Pete Seeger: The Storm King: Stories, Narratives, Poems: Spoken Word Set to a World of Music
Spoken word by Pete Seeger
Presented by Jeff Haynes
Music written and performed by Jeff Haynes , with various performers
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1 Format: Digital Download
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ISBN: 9781619698314
Gems from the life of one of the most influential figures in American music! Pete Seeger: The Storm King audio collection presents Pete Seeger's spoken words as he captivatingly recounts his most engaging stories, narratives, and poems-set to new music created by nearly 50 musicians from traditions as diverse as African Music, Blues, Bluegrass, Classical Guitar, Folk, Jazz, and Native American Music, Pete's wisdom and stories out to new audiences and into a new technological age. Each piece is unique in sound and emotion and also in how it came together. Jeff Haynes, world-renowned percussionist and producer, has worked closely with Pete to create something spectacular -- weaving Pete's words to the music of artists from around the world who would not otherwise have shared a stage with Pete but who have been deeply influenced by him. The result is astounding. "It brings out things in my words that I never knew before." -- Pete Seeger "Pete's still finding the hope and planting the seeds . . . and keeping us invigorated in our own best intentions." -- Dar Williams
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Summary
Summary
Winner of the 2014 Audie Award for Distinguished Achievement in Production
A 2014 Audie Award Finalist for Best Original Work Narration
Winner of the AudioFile Earphones Award
A 2013 Grammy Award Nominee for Best Spoken Word Album
An AudioFile Editors’ Pick in April 2013
Winner of the 2013 Publishers Weekly Listen-Up Award
Pete Seeger: The Storm King audio collection presents Pete Seeger's spoken words as he captivatingly recounts his most engaging stories, narratives, and poems-set to new music created by nearly 50 musicians from traditions as diverse as African Music, Blues, Bluegrass, Classical Guitar, Folk, Jazz, and Native American Music, Pete's wisdom and stories out to new audiences and into a new technological age.
Each piece is unique in sound and emotion and also in how it came together. Jeff Haynes, world-renowned percussionist and producer, has worked closely with Pete to create something spectacular -- weaving Pete's words to the music of artists from around the world who would not otherwise have shared a stage with Pete but who have been deeply influenced by him.
The result is astounding.
"It brings out things in my words that I never knew before." -- Pete Seeger
"Pete's still finding the hope and planting the seeds . . . and keeping us invigorated in our own best intentions." -- Dar Williams
Editorial Reviews
Editorial Reviews
Author
Author Bio: Pete Seeger
Pete Seeger (1919–2014) was a towering figure in American culture best known for his contributions to the revival of folk music in the United States and his activism. A masterful musician and a commanding spokesman, he remained true to his passions and principles, and his personal stories bear witness to some of our past century’s most scaring and triumphant historic events. He wrote many hit songs, including “Turn, Turn, Turn!”, ”Where Have All the Flowers Gone,” and “We Shall Overcome,” widely recognized as anthems of the 1960s American civil rights movement.
Details
Details
| Available Formats : | Digital Download |
| Category: | Nonfiction/Biography & Autobiography |
| Runtime: | 2.34 |
| Audience: | Adult |
| Language: | English |
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