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'Katrina' was the first Wayfarers piece I finished. The driving rhythm grew naturally from her name. Despite its brevity, the piece reflects a number of Katrina's qualities: strength, precision, confidence, and a lofty spirit. I used rhythmic 5ths as a symbol of these.

I wrote this at a time when Katrina was facing a difficult decision. She is the only person in the set who did not eventually travel overseas. The song is possibly a little bit selfish - I hoped Katrina would choose to stay with the choir, but she ended up making the right decision for herself, which I respect greatly. If I had my time over, the lyrics might say "be strong for yourself".

lyrics

Katrina, Katrina
Be strong, be strong for us
Be strong, stay strong for us
Katrina, Katrina

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from Gawain Davey: The Wayfarers - Melbourne concert, July 2014, released September 27, 2017
Wayfarers Australia - choir
Gawain Davey - composer and conductor

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Gawain Davey Melbourne, Australia

Music to appreciate and savour.
A slower, softer sound spectrum... quirky, thoughtful words... restless melodies on a lush bed of changing harmony...
Darkness and light mingle.
Gawain writes classical music and contemporary songs.
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