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Sung version
Title by uploader: An Exmas Carol (sung version)
Instrumentation |
Contralto, Countertenor, Classical guitar |
Scored for |
Duo |
Type of score |
Score for two performers |
Publisher |
David W Solomons |
Language |
English |
Difficulty |
Medium |
Duration |
3'0 |
I wrote the original song An Exmas Carol, for alto and guitar, on Christmas day 1984. It takes the melody of "O Little Town of Bethlehem" in the guitar part and the voice has its own tune lamenting the fact that we have ceased to hear or understand the message of the Christmas story. This recording is my own performance of the song.
Versions are also available for clarinet and guitar and for flute and guitar.
For flute and guitar
Title by uploader: An Exmas Carol for flute and guitar
Instrumentation |
Flute, Classical guitar |
Scored for |
Duo |
Type of score |
Full score, Parts |
Publisher |
David W Solomons |
Difficulty |
Medium |
Year of composition |
2016 |
Genre |
Classical/Instrumental |
This is an instrumental version of my song "An Exmas Carol"
The sound sample is an electronic preview.
A version for clarinet and guitar (with a live recording) is also available.
The song uses a melodic quote from the old Christmas Carol O little Town of Bethlehem in the guitar part, whilst the flute
laments the fact that many of us have ceased to hear or understand the message of the Christmas story.
For clarinet and guitar
Title by uploader: An Exmas Carol for clarinet and guitar
Instrumentation |
Clarinet, Classical guitar |
Scored for |
Duo |
Type of score |
Full score, Parts |
Publisher |
David W Solomons |
Difficulty |
Medium |
Year of composition |
2016 |
Genre |
Classical/Instrumental |
This is an instrumental version of my song "An Exmas Carol"
The clarinet and guitar version appears on the CD Eurasia (from which the sound sample here can be heard)
performed by Alessandro Balsimini and Davide Compostella
(Video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s6HkBm0aSSA )
A version for flute and guitar is also available.
The song uses a melodic quote from the old Christmas Carol O little Town of Bethlehem in the guitar part, whilst the clarinet
laments the fact that many of us have ceased to hear or understand the message of the Christmas story.
For bassoon and guitar
Title by uploader: An Exmas carol for bassoon and guitar
Instrumentation |
Bassoon, Classical guitar |
Scored for |
Duo |
Type of score |
Score for two performers, Parts |
Publisher |
David W Solomons |
Difficulty |
Medium |
Year of composition |
2019 |
Genre |
Classical/Instrumental |
This is an instrumental version of my song "An Exmas Carol" for alto and guitar
The song uses a melodic quote from the old Christmas Carol
"O little Town of Bethlehem" in the guitar part,
whilst the melody instrument laments the fact that many of us have ceased
to hear or understand the message of the Christmas story.
Oh Lonely child of Bethlehem
How quiet you do lie
We cannot hear above the din
your message from the sky
And evening stars together sing the same old Christmas piece
But in our loves we're fast asleep
and strife will never cease
The kingdoms of this world pass on
and never shall return
but man forgets it's all in vain
we never seem to learn
And evening stars together sing the same old Christmas piece
But in our loves we stay asleep
and strife will never cease
Oh lonely Child, humanity!
How quiet, quiet, you do lie...
For cello and guitar
Title by uploader: An Exmas carol for cello and guitar
Instrumentation |
Cello, Classical guitar |
Scored for |
Duo |
Type of score |
Score for two performers, Parts |
Publisher |
David W Solomons |
Difficulty |
Medium |
Year of composition |
2019 |
Genre |
Classical/Instrumental |
This is an instrumental version of my song "An Exmas Carol" for alto and guitar
The song uses a melodic quote from the old Christmas Carol
"O little Town of Bethlehem" in the guitar part,
whilst the melody instrument laments the fact that many of us have ceased
to hear or understand the message of the Christmas story.
Oh Lonely child of Bethlehem
How quiet you do lie
We cannot hear above the din
your message from the sky
And evening stars together sing the same old Christmas piece
But in our loves we're fast asleep
and strife will never cease
The kingdoms of this world pass on
and never shall return
but man forgets it's all in vain
we never seem to learn
And evening stars together sing the same old Christmas piece
But in our loves we stay asleep
and strife will never cease
Oh lonely Child, humanity!
How quiet, quiet, you do lie...
