I Love You

Programme Notes

For this composition, I invited members of the public to submit audio clips of themselves saying or singing the words “I love you.” What I received was a rich, diverse collection—poignant spoken phrases, passionate renditions, humorous or exaggerated deliveries, and everything in between. I took this vast array of material and wove it together into a tapestry of sound, each voice contributing to the emotional landscape of the piece. Aside from a few subtle digital effects masterfully added by my co-producer, Jean Martin, every sound you hear is derived from the most fundamental and intimate source of all: the human voice. It’s a celebration of the many ways love can be expressed, from the tender to the absurd, and a reminder of the raw power and versatility of vocal sound.

– Frank Horvat