Northwest passage is loosely themed around life in the canadian west. The following information has been obtained from news items, production charts and the films pressbook, unless otherwise noted. D a ah, for just one time, g bm i would take the northwest passage g d to find the hand of franklin, em g reaching for the beaufort sea. 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. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Watch the legendary stan rogers perform northwest passage, often considered canadas alternate national anthem. Listen free to stan rogers northwest passage northwest passage, the field behind the plow and more.
Christopher gudgeon born 1959 is an author, poet and screenwriter. Any wishes on arrangements with certain instruments just ask. Stan rogers free in the harbour lyrics genius lyrics. Seventhgrader callie marin is overthemoon to be on stage crew again this year for eucalyptus middle schools production of moon over mississippi. Northwest passage sheet music for violin, flute, other. One of canadas finest singersongwriters, stan rogers was known for his rich baritone voice and finely crafted. Author kenneth rogers wrote a monumental novel with remarkable attention to detail. After exploring the maritimes and the west, stan decided it was time to write about his home province of ontario. Shop amongst our popular books, including 4, northwest passage, stan rogers and more from stan rogers. Northwest passage originally titled an unfinished conversation. In 20, groundwood books turned rogers song northwest passage into a. Based on the song, northwest passage, written in 1981 by maritime folk musician stan rogers, this book not only tells the story of the explorers who attempted to find the route to the pacific through the arctic ocean, but it also chronicles rogers own road trip which he took in order to better understand the arduousness of the. List of books and articles about northwest passage.
Northwest passage by stan rogers on amazon music unlimited. Published february 25th 2015 by fox music books first published june 2004. An a cappella song, it features rogers alone singing the verses, with several guest vocalists harmonizing with him in the chorus. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices.
Stan rogers john speaks with producer and musician paul mills about his friend, stan rogers, the late great canadian folk singer. New mexico book awards childrens picture book 2009. A button that says download on the app store, and if clicked it. Northwest passage remastered, an album by stan rogers on spotify. 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. James drew his inspiration for his book from the song northwest passage, written. The life and music of stan rogers is a wonderful collection of stories, memories, and.
Chorus ah, for just one time i would take the northwest passage to find the hand of franklin reaching for the beaufort sea. In his biography of rogers, northwest passage, chris gudgeon wrote that for. Call it a historical pastiche of life prior to the american revolution. When cbc morningside asked listeners to nominate a song as the second national anthem of canada, the winner was stan rogers classic northwest passage. He has contributed to dozens of publications ranging from. Tracing one warm line through a land so wild and savage and make a. Westward from the davis strait tis there twas said to lie the sea route to the orient for which so many died. Stan rogers northwest passage lyrics and tracklist genius. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders.
Northwest passage remastered by stan rogers on spotify. Stan rogers sings northwest passage excerpt from one. Chris gudgeon has 14 books on goodreads with 391 ratings. Rogers stan miscellaneous northwest passage northwest passage stan rogers cho. Discoveries a fivesong ep of rare, recently found, live recordings of stan performing songs written by his contemporaries. Northwest passage containing the courtmartial of major robert rogers, the courtmartial of lt.
Northwest passage by stan rogers, matt james, hardcover. What began as downloading all his albums from amazon went to searching. Winner of the the 20 governor generals literary award for illustration. Entertainment they have several locations in edmonton. The chorus from the sea shantie northwest passage by stan rodgers. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
Stanley allison stan rogers november 29, 1949 june 2, 1983 was a canadian folk musician and songwriter. Written by pamela porter and illustrated by matt james. Its a stirring song to say the least, especially with stan rogers. Northwest passage by kenneth roberts, first edition, signed. 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. Chris gudgeon is an author, screenwriter, and the creatorproducer of the hit television series ghost trackers. Callies just getting over popular baseball jock and eighthgrader greg, who crushed. Song of kosovo is the acclaimed first novel by christopher gudgeon. One warm line the legacy of stan rogers special edition dvd, includes a newlyenhancedversion of the original film with neverbeforeseen special features. Neil and me by scott young stan rogers by chris gudgeon have not been the.
The cover and liner notes from stan rogers first album, fogartys cove. We have resumed very limited warehouse and shipping operations. James drew his inspiration for his book from the song northwest passage, written by canadian singer 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, explorers and commercial. Northwest passage rajiv kalsi posted on june 06, 20 20. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. Northwest passage is a 12 x 9 hardcover childrens book that is illustrated by matt james. Winner of the governor generals literary award for childrens illustration. He got out, but died of smoke inhalation when he went back in to help others.
Northwest passage by chris gudgeon jun 6 2012 by isbn. 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. Chris gudgeon is a celebrated author from victoria, british columbia. Northwest passage by kenneth roberts, first edition abebooks. Winner governor generals literary award illustration 2008. Chris rogers books list of books by author chris rogers. One of stan rogers favourite themes was the loss of old ways, of traditions, and the lives of those that are left to pick up the pieces after theyre gone. We have new and used copies available, in 1 editions starting at. Part of kenneth roberts novel was serialized in the saturday evening post, under the title rogers rangers 26 december 19366 february 1937.
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. A booklength treatment of a topic which he explored in two papers published in. Northwest passage 01jun2004 by chris gudgeon, sylvia tyson paperback. Introduction the folk song in nova scotia and stan rogers. An a cappella song, it features rogers alone singing the. Chapter three, the folk song in nova scotia and stan rogers fogartys cove. Mp3 is a digital audio format without digital rights management drm technology. For example, the idiot, a sea shanty, about going west to find work in the refineries. 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. If anyone has the sheet music to the verses that would be great. It describes stans own journey overland as he contemplates the arduous journeys of some of the explorers, including kelsey, mackenzie, thompson and franklin. Seeking gold and glory, leaving weathered, broken bones and a. Northwest passage lyrics by stan rogers illustrated by matt james yellow moon, apple moon.
The idiot is about a man from the maritimes working in. He also spearheading a grassroots campaign to get stan rogers inducted. 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. Rodgers stylistically and textually novel music was broadcast from. Northwest passage by chris gudgeon, sylvia tyson foreword by online at alibris. 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. Tracing one warm line through a land so wild and savage and make a northwest passage to the sea.
Northwest passage by stan rogers as seen by matt james. It had only vocal line and guitar chords as sheet music, no four part lines. Northwest passage by chris gudgeon, sylvia tyson isbn. Northwest passage written by stan rogers lyrics and illus. When the movie project was green lighted, this was supposed to be the first of possibly several movies. He is perhaps best known for the rousing a cappella anthem northwest passage. Northwest passage, water routes through the arctic archipelago, n canada, and along the northern coast of alaska between the pacific and atlantic oceans. Northwest passage 24 stan rogers standard tuning two strums per chord submitted by ken lee chorus. Stan rogers was a canadian folk music luminary, writing and performing songs with wonderful lyrics and harmonies. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures.
It is not to be confused with the big band tune of the same name by ralph burns. Listen to your favorite songs from northwest passage by stan rogers now. Obtenez votre kindle ici, or download a free kindle reading app. Recorded in 1980 and an outstanding example of the mature songwriter stan had become. To help keep our communities safe, all our retail locations are temporarily closed until further notice. Northwest passage is one of the bestknown songs by canadian musician stan rogers. Stanley allison rogers november 29, 1949 june 2, 1983 was a canadian folk musician. 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. I tried to stick to those instruments you could have on a ship. Ah, for just one time i would take the northwest passage to find the hand of franklin reaching for the beaufort sea.
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