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I dream of all things free
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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I dream of all things free by George J. Webb — Lyrics
I dream of all things free!
Of a gallant, gallant barque,
That sweeps through storm and sea
Like an arrow to its mark!
A stag that o’er the moountains
Goes bounding in his glee;
A thousand flashing fountains–
Of all things glad and free.
I dream of some proud bird,
A brighteyed mountain king!
In visions I have heard
The rushing of his wing.
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About I dream of all things free
George J. Webb’s partsong I dream of all things free opens with a vigorous melodic idea, soon taken up by all four SATB voices in turn, creating a bright and energetic texture. The music captures the expansive yearning of the English text, which describes vivid images of freedom in nature: sailing ships, wild animals, flowing rivers, and soaring birds. The composer maintains a lively pace, reflecting the joy and exhilaration of these visions. Even as the text acknowledges confinement, the music consistently returns to its spirited mood, underscoring the powerful and persistent dream of liberation and boundless possibility. It is a secular piece full of life and motion.
