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O Lord, you have searched me out (Psalm 139) - bass part
A video score of a new setting of Psalm 139 by Philip Le Bas, which begins "O Lord, you have searched me out and known me" - text printed below. The psalm is a deeply personal reflection by the psalmist on the "wonder of my being" and on the inescapability of God's love, wherever we might try to hide, and whatever we might do ourselves or might experience - even death.
This gentle setting uses the full range of all four choral voices, with just one divisi passage at the end of the composition in the tenor and bass parts. The piece should be sung meditatively, without too much drama, even in the fortissimo passages, aiming for a sense of wonder and inner peace.
See below for other individual practice videos.
Psalm 139
O Lord, you have searched me out and known me;
you know all my sitting down and rising;
you discern my thoughts from afar.
You mark all my journeys and my resting place
and are acquainted with all my ways.
For not a word is on my tongue
but, Lord, you know it altogether.
You encompass me, behind and before me,
you lay you hand upon me.
O where can I go from your spirit?
Or where can I flee from your presence?
If I climb up to heaven you are there;
you are there if the grave is where I lie.
If I take the wings of the morning,
or dwell in the depths of the sea,
even there your hand shall lead me,
your right hand hold me fast.
You created my innermost parts;
you knit me together in my mother's womb.
I thank you for the wonder of my being,
I marvel at all your works.
Amen.
Practice videos:
Full choir - czcams.com/video/AgAUvlP5p3A/video.html
Soprano - czcams.com/video/rOz0eBoDnJ8/video.html
Alto - czcams.com/video/7Zy-UceyFzM/video.html
Tenor - czcams.com/video/TW226LO2GDs/video.html
Bass - czcams.com/video/zb0n3VI0a14/video.html
www.sheetmusicdirect.com/en-US/se/ID_No/1602539/Product.aspx
plbmusic.blogspot.com
@philiplebas
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O Lord, you have searched me out (Psalm 139) - tenor part5:07O Lord, you have searched me out (Psalm 139) - tenor part
O Lord, you have searched me out (Psalm 139) - tenor part
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A video score of a new setting of Psalm 139 by Philip Le Bas, which begins "O Lord, you have searched me out and known me" - text printed below. The psalm is a deeply personal reflection by the psalmist on the "wonder of my being" and on the inescapability of God's love, wherever we might try to hide, and whatever we might do ourselves or might experience - even death. This gentle setting uses ...
O Lord, you have searched me out (Psalm 139) - alto part5:07O Lord, you have searched me out (Psalm 139) - alto part
O Lord, you have searched me out (Psalm 139) - alto part
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A video score of a new setting of Psalm 139 by Philip Le Bas, which begins "O Lord, you have searched me out and known me" - text printed below. The psalm is a deeply personal reflection by the psalmist on the "wonder of my being" and on the inescapability of God's love, wherever we might try to hide, and whatever we might do ourselves or might experience - even death. This gentle setting uses ...
O Lord, you have searched me out (Psalm 139) - soprano part5:07O Lord, you have searched me out (Psalm 139) - soprano part
O Lord, you have searched me out (Psalm 139) - soprano part
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A video score of a new setting of Psalm 139 by Philip Le Bas, which begins "O Lord, you have searched me out and known me" - text printed below. The psalm is a deeply personal reflection by the psalmist on the "wonder of my being" and on the inescapability of God's love, wherever we might try to hide, and whatever we might do ourselves or might experience - even death. This gentle setting uses ...
O Lord, you have searched me out (Psalm 139)5:07O Lord, you have searched me out (Psalm 139)
O Lord, you have searched me out (Psalm 139)
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A video score of a new setting of Psalm 139 by Philip Le Bas, which begins "O Lord, you have searched me out and known me" - text printed below. The psalm is a deeply personal reflection by the psalmist on the "wonder of my being" and on the inescapability of God's love, wherever we might try to hide, and whatever we might do ourselves or might experience - even death. This gentle setting uses ...
A British Tar arr. by Philip Le Bas2:23A British Tar arr. by Philip Le Bas
A British Tar arr. by Philip Le Bas
zhlédnutí 103Před měsícem
"A British Tar" is one of the most popular songs from Gilbert and Sullivan's operetta "HMS Pinafore", and it deserves to be sung more widely. Here it is arranged by Philip Le Bas for unaccompanied barbershop quartet from the original trio plus orchestra/piano. In the operetta the song is supposedly composed by Sir Joseph Porter, First Lord of the Admiralty, "to encourage independence of thought...
