Michael Walker II: Deep River - COMPACT DISCS

Michael Walker II: Deep River - COMPACT DISCS

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Title:

Deep River

Artist:

Michael Walker II

Label:

Navona

Product Type:

COMPACT DISCS

UPC:

808857149237

Genre:

Classical Artists

Release Date:

2024-08-30

Number of Discs:

1

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.

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