Though ive been a big kenneth roberts fan for over twenty years, have sought to own and read all of his books, and began a website devoted to the man and his works, i must confess ashamedly that i have never watched the movies based upon his books. Tracing one warm line through a land so wide and savage. Northwest passage, historical sea passage of the north american continent. In 2019, canadian metal band unleash the archers released a cover of rogers northwest passage on napalm records. Tracing one warm line through a land so wide and savage and make a northwest passage to the sea. One warm line the legacy of stan rogers special edition dvd, includes a newlyenhancedversion of the original film with neverbeforeseen special features. Northwest passage is a book about the explorers who venture into the northwest passage in canada. The idiot is about a man from the maritimes working in alberta who.
Westward from the davis strait tis there twas said to. Tracing one warm line through a land so wild and savage and make a northwest passage to the sea. Sep 01, 20 winner of the governor generals literary award for childrens illustration. The smaller one one was arranged for the middle school male honour choir at the northwest 2008 acda convention in vancouver, bc. From the northwest passage one warm line to make and break. I threw it all away to seek a northwest passage at the call of many men, to find there but the road back home again. 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. For example, the idiot, a sea shanty, about going west to. The quest for the passage was one of the worlds severest maritime. Tracing one warm line through a land so wild and savage and make a. Northwest passage originally titled an unfinished conversation.
Northwest passage compares the singers own travels across the prairie provinces to the exploratory adventures of sir john franklin, alexander mackenzie, david thompson, and henry kelsey. When cbc morningside asked listeners to nominate a song as the second national anthem of canada, the winner was stan rogers classic northwest passage. 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. The actual existence of the northwest passage had been proved, and the long search was over. Mummers dance, the you can play along with the video using the f songsheet.
Regionally in the canadian arctic, sea ice that spans the northwest passage has reduced by 5. Recently i have fallen in love with stan s music, and have found this song to be one of my favorites of his. Listen free to stan rogers northwest passage northwest passage, the field behind the plow and more. In accordance with the directives of government and health authorities, we have temporarily suspended operations. In 20, groundwood books turned rogers song northwest passage into a childrens book illustrated by awardwinning artist matt james. Discoveries a fivesong ep of rare, recently found, live recordings of stan performing songs written by his contemporaries. How then am i so different from the first men through this way. One of canadas finest singersongwriters, stan rogers was known for his rich baritone voice and finely crafted. Ive also posted an easier c songsheet as an alternate thats sues key.
Ah, for just one time i would take the northwest passage. The smaller one one was arranged for the middle school male honour choir. Canadian national folk hero and an international folk legend, stan rogers. One of stan rogers most popular, most enduring melodies, so typical of his style. I used to always listen to this songs on long car rides when i was a kidperfect for canadian road trips. Thinks i, queequeg, this is using rogerss best cut. Mcclure penetrated the passage from the west along the northern coast of the continent and by a land expedition reached viscount melville sound, which had been reached 181920 by parry from the east. Northwest passage sheet music for violin, flute, other.
Stan rogers northwest passage lyrics and tracklist genius. 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. 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. I honestly think that stans fabulous baritone voice that starts deep in his toes really has an effect on what kind of musician i like listening to because since i heard the songs barrettes privateers and northwest passage i havent been listening a. A child of maritime stock on both sides of his family, stan rogers was born in hamilton, ont. Stanley allison stan rogers november 29, 1949 june 2, 1983 was a canadian folk musician and songwriter. Because our mp3s have no drm, you can play it on any device that supports mp3, even on your ipod.
Paxton cited by chris gudgeon stan rogers, in the canadian encyclopedia. He has contributed to numerous magazines including playboy, mad and national lampoon and written almost 20 books, from critically acclaimed fiction and poetry like song of kosovo. New mexico book awards childrens picture book 2009. The idiot is about a man from the maritimes working in alberta who yearns for his home. Description stan rogers the very best of stan rogers. Northwest passage by chris gudgeon, sylvia tyson isbn. The life and music of stan rogers is a wonderful collection of stories, memories, and. Any wishes on arrangements with certain instruments just ask. Stan rogers northwest passage lyrics letssingit lyrics. An a cappella song, it features rogers alone singing the verses, with several guest vocalists harmonizing with. His song northwest passage was featured in the last episode of the tv.
Canadian national folk hero and an international folk legend, stan roger. Stanley allison rogers, singer, songwriter born 29 november 1949 in hamilton, on. One of canadas finest singersongwriters, stan rogers was known for his rich baritone voice and finely crafted folk songs, often written and performed in a traditional celtic style. Rogers stan miscellaneous northwest passage northwest passage stan rogers cho. Archived from the original pdf on 22 march 2006 via airdisaster. Seventhgrader callie marin is overthemoon to be on stage crew again this year for eucalyptus middle schools production of moon over mississippi. But in matt james attempts to pay homage to both rogers and the explorers, the book becomes just too ambitious. Christopher gudgeon born 1959 is an author, poet and screenwriter.
