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It's been a while since I wanted to write a Requiem (or, at least, a similar such sacred work). Problem? No time. BIAB has been such a Godsend to me ... and, since world health-related events have spiralled so much in recent days, I thought I'd re-visit the idea as a collaboration between myself and BIAB ... anyway, here's what I've come up with, an instrumental for the opening section, "Kyrie Eleison". Thanks so much for listening and for any feedback.

https://soundcloud.com/jamesdelsono/kyrie-eleison

EDIT: I've also written - with BIAB's help, of course - a "Magnificat" since posting this. It's a strange thing to have in a Requiem, due to its optimism, perhaps ... but ... hope you like it anyway :-)

https://soundcloud.com/jamesdelsono/magnificat

God willing, there will be more to come ... but let's hope that these, for now, are reasonably ok as potential parts to a hopefully grander, longer project. Again, thanks for listening.

MAGNIFICAT lyrics (edited a little by myself):

My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord,
my spirit rejoices in God my Saviour,
for He has looked with favour upon His humble servant.
From this day all generations will call me blessed.

The Almighty has done great things for me,
and Holy is His Name.
He has mercy on those who acknowledge Him
in every generation.

He has shown the strength of His arm,
He has scattered the proud.
He has cast down the mighty from their thrones,
and has lifted up the humble.

He has filled the hungry with good things,
and the rich He has sent away empty.

but, most of all ...

He has come to the help of His servant
for He has remembered His promise of mercy,
the promise He made to our parents,
to Adam, Eve and their children for ever.


****** Song Summary *************
Title: Kyrie Eleison - 18 March 2020
File:Kyrie Eleison - 18 March 2020.SGU
Key=Dm , Tempo 65, Length (m:s)=4:11
No intro. 64 bar chorus, from bar 1 to bar 64. Repeat x1 chorus
No Melody
No Soloist track.
Song is saved with Volume, Pan, Reverb, Chorus, Bank0,
Song is saved with bar changes for Key Signature,
Style is _TAKETWO.STY (Take Two Modern RnB w Piano Solo)

RealTracks in style: ~2579:Bass, Synth, RnBModernSub Ev16 065
RealTracks in style: 1076:Piano, Electric, Soloist SmoothJazzBallad chorus Ev16 065
RealTracks in style: 1771:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm JazzFunkMovinMuted Ev16 130
RealTracks in style: 1770:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm JazzFunkMovinChords Ev16 130
RealDrums [in style:RnBModernEv16^03-a:Kick, Clap , b:Bass, OpenSnare

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****** Song Summary *************
Title: Magnificat - 18 March 2020
File:Magnificat - 18 March 2020.SGU
Key=C , Tempo 65, Length (m:s)=2:57
No intro. 44 bar chorus, from bar 1 to bar 44. Repeat x1 chorus
No Melody
No Soloist track.
Song is saved with Volume, Pan, Reverb, Chorus, Bank0,
Style is _BELIEV2.STY (Praise & Worship Dreamy w/ Synth)

RealTracks in style: 1536:Bass, Electric, PopBelieve Ev16 065
RealTracks in style: 1543:Synth Pad, PopBelieve Ev16 065
RealTracks in style: 1537:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm PopBelieveArp Ev16 065
RealTracks in style: 1538:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm PopBelieveHeld Ev16 065
RealDrums [in style:PraiseWorshipSlow16ths^2-a:Hat, b:HS4

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Last edited by musician17; 03/18/20 04:37 AM. Reason: added the Magnificat details
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A 2-fer!

Good instrumental.
And your usual spoken word song a signature sound by now...

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Haha, re: "signature sound" ... I must really step out of my comfort zone one of these days! :-) but THANKS, floyd jane ... glad you liked them :-)

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Well it is a signature sound! You've carved out a
forum niche. Nothing wrong with that!

We like them both and are awaiting that leap out of the
comfort zone!

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Thanks, Janice and Bud!!!

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Very cool backtrack. You do a really good job with the spoken word lyrics.


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Thanks Scott!!! Really appreciated :-)

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