Ancient Hunters - Sean O'Loughlin

Ancient Hymn Tune Variants - John Prescott

The medieval plainchant melody Divinum Mysterium is used as the source material for this piece, as its melodic elements are constantly varied throughout. Beginning in a slow, stately tempo as it might have been heard in a cathedral in the middle ages, the initial setting ultimately gives way to fast, driving rhythms which support more and more variations on the tune. The arch-like form of the plainchants final phrase is mirrored in the brasses three times within the piece, the most dramatic of which occurs near the end as Ancient Hymn Tune Variants reaches its exciting and triumphant conclusion.

Ancient Irish Hymn

Ancient Irish Hymn is based on the hymn "St. Patrick's Breastplate" written by Charles V. Stanford. Composer Sean O'Loughlin uses this heritage to create an authentic "symphonic" treatment of this beautiful hymn. It is a musical journey that is both sublime and breathtaking.

Ancient Irish Hymn - Robert E. Foster

This classic, yet fresh, setting of the Irish Hymn from the 8th century will be recognized by the audience as the beautiful Be Thou My Vision, as it is sung in modern settings. Simple meter changes are introduced, along with modern harmonic concepts. (2 minutes)

Ancient Lands - Barry Milner

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Ancient Legends - Gary Fagan

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Ancient Moon - Elliot Del Borgo

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Ancient Ritual - Elliot Del Borgo

This programmatic work depicts a primitive rite in sound. Cast in three sections, the piece uses contemporary harmonies and colorful percussion to display the moods and energies of a long-ago ceremony. This is the first addition to this series by the prominent American composer Elliot Del Borgo, and adds a new dimension. (3 minutes)

Ancient Spells - Bruce Fraser

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Ancient Spells and Rituals - David Gorham

This work musically conjures up faint images of ominous, shadowy figures and dark, mysterious rituals from ancient times in faraway lands. The mystical sounds of the wind instruments are brewed together with ample portions of colorful and varied percussion sounds to create a magical musical potion that will cast an appealing and irresistible spell that listeners cant help but enjoy.