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Deep River / Alchymy Viols
Navona

Deep River / Alchymy Viols

Modern Spiritual Uplifting Dramatic Nostalgic
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Details

Composer
Margaret Bonds, Harry Thacker Burleigh, William L. Dawson, Roland Hayes, Moses Hogan, Jr. Nolan Will
Artist
Alchymy Viols, Michael Walker II
Format
CD
Label
Navona
Released
Aug 30, 2024
Catalog #
NV6650
UPC
808857149237

About

One might be tempted to think that there is no crossover in music that hasn't been done yet; and thankfully, one would be mistaken. DEEP RIVER presents a vibrant selection of 21 African American spirituals, interpreted by countertenor Michael Walker II and Old Music consort Alchymy Viols. A curious collaboration? Not at all, according to director Philip Spray. The viol consort's historical purpose was to arrange popular tunes of it's day; so it appeared only logical to try this setup on America's first folk songs. It worked. Additional harmonies are provided by a distinctly anachronistic grand harp, and counterpoint by a small field pump organ. The effect is stunning: a music so utterly, distinctly American, one wonders why this hasn't been done before.

Tracklist 21 tracks

  1. 1 Over My Head 01:09
    Track
    1
    Title
    Over My Head
    Duration
    01:09
    Composer
    Traditional
    Performer
    Michael Walker II
  2. 2 Deep River (arr. M. Hogan and P. Spray for voice and chamber ensemble) 03:52
    Track
    2
    Title
    Deep River (arr. M. Hogan and P. Spray for voice and chamber ensemble)
    Duration
    03:52
    Composer
    Traditional
    Performer
    Michael Walker II
    Ensemble
    Alchymy Viols
    Conductor
    Philip Spray
  3. 3 Walk Together Children (arr. M. Hogan and P. Spray for chamber ensemble) 02:49
    Track
    3
    Title
    Walk Together Children (arr. M. Hogan and P. Spray for chamber ensemble)
    Duration
    02:49
    Composer
    Traditional
    Ensemble
    Alchymy Viols
    Conductor
    Philip Spray
  4. 4 Joshua Fit da Battle of Jericho (arr. M.A. Bonds and P. Spray for voice and chamber ensemble) 02:24
    Track
    4
    Title
    Joshua Fit da Battle of Jericho (arr. M.A. Bonds and P. Spray for voice and chamber ensemble)
    Duration
    02:24
    Composer
    Traditional
    Performer
    Michael Walker II
    Ensemble
    Alchymy Viols
    Conductor
    Philip Spray
  5. 5 My Lord What a Morning (arr. H.T. Burleigh and P. Spray for chamber ensemble) 02:44
    Track
    5
    Title
    My Lord What a Morning (arr. H.T. Burleigh and P. Spray for chamber ensemble)
    Duration
    02:44
    Composer
    Traditional
    Ensemble
    Alchymy Viols
    Conductor
    Philip Spray
  6. 6 I Don't Feel No-Ways Tired (arr. H.T. Burleigh and P. Spray for chamber ensemble) 01:55
    Track
    6
    Title
    I Don't Feel No-Ways Tired (arr. H.T. Burleigh and P. Spray for chamber ensemble)
    Duration
    01:55
    Composer
    Traditional
    Ensemble
    Alchymy Viols
    Conductor
    Philip Spray
  7. 7 Give Me Jesus (arr. M. Hogan and P. Spray for voice and chamber ensemble) 05:21
    Track
    7
    Title
    Give Me Jesus (arr. M. Hogan and P. Spray for voice and chamber ensemble)
    Duration
    05:21
    Composer
    Traditional
    Performer
    Michael Walker II
    Ensemble
    Alchymy Viols
    Conductor
    Philip Spray
  8. 8 Hard Trials (arr. H.T. Burleigh and P. Spray for chamber ensemble) 01:49
    Track
    8
    Title
    Hard Trials (arr. H.T. Burleigh and P. Spray for chamber ensemble)
    Duration
    01:49
    Composer
    Traditional
    Ensemble
    Alchymy Viols
    Conductor
    Philip Spray
  9. 9 Weepin' Mary (arr. H.T. Burleigh and P. Spray for voice and chamber ensemble) 05:12
    Track
    9
    Title
    Weepin' Mary (arr. H.T. Burleigh and P. Spray for voice and chamber ensemble)
    Duration
    05:12
    Composer
    Traditional
    Performer
    Michael Walker II
    Ensemble
    Alchymy Viols
    Conductor
    Philip Spray
  10. 10 From the Southland: I. Through Moanin' Pines (arr. S. Hall for harp) 02:47
    Track
    10
    Title
