Jesus' Blood Never Failed Me Yet
composer: Gavin Bryars
for pre-recorded tape and instruments
Premiere: 11 December 1972 London, Queen Elizabeth Hall · Music Now Ensemble · Gavin Bryars, conductor
Instrumentation: digital tape / CD and ensemble / orchestra
Orchestra instrumentation: Instrumentation flexible with instrumental groups optional but based on the following maximum scoring: 1.1.1.bcl.1-4.2.2.1-perc(glsp.vib)-gtr.hp.cel.org-string quartet.2db
Publisher: Schott Music Ltd., London
Duration: 35' 0''
Year of composition: 1971
Edition: performance material - Duration is flexible
ISMN: 979-0-2201-3047-2
Order number: ED 12480
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Description
The score and performing material of Jesus' Blood Never Failed Me Yet published by Schott comprises everything that is sanctioned for performance or recording. The use of an obligato voice, improvised or otherwise is expressly forbidden and cannot be authorised except by the composer. The recording by the composer on Point Music, in which Tim Waits' voice is added during the later stages of the performance, is unique. His voice was used only for this specific occasion, growing out of the personal relationship between Tom Waits and the composer and does not represent in anyway a precedent for others.
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