April 14, 201016 yr One of two art songs I wrote for my sister to perform on her senior undergraduate recital. The lyrics are a poem by Thomas Hardy:Now with a live recording!Let Me Enjoy ILet me enjoy the earth no lessBecause the all-enacting MightThat fashioned forth its lovelinessHad other aims than my delight.IIAbout my path there flits a Fair,Who throws me not a word or sign;I'll charm me with her ignoring air,And laud the lips not meant for mine.IIIFrom manuscripts of moving songInspired by scenes and dreams unknownI'll pour out raptures that belongTo others, as they were my own.IVAnd some day hence, towards ParadiseAnd all its blest -- if such should be --I will lift glad, afar-off eyesThough it contain no place for me.- Thomas HardyThanks for listening! Comments appreciated. Let Me Enjoy
April 17, 201016 yr Wow, what a voice! Great composition. It was light and playful, yet it had such a sophistication. I loved it.