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Good night
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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Good night by James Maximillian North — Lyrics
Good night, good night,
adieu, a kind good night.
Sweet sorrow is such parting,
That I can say good night.
Good night, good night,
Till it be morrow;
Good night, good night,
good night, good night.
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About Good night
From its opening, Good night by James Maximillian North presents a delicate interplay of voices, crafting a gentle atmosphere that perfectly suits the text. This SATB setting of an English secular text captures the bittersweet sentiment of parting, with the repeated "good night" phrase echoing the reluctance to say farewell. The music swells and recedes, mirroring the ebb and flow of sorrow and the anticipation of reunion. As the text moves towards morning, the texture shifts, offering a sense of resolution and peaceful awakening, before returning to the familiar farewell. It is a charming and expressive piece for mixed choir.
