Thanks to Zack, here’s a video of the premiere of “Our Father, Vindicate”.
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Our Father, Performed
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Thanks to Zack, here’s a video of the premiere of “Our Father, Vindicate”.
Brian Steckler 8:52 pm on 30 January 2010 Permalink
YES.
I was going to make some snarky comment like “yeah, that’s pretty good if you’re into that kind of thing,” but that performance was way too good for that.
Great job to the guys who sang. That little ditty was no small feat to pull off. And congrats to you Mike. Very cool writing, text and music. I had chills at a few points… some killer chords in there. I’d love to have heard it in the room.
I’m assuming this audio was off the camera? It was pretty good, but I bet those mics up above sound better. And what’s the deal with the dude right in front of the camera recording it with a point and shoot? Heh.
Regardless, thanks for putting it up. It’s some much needed inspiration for a piece I need to write for the spring concert season.
michael 11:11 pm on 30 January 2010 Permalink
Thanks, Stick. It was one of the highlights of my musical life, for sure.
aly hawkins 11:21 pm on 30 January 2010 Permalink
Thank you for letting me relive that transcendent experience.
Zack 10:05 am on 31 January 2010 Permalink
This audio was from the room mics you can see in the shot – mixed to a stereo pair from the dude who was running the board.
michael lee 10:31 am on 31 January 2010 Permalink
Wait, how did you get the audio recording before the school of music? This reeks of insider industry handshake stuff, I say!
Zack 10:43 am on 31 January 2010 Permalink
I told the sound guy I was James Cameron’s nephew. He burned me a disc 10 minutes after the show. Works every time…
Gretchen Lee 8:06 pm on 31 January 2010 Permalink
I liked watching the audience listen to the piece. When the basses come in, you can see every one turn to see who is the deep booming (ringer! ;) bass nailing it. Sam, the student who does the last “deliver us” is still my favorite. I was really impressed by these guys. Not an easy task.
Chad 8:17 pm on 31 January 2010 Permalink
I’m late to this party, but I just wanted to say how much I enjoyed this. What a great piece. I mean… it’s no Be Thou My Vision, or nothing, but it’s pretty good and all.
Daniel Semsen 1:49 pm on 1 February 2010 Permalink
Chad–that song was written for an ELITE group of 6 specific voices.
HA!
OK-for real though Mike, that was pretty freakin awesome–all of it. The writing, the concept, the performance. Incredible music-making like not many on this planet get to witness, much less experience as observer OR performer. Very nice, man.
sharolyn 8:30 pm on 1 February 2010 Permalink
Mike, I am so proud of this piece and to call you my friend.
It is as if you have arrived, unexpectedly, at some place prepared especially for you, and have found yourself likewise prepared for it. :)
Gretchen, like you, I am diggin’ Sam. So many great moments to choose from.
Pi 11:35 pm on 1 February 2010 Permalink
Choral pieces rarely make me cry, but this was too amazing. Every time I read through the music I find some musical nuance that makes me re-evaluate the entire passage. In so many ways, I love this piece. Thank you for letting me be a part of this. It is a highlight of my, albeit short, musical career.
michael 2:18 am on 2 February 2010 Permalink
Pi, I’m half tempted to tell you that the whole thing is a chiastic anagram on the Greek word διεκδικώ, just to see the insane analysis you would do to find it.
Thanks for being part of it. I’m still coming to grips with what it was.
sharolyn 6:06 pm on 2 February 2010 Permalink
1) I love love love how long it takes people to applaud at the end. I love any performance with that moment of suspension and breath holding.
2) How did Mister “Our Father” at 6:04 know his pitch? And was he on a second floor or something? Since you did not cue him I was just wondering if he was doing everything the others were doing.
michael 11:54 pm on 2 February 2010 Permalink
I told the guys during rehearsal, “I get to decide how long the moment lasts … nobody moves until I move.” They totally held the tension, it was fantastic.
That guy at 6:04 is Jonathan Lord, my TA. He is made of magic.