PROPHETS is an original composition by Adam Nurre for four-part choir, with text taken from The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran. The piece is dedicated in loving memory to Chris Porter and Mitchell Vandenburg.
With live music and large gatherings on hold, the annual memorial concert for the two Austin musicians had to move online. The virtual performance above features 32 singers from 7 states and the UK.
audio editing by Adam Nurre audio mastering by bandlab.com video design & editing by Drew Carman
LYRICS
when you are sorrowful, look in your heart and you shall see that, in truth, you are weeping for that which has been your delight. and the same well from which your laughter rises, was oftentimes filled with your tears. is not the cup that holds your wine the same cup that was burned in the potter's oven? is not the lute that soothes your spirit the very wood that was hollowed with knives? when you are sorrowful, look in your heart and you shall see that, in truth, you are weeping for that which has been your delight. delight!
THE ROLL TIDE BUMBLECRUMB INTERNET GOOD-SANGERS
Sopranos Laura Collins - Fort Worth TX Ashton Guy - Austin TX Emily McCoy - Austin TX Sky Melcer - Austin TX Jackie Myers - Kansas City MO Emily Sparklechicken - Loveland CO
Altos Juanita Cisneros - Loveland CO Bethany Galloway - Newcastle UK Lezlie Garr - Nomad USA Tezra Jolley - Graham WA Kirsten Mathisen - Denver CO Erin Phebus - San Diego CA August Vandenburg - Severance CO Mallory Whitenton - Austin TX
Tenors Drew Carman - Austin TX Matt Coughlin - White Salmon WA Hank Erwin - Austin TX Jeff Hortillosa - Austin TX Adam Nurre - Austin TX Luke Vandenburg - Severance CO Patti Vandenburg - Sioux Falls SD Perry Vandenburg - Windsor CO
Basses Ben Ballinger - Austin TX Travis Barker - Tacoma WA Jason Childs - Austin TX Alex Cockle - Sumner WA Spencer Evans - Denver CO Timm Jolley - Graham WA Wade Rowland - Austin TX Andy Shears - Nomad USA Garner Sloan - Austin TX Alan Vandenburg - Sioux Falls SD