Sep 12 2008
Clint Edwards’ Music Mondays: August
“Farewell”
Music composed, orchestrated, and recorded by CLINT EDWARDS
Text by LORD BYRON from “Childe Harold’s Pilgrimage”
I’m starting a new project recording and producing new song demos for posting on my website. My goal is to have a new piece posted on the first Monday of each month.
Coincidentally, I’m beginning things with a “farewell”…or so to speak. “Farewell” is a song that I composed for my good friend, soprano, Lauren Bradley. She premiered the song in New York this past January. It’s apropos that I’m presenting this piece now, since Lauren has just moved to Germany to pursue her operatic career. I wish her great success and will miss her. Enjoy the music!
My task is done-my song hath ceased-my theme
Has died into an echo;
The torch shall be extinguished which hath lit
My midnight lamp-and the glow
Which in my Spirit dwelt is fluttering, faint, and low.Farewell! a word that must be, and hath been-
A sound which makes us linger,-yet-farewell!
Ye! who have traced the Pilgrim to the scene
Which is my last-if in your memories dwell
A thought which once was mine-if on ye swell
A single recollection-not in vain
And in that image shall forever tell-
Farewell! with me alone may rest the pain,
If such there were-with you, the Moral of my Strain.
Farewell!
September 12th, 2008 at 11:58 pm
Heavenly music, heavenly voice! I love this version with orchestra. BRAVI to you and to Lauren!
September 12th, 2008 at 11:59 pm
Wow! That’s incredibly impressive that you two produced and
fashioned that whole piece by yourselves. Such talent!! Clint,
your arrangement is wonderfully gorgeous!!
September 12th, 2008 at 11:59 pm
Lauren Bradley has a brilliantly crystal voice- I want more!!
Where can I get this arrangement on CD- I would love to listen
to it in my car?
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September 13th, 2008 at 12:01 am
BEAUTIFUL!! The music and lyrics invoke images of old art songs in performance, yet also have a jazz-like feeling. Lauren also has a substantial voice!! SO rare
September 13th, 2008 at 12:02 am
I remember the two of you when you were the “musical kids” in high school, planning on making music your careers. Well….this is simply breathtaking. Congratulations on a masterful piece!!!
September 13th, 2008 at 12:03 am
Dear Clint,
When I gaze into my crystal ball I see great things ahead for your musical career and “Farewell” proves the ball’s accuracy. Bravo! It is a charming little piece. You must play it at the Essex House.
Best,
Edward
January 2nd, 2009 at 3:55 pm
Clint,
Keep up the good work. I love it-all of it. You’re on your way.