SKU: A0.970756

By Mike Strand, ASCAP 

This is a pop rock lead sheet with lyrics, chord symbols and guitar fret boards, for a rock ensemble with two voices, or for one voice and a singing instrument, or for two singing instruments.  It serves as a good foundation for a variety of arrangements, depending on your group’s particular setup.

The audio sample is a pop rock accompaniment from iReal Pro, combined with my tunes from Finale PrintMusic. You hear two melodies with the accompaniment -- a treble electric guitar, and a simulated baritone voice (without the words).

A swing version of St. Matthew Blue is also for sale on this web site.

St. Matthew Blue portrays an unhappy person coping with the COVID 19 pandemic, which started early in the year 2020. It’s not a blues tune, however, so the word blue is in the title without the s.

St. Matthew Blue contains unusual harmonies inspired by J. S. Bach’s opening chorus to the St. Matthew Passion. My rock tune doesn't match the profundity and appeal of Bach's chorus, but the two 16-bar themes of St. Matthew Blue contain some of my favorite harmonic ideas from Bach’s work. This gives a depth to this piece that sets it apart from other rock tunes.

Here are my lyrics to St. Matthew Blue:

An evil little bug has got me down.

I want to drink a mug of beer in town.

But now I get supplies brought to my door

From many tries to find an online store.

Self-pity brings to mind St. Matthew’s tale,

How Jesus saved our kind from fiery hell.

That my soul is safe may well be true,

But I still chafe at fighting this damn flu.

SKU: A0.575993

Words from The Song of Solomon (also known as the Song of Songs) composed and performed specially for a service at St Botolph's Aldgate (London) in 1980 The sound sample is performed by the composer. A video of this piece can be heard here:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GhqEdo_BTgo  The music was later expanded to include more of the verses and became a choral piece available here under the title Upon my bed by night.

SKU: A0.629547

Based on the prayer of St. Alphonsus Liguori and Rev. 4: 8-11. Uplifting Light Gospel song scored as a duet for a Soprano and an Alto solo with Piano accompaniment. Accessible and appropriate for any church or concert setting. Used especially for Pentecost. An accompaniment track is also available.

SKU: A0.856700

Soprano/Alto duet from Bach's St Matthew Passion in G Major for 2 voices and piano. Translated into English. Soprano vocal range E - G, Alto vocal range B - E. Also available in German as 'So ist mein Jesus nun gefangen'.