A Suite for VII Sins [2014]

For Two Contrasting Instruments

John Charles Barrett

“But each one is tempted when, by his own evil desire, he is dragged away and enticed. Then, after desire has

conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-growth, gives birth to

death” (James 1:14-15)

A Suite For VII Sins [2014]

• Each movement of this score comprises of two contrasting graphics, representing two separate characters. Prior to performance, the two performers are to discuss who will play the light character, and who will play the dark.

• In the case of movements that do not feature distinct separation between the two characters, performers may interpret the score however they see fit.

• Duration of each movement is indicated in the lower left of every slide (in seconds).

• This is a purely interpretational score, and performance should not be influenced by any outside source.

Lust

Power

10

Lust

Image

15

Lust

Fame

15

Lust

Money

11

Lust

Sex

9

Gluttony

Prepropere – too soon

9

Gluttony

Laute – Too expensively

12

Gluttony

Nimis – Too much

12

Gluttony

Ardenter – too eagerly

7

Gluttony

Studiose – Too daintily

11

Gluttony

Forente - Wildy

15

Sloth

Effort

13

Sloth

Time

9

Sloth

Difficulty

17

Sloth

Emotion

12

Sloth

Circumstance

10

Sloth

Superstition

15

Sloth

Fear

14

Greed

“...a

1

Greed

sin

1

Greed

against

1

Greed

God,

5

Greed

just

1

Greed

as

1

Greed

all

1

Greed

mortal

1

Greed

sins,

1

Greed

in

1

Greed

as

1

Greed

much

1

Greed

as

1

Greed

a

1

Greed

man

1

Greed

condemns

1

Greed

things

1

Greed

eternal

1

Greed

for

1

Greed

eternal

1

Greed

the

1

Greed

sake

1

Greed

of

1

Greed

temporal

1

Greed

things.” - Aquinas

1

Wrath

Out

30

Wrath

In

30

Envy

Thy neighbour’s house

29

Envy

Thy neighbour’s wife

28

Envy

Thy neighbour’s goods

30

Pride

Superiority: Love of self, contrary to the love of God.

30