GOD CREATES – “Wonderfully and Fearfully” | Opus 9 No. 1
“I think I’ve just uncreated music!,” I once exclaimed. This is the first piece of ten, beginning with the beginning. Bibl. Genesis :1, Psalm 139:14.
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Gloria — “He Is the Image” | Opus 9 No. 2
This piece contrasts staccato and legato passages. Bibl. Luke 2:14, Colossians 1.
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The Crucifixion — “The Veil Is Gone!” | Opus 9 No. 3
The Crucifixion — “The Veil Is Gone!” | Opus 9 No. 3
At The Crucifixion, the holy of holies separating curtain was torn in two. Up until that time, Jewish priests faced possible death when making atonement in the temple. I have captured their terror in music – and the horror of Calvary Hill. The next piece. Bibl. Matthew 27:35, Mark 15:24, Luke 23:33, John 19:18, Leviticus 18:2.
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The Star in the East — “Blink to the Moon!” | Opus 9 No. 4
This title relates to Eastertide – including the Ascension. Bibl. Matthew 28:6, Mark 16:6, Luke 24:6, John 20:17, Acts 1:9.
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King Solomon and the Shulammite — “Princess of Jerusalem” | Opus 9 No. 5
This piece is about the heights of passionate, intimate love between husband and wife. Bibl. Song of Songs 3:9, 6:13.
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God My Peace — “Before My Eyes Open in the Morning” | Opus 9 No. 6
This, ‘God is my Peace’, piece is exclusively relates to the Christian supernatural experience. Bibl. John 14:27.
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Mr Spock’s Capriccio – “Toccata” | Opus 9 No. 7
‘Mr Spock’s Capriccio’ receives the toccata honours – with the concluding bars supplying another level of humour in the form of a lullaby. Bibl. Ecclesiastes 2:2, Proverbs26:3.
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Profundity’s Fugue – “Questions; Questions” | Opus 9 No. 8
A fugue where the answers to the contrapuntal subject are questions. Bibl. Mathew 21:23-42.
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The Return of Christ – “Eschatological” | Opus 9 No. 9
This, ‘The Return of Christ’, piece has all the thrills, spills and trills for the end of time. And, furthermore, attend the shofar direction. Bibl. 1 Corinthians 15:52, Revelation 19:16.
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The Destruction of Death + ‘Heaven’s Anthem’ | Opus 9 No. 10
Most people, understandably, fear death. Well, in this piece, Jesus Christ takes care of that enemy – forever. The music starts with blasts from the beautiful Saviour’s ‘weapon’. Mysterious music then comes forth. As we continue, there is an interesting two-line musical lexicon for a time. Your attention would be good to enquire the different treatments. We end the quirky dirge by becoming livelier to reach the exultant chorus I have called: ‘Heaven’s Anthem’. Bibl. 2 Timothy 1:9, Revelation 21:1.
Piano — The Ne Plus Ultras, Opus 9 Nos. 1-10 | Medley
Piano — The Ne Plus Ultras, Opus 9 Nos. 1-10 | Book
Splashes of Ink 