Songs of Conscience & Concern

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The 15 lesser-known tracks included in this compilation deliver exactly what the title states. Peter, Paul & Mary, of course, helped invent "protest" music when they recorded Bob Dylan's "Blowin' in the Wind," transforming it into a '60s civil rights anthem. That song isn't included here; in fact, the best-known tune is Phil Ochs's "There But for Fortune," although folk fans will also be familiar with Woody Guthrie's Depression-era "Pastures of Plenty" and the antiwar "Wasn't That a Time," most often associated with the Weavers. The social concerns addressed range from environmental degradation (the antinuke "Power") to racial disharmony (Pete Seeger's childlike "All Mixed Up") to political injustice (the graphic albeit melodically beautiful "El Salvador"). "Don't Laugh at Me," the sole new track here, preaches childhood tolerance, making it a perfect companion piece to PPM's classic "Danny's Down," also included here. The gorgeous, melodic new song is a must for fans, and although the other 14 songs are culled from nine previous LPs, it's still impressive to hear such sincere expressions of social consciousness. --Bill Holdship

Songs of Conscience & Concern,Paul & Mary Peter,Warner Bros / Wea,Contemporary Folk,Folk & Traditional,Folk-Pop,Political Folk,Pop,Traditional Folk

Average customer rating: True Folk Music The legacy of Peter, Paul & Mary as folk singers Touching CD! A Great Compilation of the Music PPM is Best At Don't wait

Songs Of Conscience & Concern: A Retrospective Collection Peter Paul & Mary Manufacturer: Warner Bros / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music General | Folk | Styles | Music Traditional Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Similar Items: In These Times The Very Best of Peter, Paul & Mary Such Is Love No Easy Walk to Freedom Around the Campfire ASIN: B00000I8TV Release Date: 1999-03-23

Tracks:

1. Wasn't That A Time
2. Pastures Of Plenty
3. Power
4. If I Were Free
5. Coming Of The Roads
6. El Salvador
7. The Great Mandala (The Wheel Of Life)
8. All My Trails
9. All Mixed Up
10. Danny's Downs
11. Don't Laugh At Me
12. Home Is Where The Heart Is
13. There But For Fortune
14. Old Coat
15. Because All Men Are Brothers

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The 15 lesser-known tracks included in this compilation deliver exactly what the title states. Peter, Paul & Mary, of course, helped invent "protest" music when they recorded Bob Dylan's "Blowin' in the Wind," transforming it into a '60s civil rights anthem. That song isn't included here; in fact, the best-known tune is Phil Ochs's "There But for Fortune," although folk fans will also be familiar with Woody Guthrie's Depression-era "Pastures of Plenty" and the antiwar "Wasn't That a Time," most often associated with the Weavers. The social concerns addressed range from environmental degradation (the antinuke "Power") to racial disharmony (Pete Seeger's childlike "All Mixed Up") to political injustice (the graphic albeit melodically beautiful "El Salvador"). "Don't Laugh at Me," the sole new track here, preaches childhood tolerance, making it a perfect companion piece to PPM's classic "Danny's Down," also included here. The gorgeous, melodic new song is a must for fans, and although the other 14 songs are culled from nine previous LPs, it's still impressive to hear such sincere expressions of social consciousness. --Bill Holdship

Customer Reviews:

True Folk Music.......2006-07-16

I started playing the guitar in the early 60s, and most of what I played and sang was folk music - Joan Baez, PP&M to name two. This CD is absolutely inspiring. It reminded me of how committed I had been to a better world. I'm ashamed to say that I drifted away from this music, but I still have my guitar, so it's time to get back on board and work towards freedom, peace and justice.

The legacy of Peter, Paul & Mary as folk singers.......2002-04-23

The idea behind "Songs of Conscience & Concern" is Peter, Paul & Mary sang lots of other great protest songs besides their popular hits "If I Had A Hammer," "Blowin' In The Wind," and "Where Have All The Flowers Gone." I might not have heard PP&M sing many of the songs included in this retrospective collection, but several of them are quite familiar from all the folk music I have been listening to this year. The album begins with the Weaver's "What That A Time" and Woody Guthrie's "Pastures Of Plenty," two songs I have recently discovered and greatly admire. The issues covered in these songs stretch from the Great Depression to today and the songs come from a dozen PP&M albums, although it is not surprising that three of the songs come from their "Flowers and Stones" album. One of the things I really noticed on this album was that they reflect not only the graceful harmonies of the trio, but that the instrumental work on some of these songs is as good as anything we have heard them do. With their successful holiday concerts and the enduring legacy of "Puff the Magic Dragon," it is important sometimes to remember that Peter, Paul & Mary were folk singers, and that once upon a time folk singers were the social conscience of this nation. This album is a remember of those times.

Touching CD!.......2001-01-14

This Peter ,Paul and Mary Cdis a dimaond in the ruff.It contains all lesser known songs.So if you want there famous and best songs you won`t find them on here .However the song EL SALVADOR takes us back to the Reagan presidency and wonders why are troops are there?But the one song that made this album a must by for me is DON`T LAUGH AT ME!...THIS SONG WILL SIMPLY TOUCH YOUR HEART!The song reflects on all the kids and people who are always ridiculed for there awkward appearances or social status.Maybe every cruel kid who tortured another kid as a child should listen to this song?As the song says in the end we all will get our angel`s wings.We are truely all equal in the eyes of God.If you wish to teach your kid about life ,buy this cd and listen to this song!

A Great Compilation of the Music PPM is Best At.......2000-10-05

PPM have been my favorite group ever since my parents bought us their first albums in the early sixties. I have also raised my now college-aged kids on PPM. I thoroughly enjoy this CD, even though I have all the songs (except the new one) on my other PPM CDs. My favorite titles are "Danny's Downs", "Home is Where the Heart Is" and "Don't Laugh at Me". They make us "conscience" of social issues that affect all of us here and now. It is great to have most of my favorite PPM songs on one CD. It is great to see that after 40 years they are still giving us great 'G' rated music.

Don't wait.......2000-08-16

I was reluctant to buy this CD because I had all the cuts, except their latest, on other CD's and albums in my collection. I have to say now that the recordings are all exceptional performances and "Don't Laugh at Me" alone is worth the price of the CD. Don't wait . . . don't hesitate to invest in a copy of this CD for yourself.

Average customer rating: Shaker Music at its best Simply Beautiful

The Golden Harvest Manufacturer: Glissando ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Early Music | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Vocal & Song | Early Music | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music | Requiems General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Classical | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Simple Gifts: Shaker Chants and Spirituals Early Shaker Spirituals Let Zion Move: Music Of The Shakers An Inconvenient Truth ASIN: B0000508QY Release Date: 2000-10-17

Tracks:

1. Stone Prison: Stone Prison
2. Stone Prison: Trumpet Peace
3. Stone Prison: Voice Of The Angels Of Mercy
4. Upon This Fair Soil: O Zion Arise
5. Upon This Fair Soil: Joyful Praises
6. Upon This Fair Soil: Rights Of Conscience
7. Upon This Fair Soil: The Blessings Of Peace
8. Upon This Fair Soil: Holy Habitation
9. Upon This Fair Soil: Thanksgiving
10. Upon This Fair Soil: A Suite Of Five Dance Tunes
11. Sweep As I Go: Solemn Song Of The Ancients
12. Sweep As I Go: Mother Ann's Song
13. