Poet: William Blake (1757-1827)
Source: Songs and Proverbs of William Blake
Date of Composition: 1965 (Apr. 6)
Publication: Faber, 1965
Voice Difficulty Level: Difficult
Subject: Embracing the after life.
Range: C4 – E5
Tessitura: G4 – Db5
Tempo: Slow march; (4/4)
Duration: 02:56
Vocal Characteristics: Melody moves in intervals of 3rds; complete rhythmic and pitch independence; no sense of rhythmic pulse;
Piano Difficulty Level: Difficult
Accompaniment Characteristics: Three alternating clefs; heavy quintuplet figures; grace notes preceeding; rhythmically challenging; tremolo in interval voices of chords;
Additional Comments: Meter changes are unmarked, despite 4/4 indication;