Psalm 119: 9-16 (Drehmer, Earl Richard)

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Publisher Info. Earl Richard Drehmer, 2023.
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Publisher Info. Earl Richard Drehmer, 2023.
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General Information

Work Title Psalm 119:9-16
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Composer Drehmer, Earl Richard
I-Catalogue NumberI-Cat. No. IED 82
Key C major
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 2 versions
Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. 1985 ca.
First Performance. 2023/04/24
First Publication. 2023
Librettist Psalm CXIX Revised Standard Version
Language English
Average DurationAvg. Duration 2.1 minutes
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Modern
Piece Style Modern
Instrumentation tenor, piano
Extra Information This famous Bible passage is from the longest chapter in the Bible. Verse 11 is one of the most memorized Bible verses. Every verse in this Psalm relates to the law of God. In its 176 verses each letter of the Hebrew alphabet is given 8 verses. This second section is labeled ב (pronounced Bet in English). The Tenor singing in 5 beats per measure against the piano playing in 4 beats per measure. The resulting sound is a free-flowing melody against a stable accompaniment. I later revised this original version of my song to make it more singable since 5/4 is a challenge to coordinate with the piano. In this onealternate version the Tenor gets to sing in 4/4 (if he can also sing triplets perfectly). The triplets help make it sound free-flowing -- similar to the original version.