January 1, 2003

Lyricism

Lyricism-

To sing is human.

There was a time when lyricism was undeniably the soul of music. There was a time when spinning a good tune was as natural to a musician as… well, as singing. And though in some circles this gift has been discarded, lyricism remains at the heart and soul of Pacific Serenades.

Lyricism comes in all forms, whether virtuosic or simple, sacred or worldly, profound or light-hearted. But when a good melody begins its journey, it takes you with it, and its beauty resonates within you long after it has been sung.

Lyrical music is meant to carry you away to places beyond the cares of this world, as well as into the depths of those cares-to express the richness of your experience and of the unknown. To sing is, indeed, human-and divine.

-Mark Carlson, Artistic Director