Hurt

The heartbreaking words of Trent Reznor have connected with listeners in the Nine Inch Nails original, Johnny Cash's cover version, and now the contemporary choral sound of Eric Whitacre. Dissonances based on tritones and clusters convey the deep sense of pain reflected in this text, and the ethereal soprano solo soars above this haunting a cappella texture. Premiered in 2014, this raw and sincere arrangement is now available for choirs everywhere.