When I think of maritime songs, I think of Stan Rogers, the Canadian. This song “Northwest Passage,” has some of the richest male harmonies and mind-expanding lyrics of any song you have ever heard. It is all human. That is its beauty.
The Northwest Passage was a legendary arctic route from one side of the globe to the other. Many explorers sought it out and died in the attempt.
This song, “Northwest Passage,” is the opening theme music for the documentary on Stan Rogers titled “One Warm Line.” He seems to have been very important to the fishermen of Nova Scotia and farmers of central Canada. Watch the 45 min. video below – it is worth it to watch the whole thing.
via videosift.com
This is the sort of thing that sheds a mindful light on a musical tradition, and traditions in general.
You can buy the MP3 of “Northwest Passage” below:
You can buy this video and albums at the Stan Rogers Store.
June 3, 2008 at 12:59 pm
Can’t download this on my slow computer but I don’t need to. I own this movie.
Every music lover should watch!
June 3, 2008 at 2:27 pm
Brooke! You and your dad first introduced me to this. Thanks for stopping by.