You really need to watch the Usher video in order to really see how seriously he takes himself and that song. And then this whole idea that it’s second group of confessions that need to be made. And the deep regret and remorse that he tries to express at this terrible thing that he’s done. All of this just becomes … Continue Reading →

I thoroughly enjoy PDQ Bach. I find his music to be very clever and interesting. The work that we studied for today, Eine Kleine Nichtmusik 1st Movement, is a great example of what I like about his work. YouTube also helps me enjoy his work. Watching the video that has the subtitles for the PDQ piece was very helpful, and … Continue Reading →

The Latin lyrics that accompany the plainchant “In Paradisum,” say, in part, “May angels lead you into paradise; upon your arrival, may the martyrs receive you and lead you to the holy city of Jerusalem” and “may you have eternal rest.”  This is set over the long echoing sounds of beautiful male voices. The plainchant feels like the song of … Continue Reading →