A Little Alleluia

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This is for my mom. Happy Mother's Day, mom! (belated - oops)

For those of you who are interested, instrumentation: piano, flute, english horn, horn in F, solo viola and solo cello.

This was a very challenging piece for me for some reason. Very many thanks to magnatone, who really dug deep with me on this one and offered lots of very valuable feedback, advice and support. And kissmekate, who just smiled supportively each time I threw a temper tantrum and tossed this song in the trash. and then continued to smile supportively when i went, grumbling and growling, to drag the song OUT of the trash and re-write it yet again.

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Uploaded: Jun 06, 2009 - 12:25:13 AM
Last Updated: Jun 06, 2009 - 12:36:19 AM Last Played: Nov 14, 2009 - 10:59:13 AM

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gail60

gail60 said 170 days ago (June 6th, 2009)

perfect ending for me
Thank you so much. This is beautiful. It really touched me tonight, or I should say at 1:10 a.m. in Texas! Our youngest daughter just graduated last week and we had her party tonight and the last guest just left. Very long and busy day and we are beat! I wanted to check my email before I went to bed. Lucky me for those notifications, I see a gift from Shay! I could not wait. A perfect ending for my crazy day. I will sleep peaceful. Trust me, your mom will be blessed as well. Beautiful! Night night.... :)

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Feter

Feter said 170 days ago (June 6th, 2009)

A Little Alleluia
Wot ? you write your song ? I thought they came on a dream ...cos all your
songs are so dreamy and inspiring ...how sweet and elegant this piano is ...
sure the winds sounds so delicate behind ...wonderful dedication song my Shay.
and the best thing about your song they are perfect in time and structure ..
nothing too much nothing too short ...just wonderful God Bless all the mothers
in the world ...thnx alot for sharin such gem !!!!

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Boundless	Boundless said 170 days ago (June 6th, 2009)
	So sweet It's late - I've been working on a new piece for hours and it's to the sound of this sweet song that I'm getting ready to rest. And so it makes for a lovely lullaby for me too. Thanks Shay ! Check out my latest song called Here to Hear - collab

Diviner	Diviner said 170 days ago (June 6th, 2009)
	Beautiful What a lovely piece of music. You certainly have a talent for composing beautiful pieces. Enjoyed this very much and relaxed while eating my breakfast. Well done. P.s. We should collab one day just to see what comes out at the end. Check out my latest song called Space Program (Space Race 2009)

Skean	Skean said 170 days ago (June 6th, 2009)
	Perfect This is just what I need right now, thanks for this peaceful, harmonies piece... Kudos Check out my latest song called Let's Go Trippy

lavalamp	lavalamp said 170 days ago (June 6th, 2009)
	Out of my element This is way over my head musically, but it sounds great and soothing to my ears Shay. Great work, LL Check out my latest song called Googolplex Times Zero

magnatone

magnatone said 170 days ago (June 6th, 2009)

Alleluia!!!!!!!!!!
What a surprise - you POSTED IT!! A gorgeous sound for me to wake up to in lovely Boardman, OR, getting ready to start a day of motorcycling that will apparently be very windy :( This is the calm before the storm! I know you were very challenged by this, but your perseverance really paid off. This song went through more completely different iterations than anything I've known you to write in the last year - your story about the trash was really true! ("how's the song coming?" "oh, i trashed it" "how is it now?" "oh, i dug it out of the trash, tore it apart, rewrote it completely, then trashed it again") Well, whatever your circuitous process to completion here, it turned out exquisitely shay - congratulations!

