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All was quiet.
A solemn verger led a robed choir to their candlelit stalls.
I held my breath. Suddenly it burst into song.
Thirty voices swooping and swirling, this way then that. Soft as a whisper then loud as thunder. All thoughts were swept from my mind as music filled my soul.
Let the sea roar, let the floods clap their hands: let the hills be joyful together!
Forty minutes later, silence. The choir stood, turned and followed the verger, disappearing into the gloom from whence it came.
For a few moments we sat in silence wondering what just happened.
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Prod the Froristers to see the squares!
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Thanks to Rochelle for hosting Friday Fictioneers.
PHOTO PROMPT © Jennifer Pendergast
I could resist adding one of my favourite short choral works, The Lamb by John Tavener, based on William Blake’s poem of the same name. It’s on my funeral playlist by the way!
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Dear Keith,
I love your descriptions of the voices. Lovely piece, well told. Just for fun, here’s one of my favorite choral pieces of all time. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJDtCw0MTNU&list=RDFJDtCw0MTNU&start_radio=1
Shalom,
Rochelle
Oh my goodness, that is really clever! I had no idea cats could sing!
Thanks, Rochelle.
A lovely sense of wonder. Keith
Thanks so much, Neil.
Music in a good resonant space is the voice of God. My scalp is tingling listening to your selection. Beautiful post, Keith <3
Thank you so much, Lisa.
You’re very welcome, my friend.
wow, that would be amazing
Indeed! Thanks, Beth.
You brought us right into that church and captured the glory and the surprise of the choir.
Thank you so much.
That would be quite an experience, listening to a choir in a cathedral like that.
It’s something whenever given the opportunity!
It’s amazing what music can do.
So true, Mimi.
Beautiful story, Keith. I felt like I was there.
Mission accomplished! Thanks, Will.
I echo Neil’s comment, Keith.
Thank you, Linda
Wonderful memories of my many years in church choirs. Well done, dear Keith.
A wonderful, descriptive piece Keith
Thank you so much, Sadje
You’re most welcome Keith
Now I’m really looking forward to your funeral, old chap. See you there!
I’ve added you you to the guest list, in body or spirit depending on who croaks first!
Bravo, Keith! “as music filled my soul.” That says it all. Superb writing!
Silence following the choral music – a sensorial experience
Yes! I agree, Well said, Geeta. Thank you!
Thanks for your kind words, Suzette and Geeta.
You are welcome, Keith! Cheers.
How wonderful and a glorious description Keith 🙌❤️
Thank you so much, Ange.
Beautifully described, Keith.
Thank you, Sandra.
I do love a well-oiled choir! Thanks for this, Keith!
Me too, Jodi!
Music and song for the soul, an inspiration in such few words.
Thank you so much, James.
I really related to your story because theie were a few times the choir gripped us and I felt the “music filled my soul” and your writing really depicted this.
Also, it reminded me of some of the songs from William and Kate’s 2011 wedding at Westminster Abbey – the choir songs were so awesome
Thanks, Yvette. John Rutter’s specially written anthem ‘This is the day which the Lord hath made’ was the stand out piece for me.
I’m sitting here in a stunned kind of silence. What a beautiful word picture of that moment you captured in your story. The video was lovely as well.
Thanks so much for your kind words.
Wonderful!
Interesting