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Eleven Poems by Brian William Taylor is a collection of song settings composed by Dr. Gary Funk. The songs interpret the poetry through memorable melodies, lovely harmonies and compelling rhythm. Taylor's series of love poems pose challenging questions to performers and audiences alike, for love is among the most deep and challenging emotions humans can experience. Expressing those feelings honestly and authentically is often beyond normal language. That’s where Art comes in for poetry, music, dance, sculpture, painting and all of the arts have in common the peculiar characteristic of speaking to those “feelingful” elements of human experience that are beyond discursive expression. Brian Taylor's exquisite poetry combines with Gary Funk's sensitive musical interpretations to create a third "thing" – something more compelling than either the poetry or music alone. The music and words combine to form a metaphor that asks for contemplation of the human condition and consideration of life’s priorities.These compositions speak the truth through beauty. The songs will please those who perform them and move those who listen to them. The pieces will satisfy because their truth challenges us both musically and philosophically. Medium High VoiceMedium Low Voice