A Repton Fugue for wind sextet by Philip Le Bas3:08A Repton Fugue for wind sextet by Philip Le Bas
A Repton Fugue for wind sextet by Philip Le Bas
zhlédnutí 54Před 2 měsíci
Video score of a short, attractive fugue for wind sextet (flute, oboe, clarinet, bass clarinet, horn and bassoon) by Philip Le Bas, inspired by and based on Hubert Parry's much-loved hymn "Dear Lord and Father", whose melody is entitled "Repton". The fugue's structure results from a fascinating online Fugue Writing course run by CityLit, London, which the composer attended in the first half of ...
A Repton Fugue for wind quintet by Philip Le Bas2:41A Repton Fugue for wind quintet by Philip Le Bas
A Repton Fugue for wind quintet by Philip Le Bas
zhlédnutí 56Před 2 měsíci
Video score of a short, attractive fugue for wind quintet (flute, oboe, clarinet, horn and bassoon) by Philip Le Bas, inspired by and based on Hubert Parry's much-loved hymn "Dear Lord and Father", whose melody is entitled "Repton". The fugue's structure results from a fascinating online Fugue Writing course run by CityLit, London, which the composer attended in the first half of 2024. The cour...
Soave sia il vento (arr. R Bell and P Le Bas)2:35Soave sia il vento (arr. R Bell and P Le Bas)
Soave sia il vento (arr. R Bell and P Le Bas)
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This lovely aria from Mozart's opera "Cosi fan tutte" is a blessing for a sea crossing that the weather will be kind, the waves calm and all good things will happen to them. There are massive undercurrents in the opera, however, hidden beneath this song, and although beautiful, it should be sung slightly po-faced! The original is for three soloists and orchestra, but here Roy Bell has arranged ...
Giuoco delle Coppie (Bartok) - arr. for wind decet, double bass and side drum6:45Giuoco delle Coppie (Bartok) - arr. for wind decet, double bass and side drum
Giuoco delle Coppie (Bartok) - arr. for wind decet, double bass and side drum
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An updated video score (using an improved sound library, thanks to NotePerformer) of "Giuoco delle Coppie", the second movement from Bela Bartok's "Concerto for Orchestra", reduced and arranged for wind decet, double bass and side drum by Philip Le Bas. For the original video score, see czcams.com/video/mIj8CmbQiPs/video.html For score and parts see: www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/giuoco-delle-co...
March of the Men of Harlech (arranged by JH Brewer, adapted by P Le Bas)2:04March of the Men of Harlech (arranged by JH Brewer, adapted by P Le Bas)
March of the Men of Harlech (arranged by JH Brewer, adapted by P Le Bas)
zhlédnutí 181Před 4 měsíci
"March of the Men of Harlech" is the Welsh National Hymn. Here it is arranged by John Hyatt Brewer (1856-1931) and adapted by Philip Le Bas for a cappella TTBB choir (plus "solo".) It is admittedly a thoroughly violent, anti-Saxon (yes, that ancient!) marching song, but it deserves to be sung as the melody is so well-loved and it is so full of drama and excitement. Extra sound effects are intro...
Easter Carol, for SABar choir and piano by Philip Le Bas - baritones2:23Easter Carol, for SABar choir and piano by Philip Le Bas - baritones
Easter Carol, for SABar choir and piano by Philip Le Bas - baritones
zhlédnutí 66Před 6 měsíci
Video score of a simple setting of words by Bishop Phillips Brooks (who also wrote "O Little Town of Bethlehem") called "An Easter Carol" for three-part choir (SABar) and piano by Philip Le Bas. It is particularly suitable for Easter Day itself, although it would be appropriate at other times during the Easter season. The lyrics express freedom and new life, and the setting is intended to be en...
Easter Carol, for SABar choir and piano by Philip Le Bas - sopranos and altos2:23Easter Carol, for SABar choir and piano by Philip Le Bas - sopranos and altos
Easter Carol, for SABar choir and piano by Philip Le Bas - sopranos and altos
zhlédnutí 61Před 6 měsíci
Video score of a simple setting of words by Bishop Phillips Brooks (who also wrote "O Little Town of Bethlehem") called "An Easter Carol" for three-part choir (SABar) and piano by Philip Le Bas. It is particularly suitable for Easter Day itself, although it would be appropriate at other times during the Easter season. The lyrics express freedom and new life, and the setting is intended to be en...
Easter Carol, for SABar choir and piano by Philip Le Bas2:23Easter Carol, for SABar choir and piano by Philip Le Bas
Easter Carol, for SABar choir and piano by Philip Le Bas
zhlédnutí 51Před 6 měsíci
Video score of a simple setting of words by Bishop Phillips Brooks (who also wrote "O Little Town of Bethlehem") called "An Easter Carol" for three-part choir (SABar) and piano by Philip Le Bas. It is particularly suitable for Easter Day itself, although it would be appropriate at other times during the Easter season. The lyrics express freedom and new life, and the setting is intended to be en...
