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Draw on, Sweet Night
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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Draw on, Sweet Night by Jennifer Bastable — Lyrics
Draw on, Sweet Night, best friend unto those cares
That do arise from painful melancholy.
My life so ill through want of comfort fares,
that unto thee I consecrate it wholly.
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About Draw on, Sweet Night
Jennifer Bastable’s SATB setting of Draw on, Sweet Night opens with a gentle, flowing melodic line, supported by rich harmonies. The voices weave together, creating a texture that perfectly captures the melancholic yet comforting mood of the text. As the poem speaks of finding solace in the darkness and dedicating one's life to the night, the music swells and recedes, mirroring the emotional journey. The composer skillfully uses the SATB choir to explore the interplay between individual expression and communal sound, making this secular English partsong a poignant reflection on inner sorrow and the peaceful embrace of night.
