Pride (In The Name Of Love) (arr. Mark Brymer): Choral Instrumental Pak
As performed by U2 / Arranged by Mark Brymer
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Here is an appealing acoustic take on the 1984 pop hit by U2 featuring pulsing rhythms and warm vocal harmonies. Ideal for both concert choirs and pop groups! Duration: ca. 2:47.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00088351
More about this title
About the Artist: U2
U2 emerged from Dublin in the late 1970s to become one of the most influential rock bands of the modern era. Their 1984 album "The Unforgettable Fire" marked a creative turning point, showcasing a more atmospheric and introspective sound that expanded their global reach and critical acclaim.
For music educators, U2's catalog offers rich material for exploring how popular music can carry genuine emotional and social weight. Their songs balance accessibility with artistic depth, making them compelling choices for arrangements that challenge students to invest meaning in contemporary repertoire.
Why we love this
Mark Brymer's arrangement strips the original down to its emotional core, letting the pulsing rhythmic foundation and vocal blend become the focus. For directors seeking repertoire that speaks to students' actual listening lives while maintaining musical sophistication, this hits the mark without sacrificing either authenticity or singability.
What to expect
Warm, purposeful, and grounded. Brymer's acoustic approach brings you close to the song's original sincerity while the pulsing rhythms keep the energy steady and present. The arrangement feels both current and timeless, honoring what made the song matter in the first place.
Who it's for
Concert choirs looking to expand into contemporary pop repertoire and pop groups seeking arrangements with harmonic substance will both find value here. The rhythm-focused voicing keeps the arrangement accessible while the emotional core of the song engages singers and audiences alike.
How to get the most out of it
- Anchor the arrangement in its rhythmic heartbeat. Those pulsing rhythms need pocket and precision; rehearse the rhythm section early and often, letting them lock before layering vocal parts on top.
- Let the warm vocal harmonies breathe. This isn't a rock scream; Brymer's voicing favors blend and balance, so shape phrases with dynamic restraint and careful vowel unity.
- Shape the arc across the full 2:47. With its moderate length, every section counts. Map out where energy builds and where it pulls back to avoid a one-note performance.
- Lean into the acoustic character. Avoid oversinging the pop elements. This arrangement lives in intimacy and earnestness, not bombast.
How to use it
Pair this with other socially conscious pop arrangements to build a thematic concert around music that matters. Its moderate length makes it ideal for a showcase set, and the accessibility of the material invites meaningful audience connection in ways that purely classical repertoire sometimes cannot.
Skills your students will build
- Maintaining rhythmic precision in contemporary pop idioms
- Blending vocal harmonies in non-traditional voicing structures
- Interpreting emotional intent in modern repertoire
- Balancing ensemble cohesion with individual vocal color
- Performing with authenticity across genre boundaries