The Man From Eldorado - Songs and Stories of Robert W. Service

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"...verse from the Yukon, tall tales, outrageous rhymes and sage advice...great fun!"

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The Man From Eldorado is a masterpiece created by singer, songwriter and storyteller David Parry from the writings of Canadian poet Robert Service. Following a narrative shape inspired by Service himself, Parry leads us through the many phases of Robert Service's life, from the poignant and poetic to the outrageous and gregarious. The Northern stories for which Service is most famous are well represented here, along with work from his Paris bohemian days, World War I experiences and much else. Many of the poems are set to tunes for the first time, with melodies that echo turn of the century music hall and British folk traditions. Songs and poems are woven together into a seamless whole, for a wonderful theatrical and musical experience.

Also known from his work with the folk group "The Friends of Fiddler's Green" and from his innovative theatre work at the Canadian Museum of Civilization, David Parry brought his immense acting and musical talents to bear in what has to be his final recorded work. Borealis is proud to give this album the greater appreciation it deserves.

The Man From Eldorado - Songs and Stories of Robert W. Service

The Man From Eldorado - Songs and Stories of Robert W. Service,David Parry

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The Man From Eldorado - Songs and Stories of Robert W. Service Manufacturer: Borealis Recording ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Folk | Styles | Music Singer Songwriters | Folk | Indie Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B00000JRG4 Release Date: 1994-06-01

Tracks:

1. We Are A People Few And Far Away
2. Heart Of The Sourdough
3. Athabaska Dick
4. In Praise Of Alcohol
5. The Atavist
6. The Man From Eldorado
7. Laziness
8. L'escargot D'or
9. Spoken: 'There! My Pipe Is Out...'
10. Accordion
11. Spoken: 'And Now I Fear I Must Write...'
12. The Volunteer
13. A Song Of Winter Weather
14. Spoken: 'I Have Been At It For Over Six Months...'
15. A Pot Of Tea
16. The Petit Vieux
17. We Are A People Few And Far Away (Reprise)

Album Description

The Man From Eldorado is a masterpiece created by singer, songwriter and storyteller David Parry from the writings of Canadian poet Robert Service. Following a narrative shape inspired by Service himself, Parry leads us through the many phases of Robert Service's life, from the poignant and poetic to the outrageous and gregarious. The Northern stories for which Service is most famous are well represented here, along with work from his Paris bohemian days, World War I experiences and much else. Many of the poems are set to tunes for the first time, with melodies that echo turn of the century music hall and British folk traditions. Songs and poems are woven together into a seamless whole, for a wonderful theatrical and musical experience.

Also known from his work with the folk group "The Friends of Fiddler's Green" and from his innovative theatre work at the Canadian Museum of Civilization, David Parry brought his immense acting and musical talents to bear in what has to be his final recorded work. Borealis is proud to give this album the greater appreciation it deserves.

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Man from Eldorado: Songs and Stories of Robert W. Service David Parry Manufacturer: The Orchard ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Folk | Styles | Music Traditional Folk | Folk | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music ASIN: B00004TTNC Release Date: 2000-05-23

Tracks:

1. We Are A People Few And Far Away
2. Heart Of The Sourdough
3. Athabaska Dick
4. In Praise Of Alcohol
5. The Atavist
6. The Man From Eldorado
7. Laziness
8. L'escargot D'or
9. Spoken: 'There! My Pipe Is Out...'
10. Accordion
11. Spoken: 'And Now I Fear I Must Write...'
12. The Volunteer
13. A Song Of Winter Weather
14. Spoken: 'I Have Been At It For Over Six Months...'
15. A Pot Of Tea
16. The Petit Vieux
17. We Are A People Few And Far Away (Reprise)

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