Compositions - Kyrillos Guirguis

"Since the day I came to the world" - Men Yom Maw3it 3ala Eldonya - 
من يوم ماوعيت عالدنيا

A rehearsal for the hymn on the lute. Planning to do the orchestration soon, but thought it would be appropriate to upload it as vocal and lute only.

Composer & Lyricist: Kyrillos Guirguis
Lute & Vocal: Kyrillos Guirguis
Recording and production: Kyrillos Guirguis

YouTube https://youtu.be/0uAJZpAL2mg

Men Yom Maw3it 3ala Eldonya من يوم ماوعيت عالدنيا

Aspirations, in C minor for the piano.

Copyright: Kyrillos Guirguis, 2021

Aspirations

The lyrics of this piece are based on the Biblical event described in Matthew 8:23-27, Mark 4:35-41 and Luke 8:22-25.
It describes how one can be in similar situations these days, feeling as if we're in a boat that is at the mercy of a tumultuous sea with its raging waves that threaten our very existence and wellbeing. The hymn ends with the affirmation that the Lord Jesus is with us as He was with the disciples at the time, and asks Him to calm the storms around us.

Composer & orchestrator: Kyrillos Guirguis
Lyrics: Kyrillos Guirguis

Kaany Ma3ahom Fel-markeb

Kaany Ma3ahom Fel-markeb كأني معاهم في المركب

This piece is based on the Biblical event described in Matthew 8:23-27, Mark 4:35-41 and Luke 8:22-25.
It describes how one can be in similar situations these days, feeling as if we're in a boat that is at the mercy of a tumultuous sea with its raging waves that threaten our very existence and wellbeing. The hymn ends with the affirmation that the Lord Jesus is with us as He was with the disciples at the time, and asks Him to calm the storms around us.
Composer/Orchestrator: Kyrillos Guirguis

In the Boat Together - Kaany Ma3ahom Fel-markeb

In the Boat Together - Kaany Ma3ahom Fel-Markeb - Music only

Composer & orchestrator: Kyrillos Guirguis

The composition describes the emotions we may experience when life gets tough, while still having hope. It is as if we're in a boat that is at the mercy of a tumultuous sea with its raging waves that threaten our very existence and wellbeing, before we finally get saved.

This is similar to the Biblical event when the Lord's disciples were in a boat and called for Jesus to calm the storms, thinking He was asleep at the back (Matthew 8:23-27, Mark 4:35-41 and Luke 8:22-25). The composition ends with the affirmation that the Lord Jesus is with us as He was with the disciples at the time, and asks Him to calm the storms around us.

Link to an orchestral version is here:
https://soundcloud.com/user-664644423-975698044/kaany-ma3ahom-fel-markeb?si=60474f8058f54cbd932d156f46c98f85&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

Link to the track with Arabic lyrics and vocals:
https://soundcloud.com/user-664644423-975698044/kaany-ma3ahom-felmarkeb-edit-1-export-2?si=a29501345b6a41aaa68b3d36840d4287&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

Another piece of interest - "Away They Go!":
https://soundcloud.com/user-664644423-975698044/away-they-go-4?si=9d86b9965ac44effb683b1893580b71d&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

In the Boat Together

In the Boat Together - in A minor for Eb Clarinet & Piano

Composer/Orchestrator: Kyrillos Guirguis

This is the music track for my new hymn, Come to Me! It was composed back in Feb-Mar 2022, but only released Jul 2023.

The Lyrics are in English and describe how Jesus Christ loves and longs for each and every one of us. Christ is always there encouraging us and saying, "Come to Me", so we may find rest from all our troubles.

If you enjoyed this track, you may also like this one:
https://soundcloud.com/user-664644423-975698044/dance-of-the-heart-in-a-minor-for-orchestra-14dec2023?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing&si=e4208456729b4068bb3a63cd9c789ba9

Another track of interest:
https://soundcloud.com/user-664644423-975698044/angelic-touch-sonata-in-g-major-for-alto-flute-harp?si=675e1246aac346fcbf2f2297f771bf9b&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

Come To Me

Composer/Orchestrator: Kyrillos Guirguis

Link to the hymn with lyrics:
SoundCloud https://soundcloud.com/user-664644423-975698044/adra_bent_yoakim?in=user-664644423-975698044/sets/compositions-kyrillos-guirguis&si=0d4941c8399746e3b70f03bf6850bdf7&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

YouTube youtu.be/EwFaq_cL_Ac

A Daughter Virgin of Joachim - Adra bent Yoakim

A Virgin Daughter of Joachim (Adra Bent Yoakim) - Music Only عدرا بنت يواقيم

This orchestral composition, in G minor, describes how Christ's divinity overcomes the stench of death. It reminds us of Lazarus, mentioned in chapter 11 of the Gospel of St John, who was dead and buried for 4 days before the Lord Christ raised him from the dead. 

Living in sin is spiritual death, when one becomes like a decomposing corpse emitting the stench of death, similar to how Lazarus was described. Yet, there is always hope in Christ who could raise one from their spiritual death. One only has to ask, and it is this prayer to Christ that marks the start of this spiritual resurrection, so one could experience God's grace and attain eternal victory.