For alto recorder and guitar
Title by uploader: An Exmas Carol for alto recorder and guitar
Instrumentation |
Classical guitar, Alto Recorder |
Scored for |
Duo |
Type of score |
Score for two performers, Parts |
Publisher |
David W Solomons |
Difficulty |
Medium |
Year of composition |
2019 |
Genre |
Classical/Instrumental |
This is an instrumental version of my song "An Exmas Carol" for alto and guitar
The song uses a melodic quote from the old Christmas Carol
"O little Town of Bethlehem" in the guitar part,
whilst the melody instrument laments the fact that many of us have ceased
to hear or understand the message of the Christmas story.
Oh Lonely child of Bethlehem
How quiet you do lie
We cannot hear above the din
your message from the sky
And evening stars together sing the same old Christmas piece
But in our loves we're fast asleep
and strife will never cease
The kingdoms of this world pass on
and never shall return
but man forgets it's all in vain
we never seem to learn
And evening stars together sing the same old Christmas piece
But in our loves we stay asleep
and strife will never cease
Oh lonely Child, humanity!
How quiet, quiet, you do lie...
For cor anglais and guitar
Title by uploader: An Exmas Carol for cor anglais and guitar
Instrumentation |
Cor anglais, Classical guitar |
Scored for |
Duo |
Type of score |
Score for two performers, Parts |
Publisher |
David W Solomons |
Difficulty |
Medium |
Year of composition |
2019 |
Genre |
Classical/Instrumental |
This is an instrumental version of my song "An Exmas Carol" for alto and guitar
The song uses a melodic quote from the old Christmas Carol
"O little Town of Bethlehem" in the guitar part,
whilst the melody instrument laments the fact that many of us have ceased
to hear or understand the message of the Christmas story.
Oh Lonely child of Bethlehem
How quiet you do lie
We cannot hear above the din
your message from the sky
And evening stars together sing the same old Christmas piece
But in our loves we're fast asleep
and strife will never cease
The kingdoms of this world pass on
and never shall return
but man forgets it's all in vain
we never seem to learn
And evening stars together sing the same old Christmas piece
But in our loves we stay asleep
and strife will never cease
Oh lonely Child, humanity!
How quiet, quiet, you do lie...
For viola and guitar
Title by uploader: An Exmas Carol for viola and guitar
Instrumentation |
Viola, Classical guitar |
Scored for |
Duo |
Type of score |
Score for two performers, Parts |
Publisher |
David W Solomons |
Difficulty |
Medium |
Year of composition |
2019 |
Genre |
Classical/Instrumental |
This is an instrumental version of my song "An Exmas Carol" for alto and guitar
The song uses a melodic quote from the old Christmas Carol
"O little Town of Bethlehem" in the guitar part,
whilst the melody instrument laments the fact that many of us have ceased
to hear or understand the message of the Christmas story.
Oh Lonely child of Bethlehem
How quiet you do lie
We cannot hear above the din
your message from the sky
And evening stars together sing the same old Christmas piece
But in our loves we're fast asleep
and strife will never cease
The kingdoms of this world pass on
and never shall return
but man forgets it's all in vain
we never seem to learn
And evening stars together sing the same old Christmas piece
But in our loves we stay asleep
and strife will never cease
Oh lonely Child, humanity!
How quiet, quiet, you do lie...
For violin and guitar
Title by uploader: An Exmas Carol for violin and guitar
Instrumentation |
Violin, Classical guitar |
Scored for |
Duo |
Type of score |
Score for two performers, Parts |
Publisher |
David W Solomons |
Difficulty |
Medium |
Year of composition |
2019 |
Genre |
Classical/Instrumental |
This is an instrumental version of my song "An Exmas Carol" for alto and guitar
The song uses a melodic quote from the old Christmas Carol
"O little Town of Bethlehem" in the guitar part,
whilst the melody instrument laments the fact that many of us have ceased
to hear or understand the message of the Christmas story.
Oh Lonely child of Bethlehem
How quiet you do lie
We cannot hear above the din
your message from the sky
And evening stars together sing the same old Christmas piece
But in our loves we're fast asleep
and strife will never cease
The kingdoms of this world pass on
and never shall return
but man forgets it's all in vain
we never seem to learn
And evening stars together sing the same old Christmas piece
But in our loves we stay asleep
and strife will never cease
Oh lonely Child, humanity!
How quiet, quiet, you do lie...
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