Funny, im a huge stan rogers fan musically, but didnt know much about the person behind the music. It was the basis for the 1940 movie northwest passage, starring spencer tracy. Discoveries a fivesong ep of rare, recently found, live recordings of stan performing songs written by his contemporaries. The songs will be discussed qua songs, within the context of stan rogers. I definitely recommend you check out the musical a matter of heart and garnets book night d. His music captured the power of the human condition and many of his songs have become part of the canadian folk repertoire. Three pennies past fifty bw guysborough train 1974, cbc promo. Nov 21, 20 authorillustrator matt james presented northwest passage, which brings to life the history of arctic exploration using his paintings and the lyrics of stan rogers s folk song of the same name. Northwest passage is a book about the explorers who venture into the northwest passage in canada. Ralston sauls ruminations are wideranging and unpredictable. I really like stan rogers northwest passage and would like to get the sheet music. The historic search inspired canadian folk musician stan rogers to write northwest passage, a song that has become a widely known favorite since its 1981 release.
Chris gudgeon is a celebrated author from victoria, british columbia. An a cappella song, it features rogers alone singing the verses, with several guest vocalists harmonizing with him in the chorus. Westward from the davis strait tis there twas said to lie. A simpler version that supports vocals, no difficult to grip chords. Beautifully illustrated, and paired with the words from the song, this book also includes a timeline of northern exploration, a minibiography of important explorers, and the music and verses for the song northwest passage. The book also contains the music for the song as well as a final verse th. Northwest passage guitar version michael kelly stan. Winner of the the 20 governor generals literary award for illustration. Super surprised you had guysborough train that high. Watch the legendary stan rogers perform northwest passage, often considered canadas alternate national anthem.
Travel in the northwest and british columbia on sleek, europeandesigned trains while you appreciate the rugged beauty of the pacific northwest on the amtrak cascades. When cbc morningside asked listeners to nominate a song as the second national anthem of canada, the winner was stan rogers classic northwest passage. Watch the video for northwest passage from stan rogers s northwest passage for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. The second half of the book follows major rogers further career in england and on the northwest frontier. Give stan rogers a space on the canadian walk of fame, sign the petition here.
Links below original songs canadian folk song the northwest passage, sung by stan rogers. Awardwinning artist matt james takes the iconic song northwest passage by legendary canadian songwriter and singer stan rogers and tells the dramatic story of the search for the elusive route through the arctic ocean to the pacific, which for hundreds of years and once again today, nations, e xplorers and commercial interests have dreamt. Stan rogers northwest passage lyrics genius lyrics. The song compares the voyages of the first european explorers in canada to rogers s own touring as a musician. Stanley allison rogers november 29, 1949 june 2, 1983 was a canadian folk musician and songwriter. Best sellers todays deals prime home customer service home improvement electronics gift ideas new releases books. The life and music of stan rogers is a wonderful collection of stories, memories, and facts on stan. It describes stan s own journey overland as he contemplates the arduous journeys of some of the explorers, including kelsey, mackenzie, thompson and especially franklin. Recently i have fallen in love with stan s music, and have found this song to be one of my favorites of his. Stan rogers sings northwest passage excerpt from one. The episodes told the story of their trials and tribulations searching for the northwest passage and their battles with both the french and indians during this war. Northwest passage by stan rogers rare live recording. He wrote as eloquently from the viewpoint of a farmwife gazing at her own face in the mirror as he did from that of an oldtimer on a great lakes boat who has seen too many greenhorn sailors washed overboard.
Stan rogers was a national treasure, and this book is a true tribute to him and to his music. The basis of the song and story is the fateful sea voyage made by. The final stan rogers album, mixed and mastered after his death, is a dazzling array of. Now theres no train to guysborough or so the man said. Although hes no longer with us, his legacy continues to entertain, educate, and celebrate the canadian experience in its raw and most honest forms. Matts illustrations for northwest passage, a stunning tribute to the iconic stan rogers song, won the governor generals literary award. Matt james rediscovers the northwest passage groundwood. Fast and free shipping free returns cash on delivery available on eligible purchase.
