Jeppe Ernst Lovsange (2018/23)
Songs of Praise for one male and two female performers
Dur. 10′
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Jeppe Ernst Lovsange (2018/23)
Songs of Praise for one male and two female performers
Dur. 10′
INTRODUCTION
Lovsange/Songs of Praise is a piece composed for physical touch, eyelids and foot stomp and is written for two female and one male performer.
The piece consists of three movements, all having titles from Catholic time prayers:
I. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the lord II. Mary’s song of praise III. Lord, now you let your servant go in peace
Stage Setup
Female 1: On the left side of the stage; Male: In the center; Female 2: On the right side of the stage (from the point of view of the audience).
Pos. A: × ° ×
Pos. B: ° × °
Pos. C: ° ° ° (audience)
Positions
A: Position furthest back on stage.
B: Position in the middle of the stage.
C: Position closest to the edge of the stage.
1. Standing with the right side to the audience.
2. Standing facing the audience.
3. Sitting on a stool facing the audience.
4. Standing with the left side to the audience.
1st Movement: Female 1: Pos. A1; Male: Pos. A3; Female 2: Pos. A4
2nd Movement: Female 1: Pos. B3; Male: Pos. B2; Female 2: Pos. B3
3rd Movement: Female 1: Pos. C3; Male: Pos. C3; Female 2: Pos. C3
× Standing.
° Sitting on a stool.
The musicians move between the three positions as indicated in Transitions I – III
H ands down the side with the palm of the hand facing the thigh
H ands down the side with the palm of the hand facing the thigh.
GENERAL NOTATION
H ands down the side with the palm of the hand facing the thigh
H ands down the side with the palm of the hand facing the thigh.
H ands down the side with the palm of the hand facing the thigh.
H ands down the side with the palm of the hand facing the thigh.
A gradual movement from one point to another from one touch to another or one position to another I n movement I I I a dotted arrow indicates to lift the indicated foot before a stomp.
× Hands down the side with the palm of the hand facing the thigh.
A gradual movement from one point to another from one touch to another or one position to another
A gradual movement from one point to another from one touch to another or one position to another.
I n movement I I I a dotted arrow indicates to lift the indicated foot before a stomp.
I n movement I I I a dotted arrow indicates to lift the indicated foot before a stomp.
A gradual movement from one point to another from one touch to another or one position to another I n movement I I I a dotted arrow indicates to lift the indicated foot before a stomp.
A gradual movement from one point to another from one touch to another or one position to another I n movement I I I a dotted arrow indicates to lift the indicated foot before a stomp.
A gradual movement from one point to another from one touch to another or one position to another I n movement I I I a dotted arrow indicates to lift the indicated foot before a stomp.
I : F emale 1 2: H ands in chest hight with fingers spread and the palm of the hand facing the performer.
▶ A gradual movement from one point to another, from one touch to another or one position to another. In movement III a dotted arrow indicates to lift the indicated foot before a stomp.
M ale: H ands flat on thighs.
I : F emale 1 2: H ands in chest hight with fingers spread and the palm of the hand facing the performer
I : F emale 1 2: H ands in chest hight with fingers spread and the palm of the hand facing the performer.
M ale: H ands flat on thighs.
w I: Female 1 + 2: Hands in chest height with fingers spread and the palm of the hand facing the performer.
I : F emale 1 2: H ands in chest hight with fingers spread and the palm of the hand facing the performer
I I : F emale 1 2: H ands flat on thighs M ale: H ands flat on top of the head of F emale 1 ( R ight hand) and F emale 2 ( L eft hand).
M ale: H ands flat on thighs
I : F emale 1 2: H ands in chest hight with fingers spread and the palm of the hand facing the performer.
I : F emale 1 2: H ands in chest hight with fingers spread and the palm of the hand facing the performer
M ale: H ands flat on thighs.
I I : F emale 1 2: H ands flat on thighs
M ale: H ands flat on thighs.
M ale: H ands flat on thighs.
Male: Hands flat on thighs.
I I : F emale 1 2: H ands flat on thighs.
I I : F emale 1 2: H ands flat on thighs
I I I : F emale 1 2 M ale: H ands clenched down the side
M ale: H ands flat on top of the head of F emale 1 ( R ight hand) and F emale 2 ( L eft hand).
