"Brighter than Today" Straw Poll

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There are two different versions of the first verse of "Brighter than Today" in use at Solstices: the version that was finalized in 2014 (but is structurally similar to the original one from 2011), and a shorter variant written in 2013. For the past several years, the Bay Area, New York, and most other cities have sung the post-2014 version, while Boston has sung the 2013 version.

Post-2014 version: https://youtu.be/OHJmYyp6f4s?si=pXENKamJHwxi2t-t&t=315

2013 version: https://humanistculture.bandcamp.com/track/brighter-than-today

Did you know before today that there was a difference?

Yes

Clear selection

Which is your preference?

I haven't listened to both

I strongly prefer the post-2014 verse (longer, sung in the Bay Area and New York)

I mildly prefer the post-2014 verse (longer, sung in the Bay Area and New York)

I'm indifferent (and have listened to both)

I mildly prefer the 2013 verse (shorter, sung in Boston)

I strongly prefer the 2013 verse (shorter, sung in Boston)