Other Gary Powell, composer/producer
(2014) Our Hymn to Song (First Studio Rehearsal)

Rehearsal recording of the University of Texas Butler School of Music's "Ensemble 109." Twelve singers in the recording studio standing in a circle around a stereo pair of microphones recording Mid/Side. Piano: Yamaha C7
Recording Engineer: J.R. Taylor
Words and Music by Gary Powell
Copyright 2014 Jesmax Music, BMI

OUR HYMN TO SONG
Words & Music by Gary Powell
Written for Ensemble 109
January 20, 2014

Verse 1
I always thought, I’d know by now
To sing of things, of why and how
I could not hear that one pure tone
And through it all, I’ve felt alone

Chorus 1
All my strength and all my might
I could not make the sacrifice

Verse 2
The silver lining, rainbows of gold
Best friends forever, so I’m told
But clouds stay dark, and rainbows end
Within myself, I’ve lost a friend

Chorus 2
But when I sing, it all comes clear
The one pure tone was always here
It waits for us the key will shift
And sacrifice becomes the gift

Verse 3
A lyric poised in melody
The perfect phrase in harmony
As chords fly high, then fall on wing
A song is born for us to sing

Chorus 2
With all our strength our voices raise
To thrill the soul, no care of praise
We sing today to share our do
We sing today we sing with you
We sing today it’s been way too long
We sing today our hymn to song
We sing today our hymn to song