RetiredMusTeach Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 https://musiccityyouth.org/news/leave-it-at-the-river Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RetiredMusTeach Posted May 6 Author Share Posted May 6 Here are the musical selections and description on the show: The journey starts with the poignant strains of "Wayfaring Stranger" mixed with "Down by the Riverside," setting a tone of solitude and introspection. The intensity builds through "Fire Water Paper" by Goldenthal and "Buckets of Burden" by CJ Barrow, with music that throbs with the heavy beats of endurance and struggle. The emotional release comes with the reflective "Pyramid Song" by Radiohead and the spiritual "Down to the River to Pray," guiding the audience through a beautiful, cathartic release of burdens into the river. The celebration of newfound freedom and beginnings bursts forth in the final segments with "Liquid Spirit" by Gregory Porter and "Riverside Rebirth" by CJ Barrow, elevating spirits with vibrant rhythms and a jubilant climax. “I am thrilled about the debut of 'LEAVE IT AT THE RIVER' on the field this season. We believe this show will challenge and enrich our members, offering them not only the chance to showcase their talents but also to grow personally and artistically through the story we're telling together,” said program coordinator, Shane Gwaltney. “It's an opportunity to explore themes of struggle, release, and rejuvenation that resonate with all of us, and I couldn't be more excited to see how it uplifts and inspires everyone involved.” MUSICAL SELECTIONS & INSPIRATION Wayfaring Stranger by Rhianon Giddens Down by the Riverside feat. Grandpa Elliott Fire Water Paper by Elliot Goldenthal Buckets of Burden by CJ Barrow (original work) Pyramid Song by Radiohead Down to the River to Pray by Alison Krauss Liquid Spirit by Gregory Porter Riverside Rebirth by CJ Barrow (original work) The visual narrative captivates the audience from the outset as performers, laden with buckets, navigate the stage, their movements echoing the heaviness of their burdens. This physical portrayal of life’s burdens is vividly illustrated during "Fire Water Paper" and "Buckets of Burden," where the choreography is both precise and expressive. The mood shifts dramatically as performers gracefully empty their burdens into the river during "Pyramid Song" and "Down to the River to Pray," marking a poignant moment of purification and release. The show concludes with an explosion of energy and movement during "Liquid Spirit" and "Riverside Rebirth," where the ensemble celebrates exhilarating freedom from past burdens with exuberant dances and collective joy. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keystone3ply Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 This sounds like a great show! Love the rep... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmyjames Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 Music City shows have improved so much over the years. However, I don't think they will ever be able to top "phantom of the grand ole opry"... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KVG_DC Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 37 minutes ago, Jimmyjames said: Music City shows have improved so much over the years. However, I don't think they will ever be able to top "phantom of the grand ole opry"... The Casey Jones show was amazing. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluecoats88 Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 3 hours ago, Jimmyjames said: Music City shows have improved so much over the years. However, I don't think they will ever be able to top "phantom of the grand ole opry"... wished I could have seen that one live Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terri Schehr Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 2 hours ago, KVG_DC said: The Casey Jones show was amazing. It was. The only one I was a little iffy on was the mouse costumes one. 😂 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KVG_DC Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 1 hour ago, Terri Schehr said: It was. The only one I was a little iffy on was the mouse costumes one. 😂 The cat sound in the middle of the show was something I looked forward to with pure joy though. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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