A Cradle Song - Prologue (SATB + Piano)

Hello! This is my first post here and I wanted to share a piece of music that I finished last year.

The "A Cradle Song" work is a collection of pieces using the popular poem "A Cradle Song," by William Blake. This setting of the first stanza is the prologue to the entire journey through the poem. I wanted to capture a sense of a sweet and wondrous in the beginning that introduces theme of the work. I also wanted to simulate the feeling of a warm hug--almost as though one can feel the cradle of a baby in their caregiver's arms. The warmth becomes a beam of joy and curiosity as the voices reach up to starts like moony beams. However, where we arrive still leaves a question at the end for what lies ahead. As this is the prologue, it is the shortest piece of the bunch. With all that said, I wish you a wonderful listening experience and any feedback is appreciated.

Hello @seo_composer!

Welcome to the forum!

I really enjoy this one, it’s very soothing to listen to. I love the modulation to Eb major in b.26 as it creates great effect using flat median major. However, even though it’s only a prologue, I would say it’s too short especially when you modulate wonderfully and then it stops suddenly. I would extend it longer so that the wonderful effect won’t be wasted here, even if it would recur in later movements. Thx for sharing and looking forward to later movements!

Henry