Awardwinning artist matt james takes the iconic song northwest passage by legendary canadian songwriter and singer stan rogers and tells the dramatic story of the search for the elusive route through the arctic ocean to the pacific, which for hundreds of years and once again today, nations, explorers and commercial. James drew his inspiration for his book from the song northwest passage, written by canadian singer stan rogers. Listen free to stan rogers northwest passage northwest passage, the field behind the plow and more. Includes acadian saturday night, guysborough train, and a puddlers tale. The basis of the song and story is the fateful sea voyage made by john franklin in 1845, which led to both his ships and his entire crew, as well as his life being lost. Satb choir and piano sheet music book by stan rogers.
Northwest passage by stan rogers 20, hardcover ebay. A book based on the wellknown song northwest passage first sung by stan rogers in 1981, northwest passage tells a tale about the song and the facts behind it. Rogers released northwest passage in 1981, and it has generally been accounted among his finest releases. A tribute to his roots, family provides an insight into the direction rogers might have taken. Many hundreds of men perished in the attempt until finally, in 1906, roald amundsen completed the voyage by ship. Northwest passage by stan rogers, matt james, hardcover. Northwest passage compares the journey of a modern day traveler. For hundreds of years explorers attempted to find the northwest passage a route through the islands of canada s north to the pacific ocean and asia. I really liked this book because of the subject matter, not necessarily because of the authors skill at story telling.
The amazing thing about northwest passage is that stan rogers is able to capture the modern experience with styles from a hundred or more years ago. Winner of the governor generals literary award for childrens illustration. Northwest passage hardcover picture book, september 3, 20. Awardwinning artist matt james takes the iconic song northwest passage by legendary canadian songwriter and singer stan rogers and tells the dramatic story of the search for the elusive route through the arctic ocean to the pacific, which for hundreds of years and once again today, nations. Northwest passage is one of the bestknown songs by canadian musician stan rogers.
The book also contains the music for the song as well as a final verse that was never. The enjoyment of train riding in the northwest is unending. Sep 30, 2014 helping rogers, an experienced explorer and indian fighter, were hunk marriner, another experienced indian fighter, and langdon towne, a harvard graduate who was the map maker. Rogers is known for songs such as northwest passage, the mary ellen carter and barretts privateers. Ah, for just one time i would take the northwest passage to find the hand of franklin reaching for the beauford sea. Rogers was noted for his rich, baritone voice and his traditionalsounding songs which were frequently inspired by canadian history and the daily lives of working people, especially those from the fishing villages of the maritime provinces and, later, the farms of the canadian prairies and. The basis of the song and story is the fateful sea voyage made by john franklin in 1845, which led to both his ships and his entire crew, as well as his life being lost song. Get it by tue, aug 4 wed, aug 5 from sparks, nevada. Sep 19, 20 the book also contains the music for the song, a note on the northwest passage, maps, information about stan rogers as well as a final verse of the song that was never recorded and notes on the illustrations. Id recommend this to any stan rogers fan, especially since the amount of material written about him is pretty slim. Stanley allison rogers november 29, 1949 june 2, 1983 was a canadian folk musician. Ship this item qualifies for free shipping buy online, pick up in store check availability at nearby stores. For example, the idiot, a sea shanty, about going west to find work in the refineries. Northwest passage is the opening song off of the 1981 album of the same name.
Here is an extensive list of books with music at their heart, whether the books be. James, matt ilt, isbn 1554981530, isbn 9781554981533, brand new, free shipping in the us this portrayal of early efforts to explore canadas northwest passage presents rogers 1981 song in combination with color illustrations, historical commentary and a gallery of explorers. Northwest passage originally titled an unfinished conversation. The funeral is the first picture book he has written and illustrated.