Dead as Lazarus

Away They Go, in D minor for Flute, Cor Anglais, Bassoon & Piano.

Composer: Kyrillos Guirguis
Copyright, Kyrillos Guirguis: Jan 2023

This piece was composed as a reflection on so many things (or people) that disappear from one's life. They could be people we love, dreams we once had, or memories that faded away into the past. They may no longer be with us or as vivid as they used to be, but we still hold onto them within the heart.

I started this piece on the Oud (lute), but I then developed it for Wind Trio & Piano. Here is the link to the oud starting version: https://soundcloud.com/user-664644423-975698044/away-they-go?si=3f7bb6a7d67543f0b84bd57fc995ace5&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

Away They Go!

Angelic Touch - Sonata in G major for Alto Flute & Harp.

Composer: Kyrillos Guirguis

The sonata form repeats the exposition section (first 2:45min), which extends the piece to just over 10 minutes. But for online streaming I opted not to repeat that section.

Another track of interest is Come to Me.
https://soundcloud.com/user-664644423-975698044/come-to-me?si=0744c2f6114248a6950f9e7754095e78&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

Angelic Touch - Sonata in G major for Alto Flute & Harp

An orchestral piece in A minor.
Composer: Kyrillos Guirguis

Another track of interest:
https://soundcloud.com/user-664644423-975698044/come-to-me?si=fc2038c00bf54eb7b33256932d443713&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

Dance of the Heart

Dance of the Heart, in A minor for Orchestra

Only Him - in A minor for Piano & Tenor Saxophone.
Composer/Arranger: Kyrillos Guirguis

The title refers to the Lord Jesus Christ. Only Him is the Saviour and Redeemer. Only Him is the one who stands by me in times of trouble. Only Him is God and creator of all things.

Copyright: Kyrillos Guirguis, 2023

Only Him

Only Him, in A minor for piano & tenor saxophone

A hymn dedicated to saints Maximus and Domadius.
Composer: Kyrillos Guirguis
Lyrics: Kyrillos Guirguis
Lute/Keyboard: Kyrillos Guirguis
Vocals: Kyrillos Guirguis & Mariana Boules
Arranging, mixing, mastering and production: Kyrillos Guirguis

YouTube https://youtu.be/vESslKSyP6s

Maximus & Domadius

Maximus & Domadius ترنيمة مكسيموس و دوماديوس

Copyright: Kyrillos Guirguis, 2020

A composition dedicated to St Arianus of Antinoe (Ansena), to celebrate his feast on 8th Baramhat (17th March). 

Lyrics are written but vocal production will be released once recording and mastering have been done.

Composition & orchestration: Kyrillos Guirguis

Arianus of Antinoe - اريانوس والي انصنا

Celebrating the martyrdom of St Peshnouna on 1st June (24th of the Coptic month of Pashwns). His blessed story is found in the Coptic Orthodox Synaxarium, entry under 24th Bashans (Pashwns).

Composition: Kyrillos Guirguis
Lyrics/Vocals: Kyrillos Guirguis & Mariana Boules
Lute: Kyrillos Guirguis
Orchestration & Production: Kyrillos Guirguis

YouTube https://youtu.be/YHdHUv-hwNU

St Peshnouna القديس بشنونه

A virgin, daughter of Joachim
Adra bent Yoakim _ عدرا بنت يواقيم

Composition & Orchestration: Kyrillos Guirguis
Lyrics: Kyrillos Guirguis
Lute & Vocal: Kyrillos Guirguis
Production: Kyrillos Guirguis
YouTube https://youtu.be/EwFaq_cL_Ac

Adra bent Yoakim _ عدرا بنت يواقيم

Adra bent Yoakim   عدرا بنت يواقيم

Kyrillos Guirguis is an Australian composer who has been passionate about music since early childhood. His music is influenced by both Middle Eastern music, including Coptic Christian, and Western classical music traditions. His compositions occasionally use the Arabic and Coptic maqams (scales/modes) that utilise micro-tonality (quarter tones), giving his music a rich flavour. He enjoys orchestrating his own music, utilising principles developed by some of the great orchestrators such as Rimsky-Korsakov.

Kyrillos has been learning and playing the lute (oud) for several years. He uses the lute for most of the compositional process, which tends to focus on melody. However, his strong music theory and broad intimate knowledge with various instruments enable him to orchestrate effectively and compose for a wide variety of genres and ensembles. 

Kyrillos loves the oboe, bassoon, and the French horn, and can't resist including them in his orchestrations.

Kyrillos has only recently started to share his music with others, bringing to the world wonderful music that has deep spiritual meanings. The Valley Winds Ensemble, Massachusetts, considers him a composer with “strong compositional skills”, attesting to his abilities to write music that inspires others and appeals to both musicians and listeners alike.

One of the scholars at the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music described his compositional style as "evocative, setting him apart in the Western contemporary classical idiom".

Kyrillos is currently completing his postgraduate music studies at the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music, with a focus on music composition.

Kyrillos continues to compose inspiring music that is loved by many fans around the world. He is also pursuing opportunities to collaborate and to support others in their musical journeys.