Mar 30, 2018 the seal lullaby is a beautiful story, classic kipling, dark and rich and not at all condescending to kids. This year we have decided to play sleep and we are going to have the choir singing with us in the background at our spring gala. Where billow meets billow, then soft be thy pillow, oh weary wee flipperling, curl at thy ease. Best of all, kipling begins his tale with the mother seal singing softly to her young pup. Seal lullaby was composed for a proposed animated movie that ultimately was not made. What was originally for choir, has been made for band. Hush thee, my baby, the night is behind us, and black are the waters that sparkled so green.
Eric whitacre the seal lullaby sheet music video youtube. Eric whitacre the seal lullaby lyrics songmeanings. I was struck so deeply by those first beautiful words, and a simple, sweet disneyesque song just. It has the classic eric whitacre sound and it also has the feelgood factor that my choir needs in order to enjoy singing a piece i didnt tell them that it does have some small rhythmic challenges, and we do have to be careful about pitching, because thats all part of what makes a piece. Eric whitacre born 2 january 1970 in reno, nv is an american composer of choral, wind band and electronic music. He has also served as a guest conductor for ensembles throughout europe, asia, australia and the. Can someone explain to me the chord voicings that eric whitacre uses in his pieces. Oct 7, 2018 print and download in pdf or midi the seal lullaby eric whitacre. The seal lullaby by ericwhitacre eric whitacre free.
Now available for mens voices, this loving and dreamlike work captures the undulating rhythm of a mother rocking her child to sleep. I was struck so deeply by those first beautiful words, and a simple, sweet. Can someone explain the music theory behind eric whitacre. Accompanied on piano in australia, mixed in india and the video produced in the uk. Whitacre is that rare thing, a modern composer who is both popular and original the daily telegraph, london eric has inspired millions as composer, conductor, innovator, broadcaster and charismat.
This is the beautiful seal lullaby by eric whitacre. The seal lullaby by eric whitacre 1970 octavo sheet. Mar 04, 2012 what was originally for choir, has been made for band. Oh, hush thee, my baby, the night is behind us and black are the waters that sparkled so green the moon, oer the combers, looks downward to find us at. This loving and dreamlike work captures the undulating rhythm of a mother.
Eric whitacre the seal lullaby lyrics genius lyrics. Enjoy an unrivalled sheet music experience for ipadsheet music viewer, score library and music store all in one app. The seal lullaby sheet music for piano, voice download. The moon, oer the combers, looks downward to find us, at rest in the hollows that rustle between. Mar 07, 2007 i see this song as a mother seal looking in on her sleeping pup much the way any parent looks in on their sleeping child, and softly sings this sweet lullaby, while the reader or listener of eric whitacres beautiful setting envisions the trials and adventures of her little baby, through these picturesque and poetic words. The towne singers sang so well, the church was gorgeous, and the audience was genuinely warm and appreciative. Eric whitacre conducts the seal lullaby junges vokalensemble hannover duration. He is also known for being incredibly pretentious and selfserving. This charming poem by rudyard kipling is the inspiration for eric whitacres magnificent choral setting. The seal lullaby, a song by eric whitacre on spotify. Listen to the seal lullaby satb by eric whitacre on deezer. Eric whitacre conducts junges vokalensemble hannover.
Cantores connexi, an international virtual choir, performs the seal lullaby by composer eric whitacre. The seal lullaby by eric whitacre and eric whitacre. The seal lullaby is a beautiful story, classic kipling, dark and rich and not at all condescending to kids. Whitacre has an original approach to vocal music and has taken advantage of the internet to create virtual choirs. Eric whitacre hal leonard corporation the seal lullaby. Follow us on facebook to find out about this and other exciting virtual choir projects. The seal lullaby by ericwhitacre eric whitacre soundcloud. I see this song as a mother seal looking in on her sleeping pup much the way any parent looks in on their sleeping child, and softly sings this sweet lullaby, while the reader or listener of eric whitacres beautiful setting envisions the trials and adventures of her little baby, through these picturesque and poetic words. He has also served as a guest conductor for ensembles throughout europe, asia, australia and the americas. Dedicated with love and gratitude to stephen schwartz. With music streaming on deezer you can discover more than 56 million tracks, create your own playlists. The seal lullaby, a song by eric whitacre on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes.
