2/4/17: This is a beautiful, touching, a cappella version of Oh Shenandoah, sung by Peter Hollens. The song comes from a fascinating early American tradition. Here’s Wikipedia for more information (that may or may not be true).
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We’re headed out for a little vacation, so the next week’s posts may be a bit more brief than usual, but hopefully you’ll find their subjects beautiful nonetheless.
“The Trapper and His Family” by Charles Deas, 1845
Shira Choir
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Many thanks to my brother-in-law for sending me this. I’ve loved Walk Off the Earth for a few years, now, but this video is my favorite one yet. WOTE is known for doing covers of just-this-side-of-tedious songs and making us forget we were getting sick of the songs.
Yes, it’s Adele’s “Hello.” Again. I know. But seriously, give it a watch and a listen. And I recommend you watch it full screen and keep an eye on the guy on the right.
Happy Friday!
Amber Run
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