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Gentle gales
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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Gentle gales by Ransom H. Randall — Lyrics
Gently the breeze is sighing,
And gently the zephyr sings,
Bringing perfume the sweetest,
Upon its viewless wings,
Softly the wind harp’s cadence
Still lingers around our homes;
Welcome its silvery music,
Oh, welcome whene’er it comes.
Softly, oh, softly breathing,
Its melody seems to be,
Stronger the cadence swells
And louder it comes to me;
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About Gentle gales
The words paint a serene picture of a gentle breeze carrying sweet perfume, its soft melody lingering around the home like a wind harp. This English part-song for SATB choir captures the calming presence of nature's breath. As the music swells, the text shifts to a more reflective mood, evoking memories and the echoes of voices from the past. The composer Ransom H. Randall brings these contrasting yet complementary ideas to life, creating an evocative and beautiful choral experience that speaks of both peace and the enduring resonance of cherished recollections.
