Shaker songs : a musical celebration of peace, harmony, and simplicity / compiled and edited by Christian Goodwillie with contributions from Joel Cohen.
| Other author | Goodwillie, Christian, editor. |
| Other author | Cohen, Joel, 1942- |
| Other author | Boston Camerata. |
| Format | Musical Score |
| Publication Info | New York : Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers, ©2002. |
| Description | 128 pages : illustrations (some color), music ; 24 cm + 1 audio disc (digital ; 4 3/4 in.) |
| Subjects |
| Cover title | Shaker songs : a celebration of peace, harmony, and simplicity |
| Contents | Mother Ann's Song -- Trumpet of Peace -- Solemn Song of the Ancients -- Stone Prison -- Rights of Conscience -- Holy Order Song -- Revival Song -- The Testimony of Eternal Truth -- The Tree of Life -- The Midnight Cry -- Untitled Dance Tune -- Spiritual Wine -- Industry -- The Harvest -- A Quick Song -- A Hymn Composed ... -- Song of Colovin -- Call for Love -- Blessing and Love -- Angel Invitation -- Christopher Columbus's March -- Angel of Love -- Behold the Day -- O Mother Do Receive Me -- Indian Song -- I Am an Angel of Light -- Four Little Angels -- Consoling Dove -- The Saviour's Universal Prayer -- Samantha Fairbanks's Roll Song -- Isaac N Young's Roll Song -- Christmas Greeting -- Come Let Us March -- I Am a Bright Lark -- Simple Gifts -- O Come, Come Away -- Mother's Comforting Promise -- We Are Born to Die -- All glean with care -- Holy Faith -- Joyful Praises -- Thanksgiving -- Voice of the Angel of Mercy -- The Blessings of Peace -- Holy Habitation -- Round in 3 Parts -- Negro Songs -- O Zion Arise -- A Faithful Child -- Farewell Dear Crossbearers -- Sweet Angels Come Nearer -- The Angel Reapers -- The Path of Sorrow. |
| Abstract | "'Tis a gift to be simple." So begins the best known and loveliest of the Shaker songs, all of which exhort us to tap into our own inner harmony and live with humility to God. Music has always played a central role in Shaker worship, from the folk music of the early Shakers, purged of worldly lyrics and accompanied by the fiddle, to the more traditional hymns written later, often based on verses of Scripture and meant to be played at a lively tempo. This compendium and the accompanying CD feature the best of over a century of Shaker music. The easy-to-follow sheet music will be a boon to singers and musicians who would like to add these haunting songs to their repertoires. The illustrations and photographs, drawn from the arts and crafts of all branches of the Shaker tradition throughout its history, provide a beautiful visual context for the music. In all, it is a lovely package, sure to become a cherished gift at the holidays and all year round. |
| General note | Includes a CD of traditional Shaker music with performances by the Boston Camerata. |
| ISBN | 1579122574 |
| ISBN | 9781579122577 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music | Music Media - Ask at Circulation Desk | CD-6344 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |
| Music | Closed Stacks - Ask at Circulation Desk | M2131.S4 S375 2002 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |