Goodbye, 2020, even though some good came of you: a renewal of focus on the self, new directions in artistic creativity, new ensemble collaborations, and new friends.
A glass raised to you as we part ways and head towards a brighter future!
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A Hymn About Tomatoes
“Blessed is the Fruit” from the vine, soaked with sun and ripened so fine!
This lovely little hymn tune is a song about….tomatoes! Tomatoes are one of the most revered fruits according to Pastafarians. The Sauce, in the Pastafarian Holy Trinity (The Pasta, Sauce and Meatballs), is typically a delicious, red marinara.
Appropriate for any harvest time celebration of thanks-giving, “Blessed is the Fruit” honors the humble tomato and all the time and effort that goes into its transformation from garden to plate.
Beginning with a short instrumental intro, this tune has three verses, each with a bit of variation. I chose to give the euphonium the melody line in Verse 1 with typical part writing in the trumpet, trombone and tuba. In verse 2, the trombone gets the melody over a pretty interesting pizzicato-like tuba line. The other instruments enter into harmonies halfway through the verse. Verse 3 is special. The trumpet soars with the melody while the tuba gets to play a descant line. Trombone and euphonium play their own fanfare-like fills interspersed with the tuba. In verses 2 and 3, there are optional vocal harmonies and obbligato lines.
In addition, I am figuring out how to better utilize the video/audio editing software and was able to add some churchy-style reverb to this one! I am very excited for this feature!
Enjoy this wonderful Pastafarian Tomato Hymn!
Jessica Landsteiner: Trumpet and Vocals
Sarah Houle: Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba and Vocals
“Blessed is the Fruit”, by Sarah Houle, 2020, for Brass Quartet (Trumpet, Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba) and Piano/Vocal/Chords.
Holiday – A Pastafarian Carol for All
Many people have been wondering, something good has to come out of 2020, right?!
As we say in the Northland, “You betcha!!”
Well, here is a fun gift to 2020, the Year of the Plague and unrelenting sensationalized wackiness gifted to us by our own species.
Enjoy the first of these wonderful, light-hearted contributions to the Pastafarian Hymnal because sometimes…we all just need something fun! Share and spread the joy!
Cheers to us and Cheers to All!
If you are interested in checking out some of these other hymns and songs in progress, here is the link to the page on this site.
Euphonious Music 