hearted.
The composer chose to title this song using a line in the poem, rather than the most
used title — which begins the cycle of key elements of the poem used to title and
comprise songs 2 and 3 — thereby placing importance as Cummings recited.
2. of life and of love and wings, is more lyrical and lighter in nature than song #1.
This song emphasis God’s creations, and seemingly joy He displayed while creating them, giving them wings of freedom for life and love.
3. unimaginable You, is more reflective, using a modal tone — all to emphasize the
reactions of Cummings to the wonderment and magnitude of God.
He concludes with:
(and now the ears of my ears awake and
now the eyes of my eyes are opened)
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