| Description |
1 audio disc (1:08:33) ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Playing Time |
010833 |
| Description |
digital optical |
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audio file |
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CD audio |
| Physical Medium |
4 3/4 in. |
| Note |
Title from disc label. |
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Text drawn from the over 200 versions of the John Henry ballad. |
| Performer |
Bang on a Can All-Stars (Ashley Bathgate, cello ; Robert Black, bass ; Vicky Chow, piano, melodica ; David Cossin, drums, percussion, bones ; Mark Stewart, electric guitar, banjo, mountain dulcimer, jaw harp, harmonica, clogging, humming ; Evan Ziporyn, clarinets, harmonica, whistling, humming ; musicians also play sand sticks and body percussion) ; Trio Mediaeval (Anna Maria Friman, Linn Andrea Fuglseth, Torunn Østrem Ossum). |
| Event |
Recorded 2011 November and 2012 February James L. Dolan Music Recording Studio at New York University. |
| Note |
Compact disc. |
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Program notes by composer on insert; lyrics printed as text on foldout container. |
| Contents |
Some say (9:48) -- The states (9:48) -- Destiny (11:05) -- Mountain (8:51) -- Characteristics (5:47) -- Polly Ann (6:30) -- The race (9:19) -- Winner (1:22) -- Lord, Lord (6:03). |
| Language |
Sung in English. |
| Subject |
Vocal trios with instrumental ensemble.
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Vocal trios with instrumental ensemble. |
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Henry, John (Legendary character) -- Songs and music.
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Henry, John (Legendary character) |
| Genre/Form |
Songs and music.
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Art music.
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Art music.
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Sound recordings.
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Sound recordings.
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Songs.
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Songs.
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Music.
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Music.
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| Added Author |
Bang on a Can All-Stars, performer.
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Trio Mediaeval, performer.
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| Standard No. |
713746309923 |
| Music No. |
CA21099 Cantaloupe Music |
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