The story of the sacred harp the soundtrack includes traditional sacred harp singing, recorded in rural georgia and alabama. These songs are sung unaccompanied by any musical instrument, save the instrument given by god. The story of the sacred harp twodisc special edition. Awake, my soul is a documentary about the sacred harp tradition, kept alive by amateur shapenote singers in the rural south. Two astoundingly powerful songs of traditional sacred harp singing, both field recordings made at liberty baptist church, henagar, alabama in 20045. Awake, my soul the story of the sacred harp youtube. The story of the sacred harp and listening to the justreleased soundtrack, ive been trying to imagine what it. The story of the sacred harp is a documentary about sacred harp singing, a haunting form of a cappella, shape note hymn singing with deep roots in the american south. The story of the sacred harp, a highly acclaimed documentary and cd on the scared harp. The two sacred harp songs can be downloaded on itunes. Insofar as sacred harp is among the earliest music in america, its history is incredibly rich. In 1787 it was included, with the omission of one stanza in rippons baptist selection, 1787, no. Hugh mcgraw, raymond hamrick, richard delong, rodney ivey. With four sections of massed voices arrayed around congregation members taking turns leading the choir, a sacred harp sing is idiosyncratic, democratic, and definitely meant to be played loud, as the 2005 music documentary awake, my soul makes clear.
Then he said to me, prophesy to these bones and say to them, dry bones, hear the word of the lord. Shape note singing has survived over 200 years tucked away from notice in the rural deep south, where in old country churches, singers break open. Sacred harp singing, 19982006 from a variety of southern allday sacred harp singings. Awake my soul a thousand tongues matt maher download sheet music for awake my soul a thousand tongues by matt maher, from the album echoes.
In addition, narration by jim lauderdale edited into archival. The liner notes downloadable in full as a pdf are an informative history of. This is a movie trailer for the documentary movie awake, my soul. Sacred harp is a haunting form of a capella hymn singing that has deep roots in the south.
Oct 21, 2008 since watching the 2006 documentary awake, my soul. Since watching the 2006 documentary awake, my soul. Somehow i missed the original airing on pbs, but a few weeks ago stumbled across a site that mentioned this documentary awake my soul and i had to. A documentary about the sacred harp tradition which is kept alive by amateur singers in the south. The story of the sacred harp is a 2006 documentary film directed by matt and erica hinton, and narrated by jim lauderdale. This is the first ever collection of popular music adaptations of sacred harp songs. The story of the sacred harp 2007 a documentary about the sacred harp tradition which is kept alive by amateur singers in the south. See more ideas about singing, folk music and songs. Jan 04, 20 awake, awake, awake my soul, god resurrect these bones. Awake, my soul is the first feature documentary about the sacred harp singers, a lost tonal tribe who, in the deep south, continue to sing some of the oldest songs in america. Jan 06, 2007 awake, my soul is the first feature documentary about the sacred harp singers, a lost tonal tribe who, in the deep south, continue to sing some of the oldest songs in america.
May 31, 2017 hugh mcgraw 20 february 1931 28 may 2017 was a leading figure in contemporary sacred harp singing. I was particularly taken by the portions of the film featuring raymond hamrick. Its subtitle would seem to claim that awake, my soul is primarily about a tunebook. The story of the sacred harp times favorite theater button overview. The name is derived from the sacred harp, a ubiquitous and historically important tunebook printed in shape notes. Seven years of filmic devotion by directors matt and erica hinton poured into awake my soul, a thorough examination of the history of sacred harp singing. Chris tomlin awake my soul with lecrae lyrics youtube. The story of the sacred harp is the first feature documentary about sacred harp singing, a haunting form of a cappella, shape note hymn singing with deep roots in the american south. Awake my soul is a film that captures both the history and the vitality of a music that is utterly unlike any music most viewers are likely to have heard. If you would like to participate, please visit the project page, where you can join the discussion and see lists of open tasks and regional and topical task forces. Sacred sounds of alabama exhibit panel presentation.
Sacred sounds of alabama exhibit panel presentation by. A few years ago a friend in georgia told me about a documentary that featured his sacred harp group, about the history of sacred harpshape note singing, etc. Awake my soul by offering worship on amazon music unlimited. In 1812 it was transferred to collyers collection, no. I will expect a citation from awake my soul the story of the sacred harp this from econ philo 1 at university of texas, brownsville. The story of the sacred harp twodisc special edition at. Awake, my soul is the first feature documentary about the sacred harp singers, a lost tonal tribe who, in the deep south, continue to sing.
