I Am Not Yours by Z. Randall Stroope

Performed by the St. Cloud State University Chamber Singers
Conducted by Dr. Matthew Ferrell
Recorded at the Newman Center, St. Cloud State University

Producer / Editor / Videographer, Jim Mattson
Co-Producer / Project Manager / Animation, Randy Olson

[PhazonX]

I always felt that the alto part was the most important part of this piece, but most choirs seems to not notice that. This choir though, just totally get's it, everything: the tone, the dynamic, perfect for this song... omg.

[babymauimama]

"I Am Not Yours"

I am not yours, not lost in you,
Not lost, although I long to be
Lost as a candle lit at noon,
Lost as a snowflake in the sea.

You love me, and I find you still
A spirit beautiful and bright,
Yet I am I, who long to be
Lost as a light is lost in light.

Oh plunge me deep in love -- put out
My senses, leave me deaf and blind,
Swept by the tempest of your love,
A taper in a rushing wind.
Sara Teasdale

Z Randall Stroope + Sara Teasdale =Yes....

[RianeBane]

Yeah, the alto part is usually the most interesting in my opinion (I'm normally a soprano, but I can sing alto too which makes me happy!!), so it's too bad that it's often overlooked.

[MATTYandMUSIC]

To hear such beauty and control from such a small ensemble is BREATHTAKING. Bravo! One of my favorite choral works and you sent it soaring.

[benjamincarothers]

This was one of my favorite pieces I was able to sing. This group is spectacular. The dynamics and blend are what makes this recording great. I will watch it often. This group should be proud of this recording.

[MsJesusfreak]

I thoroughly enjoy the second soprano's blend. Usually in small choirs the altos and seconds are lost and the second held it's own.

[emiolian]

Wow! I'm really impressed by the sound of your choir.
Ivo Antognini, composer

[lurategh]

Beautiful!! This song always fills me with such emotion.

[figmment]

Alto is the most beautiful part but it isn't heard enough :(

[juikfred]

I am not yours, not lost in you,
Not lost, although I long to be
Lost as a candle lit at noon,
Lost as a snowflake in the sea.

You love me, and I find you still
A spirit beautiful and bright,
Yet I am I, who long to be
Lost as a light is lost in light.

Oh plunge me deep in love - put out
My senses, leave me deaf and blind,
Swept by the tempest of your love,
A taper in a rushing wind.

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[PhazonX]

THIS IS HOW IT'S DONE!! YES, THANK YOU FOR POSTING THIS.

[Bianka]

Beautiful! Loved it!!! Greetings from Puerto Rico. 

[jazzminkasper]

My choir is singing this song for our end of the year My director kept playing it on the piano as we walked into class and he gave us the music today.  :)  I am so excited to sing a level 6 piece in my senior year of high school :)  This piece is absolutely gorgeous!!

[TheEardude]

Great job by everyone!  What a wonderful sound this choir has achieved.

[RachaelLynnxD]

so well done, and brought me to tears! very impressed by the blend of this group considering the size and amount of singers per part. and sopranos...A+  so so wonderful (:

[figmment]

Damn. I can't wait to preform this.

[carolynmarmont]

This is such a lovely, restrained and flowing version of this beautiful piece of music.  Gorgeous lyrics also.  What's not to like!