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alan_	alan_ said 170 days ago (June 6th, 2009)
	A Little Alleluia Kassia, Thank you for not giving up on this piece. Wonderful! Alan Check out my latest song called It Can't Last

paul f. page

paul f. page said 170 days ago (June 6th, 2009)

Counter Points
Such a gentle number, Shay. Very pleasant on the ears. There are a number of melodies going on here, some of which get a little lost behind the piano arpeggiation. I'd encourage you to bring them out a little more. It is lovely the way you let the flute spin out from behind the ensemble especially in the last 10-15 seconds of the number. The f-horn blends so well with strings. It's such a versatile instrument and you use it well...I liked the opening, too, before the piano sneaks in to take over the movement of the piece. The conversation there tentative and delicate, no one wanting to step on anyone else's toes. When the piano takes over, I get the feeling of wonderful control of your various elements. Thanks for posting such a quiet and beautiful song.
Peace.
Paul

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Jarvoid

Jarvoid said 170 days ago (June 6th, 2009)

Top hole
the gently slightly ripply effect reminds me of a gentle summers days, gentle breeze in the leaves,just puttering along on a gently idling motor on Lake Windermere and then getting home for a BBQ as me Mam says 'What's up with you ?You don't write you don't phone ,you treat this house like a hotel! !'

80)

Jarvo

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Roxylee	Roxylee said 170 days ago (June 6th, 2009)
	This is so touching, Shay Thank you for persevering to get this finished. It is delicate, emotional and peaceful. All the instruments sound perfectly together, which is so hard to do. You mastered it, and it sounds beautiful. Check out my latest song called Sweet Grace

kristyjo

kristyjo said 170 days ago (June 6th, 2009)

This is lovely
The album art is very fitting, by the way. You have really nicely done instrumentation. Very well balanced, all of my favorite instrument, too. I love the flowing nature of this. Isn't it funny how some of the most calming and serene sounding music sometimes comes out of the most frustrating song-writing process? I'm glad you took it out of the trash and posted it. It really is a wonderful piece of music!

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awigze

awigze said 170 days ago (June 6th, 2009)

Kassia
I actually listened to this early this morning at 1:30 while I was shutting down. Shay, this is lovely. I am reading other words here in the comments that I agree with whole-heartedly. Delicate, perseverance, dream, sweet, peaceful, soothing, gentle. Somehow I have the belief that the people that are closest to you describe you with these same words. Interesting how you get the impression by their music who people really are.
A song truly to be proud of Shay.
Andy

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guygrooves	guygrooves said 170 days ago (June 6th, 2009)
	Gorgeous Absolutely Gorgeous! Peace Guy Check out my latest song called Last Day Here

VicDiesel	VicDiesel said 170 days ago (June 6th, 2009)
	Peace A very gentle piece, more a general mood than a developed composition, but as such it's very sweet. Check out my latest song called Desert Stars

egobandit	egobandit said 169 days ago (June 6th, 2009)
	You know how to raise the hairs on my arms then inject peaceful emotions untill all the grey clouds are gone. I needed this thanks! Beautiful your mother must be smiling! Check out my latest song called when its love

ShadowofNine	ShadowofNine said 169 days ago (June 6th, 2009)
	WoW Splendid..... Check out my latest song called Falling Star

Dj French Toast	Dj French Toast said 169 days ago (June 6th, 2009)
	Yup goin on my dreamy time mix Very beautiful ! ALota thought went into this and it shines like a diamond ...thanx for the new music on my Ipod ! :) Check out my latest song called Its The French Toast(Colab W/WillBill808)

LunaTrick	LunaTrick said 169 days ago (June 6th, 2009)
	Ahh Shay I always knew you were a symphonist... you have the ear and a penchant for exquisite colouring. I particularly like your horn-work in the opening part. What a lovely piece for your Mom! Exquisite! Check out my latest song called Luna Gypsy Heart II (Eternal Firelight)

Doug Somers	Doug Somers said 169 days ago (June 6th, 2009)
	A beautiful tribute Simple to the point orchestration - each sound is there for a reason. This has a lovely embrace - soft, warm, and relaxing. The melodic lines that enter from time to time are each little gems - particularly the flute that soars near the end. Thanks for sharing this acoustic peace Shay. Be well, Doug Check out my latest song called Desiree (MJ Space Race 2009)

MarkHolbrook

MarkHolbrook said 169 days ago (June 7th, 2009)

I'm sorry
to be late for the party... I did bring a present... where should I put it? Wait.. the party is over!? Rats... missed another one!

