Paul Mealor

The title of Paul Mealor's, Spectred Light refers to the ghostly lights sometimes seen at night or twilight over rivers or lakes. Tales of the 'Spectred Lights' can be found in numerous folk tales around the world, and it is often depicted as a malicious character in these stories. In Welsh folklore, it is said that the light is 'fairy fire' held in the hand of a 'pwca' - a small goblin-like fairy that leads lone travelers off the beaten path at night. As the traveller follows the pwca through the marsh, the fire is extinguished, leaving the man lost. This short work for Flute, Clarinet and Piano is an attempt to depict, through sound, this strange phenomenon. The piece flickers into life and, though a series of asymmetric variations, leads the listener into a maze of aural colours. As the music reaches breaking point, it disappears upwards and dissolves into metal wind-chimes. Out of this, a short respite is heard before the music finally hurtles into its finale - a blaze of virtuosity. Spectred Light was commissioned by, and dedicated to, virtuoso clarinetist Esther Lamneck. / Flûte, Clarinette Et Piano

Paul Mealor wrote In My Dreams for The Military Wives Choir, Jonjo Kerr and Gareth Malone for their first album In My Dreams . This version is for Tenor solo, SSA chorus and Piano. Also available for Tenor solo, SSA chorus, Piano, Harp, Percussion and Strings, and for SATB chorus and Piano. / Ssa Et Piano

I am the gentle light by Paul Mealor is dedicated to Christopher Bell and the National Youth Choir of Scotland's National Boys Choir and was premiered by them on BBC One's Songs of Praise on St Andrew's Day, 2012. / Choeur A 2 Parties, Piano Et Guitare

Les épouses des militaires sont le choeur formé par une source d'inspiration les épouses et les partenaires de soldats britanniques servant en Afghanistan. Créé par Gareth Malone dans le cadre de la série télévisée The Choir, leurs performances mobiles à l'appui de leurs proches sur la ligne de front ont touché les coeurs de millions, et leur premier single Wherever You Are, écrite pour le choeur par Paul Mealor, est devenu le 2011 Noël n o 1. Avec ce recueil de chansons correspondance, vous pouvez profiter de tous les morceaux de l'album, y compris In My Dreams - également composée par Paul Mealor - aux côtés de leurs versions retravaillées de admirablement classiques modernes d'artistes tels que Coldplay et Adele. Chaque piste est disposé pour le chant avec accompagnement de piano, et comprend les paroles complètes. / Piano/Vocal/Guitare (PVG) / 56 pages / Partition

Paul Mealor's setting of the Latin hymn, Ubi Caritas , was composed for the Marriage of His Royal Highness Prince William of Wales, K.G. to Miss Catherine Middleton and first performed by the Choirs of Westminster Abbey and Her Majesty's Chapel Royal, St James's Palace, conducted by James O'Donnell, at the wedding service at Westminster Abbey on Friday, 29th April 2011. For SATB choir (with divisi). 'My new piece, Ubi Caritas for the Royal Wedding, takes its text from the sixth century Christian hymn that was normally sung at the service for the washing of the feet on Maundy Thursday. The words, originally in Latin, mean: 'Where charity and love are, God is there. Let us come together in God's love and let us love each other with a sincere heart.' ' and nbsp - - Paul Mealor, guardian.co.uk, and nbsp - Friday 29 April 2011 / SATB

Three Shakespeare settings, commissioned by the Voices of Shakespeare Festival, Brecon and first performed on 12 July 2008 at the Willow Theatre, Brecon, by Con Anima Chamber Choir. / Choeur SATB

The second of four madrigals on rose texts, 'Now Sleeps the Crimson Petal', for SATB (with divisi). Commissioned by John Armitage Memorial and first performed by the joint choirs of the University of St Andrews Chapel Choir, University of Aberdeen Chamber Choir and the Edinburgh University Chamber Choir, conducted by Michael Bawtree on October 28th, 29th and 31st 2010. / SATB

Written for SSA chorus and Piano. This is the original arrangement as sung by the Military Wives Choir. Commissioned by Gareth Malone for Series Four of BBC TV's 'The Choir' and first performed by Malone and the Military Wives' choir as part of The Royal British Legion's Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall on 12th November 2011 in the presence of Her Majesty The Queen. A favourite for the 2011 Christmas Number One, with support from radio DJ Chris Evans who has suggested every choir in the country should sing this song, it's and nbsp - the biggest threat to X-Factor chart domination this year. The text is taken from poems, letters and prayers written by the Military Wives, selected and adapted by Paul Mealor, and a passage from the Book of John: Wherever you are, my love will keep you safe - My heart will build a bridge of light, across both time and space. Wherever you are, our hearts still beat as one, I hold you in my dreams each night, until your task is done. Light up the darkness, my wondrous star, Our hopes and dreams, my heart and yours, forever shining far. Light up the darkness, my prince of peace - May the stars shine all around you, may your courage never cease. Wherever I am, I will love you day by day, I will keep you safe, cling on to faith, along the dark, dark way. Wherever I am, I will hold on through the night - I will pray each day, a safe return, will look now to the light. Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13 / Ssa Et Piano

