Path to the Moon by Eric Thiman



Path to the Moon by Eric Thiman

Meter: 6/8 time, Key: Ab

Theme: Dreamy poetic fantasy

Long melodic lines (4 measure phrases)

Dynamic contrast

Sway to the beat—feel the lilting movement

Avoid the American “r” in carry [sustain a as in ask]

Support the high notes

Sustain the underlined words a little longer than usual

Prepare each phrase with a deep breath

I long to sail the path to the moon

On a deep blue night when the wind is cool:

A glistening path that runs out to sea,

Silver the sails to carry me,

To carry,

Carry,

Carry me over the sea.

So will I sail on a starry night

On the path to the moon, a seabird’s flight;

Skimming the waves, where the fishes play,

Travelling on, for many a day;

Silver the sails to carry me,

To carry,

Carry,

Carry me over the sea.

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