I I : F emale 1 2: H ands flat on thighs
I I : F emale 1 2: H ands flat on thighs
II: Female 1 + 2: Hands flat on thighs.
I I I : F emale 1 2 M ale: H ands clenched down the side
M ale: H ands flat on top of the head of F emale 1 ( R ight hand) and F emale 2 ( L eft hand).
M ale: H ands flat on top of the head of F emale 1 ( R ight hand) and F emale 2 ( L eft hand).
I I I : F emale 1 2 M ale: H ands clenched down the side
I I I : F emale 1 2 M ale: H ands clenched down the side
Male: Hands flat on top of the head of Female 1 (Right hand) and Female 2 (Left hand).
M ale: H ands flat on top of the head of F emale 1 ( R ight hand) and F emale 2 ( L eft hand).
M ale: H ands flat on top of the head of F emale 1 ( R ight hand) and F emale 2 ( L eft hand).
pen eyes: A note indicates to open eyes.
I I I : F emale 1 2 M ale: H ands clenched down the side
I I I : F emale 1 2 M ale: H ands clenched down the side
III: Female 1 + 2 + Male: Hands clenched down the side.
pen eyes: A note indicates to open eyes
A crescendo indicates to gradually open eyes.
pen eyes: A note indicates to open eyes.
pen eyes: A note indicates to open eyes.
A diminuendo indicates to gradually close eyes.
pen eyes: A note indicates to open eyes.
Open eyes: A note indicates to open eyes.
A crescendo indicates to gradually open eyes.
A crescendo indicates to gradually open eyes
A diminuendo indicates to gradually close eyes
A crescendo indicates to gradually open eyes.
pen eyes: A note indicates to open eyes. crescendo indicates to gradually open eyes.
A diminuendo indicates to gradually close eyes.
A crescendo indicates to gradually open eyes.
A crescendo indicates to gradually open eyes.
A diminuendo indicates to gradually close eyes
I : esse is e o o es in e na e of e or
A diminuendo indicates to gradually close eyes
A diminuendo indicates to gradually close eyes
A diminuendo indicates to gradually close eyes.
I : esse is e o o es in e na e of e or
I : esse is e o o es in e na e of e or
I : esse is e o o es in e na e of e or
F emale 1 2 (physical touch):
I: Blessed is he who comes in the name of the lord
I : esse is e o o es in e na e of e or
I : esse is e o o es in e na e of e or
F emale 1 2 (physical touch):
Female 1 + 2 (physical touch):
F emale 1 2 (physical touch):
F emale 1 2 (physical touch):
F emale 1 2 (physical touch):
F emale 1 2 (physical touch):
H it the top of the head of the male performer with the underside of a clenched fist (thumb inside fist).
H it the top of the head of the male performer with the underside of a clenched fist (thumb inside fist).
Hit the top of the head of the male performer with the underside of a clenched fist (thumb inside fist).
H it the top of the head of the male performer with the underside of a clenched fist (thumb inside fist)
H it the top of the head of the male performer with the underside of a clenched fist (thumb inside fist).
H it the top of the head of the male performer with the underside of a clenched fist (thumb inside fist).
H it the forehead/back of the head of the male performer with the upper side of a clenched fist (thumb inside fist)
H it the top of the head of the male performer with the underside of a clenched fist (thumb inside fist).
H it the forehead/back of the head of the male performer with the upper side of a clenched fist (thumb inside fist)
H it the forehead/back of the head of the male performer with the upper side of a clenched fist (thumb inside fist)
Hit the forehead/back of the head of the male performer with the upper side of a clenched fist (thumb inside fist).
H it the forehead/back of the head of the male performer with the upper side of a clenched fist (thumb inside fist)
ouch the awline of the male performer using the upper side of the rd finger (the nail).
