Blinding Lights: SATB Choral Octavo
Words and music by Ahmad Balshe, Oscar Holter, Max Martin, Jason Quenneville, and Abel Tesfaye / arr. Alan Billingsley
Item: 00-PO-0006726
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Description
Here's an uptempo dance single by The Weeknd that charted at number one in 34 countries, including the U.S. and Canada. This throwback hit has mass-appeal, with its effervescent electro-pop pulse and retro vibe. A neon-hued pulse-racer! This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
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Additional Details
Series:
Alfred Pop Choral Series
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
12
SKU:
00-PO-0006726
More about this title
About the Composer: Ahmad Balshe
Ahmad Balshe is a Swedish-Somali producer and songwriter who has shaped the sound of contemporary pop music through his work with major artists across genres. His production and songwriting credits span numerous chart-topping tracks, and his ability to craft infectious melodies and driving rhythmic frameworks has made him a fixture in modern radio hits.
Why we love this
This arrangement captures the irresistible momentum of a global pop phenomenon without diluting what made the original so magnetic. Your singers will feel the energy of a song that genuinely connects with young audiences, and the SATB setting stays true to the production's synth-driven backbone while giving each voice part something engaging to sing.
What to expect
Electrifying and nostalgic at once. The throwback electro-pop production wraps around you like a rhythmic wave, all synth-driven pulse and infectious groove, while the harmonic movement glides with a dreamy, retro-futuristic shimmer. It's the sound of a packed dance floor rendered in four-part harmony.
Who it's for
This octavo works for middle school through adult choirs seeking repertoire that speaks to current singers and audiences alike. Directors looking to program music that feels fresh and relevant without sacrificing musical integrity will find an ally in this arrangement.
How to get the most out of it
- Lock the rhythmic drive early in rehearsals. The pulse is what sells this piece, so establish a steady subdivision in unison sections before layering harmony.
- Balance the upper voices carefully during sustained notes; the retro synth character depends on clean, unified lines that don't overpower the lead melody.
- Use the recorded accompaniment to anchor intonation and tempo, especially when teaching the rhythmic interlocking between parts.
- Keep the tone bright and contemporary rather than classical. The neon-hued quality comes from crisp articulation and a sense of forward motion in each phrase.
How to use it
Program this alongside other contemporary pop arrangements to build a set that resonates with younger singers and mixed-age audiences. It works particularly well as an upbeat set-closer or as a bridge between classical work and fully modernized vocal programming.
Skills your students will build
- Rhythmic precision in syncopated passages
- Maintaining ensemble cohesion in uptempo material
- Balancing sustained harmonic layers with clear melodic contours
- Stylistically informed articulation in contemporary vocal music