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fraternity with all those good and beautiful things: a requiem (2020 remaster)

by Dan Lis

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I. Electroacoustic Introduction - From Dust to Dust 04:49
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II. Introit - Grant them eternal rest 04:59
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III. Electroacoustic Interlude I - Chase 04:12
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IV. Kyrie - Have mercy on those who pass, and those who are left behind 05:55
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V. Sequentia: Dies Irae - May those who harm our animals with malice face judgment 05:59
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VI. Electroacoustic Interlude II - The Dance of Death 02:06
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VII. Agnus Dei - Grant those who suffer rest 02:34
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VIII. Communion - Bless with light those who pass 04:21
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IX. Electroacoustic Interlude III - Solace of the Wild 06:10
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X. Libera me - Let them live forever 05:17
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XI. In Paradisum - Let them find peace 08:01

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fraternity with all those good and beautiful things
a requiem

(sacred text)
Music by Dan Lis (ASCAP)


I. Electroacoustic Introduction - From Dust to Dust
II. Introit - Grant them eternal rest
III. Electroacoustic Interlude I - Chase
IV. Kyrie - Have mercy on those who pass, and those who are left behind
V. Sequentia: Dies Irae - May those who harm our animals with malice face judgment
VI. Electroacoustic Interlude II - The Dance of Death
VII. Agnus Dei - Grant those who suffer rest
VIII. Communion - Bless with light those who pass
IX. Electroacoustic Interlude III - Solace of the Wild
X. Libera me - Let them live forever
XI. In Paradisum - Let them find peace


Program Notes

It is the nature of the world for life to consume life. Animals ravage plants, animals dissect other animals, humans murder, consume, and poison everything they can. However, amidst all this destruction that, at its core is necessary to the sustaining of life—no matter how perverted it has become with the dawn of humanity—humans have managed to set aside a special bond for those animals whom we deem companions. It is this special bond that I wish to explore, and those who are deemed worthy of our compassion that I wish to honor and remember.
I wish to honor those animals with whom we share this special bond. By writing a requiem honoring those loved and unloved animals whom we have invited into our circle of humanity on some level, I hoped to help breed compassion and empathy for our domestic animals, whether we care passionately about them or merely put up with their presence, innocent or vindictive as they may be in their individual personalities.
The title is taken from Pope John Paul II speaking of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals, in which the pope stated: “It is my hope that the inspiration of Saint Francis will help us to keep ever alive a sense of 'fraternity' with all those good and beautiful things which Almighty God has created.”
The images triggered by the singers were acquired by a social media search, whereby individuals submitted images to me of animals that have deeply impacted their lives. These images are incredibly personal, and display a wide variety of emotions and bonds between animals and humans. This piece is very much for those who submitted these images as well as those who invite animals into their circle of humanity. And, of course, this piece is for the animals themselves.

Please note that there is a period for silent prayer, meditation, reflection, and/or contemplation towards the end of movement eight (Communion), for all involved in the production (including audience).

-Dan Lis


Soprano Soloist – Gabrielle Gutierrez
Alto Soloist – Beth Mirahver
Tenor Soloist – Omar Mulero
Bass Soloist – Andrey Stolyarov
Soprano Sax – Andrew Studenski
Alto Sax – Colette Hall
Tenor Sax – Kara Cook
Baritone Sax – Philip Plott
Drum Set – Elliot Wallace
Electric Guitar – Dan Lis
Electric Bass Guitar – Kyle Grimm
Kalena Bovell, Conductor

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released April 16, 2020

Special thanks to Bobby Hamblett, Michael Bernard, Anthony Ferello, and Ken Steen, and the rest of the faculty and staff of The Hartt School, University of Hartford.

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Composer Dan Lis fuses rock and contemporary concert music to create dynamic, rhythmically-driven works for the full range of performers and electroacoustic media. A committed educator, his blog Composer’s Toolbox focuses on technical, technological, and aesthetic issues relevant to today’s emerging composers, and also discusses mental health. ... more

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