Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles, Hidden Legacies - 30m 12s

Tracks & Durations

1. Before the Storm	3:42
2. The Nightmare	6:19
3. Give Us a Death Undiminished	2:12
4. Left Behind	4:11
5. Dinosaur	3:16
6. Hidden Legacies (Lullaby)	5:53
7. We Sing	4:34

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Review

In September 1990, Artistic Director Jon Bailey commissioned composer Roger Bourland and lyricist John Hall to create a major choral work that responded to the AIDS crisis. Not a requiem, but an affirmation of life, the collaboration evolved into Hidden Legacies over the next year - a cantata in seven movements scored for four synthesizers, bass guitar, drums, and men's chorus.

The first two movements, 'Before The Storm,' and 'The Nightmare' are based upon what occured just before and after the discovery of HIV infection. The following five movements are from the various points of view of the chorus itself. 'Give Us A Death Undiminished' is an anthem of anger and resolve. 'Left Behind' is a country-western tune in tribute to those who are care-givers and those who remain. 'Dinosaur' reflects the musings of one man who has seen a great deal in his life, and now feels abandoned and alone - a pre-historic being living in the wrong age. The 'Hidden Legacies' lullabye is a gentle farewell, and 'We Sing' a concluding anthem of hope and pride.

'Hidden Legacies' is a tribute to those living with HIV, to those left behind, and to those who have offered selfless help in times of pain and intense sorrow. It has become a clear musical voice for people hungry to express their grief, their pride, their anger, their hope. For the Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles, it has been a profound expression of the Chorus's mission: "to build a sense of community and positive self-image among gay men and lesbians, providing important bridges of understanding to the public at large."

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