With Sarah McMahill
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Photo credit: Ken Sergi
Holistically weaving music, myofascial massage, creativities, and the enneagram
I Honour the Place in You
SATB (Divisi). A Capella. Language: English. 2022. Duration: 2:16. Text based on a translation of the Sanskrit word "Namaste".
About
In March of 2022 I went to The Christine Center in Willard, WI for a myofascial release retreat. I gave myself a day before the retreat started to get myself settled. When I walked into the cabin I found a stunning wall hanging that included this text. I was immediately struck with a melody and I started writing. When I got back home, I scoured the internet and found that this is considered a translation of namasté. Namasté is a Sanskrit greeting in India and a word you might hear at the end of yoga sessions. With respect and reverence, Namasté is a way to see and honor the reality of others.
I kept the British English spelling of "honour" because that's how I saw it spelled on the wall hanging.
One Voice Mixed Chorus performed the world premier of this piece January 20 and 21, 2024. Also performed by the New Brighton United Church of Christ choir later in 2024.
Text
I honour the place in you
that is the same in me.
I honour the place in you
where the whole universe resides
I honour the place in you
of love
of light
of peace and truth
I honour the place in you
that is the same in me.
Recordings
conducted by J. David Moore
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