English version written for Ryan Heller, a wonderful artist and light to this world. In celebration of his 10th anniversary with Chorus Austin.
Yo Soy Luz
for SSA and Guitar (or any other polyphonic instrument)
2024
PROGRAM NO TES
I wrote this poem for Ryan Heller long before even considering setting it to music. I am Light is about the acceptance and celebration of oneself and those who surround us.
The other side of this piece is unbelievable: While writing I am light, ironically, Venezuela was facing one of the longest power cuts ever. As a Venezuelan living outside of my country, I felt hopeless and guilty to be writing this song. It is in my hope that one day we can sing this piece as a celebration for better times for my country.
I translated the poem in 2023 and nally got to work on a new version in 2024. It is funny to think that sometimes the double bar at the end of the piece might mean the beginning of something closer to its meaning.
This piece reminds me that can help each other go further and celebrate the beauty we all bring to the world. Let's be kind and be there for each other.
TEXT AND TRANSLATION
Yo soy luz, y tu, amor. I am light, and you Love.
Tu ere luz, y yo, amor. You are light, and I, Love.
BIO
Carlos Cordero (b. 1992) promotes change as a new choral music advocate, composer, singer, and hug-giver As a gay Latinx immigrant artist, Carlos advocates for the LGBTQ+ and immigrant community through his brand, The Happy Choir, and his professional Tenor-Bass choir, Un/heard His mission is to create moments where people discuss how to be kinder with each other and themselves. Selected commissions include EXIGENCE, Conspirare, Chorus Austin, and other organizations recognized for their social advocacy.
He is the Music Director at Austin’s Central Presbyterian Church and founder of the New Choral Music Society, a non-pro t advocating for opportunities for new choral music composers and poets. Despite his family’s lack of support in pursuing a music career, Carlos completed composition and performance studies, holding an M.M. in Composition from the University of Houston, where he met his choral luminaries, Dr. Betsy Cook Weber and Dr. David Ashley White.
Carlos is originally from Venezuela, where he was a choral conductor and music educator at El Sistema; he currently resides in Austin, Texas, with his two Chiweenies, Sweet Pea and Olive. People visiting Austin should reach out to him to have some Venezuelan food!
English version written for Ryan Heller, a wonderful artist and light to this world In celebration of his 10th anniversary with Chorus Austin.
Yo Soy Luz / I am Light
For SSAA and guitar (or any other poliphonic instrument)
Alegre, con gran intensidad (Joyful, with great intensity) ( = 132)
lu la lu la lu la luz, light, luz, light, luz, light, lu la lu la lu la luz, light, luz, light, luz, light, lu la lu la lu la lu la lu la lu la luz, light, luz, light, luz, light, lu la lu la lu la luz, light, luz, light, luz, light, lu la lu
(rock/pop feel)
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luz, light, luz, light, luz, light, luz, light, luz, light, luz, light, luz, light, luz, light, in the foreground luz, light, e you res
and let vibrate)
luz, light, luz, light, luz, light, e you
luz, light, luz, light, luz, light, e you res are luz, light, luz, light, luz, light, luz, light, luz, light, luz, light, luz, light, luz, light, (arpeggio)
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luz, light, luz,
Yo I soy am luz, light, Sh Sh luz, light, light, luz, you e are res luz, light, luz, light, luz, light,
Yo I soy am luz, light, Sh Sh luz, light, luz, light, e you res are luz, light, luz, light, luz, light,
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luz, light, luz, light, luz. light,
light,
luz, light, luz, light, luz light,
You res are luz, light, luz, light, luz light
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