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Composer Paper

Composer Paper

Jacklyn Dougherty

Music

11 September 2022


Composer Paper

Hildegard O Successores is said to have been composed between 1098 and 1179, and it was meant to be sung as a chant. In this chant, there are several female voices singing up to four notes for each syllable of every word. The chant builds from low to high range of notes and has an almost menacing feel to it, thanks to the women who are singing it. It is fascinating to hear this chant. The music is all about glorifying the confessors, who are God's heirs. The fact that this chant is chanted in a different tongue is among the most intriguing qualities that, in my opinion, draw me to it. Even though I don't entirely comprehend or am unable to sing along, I am drawn in by the chant's melody and the vocal tones. After reading the translation, I can see that this song applauds people who devote their lives to carrying out God's will.

This chant makes me aspire to be like the people for whom this song was composed. This song's melody resonates with me and makes me feel incredibly at ease. The song is significant because we need to understand how crucial it is to give thanks to those who carry out God's job. The concept brought out in the song that several people today do not appreciate those who carry out God's mission has created a permanent impression on me. It is crucial to recognize that choosing to follow God is a decision, and we should honor those who have done so. When it was written in the Middle Ages, this chant was both highly revered and widely used. Many individuals today would not comprehend the significance of this piece. Personally, I think we should revive a lot of traditional melodies and teachings.




Composer Paper
Jacklyn Dougherty


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