Early one morning, for TTBB barbershop quartet (Philip Le Bas)2:52Early one morning, for TTBB barbershop quartet (Philip Le Bas)
Early one morning, for TTBB barbershop quartet (Philip Le Bas)
zhlédnutí 148Před 7 měsíci
Video score of "Early One Morning", the well-known and much-loved folksong, in a simple arrangement by Philip Le Bas for TTBB barbershop. Although its subject is sad and full of melancholy, it should not be sung too slowly, but with simplicity and compassion. www.sheetmusicdirect.com/en-US/se/ID_No/914510/Product.aspx plbmusic.blogspot.com @philiplebas
Brother James' Air (arr. Philip Le Bas) - baritone2:42Brother James' Air (arr. Philip Le Bas) - baritone
Brother James' Air (arr. Philip Le Bas) - baritone
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Brother James' Air (arr. Philip Le Bas) - baritone
Brother James' Air (arr. Philip Le Bas) - alto2:42Brother James' Air (arr. Philip Le Bas) - alto
Brother James' Air (arr. Philip Le Bas) - alto
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Brother James' Air (arr. Philip Le Bas) - alto
Brother James' Air (arr. Philip Le Bas) - soprano2:42Brother James' Air (arr. Philip Le Bas) - soprano
Brother James' Air (arr. Philip Le Bas) - soprano
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Brother James' Air (arr. Philip Le Bas) - soprano
Brother James' Air (arr. Philip Le Bas)2:42Brother James' Air (arr. Philip Le Bas)
Brother James' Air (arr. Philip Le Bas)
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Brother James' Air (arr. Philip Le Bas)
The Seven Joys of Mary (Philip Le Bas) - with optional flute and clarinet parts4:13The Seven Joys of Mary (Philip Le Bas) - with optional flute and clarinet parts
The Seven Joys of Mary (Philip Le Bas) - with optional flute and clarinet parts
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The Seven Joys of Mary (Philip Le Bas) - with optional flute and clarinet parts
Drop, drop slow tears (2023)4:48Drop, drop slow tears (2023)
Drop, drop slow tears (2023)
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Drop, drop slow tears (2023)
Stanford Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis in B flat - bass6:29Stanford Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis in B flat - bass
Stanford Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis in B flat - bass
zhlédnutí 1KPřed rokem
Stanford Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis in B flat - bass
Stanford Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis in B flat - tenor6:29Stanford Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis in B flat - tenor
Stanford Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis in B flat - tenor
zhlédnutí 1,2KPřed rokem
Stanford Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis in B flat - tenor
Stanford Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis in B flat - alto6:29Stanford Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis in B flat - alto
Stanford Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis in B flat - alto
zhlédnutí 2,6KPřed rokem
Stanford Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis in B flat - alto
Stanford Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis in B flat - soprano6:29Stanford Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis in B flat - soprano
Stanford Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis in B flat - soprano
zhlédnutí 1,1KPřed rokem
Stanford Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis in B flat - soprano
Stanford Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis in B flat - full choir6:29Stanford Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis in B flat - full choir
Stanford Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis in B flat - full choir
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Stanford Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis in B flat - full choir
Yuki-Onna, an orchestral ghost story (2023 edition) - Philip Le Bas9:56Yuki-Onna, an orchestral ghost story (2023 edition) - Philip Le Bas
Yuki-Onna, an orchestral ghost story (2023 edition) - Philip Le Bas
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Yuki-Onna, an orchestral ghost story (2023 edition) - Philip Le Bas
Nutcracker Mini-Suite for wind decet and double bass12:33Nutcracker Mini-Suite for wind decet and double bass
Nutcracker Mini-Suite for wind decet and double bass
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Nutcracker Mini-Suite for wind decet and double bass
May the road rise to meet you (L'Estrange and Forbes)2:21May the road rise to meet you (L'Estrange and Forbes)
May the road rise to meet you (L'Estrange and Forbes)
zhlédnutí 335Před rokem
May the road rise to meet you (L'Estrange and Forbes)
Flower Duet (arr. P Le Bas)2:05Flower Duet (arr. P Le Bas)
Flower Duet (arr. P Le Bas)
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Flower Duet (arr. P Le Bas)

