This well-crafted a cappella arrangement emphasizes the plaintive haunting song written by Leonard Cohen and alternates between a four-part texture and more fully voiced chords. Mesmerizing! Duration: ca. 3:15

The hymn Mitt hjerte alltid vanker (My heart always lingers) is one of the most popular Scandinavian hymns. In this arrangement elements from the yoik tradition have been included as well as a Northern Sami translation of the first verse and the last verse in Norwegian language. The original lyrics were written in Danish by Hans Adolph Brorson in 1732.The yoik elements include the use of so-called yoik syllables (syllables with no meaning; pronunciation guide is included) as well as a yoik inspired melody in the opening bars. The yoik melody is then reused in several places. The piano part could be performed as written or more freely using the chordsymbols given as a guide. It is also possible to perform this arrangement a cappella.

This Christmas standard is one of the most recorded holiday songs of our time. This arrangement awakens the beloved song to new possibilities dressing it in a sophisticated suit of traditional choral elements and light jazz. The creative crescendo of the original song unfolds verse by verse as the news of the Christ Child's birth goes from the shepherd boy to the people everywhere. The call and response format is maintained but refreshed by shimmering chords and creative counterpoint. A study in choral color don't miss the opportunity of sharing this wonderful Christmas classic with your audience.

Waller's beautiful poem has been elegantly set by Kim Kamerin. Contemporary tone clusters create colorful chords of expression. Written for his high school Women's Chamber ensemble this is a demanding piece but well worth the effort.