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Word of Mouth Chorus: Rivers of Delight


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The Vermont-based chorus charts a satisfying course through 21 shape note (Sacred Harp) songs. They ably balance vocal and musical aptitude with a folk music flavor. Many of these are well-known tunes - "Greenwich," "New Jerusalem," "Windham" and more. Maybe the best introduction to the shape note style! (43:23 1979)

Word of Mouth Chorus: Rivers of Delight
Song List
Northfield
Soar Away
Cowper
Evening Shade
Windham
White
Eternal Day
Sweet Prospect
North Port
Greenwich
Wondrous Love
Peace and Joy
Parting Friends
Weeping Mary
Alabama
Milford
New Jerusalem
The Better Land
Kedron
Idumea
Morning

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Fine Technique, Authentic Style
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Date Posted: 2007-04-29 09:17:50
"The shape note tradition encompasses both choral part-singing and folk idioms. This recording delights, getting the balance right. The chorus sings well with good intonation, musical phrasing and clean ensemble, but avoiding a too-cultivated sound. They offer enough "twang" and and rough-and-ready quality to be true to the music's roots, but don't go overboard (as some other groups do) to sound harsh or boorish. It's a great portrait of communal singing in American music history, perfect as an introduction to shape-note performance and essential for any American choral collector or enthusiast."

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