Composer

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Christopher Tye

Genre

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Miscellaneous

Style

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Miscellaneous

Average_duration

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3:41

"Deliver us, good Lord" is a choral anthem composed by Christopher Tye, an English composer and organist who lived during the Renaissance period. The piece was likely composed in the mid-16th century, although the exact date is unknown. The anthem is written in four parts, with the text taken from the Book of Common Prayer. It is a simple and straightforward piece, with a homophonic texture and a slow tempo. The melody is primarily in the upper voices, with the lower voices providing a supportive harmonic foundation. The piece begins with a unison statement of the text, "Deliver us, good Lord, from all evil and mischief." This is followed by a four-part setting of the same text, with the melody moving between the upper voices. The second section of the piece features a new text, "From sin, from the crafts and assaults of the devil, from thy wrath, and from everlasting damnation." This text is set in a similar manner to the first section, with the melody moving between the upper voices and the lower voices providing harmonic support. The third section of the piece features a return to the original text, "Deliver us, good Lord," with a slightly different melody. This section is followed by a brief "Amen" in four parts. Overall, "Deliver us, good Lord" is a simple and elegant piece of choral music that showcases Tye's skill as a composer. Its straightforward melody and homophonic texture make it accessible to choirs of all levels, while its use of the Book of Common Prayer text gives it a spiritual and religious significance. The piece has remained popular among choirs and audiences alike, and continues to be performed and enjoyed today.

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