Product Description
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ABOUT THE SONG
"Silent House" by the Dixie Chicks is a deeply moving song about memory, loss, and holding on to what remains. The lyrics paint a poignant picture of someone navigating an empty home filled with echoes of the past, a metaphor for the fading memories of a loved one.
Co-written with Neil Finn of Crowded House, the song carries a unique blend of warmth and sorrow, wrapping personal storytelling in rich harmonies and a steady, pulsing groove. Theres a quiet strength in the way the song unfoldsnever rushed, never forced. Its not just about grief; its about love persisting in the spaces where someone once was. That emotional core makes it a perfect candidate for a choral arrangement that brings out both the depth and the hope within the music.
ABOUT THIS ARRANGEMENT
This arrangement stays true to the heart of the song, offering a comforting and colorful choral setting that lets the lyrics shine. The harmonies flow naturally, embracing the warmth of the original while adding new layers of depth and texture. Moments of close, intimate voicings contrast with open, resonant chords, mirroring the way memories shift between clarity and distance.
Its the kind of piece that feels personal to sing, as if each voice is carrying a piece of the story. Whether sung in a small vocal group or a full choir, the arrangement is built to be expressive yet completely singableso the focus stays where it should be: on the songs quiet, unwavering emotion.
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Arrangement written in Dorico
Vocals by ACE Studio
Video edited in Final Cut Pro
This product was created by a member of ArrangeMe, Hal Leonard's global self-publishing community of independent composers, arrangers, and songwriters. ArrangeMe allows for the publication of unique arrangements of both popular titles and original compositions from a wide variety of voices and backgrounds.