Gomer in the Desert
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Year: 1993
Duration: c.
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Publisher: Norsk
Cost: Score and Parts - $0.00 | Score Only - $0.00
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„Gomer in the Desert“ was written in front of a large glass window, on a couple of sunny days, with light streaming across the marimba bars, in the desert of southern California. I always hear a full orchestra arrangement in the lush chords.The title comes from the Bible, in the book written about the prophet Hosea and his wife Gomer, who is a metaphorical figure for the people who follow God. In the story God hoped the people would become more grateful for all the good things given to them in their lives. Gomer must first go into the desert to free her mind, in order to learn to see the beauty of God’s love through simplicity. The story is a reminder to find more happiness in less things. The bowed gong represents the impression of God’s voice in the desert, calling to us to see the miracles all around us.[1]
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