From the northwest passage one warm line to make and break. 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. 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. He is perhaps best known for the rousing a cappella anthem northwest passage.
In 20, groundwood books turned rogers song northwest passage into a childrens book illustrated by awardwinning artist matt james. I cant quite agree that it sounds traditional though. Told through the eyes of primary character langdon towne, much of the novel follows the exploits and character of robert rogers, the leader of rogers rangers, who were a colonial force fighting with the british during the french and indian war. 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. The northwest passage and national identity learning objectives students will identify various locations of transit routes through the northwest passage. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 709 pages and is available in paperback format. The very best of stan rogers entire album duration. 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. Seeking gold and glory, leaving weathered, broken bones and a longforgotten lonely cairn of stones. I tried to stick to those instruments you could have on a ship. The chorus from the sea shantie northwest passage by stan rodgers.
This special commemorative edition has been substantially updated, expanded, and annotated. New mexico book awards childrens picture book 2009. Ah, for just one time i would take the northwest passage. 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. Ah, for just one time i would take the northwest passage to find the hand of franklin reaching for the beaufort sea. Any wishes on arrangements with certain instruments just ask. Chorus ah, for just one time i would take the northwest passage to find the hand of franklin reaching for the beaufort sea.
James drew his inspiration for his book from the song northwest passage, written by canadian singer stan rogers. Home composers stan rogers stan rogers was a fabulous storyteller. Northwest passage 1981 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 wide and savage and make a northwest passage to the sea. Northwest passage, oysterband, runrig, bruce guthro, alan. 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 whole lot of other music. The entire expedition, comprising 129 mean including franklin, was lost. Stanley allison rogers november 29, 1949 june 2, 1983 was a canadian folk musician and songwriter 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. The picture is based on a novel by kenneth roberts titled northwest passage 1937. In 20, groundwood books turned rogers song northwest passage into a childrens book illustrated by awardwinning artist. Northwest passage is a 1940 technicolor film, starring spencer tracy, robert young, walter brennan, ruth hussey, and others.
Northwest passage is one of the bestknown songs by canadian musician stan rogers. Paxton cited by chris gudgeon stan rogers, in the canadian encyclopedia. Written by pamela porter and illustrated by matt james. Discover the northwest passage with this illustrated book inspired by the song northwest passage by canadian folk musician stan rogers. 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. Free download or read online northwest passage pdf epub book. Northwest passage sheet music for violin, flute, other. Winner governor generals literary award illustration 2008. If anyone has the sheet music to the verses that would be great. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Winner of the the 20 governor generals literary award for illustration. Stanley allison rogers november 29, 1949 june 2, 1983 was a canadian folk musician. A previous edition of this book was released by penguin books canada ltd.
Stanley allison rogers november 29, 1949 june 2, 1983 was a canadian folk musician and songwriter 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. Stan rogers epic ballad is about the brave explorers who opened up the canadian northwest and especially those who sought the infamous northwest passage through the canadian arctic. Encyclopedia of lies, assdeep in wonder and greetings from the vodka sea, to celebrated biographies of stan rogers and milton acorn, to. The book structure itself uses the song, northwest passage by stan rogers and repeats the lines from the chorus throughout the book. In sum, wrote koelsch, the book revealed that without the adoption of new. Stanley allison stan rogers november 29, 1949 june 2, 1983 was a canadian folk musician and songwriter 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. 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. Shop amongst our popular books, including 4, northwest passage, stan rogers and more from stan rogers.
Northwest passage is a 12 x 9 hardcover childrens book that is illustrated by matt james. Northwest passage, water routes through the arctic archipelago, n canada, and along the northern coast of alaska between the pacific and atlantic oceans. See all 3 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. A canadian anthem when i first heard this song a shiver went up my spine and perhaps a tear or two fell from my eye. Sir john franklins arctic expedition through unnavigated frigid waters was a disaster.
Chris gudgeon is a celebrated author from victoria, british columbia. Tracing one warm line through a land so wild and savage and make a. Northwest passage written by stan rogers lyrics and illus. 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. He was a unique artist, whose art and presence personified an entire country, and lifted the abstract notion of canadian culture to the highest levels of art. Find similar albums to northwest passage stan rogers on allmusic. Looks like a huge curled up dog turd bust tastes deleicious. Canadian national folk hero and an international folk legend, stan roger. Ah, for just one time i would take the northwest passage to. Northwest passage is a book about the explorers who venture into the northwest passage in canada. 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. Stanley allison stan rogers november 29, 1949 june 2, 1983 was a canadian folk musician and songwriter. A book based on the wellknown song northwest passage first sung by stan rogers in 1981, northwest passage tells a tail about the song and the facts behind it.
Pdf northwest passage book by kenneth roberts free. Archived from the original pdf on march 22, 2006 via airdisaster. The collection the definitive stan rogers collection was released in late 20, and it has been received very well by the many fans. 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. 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. Part of kenneth roberts novel was serialized in the saturday evening post, under the title rogers rangers 26 december 19366 february 1937. 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. Dueck wrote a book about the voyage called the new northwest passage. Appreciate the variety of perceptions about the arctic and.
Northwest passage is an historical novel by kenneth roberts, published in 1937. Christopher gudgeon born 1959 is an author, poet and screenwriter. The first edition of the novel was published in 1937, and was written by kenneth roberts. 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. Tracing one warm line through a land so wide and savage and make a northwest passage to the sea. Matt james 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. Its a stirring song to say the least, especially with stan rogers. One of canadas finest singersongwriters, stan rogers was known for his rich baritone voice and finely crafted. Song of kosovo is the acclaimed first novel by christopher gudgeon. 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.
Stanley allison stan rogers november 29, 1949 june 2, 1983 was a canadian folk musician and songwriter 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. Rogers stan miscellaneous northwest passage northwest passage stan rogers cho. Northwest passage by stan rogers 20, hardcover for. Canadian national folk hero and an international folk legend, stan rogers.
Print and download in pdf or midi northwest passage stan rogers. Some of the environmental sensibilities are bitter, and the politics, as. In this essay i enlist canadian folk singer stan rogers to provide a title and a structure for. An a cappella song, it features rogers alone singing the verses, with several guest vocalists harmonizing with him in the chorus. 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. The very best of stan rogers licensed to youtube by merlin idla distribution on behalf of borealis records. Northwest passage sheet music for voice download free in. When cbc morningside asked listeners to nominate a song as the second national anthem of canada, the winner was stan rogers classic northwest passage. The language is strangely poised sometime between the late 19th and late 20th century. Winner of the governor generals literary award for childrens illustration. Buy mp3 music online stan rogers northwest passage. List of books and articles about northwest passage online.
For example, the idiot, a sea shanty, about going west to find work in the refineries. Westward from the davis strait tis there twas said to lie. Tracing one warm line through a land so wild and savage and make a northwest passage to the sea. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. Thanks for northwest passage ive not seen it before. 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. He also spearheading a grassroots campaign to get stan rogers inducted. Northwest passage lyrics by stan rogers illustrated by matt james yellow moon, apple moon. Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. The main characters of this historical, historical fiction story are langdon towne, cap huff. Tracing one warm line through a land so wide and savage. It is not to be confused with the big band tune of the same name by ralph burns. 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. Chris gudgeon is an author, screenwriter, and the creatorproducer of the hit television series ghost trackers.
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