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Parsons Music David writes: The time has come to collect together some of the recordings and videos made by the family. I fear this collection will be much centred on my own music and performances, but I'd like them to be there in case any children or grandchildren may be interested. My own compositions have always been very conventional, Victorian, even. They have usually been written for some occasion, a church setting, or a piece for a particular concert, and I am quite aware they have no greatness! But I hope they are always tuneful, and would make acceptable background music. Anyway, here I begin the collection. Piano music composed by David Parsons Scherzo (video on YouTube 2 mins 32sec) Written in Downend, on the spur of the moment. Rhapsody (video on YouTube 5 mins 15 sec) Written while at Cambridge. After Bach (midi 5 mins 07 sec) This was written whie I was at school, and had played one of the Bach two-keyboard concerti with a friend. I was inspired by Pericles'Funeral Oration. Organ music Composed by David Parsons. Joyful Flourish. A very short piece to send the congregation out with a smile. (YouTube video 1 min 26 secs) For Dorothy 1. Romance (YouTube video 2 min 34 secs) For Dorothy 2. Minuet (YouTube video 2 min 34 secs) For Dorothy 3. D.E.E. (YouTube video 2 min 15 secs) For Dorothy 4. Sortie (YouTube video 1 min 35 secs) Played but not composed by David Parsons Christ lag in Todesbanden (Bach, played DP) (video on YouTube 2 mins 4sec) Heut triumphieret Gottes Sohn (Bach, played DP) (video on YouTube 2 mins 12sec). I played this for my ARCO exam. Christ lag in Todesbanden (Bach, played DP) (video on YouTube 2 mins 4sec) Dearest Jesus, we are here (Bach, played DP) (video on YouTube 2 mins 3sec) These are the holy Ten Commandments (Bach, played DP) (video on YouTube 2 mins 8sec) Ave Maris Stella by Juan Bermudo, played DP (video on YouTube 1 mins 16sec) Léon Boëllmann Chant de Matin, played DP (video on YouTube 1 mins 42 sec) Trio à deux dessus by Boyvin, played DP (video on YouTube 1 mins 12 sec) Master Tallis' Testament by Herbert Howells, played DP (video on YouTube 7 mins 30 secs) Hazy Days by Michael Kidd played DP (video on YouTube 5 mins 18 sec) Manx Mist by Michael Kidd played DP (video on YouTube 5 mins 20 sec) Patriarch by Michael Kidd played DP (video on YouTube 6 mins 18 sec). This is about Churchill, and the music is accompanied by his pictures and quotations. Toccata Capricorn by Michael Kidd played DP (audio for download or listen on line. 6.5 Mb) To a water lily, by MacDowell, played DP (video on YouTube 3 mins 43 sec) Now thank we all our God by Reger, played DP (video on YouTube 1 mins 36 sec) Sonata 3 by Rheinberger, 1st movt., played DP (video on YouTube 3mins 22sec) Sonata 3 by Rheinberger, 2nd movt., played DP (video on YouTube 3mins 22sec) Sonata 3 by Rheinberger, 3rd movt., played DP (video on YouTube 8 mins 46sec) Trumpet Tune, by Stanley, played DP (video on YouTube 2 mins 5 sec) Mein junges Leben by Sweelinck, played DP (video on YouTube 1 mins 16sec) Songs Composed by David Parsons Hand in Hand, a song for a Wedding Weekend, written and sung by DP. (video on YouTube 4 mins 05 sec) A wet Sheet and a Flowing Sea, a song written by DP while still a schoolboy. (video on YouTube 2 mins 08 sec) Proud Songsters, a song written by DP as a student. (video on YouTube 1 mins 55 sec) Choir and vocal music Composed by David Parsons Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis in D. Magnificat is set to a gentle rumba rhythm, Nunc Dimittis to an unchanging two-chord accompaniment. (video on YouTube 3 mins 47 sec) The Christ Church Service: Magnificat in G. (video on YouTube 4 mins 00 sec) The Christ Church Service: Nunc Dimittis in G. (video on YouTube 2 mins 52 sec) The Locking Service (video on YouTube 4 mins 01 sec) A rhythmical setting of the Communion for solo, music group and congregation. Christmas Gloria (video on YouTube 2 mins 12 sec) O Spirit of the living God. Short anthem. (video on YouTube 2 mins 42 sec) The Ever-Changing Seasons Harvest Anthem Written by DP for Butleigh Parish Church choir. MIDI format audio, 2 minutes 55 seconds. The Ever-changing Seasons Harvest Anthem Written by DP for Butleigh Parish Church choir. (video on YouTube, 2 minutes 55 seconds.) Canticle: The Song of Ezekiel. (Video on YouTube 2 minutes 21 seconds) Qui quae quod sung at ARLT Summer School (video on YouTube 2 mins 52 sec) Street Church choir practice (video on YouTube 0 mins 49 sec) DP's regular Thursday evening practice. Time and the Bell. A short choral piece written in memory of Benjamin Britten and perfomed in Wells Cathedral. This is only a midi, with no words. The accompaniment was strings and French horn. Worship and children's songs Composed by David Parsons Your generosity (video on YouTube 1 mins 07 sec) instrumental music Composed by David Parsons Aubade for flute and piano. Written by DP for Robert while he was still at school. Played by Robert and David. (video on YouTube 5 minutes 20 seconds.) Aubade for flute and piano. Written by DP for Robert while he was still at school. MIDI format audio, 3 minutes 54 seconds. Pan in Paris for flute and piano. Written by DP for Robert. MIDI format audio, 3 minutes 54 seconds. Minuet for Dorothy, a simple organ piece played by Trevor Parsons, violin and David Parsons, piano. (YouTube video, 3 mins 40 secs.) Album Leaf for John, a simple violin piece played by John Smart, violin and David Parsons, piano. (YouTube video, 2 mins 32 secs.) Not composed by David Parsons Andante in G by Michael Kidd, John Smart, violin, DP Piano. (video on YouTube 6 mins 8 sec) Meditation from Thais, John Smart, violin, DP Piano. (video on YouTube 4 mins 43 sec) La fille aux cheveux de lin by Debussy, John Smart, violin, DP Piano. (video on YouTube 2 mins 36 sec) Andante in G by Michael Kidd, Trevor Parsons, violin, DP Piano. (video on Google Videos 4 mins 50 sec) Latin Teaching songs Composed by David Parsons Puella A pretty little tune for learning the first declension. (video on Google Videos 1 mins 20 sec) Qui quae quod - solo version Qui quae quod sung at ARLT Summer School (video on YouTube 2 mins 52 sec)