Well for the mom of Kassia one should celebrate big and this does exactly that! Shay, it's beautiful and if I were your mom (don't go there...) I'd be proud and happy and I sure she is!

I've always loved piano work and what really comes through in this is your expression. Every key is struck with feeling that comes through. This is something I have a very tough time with in my piano work (if it can be called that!) I have a hard time making it emotive through the work itself. I usually have to rely on melody or other instrumentation. Your piano could stand alone!

Nicely nicely done!

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davisamerica	davisamerica said 169 days ago (June 7th, 2009)
	you are amazing Check out my latest song called No Son(egobandit band)

Dadai.2	Dadai.2 said 169 days ago (June 7th, 2009)
	Thanks kassia... This is lovely. It caused me to think of my mom who died many years ago. Sad but sweet this song is therefore to me. And that makes it especially poignant... so yes, a belated Happy Mother's Day, mom... Jack Check out my latest song called The Riverside (with Ed sloparts sitting in)

composerclark	composerclark said 168 days ago (June 7th, 2009)
	Uplifting This is very beautiful and uplifting. And peaceful. I like your orchestration, particularly your horn lines. It could be movie music, accompanying a very beautiful scene... it has a monumental feel, and yet with simplicity at the same time. I really like it, and am impressed! Check out my latest song called Scarlet Nightfall

MotherofMeursault	MotherofMeursault said 168 days ago (June 7th, 2009)
	Lovely This just flows, and as I sit here listening, I am thinking of how much work must have gone into it; I can't hear ANY of the work, though, which is the lovliest thing of all! You should be very proud. Love, MoM Check out my latest song called Hurrying, Hurrying (LIOLI 9)

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 168 days ago (June 7th, 2009)
	tranquility base a cool moon light type of serenade. Nicely done composition. My ears cannot picture you getting fustrated in putting this pice together :-) Check out my latest song called November

drakonis	drakonis said 168 days ago (June 7th, 2009)
	perfect balance of ebb and flow things flow gently in as others gracefully move back, but none are forgotten. Beautiful orchestration, and such a nice gift. You have a great touch. ttfn, Drakonis Check out my latest song called Lullaby for the Inner Child

LHellman	LHellman said 168 days ago (June 7th, 2009)
	Wonderful Surprise! Just walked into the house, getting home from my trip and found this wonderful surprise! Thank you, Shay. It is beautiful and I am so very proud and happy for you. You are terrific! A relaxing sound to end a long day. Love you. Mom

Reinholt56

Reinholt56 said 168 days ago (June 8th, 2009)

Hi Shay......
I've listened to this piece many, many times since you posted it and even run it through my DAW, and played around with how things sound, and I enjoy listening to the music just as much as the original. To me the couple of mixes that I've saved are simply variations on your original arrangement. Playing all three in sequence doesn't become boring or repetative at all. It still sounds fresh and vibrant in every way.

The clever arrangement of the instruments and their phrased accompaniment compliments your piano playing in a way that says these varying instruments belong together in just this way, for just this piece. No more. No less.

It is a very special piece, and so it should be for your mother. The title is an exclamation of Joy, and so is the music.

Take care.