Interspersed between northwest passage and from fresh water is stan s fun album, for the family on which he performs the traditional music his musicallytalented family grew up on. For hundreds of years explorers attempted to find the northwest passage a route through the islands of canadas north to the pacific ocean and asia. The genesis of the song northwest passage stan knew that he wanted it to be another a capella chorus song. The final stan rogers album, mixed and mastered after his death, is a dazzling array of songs devoted to the great lakes region and the rest of inland canada. Discover the northwest passage with this illustrated book inspired by the song northwest passage by canadian folk musician stan rogers. It describes stan s own journey overland as he contemplates the arduous journeys of some of the explorers, including kelsey, mackenzie, thompson and franklin. It describes stans own journey overland as he contemplates the arduous journeys of some of the explorers, including kelsey, mackenzie, thompson and franklin. Northwest passage is a book based upon the famous canadian song northwest passage. Stan rogers 19491983 is considered by many as the greatest songwriter that canada has ever produced. Past fifty ep, three penniespast fiftyguysborough train cbc transcriptions series. In the songs for the album, rogers turned from the maritimes to the farms of the canadian prairies. The entire expedition, comprising 129 mean including franklin, was lost. This first half of the book is easily the most interesting, rich in fairly accurate detail about rogers leadership and the audacious heroism of his rangers.
Sir john franklins arctic expedition through unnavigated frigid waters was a disaster. Naipaul and stan rogers haunting song, northwest passage. Hear two extremely different new covers of canadian anthem. Northwest passage by stan rogers octavo sheet music for. Rogers longing to take the northwest passage a route that started in canadas section of the arctic ocean, went through the pacific ocean and ended in asia.
He is the subject of a childrens book, the scout who led an army. Stan rogers folk song northwest passage has been called the unofficial canadian national anthem and by a canadian prime minister, no. Northwest passage 9781554981533 by rogers, stan and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Includes highenergy songs like barretts privateers and mary ellen carter as well as poignant ballads. In 20, groundwood books turned rogers song northwest passage into a childrens book illustrated by awardwinning artist matt james. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. Stan rogers text and topos rusty baillie photography, and rigging richard lefrancis computer layout design maxine whiteside. Stan rogers had a song book called songs from fogertys cove. Northwest passage probably the best first stan rogers song for. The life and music of stan rogers is a wonderful collection of stories, memories, and facts on stans career and the people in his life. Apr 15, 2020 chorus d a ah, for just one time g i would take the northwest passage bm a to find the hand of franklin em g reaching for the beaufort sea d a tracing one warm line g through a land so wild and savage d a d and make a northwest passage to the sea verse 1 g d westward from the davis strait a em tis there twas said to lie g d the sea route.
Jul 25, 2018 an excellent book, stan assured him, noting it was for sale at book stores across antigonish. It is not to be confused with the big band tune of the same name by ralph burns. Sep 19, 20 books go search hello select your address best sellers todays deals new releases books. Buy northwest passage by rogers, stan, james, matt online on amazon. Northwest passage by rogers, stan hardcover without books.
For anyone not familiar with canadian folk singer stan rogers, i got. Northwest passage by stan rogers 20, hardcover for sale. Sep 11, 2014 northwest passage by stan rogers and matt james. One warm line the legacy of stan rogers special edition dvd, includes a newlyenhancedversion of the original film with neverbeforeseen special features. The book structure itself uses the song, northwest passage by stan rogers and repeats the lines from the chorus throughout the book. Many hundreds of men perished in the attempt until finally, in 1906, roald amundsen completed the voyage by. Tracing one warm line through a land so wide and savage and make a northwest passage to the sea. Pete seeger calledstan rogers one of the most talented young singers and songwriters in north america a few months before stan died in an airplane crash in 1983. Stan rogers biographies stan rogers, fogartys cove. For hundreds of years explorers attempted to find the northwest p.
My cover of one of the late, great stan rogers most famous and iconically canadian songs. Find great deals for northwest passage by stan rogers 20, hardcover. Sep 19, 20 northwest passage by stan rogers, 9781554981533, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Northwest passage is a 12 x 9 hardcover childrens book that is illustrated by matt james. Ah, for just one time i would take the northwest passage to find the hand of franklin reaching for the beaufort sea tracing one warm line through a land so wild and savage and make a northwest passage to the sea.
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