H it the forehead/back of the head of the male performer with the upper side of a clenched fist (thumb inside fist)
H it the forehead/back of the head of the male performer with the upper side of a clenched fist (thumb inside fist)
ouch the awline of the male performer using the upper side of the rd finger (the nail)
Touch the jawline of the male performer using the upper side of the 3rd finger (the nail).
ouch the awline of the male performer using the upper side of the rd finger (the nail).
ouch the awline of the male performer using the upper side of the rd finger (the nail)
Slide from temple to temple of the male performer using 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th finger.
ouch the awline of the male performer using the upper side of the rd finger (the nail).
lide from temple to temple of the male performer using 2nd rd th and th finger.
ouch the awline of the male performer using the upper side of the rd finger (the nail)
lide from temple to temple of the male performer using 2nd rd th and th finger.
Grab the throat/the neck of the male performer with the whole hand.
lide from temple to temple of the male performer using 2nd rd th and th finger.
lide from temple to temple of the male performer using 2nd rd th and th finger.
lide from temple to temple of the male performer using 2nd rd th and th finger.
lide from temple to temple of the male performer using 2nd rd th and th finger.
rab the throat/the neck of the male performer with the whole hand lide from forehead to the back of the head of the male performer with a slightly hooked hand.
D ynamics indicates how crooked the hand should be: pp : F lat hand.
rab the throat/the neck of the male performer with the whole hand. lide from forehead to the back of the head of the male performer with a slightly hooked hand
Slide from forehead to the back of the head of the male performer with a slightly hooked hand.
rab the throat/the neck of the male performer with the whole hand lide from forehead to the back of the head of the male performer with a slightly hooked hand.
ff : C lenched hand.
D ynamics indicates how crooked the hand should be: pp : F lat hand.
rab the throat/the neck of the male performer with the whole hand. lide from forehead to the back of the head of the male performer with a slightly hooked hand. D ynamics indicates how crooked the hand should be: pp : F lat hand.
Dynamics indicates how crooked the hand should be: p : Flat hand., f : Clenched hand.
ff : C lenched hand
rab the throat/the neck of the male performer with the whole hand lide from forehead to the back of the head of the male performer with a slightly hooked hand. D ynamics indicates how crooked the hand should be: pp : F lat hand.
D ynamics indicates how crooked the hand should be: pp : F lat hand ff : C lenched hand.
rab the throat/the neck of the male performer with the whole hand. lide from forehead to the back of the head of the male performer with a slightly hooked hand. D ynamics indicates how crooked the hand should be: pp : F lat hand.
Squeeze the nose/the earlobe of the male performer with the 1st and 3rd finger.
ff : C lenched hand
ff : C lenched hand
ff : C lenched hand
Tremolo indicates to shake the nose/the earlobe as fast as possible.
uee e the nose/the earlobe of the male performer with the 1st and rd finger. remolo indicates to shake the nose/the earlobe as fast as possible
uee e the nose/the earlobe of the male performer with the 1st and rd finger. remolo indicates to shake the nose/the earlobe as fast as possible.
uee e the nose/the earlobe of the male performer with the 1st and rd finger. remolo indicates to shake the nose/the earlobe as fast as possible
uee e the nose/the earlobe of the male performer with the 1st and rd finger. remolo indicates to shake the nose/the earlobe as fast as possible.
uee e the nose/the earlobe of the male performer with the 1st and rd finger. remolo indicates to shake the nose/the earlobe as fast as possible
uee e the nose/the earlobe of the male performer with the 1st and rd finger. remolo indicates to shake the nose/the earlobe as fast as possible
I
I
M a e performer (physical touch):
M a e performer (physical touch):
M ale performer (phys ca touch):
M a e performer (physical touch):
M a e performer (physical touch):
M a e performer (physical touch):
II: Mary's song of praise
Male performer (physical touch):
I n al pauses the male performer has a flat hand on top of the two female performers
I n al pauses the ma e performer has a f at hand on top of the two female performers.
I n all pauses the male performer has a flat hand on top of the two female performers
R ight hand: F emale 1; L eft hand: F emale 2
R ight hand: F emale 1; L eft hand: F ema e 2
I n al pauses the male performer has a flat hand on top of the two female performers
R ght hand: F emale 1; L eft hand: F emale 2
R ight hand: F emale 1; L eft hand: F emale 2
I n a l pauses the ma e performer has a f at hand on top of the two female performers.
