"The Desert of God" (From "Elizabethtown: A Musical Western") Vocal Demo

This song comes from the first act and is performed by Charles, the town's priest and one of the show's central characters.  This demo was produced by Alex Newkirk.  The paintings in the video are by famed artist Georgia O'Keeffe. 

Although the most of this song could be notated in 3/4, I have used alternating 4/4- 2/4 in the score.  To me, that just seems to fit the feel better.  The bridge moves into 5/4 before it reprises the chorus.  It's an unusual composition for me.  I hope you enjoy!

music and lyrics copyright 2011 Spraggins and Brown