It follows the folk tradition of sacred harp singing, a type of shapenote singing, kept alive by amateur singers in the rural american south. Please ensure that non free content guidelines are properly observed. Products for this song include chord charts, lead sheets, choir parts, and the orchestration. The story of the sacred harp is streaming for this week only at.
I will expect a citation from awake my soul the story of the sacred harp this. The story of the sacred harp movie trailer by awake productions. Aaron girard american music university of illinois press. This article is within the scope of wikiproject film. Reportedly seven years in the making, the musical documentary awake my soul offers a glimpse into a littleknown and seldomdiscussed form of a capella music christened sacred harp singing that relies on an alternate set of musical notations called shape notes. You can find out more about the movie at and more abou. The sacred harp shape note singing muse of music, music is life, folk. The work was first published in 1844 and has reappeared. Pages in category sacred harp the following 30 pages are in this category, out of 30 total. I am far from being qualified to contribute any commentary about this beautiful and unique musical art form, but i hope those who look at this board will read or listen to the remarks by those who are. Sacred harp singing, based on four notes, or shapenotes sung in different octaves and a cappella rounds to form otherworldly harmonies, has survived since early colonists rebelled against. The story of an old watchmaker whose musical masterpiece came to him in a dream seemed the stuff of folk legend, like robert johnson selling his soul at the crossroads. He was the general chairman of the committee that created the 1991 denson revision of the.
Shop our newest and most popular sacred harp sheet music such as spirit of faith, come down, or click the button above to browse all sacred harp sheet music. The story of the sacred harp and listening to the justreleased soundtrack, ive been trying to imagine what it would be like to hear a sacred. Meyers collection of hymns for lady huntingdons chapel, cumberland street, shoreditch, 1782, and again in medleys hymns, bristol and bradford, 1785, in 8 stanzas of 4 lines. I will expect a citation from awake my soul the story of. I will expect a citation from awake my soul the story of the. The story of the sacred harp synopsis a documentary about the sacred harp tradition which is kept alive by amateur singers in the south. Jul 5, 20 i have over the years truly learned to appreciate sacred harp music. Pauls are organized by hinton and his wife, erica hinton, producers of awake, my soul. See more ideas about singing, sacred heart and singing school. Because this christian worship music originated in rural churches of the american south, the program travels to these venues and. Release dates 1 also known as aka 0 release dates usa 24 september 2006 birmingham sidewalk film festival also known as aka it looks like we dont have any akas for. Keith willard has edited a collection of essays on the sacred harp experience, written by several singers of varying experience and perspective. Music film awake, my soul reveals gospels wall of sound.
Release dates 1 also known as aka 0 release dates usa 24. I have dear friends a family who sing sacred harp and do it beautifully. Hugh mcgraw 20 february 1931 28 may 2017 was a leading figure in contemporary sacred harp singing. This article needs an image preferably free related to the subject, such as a picture of the set or a film poster. Delving into hymns from the sacred harp, a 160year old hymnal still presently used, awake my soul shows choirs at shoal creek church in georgia and henegar union convention in alabama, among others, singing christian songs that sound as if they were written in the renaissance. Robert robinson, 1758 southern harmony, 1835 this particular version was recorded in 2007 as a demo for matt hintons soundtrack to awake my soul. Awake, awake, awake my soul, god resurrect these bones.
Sacred harp singing is a tradition of sacred choral music that originated in new england and was later perpetuated and carried on in the american south of the united states. A few years ago a friend in georgia told me about a documentary that featured his sacred harp group, about the history of sacred harp shape note singing, etc. The awake my soul dvd and 2cd set see chapter 5 are currently listed as. Shapenote singing has survived over 200 years tucked away from. Listen to your favorite songs from awake my soul by offering worship now. Stream ad free with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. The story of the sacred harp, the critically acclaimed documentary as seen on pbs stations and featured on npr, in time magazine, pitchfork, the chicago tribune, atlanta journal, the oregonian, etc.
Sacred harp singing is a tradition of sacred choral music that originated in the american south of the united states. Sep 24, 2006 directed by erica hinton, matt hinton. It was never used but it sounds like a christmas song to me so here it is as a modest gift. The work was first published in 1844 and has reappeared in multiple editions ever since. See also this introduction to sacred harp and shape note singing. Aug 14, 2011 two astoundingly powerful songs of traditional sacred harp singing, both field recordings made at liberty baptist church, henagar, alabama in 20045. Various artists awake my soulhelp me to sing amazon. The story of the sacred harp, courtesy of awake productions. With jim carnes, judy caudle, richard delong, carlene griffin.