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Bacchanalian
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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Bacchanalian by Theodore Distin — Lyrics
The thirsty earth soaks up the Rain,
And drinks, and gapes for drink again.
The plants suck in the earth, and are
With constant drinking fresh and fair.
The sea itself, which one would think
Should have but little need of drink,
Drinks ten thousand rivers up,
So fill’d that they o’erflow the Cup.
The busie sun (and one would guess
By’s drunken fiery face no less)
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About Bacchanalian
Theodore Distin's ATTB partsong, Bacchanalian, is a spirited secular setting of an English text celebrating the universal theme of drinking and revelry found throughout nature. From the thirsty earth to the sun and moon, all of creation is depicted as partaking in a cosmic draught. The words paint a vivid, lively scene of constant consumption and celebration, leading to a call for human participation in this joyous, unending cycle. The four-part male voice writing perfectly captures the boisterous and unrestrained atmosphere of the text, making it an ideal choice for a vigorous and engaging choral performance.
