Da trunken sie

Jacob Meiland’s Da trunken sie is a secular German Lied for SSATB choir. The music opens with a sense of gentle awakening, as the five voices enter one by one, building a rich yet transparent texture. The initial text paints a picture of revelry through the night until dawn, with singing, dancing, and joyful living free from care. Meiland’s setting captures this mood of uninhibited celebration, with lively rhythms and flowing melodic lines. The interplay between the upper and lower voices creates a dynamic and engaging sound-world, perfect for choirs looking for a vibrant Renaissance part-song that expresses pure, unadulterated joy and the simple pleasures of life.