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- Submitted: Dec 13 2011 10:17 AM
- Last Updated: Dec 13 2011 10:17 AM
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- Genre: Early 20th Century
- Sub Genre: Neo-classicism
- Form: Chorale
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Ye Sons of Men, Oh, Hearken for Choir a capella
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Hello all,
Not so long ago, Mr Huszar posted his version of a Christmas hymn. I was unfamiliar with the hymn, as is the case for most hymns but that is an altogether different issue, but I liked the tune. As I had never written anything for choir until now, I took myself the challenge of writing a different version of the hymn for 4 voiced a capella choir, which I would like to present herewith.
Although I am very found of music for choir and orchestra, I am not really a hughe fan of a capella singing, probably because I cannot sing myself. Also, one is inclined, I believe, looking at other composers to write for choir, when one has a choir at his disposal; if not the output seems to be on the lower side.
Opposite to the work of Mr Huszar, the first and last verse is sung by the whole choir whereas two and three is for women's and men's voices respectively. One could say I commited plagiarism although I credited Mr Huszar for the key and the treatment of the tune to be his idea, which I believe is the way it is done. If however, I am mistaken and something else needs to be mentioned, please do not hesitate to point out my mistakes regarding this matter. I have not the idea, neither the intention to steel musical thoughts.
As mentioned above, this is the first time I wrote something for choir. I had little or no harmony education until now. I am aware that this work, I consider it a mere excercise, will be filled with mistakes. Hence, it would be highly appreciated if you could put foreward your comments, positive or negative, and eventually could outline which measures are up for improvement and how.
Kind regards,
Wolfgang Sachs
P.S.: the notation program is Finale 2009; the MP 3 is made by Garritan Sound Libraries
Not so long ago, Mr Huszar posted his version of a Christmas hymn. I was unfamiliar with the hymn, as is the case for most hymns but that is an altogether different issue, but I liked the tune. As I had never written anything for choir until now, I took myself the challenge of writing a different version of the hymn for 4 voiced a capella choir, which I would like to present herewith.
Although I am very found of music for choir and orchestra, I am not really a hughe fan of a capella singing, probably because I cannot sing myself. Also, one is inclined, I believe, looking at other composers to write for choir, when one has a choir at his disposal; if not the output seems to be on the lower side.
Opposite to the work of Mr Huszar, the first and last verse is sung by the whole choir whereas two and three is for women's and men's voices respectively. One could say I commited plagiarism although I credited Mr Huszar for the key and the treatment of the tune to be his idea, which I believe is the way it is done. If however, I am mistaken and something else needs to be mentioned, please do not hesitate to point out my mistakes regarding this matter. I have not the idea, neither the intention to steel musical thoughts.
As mentioned above, this is the first time I wrote something for choir. I had little or no harmony education until now. I am aware that this work, I consider it a mere excercise, will be filled with mistakes. Hence, it would be highly appreciated if you could put foreward your comments, positive or negative, and eventually could outline which measures are up for improvement and how.
Kind regards,
Wolfgang Sachs
P.S.: the notation program is Finale 2009; the MP 3 is made by Garritan Sound Libraries
Hello Mr Matthaeus,
Thank you for your comments. I do offer you my apologies as for my late reaction. However, I looked into the matters which you raised. I understad now what you mean with the parallel 8ves/5ths as well as the voice crossing - litterally translated - between the alto and the soprano. I will have a look into that.
I, however, do not understand, not because I would not agree but solely because of my lack of the English language, what you mean by the second argument: " I don't like the "tonalized" melody. The original one is mostly modal with weak leading notes (F) which lends feminine character to the melody." It would be nice if you could elaborate on it a bit more on what you mean by "tonalized" melody.
Thank you in advance for your collaboration
Kind regards
WS
Thank you for your comments. I do offer you my apologies as for my late reaction. However, I looked into the matters which you raised. I understad now what you mean with the parallel 8ves/5ths as well as the voice crossing - litterally translated - between the alto and the soprano. I will have a look into that.
I, however, do not understand, not because I would not agree but solely because of my lack of the English language, what you mean by the second argument: " I don't like the "tonalized" melody. The original one is mostly modal with weak leading notes (F) which lends feminine character to the melody." It would be nice if you could elaborate on it a bit more on what you mean by "tonalized" melody.
Thank you in advance for your collaboration
Kind regards
WS
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I think using an ancient melody in your composition is not stealing. I couldn't find the author, but I suspect that it was a popular tune of the 16 or 17th century with a different (probably secular) text, similar to the famous L'homme armé one.
About your composition:
- I like the idea to harmonize the 4 verses differently, especially the women/men-only solutions. It makes enough variety to maintain the listener's interest for the whole piece. However you'll need at least 8 people (2 for each voice) to perform.
- I don't like the "tonalized" melody. The original one is mostly modal with weak leading notes (F) which lends feminine character to the melody. I also spotted some parallel 8ves/5ths. The alto sometimes gets higher than the soprano masking the main melody. The lines are extremely hard to sing: The computer performs anything but singers will not. You should always try to sing your lines!
Anyway, if it's really your first choral work it's relatively a very good try.