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Book SynopsisTheErrollyn Wallen Songbookshowcases 12 of the most celebrated songs by a composer who has been called the''renaissance woman of contemporary British music''(The Observer). These songs spanthe widest range of emotions - from the exuberance ofWhat''s up Doc?to the essential truths ofGuruand the earth-shatteringDaedalus. The songs in this book appeal to all singers, whether pop, jazz or classically trained. Stripped to the essentials - voice and piano - these songs are a treasure chest for anyone interested in the art of song.
''All these songs were written from my heart and in a state of grace. At last they have made the journey from my battered manuscript sketchbook where they were often feverishly scribbled down. I am very pleased to be able to share them in this book. Improvisation is an important characteristic of my performances. In some songs in this book I have retained elements of my own style of improvisation, pa
