Sanctuary
Credits & Info
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Author BlazingDragon
- Date
- 02/26/2012
- File Info
- Loop
- 1.6 MB
- 1 min 43 sec
- Score
- 4.48 / 5.00
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Licensing Terms
- Attribution:
- You must give credit to the artist.
- Noncommercial:
- You may not use this work for commercial purposes unless you make specific arrangements with the artist.
- Share Alike:
- If you alter, transform, or build upon this image, you may distribute the resulting creation only under a license identical to this one.
- Score:
- Rated 4.48 / 5 stars
- Plays & Downloads:
- 3,499 Plays | 372 Downloads
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- Genres:
- Classical
- None
Author Comments
Soft light cascades through ornate windows of stained glass, bathing the sanctuary in the warmth of its embrace. This cathedral is a holy place, offering respite to weary wayfarers struggling under the weight of the crosses they bare. It is a realm of hope in a bleak world torn by famine and the fires of war; a place where God's grace illuminates the soul of the disheartened and lost sheep of His fold.
Yet as the days increase in number, this sacred house drifts into obscurity. How many women have been left widowed, their souls crushed as the Great War has left taken their beloved? How many children have been orphaned since darkness put out the light of hope in a land once marked by peace? The heart of man has turned foul and black since he raised his sword in the spirit of vengeance...Where could God be in this Hell, people ask? Faith has come to be seen with cynicism in the midst of this darkness, and this cathedral seldom receives guests anymore.
And yet a young girl kneels at the alter, bathed in the warmth of cascading light. Tears flow from her eyes and onto the hem of the torn rags which provide her little protection from the elements. Voice quivering, she offers a petition into the silence of the empty sanctuary: "Please God, bring back my daddy alive...please...keep daddy safe..." There she lay, drifting from the shore of dreams into an ocean of respite. The weight bearing down on her soul lifts as angels surround her in sweet sleep...
[This piece is a couple of years old, but it has a lot of heart in it. Despite the rough edges, please enjoy the story that it tells. Thank you. :) ]
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Reviews
Rated 5 / 5 stars February 5, 2013
This really is a beautiful piece, and the imagery you present with and with out your story are warm and safe. Which considering the name of the song should be the goal. You are a truly amazing Artist.
Rated 5 / 5 stars August 17, 2012
a beautiful piece, very calming.
Thank you for yet another review! :)
Rated 5 / 5 stars April 18, 2012
Beautiful work. Peaceful and chillness; I suddenly fall in a lost world which fills with old and rusty memories.
Two thumbs up.
Thank you my friend. Hopefully your memories are pleasant ones.
Rated 5 / 5 stars April 15, 2012
This piece took me back to a time when I was about 12 years old. It reminds me of times when I was really into books. I read a lot of great classics during that time. The Hobbit, Treasure Island, Peter Pan, The Hunchback, etc. Great American classics. I don't know why, but this music immediately sparked a reminiscence, and brought a genuine smile to my face.
Musically, you've written a wonderful little melody that makes a lot of sense. It says what it wants, and doesn't confound it with unnecessary extras.
Wonderful music, friend.
Reading is such a wonderful pleasure. I'm glad this was able to bring back fond memories for you! Thanks for the review.
Rated 5 / 5 stars April 7, 2012
Now, talking seriously, this is just so... Heartful... Another outstanding piece of work, Mr. Blazing. I could keep listening to this loops hours and hours in and not get tired. Why? Because it's so simple it stands in the crowd. Many musicians attempt various colors, green, red, purple, and all that, but the real ones that make a diference are white and black, now you may be asking yourself, "What the hell does he mean by comparing colors with music??", and the answer is: "It is very simple, while musicians nowadays attempt to get their songs shining, they make it so well that it may blind your eyes, now, the musician that looks to the simple idea, and just take the dust out of it, has way more chances of doing a successfull job, as it is easier and much more joyfull to look to a candle than to a lamp. And by the way, the story is as hearfull and as joyfull to read as the music is to listen... Thank you, again, for the amazing work of art.
(By the way, english is not my first language, so pardon any grammar errors or maybe if i could not get the message of the review clearly. Simply: This work of art is awesome)
When writing a big, grandiose piece with a thick stack of instruments, it is easy to sound impressive without doing anything interesting. Music is much more transparent when written for small groups of instruments. In a piece such as this with just violin and harp, the sound is intimate and exposed. There is nothing to hide behind if the melodies are dull; no clanging of the cymbals or pounding of the timpani.
I think that many composers get too caught up in trying to to sound "big" and "colorful" when they don't even know what they are trying to communicate. Music is like language in that it is a medium for conveying ideas and telling stories, but it is even more powerful than words in conveying raw emotion. Writing big, colorful pieces of music without having a message to convey seems pointless. I'd much rather compose simple music that speaks from my soul and life experience.
Someone recently told me, "You could be the world's greatest orator, but if you don't have anything to say, it does not good." In the same way, you can have a vast amount of musical knowledge, but if you don't compose from the heart, the music will suffer. That may sound cheesy, but I truly believe it.
Thank you for the thought provoking review. I agree with you wholeheartedly. :)