专辑简介

Composed by Sarah Rimkus for the Westminster Williamson Voices and James Jordan during the Covid-19 pandemic, “Breathe Free” captures the feel and sound of Shape Note singing in a contemporary way. Utilizing the iconic words of Emma Lazarus’s “The New Colossus,” this powerful work vividly portrays a political and social ideal. “Breathe Free” was written assuming a certain amount of physical distance between the singers to account for Covid-19 safety protocols. A slight lag or rhythmic delay in the music contributes towards a Shape Note-style effect.