    From the Southland: I. Through Moanin' Pines (arr. S. Hall for harp)
    Duration
    02:47
    Composer
    Henry Thacker Burleigh
    Performer
    Stephanie Hall
    Ensemble
    Alchymy Viols
    Conductor
    Philip Spray
  11. 11 Soon Ah Will Be Done (arr. W.L. Dawson and P. Spray for voice and chamber ensemble) 06:11
    Track
    11
    Title
    Soon Ah Will Be Done (arr. W.L. Dawson and P. Spray for voice and chamber ensemble)
    Duration
    06:11
    Composer
    Traditional
    Performer
    Michael Walker II
    Ensemble
    Alchymy Viols
    Conductor
    Philip Spray
  12. 12 Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child (arr. H.T. Burleigh and P. Spray for voice and chamber ensemble) 02:59
    Track
    12
    Title
    Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child (arr. H.T. Burleigh and P. Spray for voice and chamber ensemble)
    Duration
    02:59
    Composer
    Traditional
    Performer
    Michael Walker II
    Ensemble
    Alchymy Viols
    Conductor
    Philip Spray
  13. 13 Steal Away (arr. H.T. Burleigh and P. Spray for chamber ensemble) 03:23
    Track
    13
    Title
    Steal Away (arr. H.T. Burleigh and P. Spray for chamber ensemble)
    Duration
    03:23
    Composer
    Traditional
    Ensemble
    Alchymy Viols
    Conductor
    Philip Spray
  14. 14 Ezek'el Saw the Wheel (arr. M.A. Bonds and P. Spray for voice and chamber ensemble) 03:17
    Track
    14
    Title
    Ezek'el Saw the Wheel (arr. M.A. Bonds and P. Spray for voice and chamber ensemble)
    Duration
    03:17
    Composer
    Traditional
    Performer
    Michael Walker II
    Ensemble
    Alchymy Viols
    Conductor
    Philip Spray
  15. 15 Plantation Melodies Old and New: No. 6. Negro Lullaby (arr. P. Spray for chamber ensemble) 02:52
    Track
    15
    Title
    Plantation Melodies Old and New: No. 6. Negro Lullaby (arr. P. Spray for chamber ensemble)
    Duration
    02:52
    Composer
    Cecil Burleigh
    Ensemble
    Alchymy Viols
    Conductor
    Philip Spray
  16. 16 The Life of Christ: The Passion of Our Lord: He Never Said a Mumberlin' Word 05:12
    Track
    16
    Title
    The Life of Christ: The Passion of Our Lord: He Never Said a Mumberlin' Word
    Duration
    05:12
    Composer
    Roland Hayes
    Performer
    Michael Walker II
  17. 17 Roun' About de Mountain (arr. R. Hayes and P. Spray for voice and chamber ensemble) 03:26
    Track
    17
    Title
    Roun' About de Mountain (arr. R. Hayes and P. Spray for voice and chamber ensemble)
    Duration
    03:26
    Composer
    Traditional
    Performer
    Michael Walker II
    Ensemble
    Alchymy Viols
    Conductor
    Philip Spray
  18. 18 Every Time I Feel the Spirit (arr. N. Williams Jr. and P. Spray for chamber ensemble) 01:37
    Track
    18
    Title
    Every Time I Feel the Spirit (arr. N. Williams Jr. and P. Spray for chamber ensemble)
    Duration
    01:37
    Composer
    Traditional
    Ensemble
    Alchymy Viols
    Conductor
    Philip Spray
  19. 19 The Life of Christ: Christ's Birth, Boyhood and Ministry: Plenty Good Room: The Passion of Our Lordt (arr. P. Spray for voice and chamber ensemble) 02:40
    Track
    19
    Title
    The Life of Christ: Christ's Birth, Boyhood and Ministry: Plenty Good Room: The Passion of Our Lordt (arr. P. Spray for voice and chamber ensemble)
    Duration
    02:40
    Composer
    Roland Hayes
    Performer
    Michael Walker II
    Ensemble
    Alchymy Viols
    Conductor
    Philip Spray
  20. 20 Hold On (arr. M.A. Bonds and P. Spray for voice and chamber ensemble) 03:18
    Track
    20
    Title
    Hold On (arr. M.A. Bonds and P. Spray for voice and chamber ensemble)
    Duration
    03:18
    Composer
    Traditional
    Performer
    Michael Walker II
    Ensemble
    Alchymy Viols
    Conductor
    Philip Spray
  21. 21 Walk Together Children (arr. M. Hogan and P. Spray for voice and chamber ensemble) 02:56
    Track
    21
    Title
    Walk Together Children (arr. M. Hogan and P. Spray for voice and chamber ensemble)
    Duration
    02:56
    Composer
    Traditional
    Performer
    Michael Walker II
    Ensemble
    Alchymy Viols
    Conductor
    Philip Spray