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Dona nobis pacem by Magritte [Email]
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Uploaded: Jul 08, 2005 - 08:38:52 AM
Last Updated: Oct 17, 2006 - 12:01:09 AM
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Feeling totally helpless in the wake of the London bombings on July 7. 2005, I put this together in about two to three hours as my small way of showing my grief and support. The mix is rough and probably hard on the ears, but I wanted to put it on here right away, and just hope what I was trying to say comes through.

The tune is a traditional Latin hymn from I believe the 16th century and is intended to be a round.

The photo is from Reuters and shows a response to those bombings. I will remove it if this offends anyone.

Lyrics:
Dona nobis pacem

(Give us peace)

Hardware:
G5, Keystation 49e

Software:
GarageBand, Jam Packs 1 and 4
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One to many &mdash 07/08/05 - 08:57:02 AM
I like how this piece starts out as one voice crying in
the wilderness -- or in a hotel room -- and
gradually gathers in additional voices via doubling
and counterpoint. The velocity and complexity build
to a unified chorus crying "peace". Then the lone
voice finishes off the piece with a "good night, sleep
well" soliloquy. This begs for voices.

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Lovely melody &mdash 07/08/05 - 09:28:29 AM
Very nice...a balm for troubled times!
S

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Thanks for posting this! &mdash 07/08/05 - 09:58:17 AM
I like the photo and the music. Not offended at all, and I don't understand how any one could be.

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Equilibrium &mdash 07/08/05 - 11:06:55 AM
I just finished posing a song I did that brought back many separating, wrenching emotions, even though my track is on the one hand tongue in cheek, but listening to this gave me equilibrium. Thanks.

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Beautiful &mdash 07/08/05 - 11:15:31 AM
Sometimes, our sorrow can be released by creating
something wonderful, and in this way, what
you've written has touched my heart. Thanks Magritte

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wonderful tune.. &mdash 07/08/05 - 11:37:47 AM
& much needed. from grief to joy

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great tune, great pic! &mdash 07/08/05 - 12:25:09 PM
Thanks for sharing, this is terrifc.

Very well done and moving!



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Very fitting &mdash 07/08/05 - 01:28:06 PM
tune. And I love that photo.

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Shivers &mdash 07/08/05 - 02:18:48 PM
This is absolutely beautiful and you have moved me to tears here in my computer chair.

Thank you for making something wonderful in response to this terrible event.

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Thank you all very much &mdash 07/09/05 - 12:47:09 AM
for your kind comments. I'm so glad you enjoyed the song.

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Pax et bonum! &mdash 07/10/05 - 01:25:20 AM
sunt lacrimae rerum et mentem mortalia tangunt (Virgil)
Pax vobiscum

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This reminds me... &mdash 07/10/05 - 09:47:22 PM
...of the scene in Kenneth Branagh's Henry V, after the battle
of Agincourt, as King Henry carries the body of a dead page
from the field and orders his men to sing...

Very beautiful, very moving, and I can't imagine anyone with
a heart and brain finding offense...The picture is beautiful,
too...

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Wonderful &mdash 07/11/05 - 05:51:04 AM
We sang this in my high school Camerata group and it's
always been one of my favorites. This is very beautifully
done and entirely appropriate. Bravo!

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Grace and dignity &mdash 07/28/05 - 08:19:03 AM
You expand this piece with grace and dignity, combining
simplicity with grandness. Healing and wondrous music.

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Beautiful &mdash 08/23/05 - 07:10:02 AM
Those instrument sounds are just great! Are they from
Jam Pack 4?

Well done. I'm going to have to have my kids at school
sing this sometime.

Speaking of kids at school, I have gotten lots of mileage
out of your "Beethoven's Rolling Over" piece. Everyone
loves it.

And thanks for your kind words about my "This Little
Light" piece.

That clarinet is especially realistic and well-played.

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Capturing the moment... &mdash 08/31/05 - 10:21:14 AM
is what you have accomplished with this tasteful
rendition of the Latin hymn. Rschletty said it well, a
single voice, then two more, then a chorus joining in
as prayer and loss are expressed. I found
listening to this provided a moment of encouragement
and balm as I remembered that day in London.
Thanks,

Jack

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gorgeous &mdash 09/19/05 - 12:21:07 AM
this is gorgeous.. arrangement is really nice. good
instrument choices, and the different sounds weave in and
out of each other nicely.

very rich. would have loved for it to be longer.

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Beautiful &mdash 05/25/06 - 02:25:42 PM
This is beautiful! Such a perfect sentiment, too. It really works well.

Love, Jen

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very moving! &mdash 10/28/06 - 03:21:24 AM
A very touching tribute!

Thanks

Steve

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Tears.. &mdash 02/09/07 - 05:50:05 AM
ThankYou for sharing..YOU GOT IT...WONDERFUL . . . BEAUTIFUL . . What is there to say...?
MUSIC UNITES
PEACE

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peace &mdash 05/28/07 - 08:02:14 PM
.. may all of humanity find this wonderous state, all of us, every day, forever.

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Church Bells &mdash 06/11/07 - 10:44:29 AM
Magritte, you have a big heart and this is a touching tribute. It immediately put me in a large church with others who are there seeking comfort from our often screwed up world. Thanks for posting this. The song photo is not only appropriate but reverberates the peace and compassion in the song, as well. Nicely done.

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( : back for 2 & dl &mdash 04/21/08 - 02:30:41 AM
This is magnificent piece& a grand 'dedication'. Beautiful photo as well -how could this possibly offend anyone.. : )
TX so much
Courtsey to You, lena

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Great! &mdash 05/11/08 - 03:22:21 PM
Wonderful rich piece of music. Great choice of sounds, well played and placed. KUDOS. I'm in love with your work!

Take Care
- Yeman A. Al-Rawi

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