The story is based on a tale by rudyard kipling which begins with this poem, sung softly by a mother seal to her pup. Olaf choir part of the soldout vocalessence eric whitacre extravaganza on march 22, 2009 at orchestra hall, minneapolis. Olaf choir part of the soldout vocalessence eric whitacre extravaganza. Hush thee, my baby, the night is behind us and black are the waters that sparkled so green the moon, oer the combers, looks downward to find us at rest in the hollows that rustle between where billow meets billow, then soft be thy pillow oh weary wee flipperling, curl at thy ease the storm shall not wake thee, nor shark overtake thee asleep in the arms of the slow swinging seas. The seal lullaby chords by eric whitacre learn to play guitar by chord and tabs and use our crd diagrams, transpose the key and more. We and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. Shawn colvin lyrics seal lullaby oh hush thee, my baby the night is behind us and black are the waters that sparkled so green the moon oer the combers looks downward to find us at rest in the hollows that rustle between where billow meets billow then soft be thy pillow. Share, download and print free sheet music for piano, guitar, flute and more on the worlds largest community of sheet music creators.
Hush thee, my baby, the night is behind us, and black are the waters that spa. The seal lullaby by eric whitacre and eric whitacre singers on amazon music. Eric whitacre choral sheet music and music books at sheet. Youll find a wide selection of eric whitacre choral sheet music, songbooks, and music books at sheet music plus. Hal leonard the seal lullaby ssa composed by eric whitacre. The seal lullaby satb with piano accompaniment sheet music. The seal lullaby dedicated with love and gratitude to stephen schwartz rudyard kipling eric whitacre simply, with a little rubato 66 soprano i soprano il piano ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, loco loco pedal generously throughout ooh. Order from your preferred classical music cd store arkivmusic.
Ive been listening to eric whitacre for a while and always wondered about his chord structures. Have heard this the seal lullaby played on classic fm, i chose this piece for my choirs summer concert. The seal lullaby by ericwhitacre published on 20110428t11. I was struck so deeply by those first beautiful words, and a simple, sweet disneyesque song just came gushing out of me. The white seal is a beautiful story, classic kipling, dark and rich and not at all condescending to kids. Hal leonard the seal lullaby ssa composed by eric whitacre this loving and dreamlike work captures the undulating rhythm of a mother rocking her child to sleep. The judges at state festival were just like, oh my. The seal lullaby 3 commissioned by the roxbury high school wind symphony, succasunna, nj, todd nichols, conductor dedicated with love and gratitude to stephen schwartz. Mar 12, 20 lyrics for the seal lullaby by eric whitacre. Print and download in pdf or midi the seal lullaby eric whitacre. A beautiful, accessible work for mixed, treble or tenorbass choirs.
Musicnotes features the worlds largest online digital sheet music catalogue with over 300,000 arrangements available to print and play instantly. I played october by eric whitacre in the spring 2004 symphonic band at pineville high school in pineville, louisiana. Eric edward whitacre born january 2, 1970 is an american composer, conductor, and speaker known for his choral, orchestral, and wind ensemble music. Eric whitacre the seal lullaby album version w lyrics. Just how did the seal lullaby come about, and what literary source did eric whitacre draw upon to write it. Shop our newest and most popular eric whitacre sheet music such as goodnight moon, the seal lullaby and alleluia, or click the button above to browse all eric whitacre sheet music. This loving and dreamlike work captures the undulating rhythm of a mother rocking her child to sleep. Start now to play the fabulous work by eric whitacre for choir satb.
The seal lullaby sheet music for violin, piano, cello. Seal lullaby, by rudyard kipling poetic anthropology. Print and download in pdf or midi the seal lullaby. Eric whitacre choral director and composer biography. With music streaming on deezer you can discover more than 56 million tracks, create your own playlists, and share your favourite tracks with your friends. Do you have any questions or requests about eric whitacres music repertoire. Best of all, they made a giant cake for the reception with a little baby seal on it. Print and download in pdf or midi the seal lullaby eric.
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