My writing for the temple combines an almost classical modal harmonic language with a more pop sound, depending on the piece. This one shifts from a dark, muted style in the beginning to a more angst-filled section in the middle to a glorious major-key part where the soprano solo occurs. The piece is a nighttime prayer, asking for protection, and then at the midpoint, detailing some of the fears that might plague us, before ultimately drifting off to what may or may not be a restful sleep.

Bob Remstein