Yesterday I sang Westendorf's O Blessed Savior at three morning masses, which is a song that I have always really liked even though it constantly changes meter. Needless to say I got all emotional, but since this blog is running the risk of turning into Felice Mi Fa's Emotional Jamboree, I'll leave that to your imagination.
This is what intrigued me: in place of a tempo marking, the score read "With Great Reverence". Has there ever been a church piece that was not intended that way? That has had the marking "With Blazing Disrespect?" It irks me when composers give marks like that: "somewhat funky, not too fast", "peppy!".
I am teetering on the edge of a liturgical music rant, but I think I will restrain myself.
I'm fairly sure there are songs intended to be sung with blazing disrespect, but they can generally only be found at lifeteen masses or certain college campuses.
ReplyDeleteI have always said that I would write music one day simply by mimicking marks I've seen my music major boyfriend make on his theory homework. When I finally do I think the title will be "With Blazing Disrespect," and I will dedicate it to you.
"with Blazing Disrespect..." Tempting. Very tempting.
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