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Invictus

Jonathan Long

Poem by William Ernest Henley

Music by Randy Klein and Jonathan Long


Espressivo, a division of the Jazzheads Music Group is proud to announce the release of "INVICTUS," a contemporary classical work sung by Jonathan Long. "INVICTUS," with its inspiring message of staying true to oneself. ‘I AM THE CAPTAIN OF MY SOUL’ is an inspirational work that is owned by all.


INVICTUS

Music by Jonathan Long and Randy Klein

Text by William Ernest Henley (1849-1903)

 

Out of the night that covers me, Black as the pit from pole to pole,
I thank whatever gods may be for my unconquerable soul.

In the fell clutch of circumstance I have not winced nor cried aloud.
Under the bludgeonings of chance
    My head is bloody, but unbowed.

Beyond the place of wrath and tears looms but the horror of the shade,
And yet the menace of the years finds and shall find me unafraid.

It matters not how strait the gate, how charged with punishments the scroll,
I am the master of my fate,
 I am the captain of my soul.

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