Gambler's Hill
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About This Piece
This poignant, original work explores themes of self-discovery, letting go, courage, and embracing an unknown future. A perfect choice for graduation ceremonies, or any time of year!
Details
- Voicing
- SSA
- Composer
- Krishan Oberoi
- Duration
- 3:25
Composer and conductor Krishan Oberoi has received widespread critical acclaim for his innovative leadership. Ensembles under his direction have been praised for their "impressive warmth and verve" (Boston Globe), "startling depth" (Variety magazine) and "clear diction, perfect pitch and clear purpose" (San Diego Union-Tribune). Oberoi is the Founder & Principal Guest Conductor of SACRA/PROFANA, a critically acclaimed, San Diego-based chorus described as "a divine vocal canopy" by The Los Angeles Times. Hailed for his "visionary direction" (San Diego Story), Oberoi has used the medium of choral music to transcend social and cultural boundaries. With SACRA/PROFANA, he initiated a residency at San Diego's Monarch School, an institution devoted to children impacted by homelessness. Previous artistic projects include collaborations with Oscar-winning composer Michael Giacchino and Pulitzer Prize-winning composer David Lang. SACRA/PROFANA's 2017 recording project with composer Stephen Feigenbaum (aka Johan Lenox) was described by Time magazine as "a sharply orchestrated piece of futuristic pop." An award-winning composer and graduate of Yale University, Krishan has provided original music for choreographers, filmmakers, actors and poets. Under the pseudonym Renoir Kobashi, he collaborated with Brooklyn-based playwright Rhiannon Ling in creating the 2023 original musical Best Time To Be Alive. Described by Lexi Lawson (Broadway cast of Hamilton) as "euphoric…magical… a musical masterpiece in the making", Best Time To Be Alive is currently in development in New York City. www.krishanoberoi.com
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I could climb up on Gambler’s Hill Looking out over the town Watch the lights come on little by little Up on this perch, looking down And I could ask you to take my hand But deep down, I think I know That there’s a journey I’m meant to take Where no one else can follow I threw my shoes down the wishing well I won’t need them anymore Tell all my friends that I wish them well I think I’ve seen all this before It’s like a dream that I used to have It’s coming back clear as the day Fast asleep but I’m climbing that hill anyway I see my friends on the ground And I was floating, looking down The rising sun Shining upon my tracks I felt my feet growing light Can’t stop to breathe but that’s alright ‘cause I can tell That I’m never coming back There’s just one more hill to climb Look at me up here I’m leaving Gambler’s Hill for the last time And I’ve thought about leaving more times than I know But they tell me there’s a reason that we’re scared, ‘cause even though it’s all sweetness and light up above, it’s something else below I close my eyes and I let go And see my friends on the ground I was floating, looking down The rising sun Shining upon my tracks I felt my feet growing light Can’t stop to breathe but that’s alright ‘cause I can tell That I’m never coming back There’s just one more hill to climb Look at me up here I’m leaving everything I know behind tell ‘em I’m leaving Gambler’s Hill for the last time by Krishan Obeori