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  • Number Seven

    Do you know how I get through those days where I am so tired my eyes are actually burning, like today? I make music and eat chocolate. With that, here is the fruit of today’s labor: Counterpoint Number Seven, which starts on page 33 on the sheet music shown below. If you have listened to… Read more

  • More Counterpoint

    The first part of this song is just the melody, the second part is just the bass line, and the third part is both of them together. I like to transcribe music like this to keep my mind sharp. Now if I could just find my car keys. Read more

  • Four Scores

    I have had many readers ask me how I keep all of my songs organized. The answer is simple: I use the Dewey Decibel System. Here are four more Chorales from the songbook “101 Chorales Harmonized by Johann Sebastian Bach.” Read more

  • One of These is Not Like the Others

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  • Happy Easter to One and All

    Long time readers will no doubt recognize this hit from the early 1600’s. If you already listened to this song, listen to it again because this version is a little nicer. This was written by Orlando DiLasso almost 500 years ago. I wonder what he would say if he heard it now? Probably “slow it… Read more

  • Only Five Songs Left

    Here are two more Bach Chorales for you. These are numbers 91 and 92 from the songbook 101 Chorales by Johann Sebastian Bach. I hope they bring you some peace. We could use a whole lot of that right about now. Number 91 – The Old Year Now Hath Passed Away: Number 92 – Sink… Read more

  • While I Have You Here…….

    Take a listen to these three new Bach Chorales. They are numbers 88, 89, and 90 from the book 101 Chorales by Johann Sebastian Bach (what else?): Number 88: Number 89: Number 90: Read more

  • Two Items of Note on the Agenda

    Here are two more Bach Chorales – Numbers 86 and 87. Number 86 is in 4/4 time and starts in the key of C Major, which has no flats or sharps. Number 87 is in 3/4 time and starts in the key of B-Flat, which has two flats. (I won’t say it.) Chorale Number 86:… Read more

  • Another Hit

    Here is Chorale Number 85 from the book 101 Chorales by Johann Sebastian Bach. That means there are just a few songs left. And I have a feeling every one of them is going to have a harpsichord. While you are listening to these songs, see if you can see the hidden images in these… Read more

  • Number 84

    Continuing along in the songbook 101 Chorales by Johann Sebastian Bach, here is number 84. It was really quite a task getting all of these musicians in the same room at the same time. Here is number 56, a “rockin’ chorale.” I have had this one stuck in my head for days now! Read more

  • Number 82 Is In The Books

    Here is song number 82 from the book of 101 Chorales by Bach. If you are using a smartphone be sure to be in Desktop Mode so that you can use the music player on the right side of the page. And here is Chorale Number 83: Read more

  • Four More In The Books

    Here are four chorales by BachIn the music world, he is “The Rock”The songs sound similar, this is trueBut they’re sure to lift you if you’re blue Number 73 – Oh, How Blessed are Ye Whose Toils Are Ended: Number 74 – O God, Thou Faithful God: Number 76 – All Praise to Jesus’ Hallowed… Read more

  • Our Gift to You

    Here are three more Chorales by Bach. I hope you enjoy them. They are chorale numbers 70, 71, and 72 from the songbook “101 Chorales by Johann Sebastian Bach.” If you are using a smartphone to view this page, go to Desktop Mode in Chrome Settings (the three dots in the upper right corner) to… Read more

  • Number 14

    Here is the 14th song I have posted by Orlando Di Lasso. You may see his name spelled differently online, or in a book (they do still exist, I am told). Sometimes it is spelled De Lassus. But I am going with Di Lasso. This song is called Tre Volte Haveva. The online translator tells… Read more

  • Slow and Steady Wins the Race

    Today’s song by Orlando Di Lasso is titled Surrexit Pastor Bonus, which means The Pastor Has Risen. This version has a speed of 100 beats per minute. And here is the exact same song, but it is 140 beats per minute and there are different instruments. (You know, like always.) If you have a spare… Read more

  • A Shout Out

    Here are two versions of a song by Orlando Di Lasso, titled “Jubilate Deo.” The online translator tells me that is Latin for “Shout to God.” I think I will also shout “Bring us Some Rain Soon!” Update: As of January 8, 2023, the shoutout for rain has been answered. It has been raining off… Read more

  • Your Daily Dose

    Here it is, fresh off the press. Which one is Bach, and which ones are Orlando Di Lasso? (You should be an expert by now if you are a faithful reader.) It’s the perfect music for parties and seances! Answers: The first, second, and fourth songs are Orlando Di Lasso. It is titled “The Echo… Read more

  • My Mission in Life

    My new life mission is to bring as much Orlando Di Lasso music to life. At least this week. https://www.bach-cantatas.com/Lib/Lasso-Orlando.htm Here are the five songs I have transcribed so far. It is hard to believe they were written over 400 years ago. The music player at the bottom of every page has most of the… Read more

  • He’s Back

    Here is the final cut of Orlando Di Lasso’s “Bonjour et Puis Quelles Nouvelles,” which as you know, means “Hello and Then What News!” This song was written over 400 years ago. That’s almost as old as my laptop. For more on the composer: https://genius.com/artists/Orlando-di-lasso Sheet music: https://musescore.com/user/17829001/scores/7016064 Read more

  • Three More Just for You

    These three songs bring us up to number forty-one in the countdown of 101 Bach Chorales, for those of you keeping score at home. And by the way, if you haven’t seen the show “Halo” on Paramount Plus, I highly recommend it. But be prepared to have your mind blown. https://www.paramountplus.com/shows/halo/ Read more

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