After the bridge, the motive comes back and the rest of the song is almost identical to the beginning.Īnother cool element about this song is the accompaniment. It is a little higher, and at a louder dynamic, and the tempo picks up a little. This happens again, but this time is connected into the bridge, which really isn't that much different from the rest of the song. After the first statement of the motive, it is repeated again, but a third higher. It is a descending line with a lot of chromatic notes in it. The song begins with the motive that is carried throughout the song. It is really a cool piece, and great for a good soprano because this is more of a classical musical theatre piece as far as the technique and training needed to sing the vocal line well. It is really chromatic, kind of tempo-less and wandering, and a little hollow sounding. The scenario that this song is being sung in requires a song that sounds kind of creepy. Unfortunately, Rosa Bud does not return his affections, and is really just kind of creeped out by the whole thing.
He writes this song for her to sing in one of her lessons. Jasper, Rosa Bud's creepy music teacher has fallen in love with her. 'Moonfall' from The Mystery of Edwin Drood.
