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Over My Head

John Holiday, Kevin J. Miller

Label
North Track
Catalogue number
NTCD-1
Release date
30 July 1993
Format
Digital
The countertenor John Holiday presents "Over My Head", an impressive and deeply personal debut that reflects both the breadth of his artistic oeuvre and the clarity of his expression. Holiday, praised as one of the finest countertenors of his generation, has carefully curated a programme that ranges from spirituals and contemporary works to art song. From intimate moments at the piano to collaborations with pianist Kevin Miller, the album encompasses works by Hall Johnson, Robert L. Morris and H. Leslie Adams, world premieres by Theo Morrison and Carlos Simon, and arrangements by Holiday himself, highlighting a repertoire characterized by curiosity, individuality and expressive depth. With themes of resilience, faith and love as a starting point, "Over My Head" offers a deeply felt musical journey. Each work has been selected for its emotional resonance and its ability to connect people regardless of time and experience, thus forming a narrative that feels both personal and universal. Kevin Miller accompanies Holiday on the piano.
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Tracklist

  1. 01 I'm Gonter Tell God All O' My Troubles 04:18
  2. 02 VOCALISE I 04:19
  3. 03 Strings in the Earth and Air 01:55
  4. 04 O Cool Is The Valley Now 02:15
  5. 05 Lightly Come or Lightly Go 00:50
  6. 06 Now, O Now, in this Brown Land 04:42
  7. 07 I Hear an Army Charging Upon the Land 02:32
  8. 08 VOCALISE II 04:02
  9. 09 Humoresque 02:02
  10. 10 Gospel Blues 04:14
  11. 11 Juba: Ev'rytime I Feel the Spirit 02:08
  12. 12 Fly Me To The Moon (Arr. for Voice and Piano by John Holiday, Jr) 03:42
  13. 13 Summertime (Arr. for Voice and Piano by John Holiday, Jr) 03:27
  14. 14 VOCALISE III 02:17
  15. 15 Strange Fruit (Arr. for Voice and Piano by John Holiday, Jr) 03:23
  16. 16 Prayer 03:04
  17. 17 The Heart of a Woman 02:35
  18. 18 Night Song 02:07
  19. 19 Sence You Went Away 04:38
  20. 20 Over My Head and Amazing Grace (Arr. for Voice and Piano by John Holiday, Jr) 05:44

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