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The bells combine several different modes: the "hum" (deep bass) and the upper harmonies of the bells sound with luminous vibrations. The farewell is purple, orange, violet.
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109:Song of Ecstasy in a Sad Landscape
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373:Saint François d'Assise
283:The Cross-Eyed Pianist
220:Un reflet dans le vent
598:Messe de la PentecĂ´te
408:Turangalîla-Symphonie
279:"Messiaen's preludes"
499:FĂŞte des belles eaux
358:List of compositions
258:dated July 14, 1986.
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46:Henriette Puig-Roget
740:O sacrum convivium!
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254:Letter to
242:References
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