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All hail to thee, Sound!
Staff Notation • Secular, Cantatas
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All hail to thee, Sound! by Charles Edward Horsley — Lyrics
Hail, all hail to thee, Sound! Since the time
Calliope’s son took the lyre,
And lulled in the heart of their clime
The demons of darkness and fire;
Since Eurydice’s lover brought tears
To the eyes of the Princes of Night,
Thou hast been, through the days and years,
A marvellous source of delight,
Yea, a marvellous source of delight!
In the wind, in the wave, in the fall
Of the water, each note of thine dwells;
But Euterpe hath gathered from all
The sweetest to weave into spells.
She makes a miraculous power
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About All hail to thee, Sound!
Charles Edward Horsley's All hail to thee, Sound! is a secular work for SATB choir. The text, in English, celebrates the power and beauty of sound, drawing on classical mythology. It traces the origins of music's delight from the mythical Orpheus to the muse Euterpe, who 'weaves into spells' the sounds found in nature. The music reflects this rich imagery, with the voices engaging in an interplay that evokes the 'accents which soothe us or thrill'. This cantata-style piece offers a joyful and exuberant tribute to the profound impact of music on the human spirit.