Le fameux texte de Phineas Fletcher dans un cadre hymne spectaculaire pour voix mixtes par Paul Mealor, dont la 'Ubi caritas' présenté à la Royal Wedding en Avril 2011, et dont 'Où que vous soyez' est devenu le n o 1 de Noël au Royaume-Uni seul la même année, enregistrées par Gareth Malone et les conjointes de militaires. / SATB / 12 pages / Partition

Inspired by his life-long interest in chant and choral music, Paul Mealor's De profundis pushes the boundaries of the human voice in a style synonymous with Russian orthodox music. In spring 2012 this piece sparked the 'Bass Hunter' competition - a world-wide talent search for the lowest human voice in existence. The note, an 'E' (329 Hertz), is six notes below the lowest note ever written for a choral piece (from Rachmanivov's 'Vespers? - a B flat), and a whole tone lower than the Guinness World Record-holder - a sung 'F sharp'. The piece has since been recorded featuring the winner of the competition, Tim Storms (Decca 3709935). / Voix Basse (SATB)

Paul Mealor's I Pray for Treble Voices, SATB Chorus and Piano. This is the Vocal Score for this sublime choral work, written by the renowned Welsh composer whose works have reached number one on the UK singles chart, as well as having been played at the 2011 Royal Wedding.Featuring words and music composed by Paul Mealor, this festive-themed carol is a beautiful work for choirs looking for a fresh addition to their Christmas repertoire. Including interpolations from favourite carols like 'Silent Night' and 'O Come, All Ye Faithful', this truly has the makings of a modern classic. Composed by Mealor, I Pray has a strong musical pedigree, with the composer having written for the 2011 Royal Wedding and the Military Wives Choir whose rendition of 'Wherever You Are' shot to number one in the UK. This means he's no stranger to emotive works that capture the spirit of a nation, combining poetic words with soaring melodies, his songs are known to be some of the finest contemporary choral works around. / Choeur Mixte (SATB) Et Piano

Arrangé pour choeur SATB et accompagnement au piano. Commandée par Gareth Malone pour quatre séries de télévision de la BBC 'The Choir' et la première effectuée par Malone et le choeur des Military Wives 'dans le cadre du Festival La Royal British Legion de commémoration à la Royal Albert Hall le 12 Novembre 2011 à la présence de Sa Majesté La Reine. Un favori pour le numéro 2011 Noël One, avec le soutien de la radio DJ Chris Evans, qui a suggéré à chaque choeur dans le pays devrait chanter cette chanson, c'est la plus grande menace à la domination tableau X-Factor cette année. Le texte est tiré de poèmes, des lettres et des prières écrites par les épouses des militaires, sélectionnés et adaptés par Paul Mealor, et un passage du livre de Jean: Où que vous soyez, mon amour à vous maintenir sûr- Mon coeur va construire un pont de lumière, à travers le temps et l'espace. Où que vous soyez, nos coeurs battent toujours comme l'un, Je vous tiens dans mes rêves chaque nuit, jusqu'à ce que votre tâche est accomplie. Illuminez l'obscurité, mon étoile merveilleuse, Nos espoirs et les rêves, mon coeur et le vôtre, pour toujours briller loin. Illuminez l'obscurité, mon prince de la paix- Que les étoiles brillent tout autour de vous, de votre courage peut jamais cesser. Partout où je suis, je vous aime de jour en jour, Je vais vous garder en sécurité, s'accrocher à la foi, le long de la nuit, chemin obscur. Partout où je suis, je vais tenir toute la nuit- Je prierai chaque jour, un retour en toute sécurité, allons maintenant examiner à la lumière. Grand amour n'a pas de l'homme que cela, que de donner sa vie pour ses amis. Jean 15:13 / SATB Et Piano / 12 pages / Partition

Arranged for SATB chorus and Piano accompaniment. Commissioned by Gareth Malone for Series Four of BBC TV's 'The Choir' and first performed by Malone and the Military Wives' choir as part of The Royal British Legion's Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall on 12th November 2011 in the presence of Her Majesty The Queen. A favourite for the 2011 Christmas Number One, with support from radio DJ Chris Evans who has suggested every choir in the country should sing this song, it's and nbsp - the biggest threat to X-Factor chart domination this year. The text is taken from poems, letters and prayers written by the Military Wives, selected and adapted by Paul Mealor, and a passage from the Book of John: Wherever you are, my love will keep you safe - My heart will build a bridge of light, across both time and space. Wherever you are, our hearts still beat as one, I hold you in my dreams each night, until your task is done. Light up the darkness, my wondrous star, Our hopes and dreams, my heart and yours, forever shining far. Light up the darkness, my prince of peace - May the stars shine all around you, may your courage never cease. Wherever I am, I will love you day by day, I will keep you safe, cling on to faith, along the dark, dark way. Wherever I am, I will hold on through the night - I will pray each day, a safe return, will look now to the light. Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13 / SATB Et Piano

Commissioned by St Matthew's Church, Northampton for the Patronal Festival 2012, in memory of Edith Kennedy (1927-2009). / Choeur Mixte (SATB)