Paul

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lengold	lengold said 167 days ago (June 8th, 2009)
	Lovely, gentle gorgeousness. Cheers Len Check out my latest song called Dodgy Doughnut

Drew Kopr	Drew Kopr said 167 days ago (June 8th, 2009)
	Great job Nice, I can't believe you almost trashed this tune. It sounds beautiful. I love the movement of the melody around those chords. Very good stuff. Check out my latest song called WinterSong

guitapick	guitapick said 167 days ago (June 8th, 2009)
	"...out of the trash..." ...thank God... What a gem. Wonderful...your mom must have been so touched... Check out my latest song called Outside the Corral

TERRAPLANE	TERRAPLANE said 167 days ago (June 9th, 2009)
	From trash to true beauty Your playing style reminds me so much of Liz Story,, thank you for sharing,,Terry Check out my latest song called * The Greys * MJ Space Race 2009

I.G.M.	I.G.M. said 166 days ago (June 9th, 2009)
	Lovely, very moving, so nice Shay!! Have you ever gave your compositions to an ensemble to play? Would be interesting to hear it played by "natural" instruments. And YOU can conduct it then... :o) Gracious and heartwarming tune, thanks for that! Check out my latest song called I`m Gone

Sigmund

Sigmund said 165 days ago (June 10th, 2009)

Hey Shay
Sorry I took so long to get here (hey! how does that feel?? - Just kidding!!) Life has gotten in the way for me in the last week - I am going to email you with my thoughts on this - perhaps this evening when I have a few more minutes - for now I gotta run. This piece sounds really nice but I want to listen a few more times before I give you my thoughts. For now take care - talk soon - Sig

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elfdaughter	elfdaughter said 164 days ago (June 11th, 2009)
	STUNNING Really beautiful work, Kassia - it was definitely worth all the work. Just beautiful, and I bet your mum was thrilled with it. Check out my latest song called Carol of the Bells 2009

neil ice	neil ice said 164 days ago (June 12th, 2009)
	A shelter from the storm Got demoralised trying to stretch my 'After the storm' piece that you and others encouraged me to continue with. Then I heard this. Now inspired again. Thank you Shay Check out my latest song called After the storm

bud	bud said 163 days ago (June 12th, 2009)
	Truly wonderful so assured and warm - peaceful, and nourishing of the soul. Guess that could be your mom - right? You did her proud here Shay. Excellent composition and arrangement. Check out my latest song called eye for you (w/particledots and michael2)

Barretok	Barretok said 161 days ago (June 15th, 2009)
	Amazing! What a beautiful piece Kassia...You ARE incredibly talented. :-) B Check out my latest song called ANOTHER STORY

SISTERS	SISTERS said 159 days ago (June 17th, 2009)
	excellent lovely beautifully woven sounds right out of the gate. strings to piano balance is superb - love the way you've kept the piano sound foremost in the mix. the delicate changes in the piece are gorgeous. i feel like this would fix anyone's headache. thank you for the gift of peace, shay. Check out my latest song called HOW WOULD I KNOW

davisamerica	davisamerica said 157 days ago (June 18th, 2009)
	please wait on me Check out my latest song called No Son(egobandit band)

Gato	Gato said 154 days ago (June 21st, 2009)
	Beautiful and sweet I love the way you have played the piano(no pun intended) against the soft strings. So delicate and flowing and peaceful. This was a wonderful gift and I am really glad you didn't leave the song when you were having troubles but finished it. I know how that can be but this was worth the wait! Check out my latest song called Megiddo

rac927	rac927 said 154 days ago (June 21st, 2009)
	oh! so nice! very warm, cozy, and relaxing.... its going into my collection....thanks for posting such beautiful music. Check out my latest song called Papers And Politics

Scott Carmichael	Scott Carmichael said 150 days ago (June 25th, 2009)
	Heavy sigh Alleluia indeed... I hope that your mom drunk this and felt loved... I know I did Check out my latest song called Good Morning

b0rn2w0rsh1p	b0rn2w0rsh1p said 62 days ago (September 21st, 2009)
	just one of many fans I see... great piano and orchestration - bravo Check out my latest song called Call to Worship in A minor

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Name: Shay

I live in the mountains halfway between Santa Cruz and the Silicon Valley. I'm a music maker, animal lover, book reader and nature explorer. I play piano and french horn and can't sing worth a damn. I've had years and years of music trai... [see more]

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