The opening of the first movement of my Quaker cantata, Democracy. Sue Erenberg is the soprano, Carl Testa is double bass, I'm the guitarist.
All That Lives is Holy
I have no name:
I am but two days old.
What shall I call thee?
I happy am,
Joy is my name.
Sweet joy befall thee!
Pretty joy!
Sweet joy but two days old,
Sweet joy I call thee:
Thou dost smile,
I sing the while,
Sweet joy befall thee!
The full lineup: Susan Erenberg-Soprano, Stefan Paolini-Tenor, Sam Sadigursky-Alto Sax/Flute, Peter Hess-Tenor Sax/flute, Barry Seroff-guitars, Carl Testa- double bass, Jorge Mesa-electric bass, Peter Wise-percussion, Ed Klinger-drumset. Premiered at Issue Project Room, Brooklyn, on March 25th, 2010.
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