Komentáře

  • @Choristenimes
    @Choristenimes Před 4 dny

    Pas mal! Existe t il un enregistrement de choeur ?

    • @philiplebas
      @philiplebas Před 10 hodinami

      Thanks for your interest. There's no other version of this at the moment, but maybe I might get round to it soon...! I assume you are thinking of an SATB arrangement?

  • @The-SCR-Guy
    @The-SCR-Guy Před 24 dny

    This strangely works!

  • @toniperullesrull4916
    @toniperullesrull4916 Před měsícem

    Gracias. #HISTORIASOCIALXXI Revivim tantes vegades, czcams.com/video/yuHHbq3gWsg/video.htmlsi=zig634UkgAz1yqsi czcams.com/video/Es-rO5JqRfQ/video.htmlsi=_AcLa7C3PrNvW3J6 czcams.com/video/OrAWu4ili2k/video.htmlsi=klkukQR1pfzCb0IM czcams.com/video/U2Ifszym3kQ/video.htmlsi=CpVUL6_RrI1ZeEA2 czcams.com/video/E2VE-3g8GhI/video.htmlsi=koFN6EmNXbMi0CWp czcams.com/video/rCKnFX5vmWk/video.htmlsi=lYslgnJkJRr1TFmD Gaudim d’una versió al català que ja mostraré aviat.

  • @vapaus831
    @vapaus831 Před 2 měsíci

    Thanks

  • @dlally1000
    @dlally1000 Před 2 měsíci

    so helpful!

  • @elliotportner8020
    @elliotportner8020 Před 7 měsíci

    Without the text it is not so hot. And the meter is poor

  • @Keystroker88
    @Keystroker88 Před 7 měsíci

    Tremendous Help, THX!!

  • @hangblague
    @hangblague Před 8 měsíci

    Just purchased this score. Thanks for adding the helpful videos. I aim to take a very first stab at directing a choir from scratch and this seems like a good, challenging and enjoyable level for beginners.

  • @jackojee2503
    @jackojee2503 Před rokem

    Lovely ❤

  • @reneraymond7807
    @reneraymond7807 Před 2 lety

    Bravoooo!

  • @shin-i-chikozima
    @shin-i-chikozima Před 2 lety

    Holy Night is ｍy most favorite Christmas song, This Holy Night is full of ｍy deep emotion

  • @caroljeancurtis3214
    @caroljeancurtis3214 Před 2 lety

    The beautiful third verse is new to me: "You are my witnesses says the Lord..." I have not ever seen it in the Latin versions.

    • @philiplebas
      @philiplebas Před 2 lety

      Thanks for your interest. The words come from the Church of England "Advent Prose", found here: www.churchofengland.org/prayer-and-worship/worship-texts-and-resources/common-worship/churchs-year/times-and-seasons/advent#mmm23

  • @nobringuk
    @nobringuk Před 2 lety

    nice work thank you

  • @kmize4514
    @kmize4514 Před 2 lety

    Thank you for your lovely performance and the English translation. With your artistry, You must be with a fine orchestra.

    • @philiplebas
      @philiplebas Před 2 lety

      Thank you. Actually the orchestra was generated using software (Sibelius and NotePerformer), but the bassoon playing was mine!

