«And music and singing shall be my light.»
Earth Song speaks to the sufferings inflicted on this world by conflict, war, and pain. But, in the midst of struggle, music and singing can be a refuge; a light and a way forward towards peace. Filmed at Calgary's Poppy Plaza on Memorial Drive, Mount Royal Kantorei stands in solidarity with the people of Ukraine and dedicates this performance to the strength, courage, and resilience of those resisting Russia's invasion of that sovereign nation. As well, to those who have fought to preserve freedom worldwide.
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Special thanks to: Kantorei Choral Society, Morgan Music, Media Pop Films, and our funders - Calgary Arts Development and Alberta Foundation for the Arts.
Music & Words: Frank Ticheli
Filmed at: Calgary’s Poppy Plaza, Alberta, Canada
Performed by: Mount Royal Kantorei
Artistic Director: John Morgan
Collaborative Pianist: Mary Buckley
Conductor’s Intern: Cass Bessette
Audio Recording: John Morgan & Cass Bessette, Morgan Music
Audio Mix: John Morgan & Cass Bessette, Morgan Music
Film Director/Producer: Ryan Northcott - Mediapop
Producer: John Morgan, Ryan Northcott, Eric Giesbrecht
Director of Photography & Editor: Ryan Northcott - Mediapop
Earth Song
This dark stormy hour,
The wind, it stirs.
The scorched earth
Cries out in vain:
O war and power,
You blind and blur,
The torn heart
Cries out in pain.
But music and singing
Have been my refuge,
And music and singing
Shall be my light.
A light of song.
Shining Strong: Alleluia!
Through darkness, pain, and strife, I’ll
Sing, Be, Live, See …
Peace.