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Away, my bark
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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Away, my bark by L.O. Emerson — Lyrics
Away, my bark, my home is on the sea,
Tho’ winds and billows roar,
Fling forth the canvas free, and dash away the foam,
Fly swiftly o’er the sea, and proudly bear us home.
Onward we go, onward we go,
Now our flag to the breeze we fling;
Rolling along, rolling along,
While our songs of the sea we sing.
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About Away, my bark
Luther Orlando Emerson’s Away, my bark is a stirring SATB partsong, setting an English text that celebrates the freedom and spirit of the sea. The music opens with a sense of forward motion, mirroring the journey of a sailing ship. The voices blend and weave, creating a rich texture that evokes the rolling waves and the open expanse. The energetic rhythm and soaring melodies capture the exhilaration of travel and the joy of singing whilst sailing. This is a vibrant secular work, ideal for choirs looking for a piece that combines musical vigour with a text of adventure and camaraderie.
