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An Address for All
Staff Notation • Sacred
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An Address for All by William Walker — Lyrics
1. Here is a song, which doth belong,
To all the human race,
Concerning death, who steals the breath,
And blasts the comely face.
2. Come listen all unto the call,
Which I do make to day,
For you must die, as well as I,
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About An Address for All
An Address for All is a SATB setting of an English text reflecting on mortality and the universal human experience of death. The music opens with a direct and accessible melody, supported by homophonic textures that give clear declamation to the words. The composer’s aim is to convey a solemn message that resonates with all people, acknowledging that life is fleeting and death is an inevitable end, regardless of one's station or beauty. The piece emphasizes the shared destiny of humanity in the face of this ultimate reality, making it a poignant and relatable sacred work.
