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Southern Journey, Vol. 9: Harp Of A Thousand Strings - All Day Singing From The Sacred Harp

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Track Listings

1 Sherburne
2 David's Lamentation
3 Soar Away
4 Commentary
5 Wondrous Love
6 Traveling On
7 New Harmony
8 Hallelujah
9 Prayer For Recess
10 Loving Jesus
11 Greenwich
12 Milford
13 Baptismal Anthem
14 Amsterdam
15 Montgomery
16 Memorial Lesson
17 Cusseta
18 The Last Words Of Copernicus
19 The Morning Trumpet
20 Homeward Bound
21 Northfield
22 Doddridge
23 Weeping Mary
24 Christmas Anthem
25 New Prospect
26 Oxford

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If you had to choose just one Sacred Harp disc to own, this would be it. Volume 10 in the Southern Journey series may have more fuguing selections, but this is the best overall for its startling, briskly recorded stereo sound--no mean feat for a field recording from 1959! In addition to songs like "Cussetta," the always great "Weeping Mary," and "Montgomery," there are snippets of testimonials and confessions placed throughout. So you get to hear Harp singer Joyce Smith declare, "A lot of times a preacher will get up and preach and it don't seem like it has any effect on anybody. But you let a band of God's children get together and get to singing--people's gonna feel it." --Mike McGonigal

Product details

  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4.75 x 5 x 0.5 inches; 3.2 ounces
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Rounder Select
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ December 9, 2006
  • Label ‏ : ‎ Rounder Select
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0000002UQ
  • Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1
  • Customer Reviews:
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babsr
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent recording!
Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2000
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I found this CD listed when I was looking for something else, so this is most definitely serendipitious! Having had the good fortune to learn Sacred Harp singing from Paul Hillier when he directed our University Chorus, I have always loved the musical style. I have recordings by Boston Camerata, but good as they are, they are not the "unpolished" gems found on this CD. I learned a long time ago that in the tunes that had an alto line, the best altos were those that caused the paint to peel off the wall. Those are the voices on this recording! Talk about singing with sincerity and conviction - no fancy studio work here! If you are interested in the musical heritage of our nation, this is a "must-have"! If you have a hankering for hymns that are most definitely NOT "High Church", you will be well pleased - and who knows? You may find yourself seeking out groups that still practice this musical style - go to an all-day sing, with "dinner on the grounds!"
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Barry Bowden
4.0 out of 5 stars Great Selection
Reviewed in the United States on May 14, 2014
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I loved this sampling of 'shape note' singing. Great selection and samples of a lost, dying music form - give this one a try.
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AmazonCustomer426
5.0 out of 5 stars Manages to articulate something ineffable and wonderous!
Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2004
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I happened upon this disc after becoming re-acquainted with shape note singing via the recently released "Cold Mountain" soundtrack. Wow. There is something thrilling, something visceral and yet greater than oneself, that is provoked upon listening to this wonderful and strange music. This is definitely not the Boston Camerata, so please don't buy it hoping to hear something glossy, high-church and perfectly executed. This is simply rousing, foot-stopping spiritual music sung by real god-fearing folk. Something in this music evoked a certain Proustian nostalgia in this Appalachian woman, reminding me of attending church with my elderly aunt at the tiny Baptist church in Cyrus, West Virginia as a small child--a church so small that the minister was a circuit preacher who rotated between several congregations. That congregation had something of the enthusiasm rendered on this disc-- I listened with tears streaming down my face. I highly reccommend this recording to anyone interested in musical ethnography, or in simply hearing the word of God sung with full-out enthusiasm and joy.
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Robin Haworth
3.0 out of 5 stars A little too authentic for me
Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2004
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Everything that was written in the other reviews is essentially correct; the songs are great and passionately sung. However, being a newcomer to Sacred Harp music, and having heard only the clean and crisp sound of the Cold Mountain soundtrack songs, I was hoping for higher quality sound on this disc. I can't say I wasn't warned by the other reviewers, but I didn't realize how distracting the sour notes and poor sound balance would be for me. If you are looking for an authentic sound, this is the cd for you; if you think you might be distracted by the imperfections, look elsewhere.
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Coney
5.0 out of 5 stars The most famous of all field recordings of Shaped note singing
Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2014
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Alan Lomax in the 1950's made these field recordings in Alabama. The quality of the recording is amazingly good. Highly recommended
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Josh Z. Bonder
5.0 out of 5 stars overwhelming hymnody
Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2005
After hearing a few sacred harp tunes on the anthology of American folk music, I knew I had to hear more and purchased southern journey volume 10. While that disc flabbergasted me with its fantastic sound and large number of fuging tunes, I purchased more sacred harp discs and must say that I prefer volume 9. There seems to be more variation between the songs included, and it just feels like the singers really hit their stride in most of these songs. While I think both discs are extremely worthwhile, there's just something about volume 9 that makes it a bit more rewarding. I am not a Christian or a very religious person, but this music has enough conviction to imbue anyone with some sort of religious appreciation. This disc allows for a moving experience of joy and glory by proxy, and you know by listening to it that these people put their all into the performance.
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James P. Keyes
5.0 out of 5 stars Great introduction to an obscure folk music form
Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2006
I have been teaching shape note singing to my community chorus. The CD helped them understand what the music is like and how to sing it.
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DB
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 1, 2016
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excellent sound, very enjoyable, interesting type of music which grabs your attention
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