When the Spirit of the Lord for chorus, violin, clarinet, cello and piano
“When the Spirit of the Lord” is a choral variation of a Russian style folk tune by an anonymous composer. Gideon Gee-Bum Kim enjoys taking his two basset hounds to a trail in Oakville. One day in 2009, he found himself humming a familiar Russian melody while walking with his two dogs. Then he was inspired to write a toccata style choral variation with the Russian melody. The piece, composed of theme and five variations, begins with a long introduction that reminds one of a humming song. Then it progresses with frequent temporal changes (Adagio-Andante-Moderato-Allegro-Presto-Larghetto-Largo), and finally is closed in a very slow and grand motion. It represents the acceleration of the Russian folk dance.
GK
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When the Spirit of the Lord comes to me, I praise the Lord. When the Spirit of the Lord comes to me, I praise the Lord. |
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Refrain: I praise, I praise, I praise the Lord I praise, I praise, I praise the Lord |
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When the Spirit of the Lord comes to me, I praise the Lord with clapping. When the Spirit of the Lord comes to me, I praise the Lord with clapping.
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When the Spirit of the Lord comes to me, I praise the Lord with shouting. When the Spirit of the Lord comes to me, I praise the Lord with shouting, |
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When the Spirit of the Lord comes to me, I praise the Lord with dancing. When the Spirit of the Lord comes to me, I praise the Lord with dancing. |
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Translated into English by Gideon Kim |
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