  • @tobiaserinrogers5794
    @tobiaserinrogers5794 Před 2 lety

    Amazing

  • @jds71828
    @jds71828 Před 2 lety

    Great arrangement.

  • @TamsinJones
    @TamsinJones Před 2 lety

    I enjoyed that. To have a versified version with refrain makes for a refreshing contrast to the usual version. Is there a Nunc to go with it?

    • @philiplebas
      @philiplebas Před 2 lety

      Thank you for listening to it and for your comment. I have written a Nunc Dimittis (czcams.com/video/arvVfe2fQ94/video.html), though it is a rather different format. I hope you enjoy it...

  • @ManuelAmico
    @ManuelAmico Před 2 lety

    hi :) you know where i can find the sheet music? ty

    • @philiplebas
      @philiplebas Před 2 lety

      Sorry to take so long to reply! It's available from all sorts of publishers, or you can download transcriptions of it for free from CPDL: www.cpdl.org/wiki/index.php/How_beautiful_upon_the_mountains_(John_Stainer)

  • @thomasteunter3522
    @thomasteunter3522 Před 5 lety

    What program do you use?

  • @hougrel9514
    @hougrel9514 Před 5 lety

    I sang this about a year ago in a programme of Passion music in a choir of 20 voices - it was for me the highlight of the concert. The inner parts are very melodic (always a good sign?) and a suitable setting for these great words. There's a magic/spiritual blend of melancholy and hope in the music - I had the tenor part as an ear worm for months. (The tenor entry in bar 8 shivers down the spine, and again resolution in the last 3 bars. Just want to go back and sing it all again) I keep coming back to hear this version but I keep hoping that it will appear in CZcams with a real choir. In my opinion it deserves to become well-known.

    • @philiplebas
      @philiplebas Před 5 lety

      Thanks for very positive feedback, and I'm glad you like it. Philip

  • @colinway2168
    @colinway2168 Před 5 lety

    Hi Philip I really like this piece especially the whole tone scales! Kate Ryder sent me the score and will dutifully practice it at home and with the pianist at our chamber Music class on Mondays at Morley. I have a counterpoint class at Citylit from 1.30-15.30 on Mondays so realistically I could only get back for about 4pm but I'm sure we can find the time to pop in for the last 30 minutes of the session. When we are up to speed we'll let you know. I'm always early for the chamber music group which starts at 5pm so need be I could have a quick chat before you leave on Monday. Colin Way

    • @philiplebas
      @philiplebas Před 5 lety

      Hi Colin, Glad to hear you like it! Thanks for taking the time to practise the piece. I look forward to hearing you perform it. Philip

  • @QuinnCameron
    @QuinnCameron Před 6 lety

    Thanks for posting this! I used it for my NAfME 2018 All-National Choir Audition and I was chosen! We travel to Orlando in November for the Festival!

    • @philiplebas
      @philiplebas Před 5 lety

      Congratulations! Hope you enjoy the festival.

  • @midimusic6564
    @midimusic6564 Před 6 lety

    Yo, I really liked this piece, so I made some part-dominant rehearsal tracks of it and threw them on a playlist, I can't link it because of YT comment rules, but it's the only thing on my channel. And yes, it took a while to transcribe and sync the whole piece. Great song!

    • @philiplebas
      @philiplebas Před 6 lety

      Glad you like it. Thanks for all your hard work in making the rehearsal tracks.

  • @tylerminseokkim
    @tylerminseokkim Před 6 lety

    May I ask what software you use for your arrangements? Always astonished by your work. Thank you!

    • @philiplebas
      @philiplebas Před 6 lety

      Sorry to take so long to reply. I use Sibelius - very easy to make these video scores. Glad you like them!

  • @cake240
    @cake240 Před 6 lety

    Thank you so much! I have to learn this for my All-National Choir audition

    • @philiplebas
      @philiplebas Před 6 lety

      Good luck with your NAfME All-National Honor Ensembles audition!

    • @cake240
      @cake240 Před 6 lety

      Philip Le Bas thank you! I hope I did a good job

  • @BBVictini1
    @BBVictini1 Před 6 lety

    Who else is here for All Nationals 2018!?