R ight hand: F emale 1; L eft hand: F ema e 2
R ight hand: F emale 1; L eft hand: F ema e 2
I n a l pauses the ma e performer has a f at hand on top of the two female performers.
In all pauses the male performer has a flat hand on top of the two female performers.
Right hand: Female 1; Left hand: Female 2
A flat hand on top of the head ( dle pos.)
A flat hand on top of the head ( d e pos.)
A flat hand on top of the head ( dle pos )
A flat hand on top of the head (idle pos.)
A flat hand on top of the head (id e pos.)
A flat hand on top of the head (id e pos.)
A flat hand on top of the head (idle pos.)
M ake a movement to the left and to the right as fast poss b e with a flat hand
M ake a movement to the left and to the right as fast poss ble with a flat hand.
M ake a movement to the left and to the right as fast poss ble with a flat hand.
M ake a movement to the left and to the r ght as fast possible with a flat hand.
Make a movement to the left and to the right as fast possible with a flat hand.
C rescendo/ D iminuendo indicates the ntensity of the movement.
C rescendo/ D iminuendo ind cates the intensity of the movement
C rescendo/ D iminuendo ind cates the intensity of the movement.
M ake a movement to the left and to the right as fast possib e with a flat hand
C rescendo/ D iminuendo indicates the intensity of the movement
M ake a movement to the left and to the right as fast possib e with a flat hand.
Crescendo/Diminuendo indicates the intensity of the movement.
C rescendo/ D iminuendo indicates the ntensity of the movement.
H it with the underside of a clenched f st
H it with the underside of a c enched fist.
H it with the underside of a clenched fist
H it with the unders de of a clenched fist.
H it with the underside of a clenched f st
H it with the underside of a clenched f st.
C rescendo/ D iminuendo indicates the ntensity of the movement
Hit with the underside of a clenched fist.
M ake a c rcu ar movement w th a flat hand
M ake a circu ar movement with a flat hand.
M ake a circular movement with a f at hand.
M ake a circu ar movement with a flat hand.
M ake a c rcular movement w th a flat hand
M ake a c rcular movement w th a flat hand.
Make a circular movement with a flat hand.
Make a circular movement with middle part of a clenched fist.
M ake a c rcu ar movement w th midd e part of a clenched f st.
M ake a circu ar movement with midd e part of a clenched f st
M ake a circular movement with middle part of a clenched fist
M ake a circu ar movement with midd e part of a clenched f st.
M ake a c rcular movement w th middle part of a clenched f st.
M ake a c rcular movement w th middle part of a clenched f st
P ull the hair of the female performer upwards
P ull the hair of the fema e performer upwards.
Pull the hair of the female performer upwards.
Dynamics indicates to clench the hand in order to grab the hair.
P u l the ha r of the female performer upwards
P ull the hair of the female performer upwards
D ynamics ndicates to clench the hand n order to grab the hair.
D ynam cs ndicates to clench the hand in order to grab the hair. I
D ynamics ind cates to clench the hand in order to grab the hair. I
D ynam cs ndicates to clench the hand in order to grab the ha r
P ull the hair of the fema e performer upwards.
P ull the hair of the fema e performer upwards.
D ynam cs ndicates to clench the hand in order to grab the ha r
D ynam cs ndicates to clench the hand in order to grab the ha r.
III: Lord, now you let your servant go in peace
Male and Female 1 + 2 (Foot stomp)
Nodehead pointing upwards: Right foot.
Nodehead pointing downwards: Left foot.
Transition I–III
In the transitions the performers have eyes open. The “position” voice indicates the movements of the performers from one position to another.
Nodehead pointing upwards: Right foot.
Nodehead pointing downwards: Left foot.
Structure
An overview of the structure can be seen as an appendix.
L e f t h a n d
O p e n e ye s
I I : M a r i a ' s l o v s a n g / M a r y ’ s s o n g o f p r a i s e
Fe m a l e 1
STRUCTURE
The piece is based on a layered structure. Each movement consists of three big parts, each with a duration of one minute:
A = Layer I;
B = Layer I + II;
C = Layer I + II + III.
This means that part C in all three movements contains all the material of the individual movement, and that A and B are reductions of this material.
The structure of each movement: