Someone You Loved (arr. Mark Brymer): Choral Instrumental Pak
As performed by Lewis Capaldi / Arranged by Mark Brymer
Item: 35-PK00451001
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Scotsman Lewis Capaldi delivered the ballad of the year with this heartbreaking melody that assuredly climbed to #1 on the charts. Achingly beautiful and intensely moving, this powerhouse arrangement for choir is guaranteed to make a lasting impact.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00451001
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About the Artist: Lewis Capaldi
Lewis Capaldi emerged as one of the most compelling songwriters of the 2010s with his ability to craft emotionally direct pop ballads that resonate across generations. His breakthrough came with "Someone You Loved," a song that became a cultural moment and established him as an artist unafraid to sit with vulnerability and raw feeling in his compositions.
For educators, Capaldi's work offers something increasingly rare in popular music: songs built on genuine melodic substance rather than production gimmicks. His arrangements reward singers who commit to emotional authenticity, making his catalog a natural choice for choral programs seeking contemporary repertoire that doesn't condescend to either the performers or the audience.
Why we love this
Mark Brymer has crafted an arrangement that honors the song's emotional core while giving choirs the space to really sing. The writing sits comfortably for ensemble singers without sacrificing the intensity that makes this ballad so immediately affecting in concert settings.
What to expect
Achingly intimate despite the fullness of the arrangement, this setting captures the ache of loss and memory that defines the original. The music unfolds with restraint and building intensity, inviting singers to access genuine emotion rather than theatrical display.
Who it's for
Choirs looking to connect with audiences through contemporary repertoire will find this arrangement both musically satisfying and instantly recognizable. Programs seeking a powerful emotional centerpiece for a concert or competition set benefit from the song's inherent musical strength.
How to get the most out of it
- Invest in the lyrical story from the very first entrance; this arrangement thrives when singers understand they're performing a narrative, not just hitting notes in sequence
- Balance the vocal blend carefully during unison or near-unison passages so that individual voices support rather than fight each other
- Let the accompaniment guide your phrasing; the arrangement's instrumental palette can anchor your ensemble's interpretation of where emotion peaks and recedes
How to use it
This works particularly well as a concert closer or penultimate piece where you want to send the audience home with something deeply felt. Pair it alongside other contemporary ballads for a thematic set, or place it strategically in a mixed program to provide emotional contrast and depth.
Skills your students will build
- Sustained legit singing through emotionally demanding material
- Blend and balance in mixed voicing
- Rhythmic precision in a pop/ballad context
- Expressive interpretation of contemporary composition
- Ensemble awareness during transitions between soloist and full choir moments