Wichita Lineman by Glen Campbell TTBB - Digital Sheet Music
By Jimmy WebbThis arrangement of Jimmy Webb’s masterpiece, famously immortalized by Glen Campbell, brings a lush, cinematic texture to the TTBB landscape. Set in the warm, resonant Key of F Major, this version balances the "lonesome" character of the lyrics with the rich harmonic potential of male voices. Arrangement FeaturesVocal Texture: This setting shifts between expansive homophonic textures (perfect for a full choir) and intimate, solo-driven passages (ideal for a quartet).The "Telegraph" Motif: The iconic "Morse code" synth line from the original is reimagined as a rhythmic vocal ostinato in the Baritone and Bass parts, providing a steady, driving pulse beneath the sweeping melody.Harmonic Language: While remaining faithful to the original’s yearning quality, this arrangement utilizes jazz-influenced 7th and 9th chords to heighten the emotional weight of the "searching" theme.The Bridge: The arrangement builds to a powerful climax at "And I need you more than want you," utilizing the full dynamic range of the TTBB ensemble before tapering off into a haunting, ethereal coda.
Details
Summary
- Instrument:
- Choir
- Ensembles:
- TTBB 4-Part A Cappella
- Genres:
- 20th Century Barbershop
- Composers:
- Jimmy Webb
- Publishers:
- James Rohn
- Series:
- ArrangeMe
- Item types:
- Digital
- Level:
- Early Intermediate
- Artist:
- Glen Campbell
- Usages:
- School and Community
- Number of Pages:
- 3
Detailed Description
SKU: A0.1851413
By Glen Campbell. By Jimmy Webb. Arranged by James Rohn. This edition: pdf. 20th Century, A Cappella, Barbershop. 3 pages. James Rohn #1411059. Published by James Rohn (A0.1851413).This arrangement of Jimmy Webb’s masterpiece, famously immortalized by Glen Campbell, brings a lush, cinematic texture to the TTBB landscape. Set in the warm, resonant Key of F Major, this version balances the "lonesome" character of the lyrics with the rich harmonic potential of male voices.
Arrangement Features
Vocal Texture: This setting shifts between expansive homophonic textures (perfect for a full choir) and intimate, solo-driven passages (ideal for a quartet).
The "Telegraph" Motif: The iconic "Morse code" synth line from the original is reimagined as a rhythmic vocal ostinato in the Baritone and Bass parts, providing a steady, driving pulse beneath the sweeping melody.
Harmonic Language: While remaining faithful to the original’s yearning quality, this arrangement utilizes jazz-influenced 7th and 9th chords to heighten the emotional weight of the "searching" theme.
The Bridge: The arrangement builds to a powerful climax at "And I need you more than want you," utilizing the full dynamic range of the TTBB ensemble before tapering off into a haunting, ethereal coda.
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- ArrangeMe:
- James Rohn
- Series:
- ArrangeMe
- Artists:
- Jimmy Webb Glen Campbell
- Ensemble:
- TTBB 4-Part A Cappella
- Publisher:
- James Rohn