Sep 10, 20 from award winner telgemeier smile, 2010, a pitchperfect graphic novel portrayal of a middle school musical, adroitly capturing the drama both on and offstage. Rogers performed his maritimestyle music on the folk circuit from cape breton to san francisco, from the arctic circle to the rio grande river. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. Northwest passage lyrics by stan rogers illustrated by matt james yellow moon, apple moon. 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. Written by pamela porter and illustrated by matt james. I honestly think that stan s fabulous baritone voice that starts deep in his toes really has an effect on what kind of musician i like listening to because since i heard the songs barrettes privateers and northwest passage i havent been listening a whole lot of other music. Home for a rest given that spirit of the west is winding down this year it seems like the time is now for this barroom classic. Unlike the vikings thousands of years later, who travelled from east to west in search of a place to settle and carry on trade with norway, the palaeoeskimos sought no more than was necessary for their food, clothing and tools grant, 2010, p. In accordance with the directives of government and health authorities, we. Apr 04, 2016 northwest passage on youtube go listen. The cambridge history of canadian literature edited by coral ann.
He got out, but died of smoke inhalation when he went back in to help others. For example, the idiot, a sea shanty, about going west to find work in the refineries. The fact that this song is acapella makes it all the more interesting. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. It describes stans own journey overland as he contemplates the arduous journeys of some of the explorers, including kelsey, mackenzie, thompson and franklin.
The book structure itself uses the song, northwest passage by stan rogers and repeats the lines from the chorus throughout the book. The life and music of stan rogers is a wonderful collection of stories, memories, and facts on stan s career and the people in his life. Recently i have fallen in love with stans music, and have found this song to be one of my favorites of his. Ukulele chords for northwest passage by stan rogers. I tried to stick to those instruments you could have on a ship. Winner of the governor generals literary award for childrens illustration.
In 2019, canadian folk punk band the dreadnoughts released a cover of rogers northwest passage, as well as a commemorative song named dear old stan, on stomp records. In this essay i enlist canadian folk singer stan rogers to provide a title and a. Northwest passage kenneth roberts the unofficial site. Its a stirring song to say the least, especially with stan rogers. Download free ebooks of classic literature, books and novels at planet. Westward from the davis strait tis there twas said to lie. It represents centuries of effort to find a route westward from the atlantic ocean to the pacific ocean through the arctic archipelago of what became canada. Hey, isnt someone going to mention the stan rogers folk festival in nova scotia. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Ah, for just one time i would take the northwest passage to find the hand of franklin reaching for the beaufort sea. Northwest passage by stan rogers as seen by matt james.
The chorus from the sea shantie northwest passage by stan rodgers. Apr 17, 2009 ah, for just one time i would take the northwest passage. He is perhaps best known for the rousing a cappella anthem northwest passage. A collection of 16 great stan rogers tracks, as chosen by ariel rogers and paul mills. General commenta piece of canadian history put brilliantly to astounding vocals. Chris gudgeon is a celebrated author from victoria, british columbia. The songs have been digitally remastered using the latest technology and sound deeper and richer than ever before. Apr 29, 2018 i do not own any of the music in this video. An a cappella song, it features rogers alone singing the verses, with several guest vocalists harmonizing with him in the chorus. Encyclopedia of lies, assdeep in wonder and greetings from the vodka sea, to celebrated biographies of stan rogers and milton acorn, to. Ah, for just one time i would take the northwest passage to find the land of franklin reaching for the beaufort sea, tracing one warm line through a land so wide and savage, and make a northwest passage to the sea. Mp3 is a digital audio format without digital rights management drm technology. If anyone has the sheet music to the verses that would be great. Northwest passage trade route, north america britannica.
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. Stan rogers was a canadian folk music luminary, writing and performing songs with wonderful lyrics and harmonies. From award winner telgemeier smile, 2010, a pitchperfect graphic novel portrayal of a middle school musical, adroitly capturing the drama both on and offstage. Northwest passage by stan rogers, matt james, hardcover. Winner governor generals literary award illustration 2008. 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. Winner of the the 20 governor generals literary award for illustration. He grew to be a big mansix feet fourbuilt like a fire truck, and possessed of a voice that rumbled from his toes. He also spearheading a grassroots campaign to get stan rogers inducted into the. Stanley allison rogers november 29, 1949 june 2, 1983 was a canadian folk musician. Northwest passage is loosely themed around life in the canadian west. Ron smail has done a marvellous arrangement for two different male choir voicings, all in one octavo. Stan rogers was noted for his rich, baritone voice and his finelycrafted, 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.
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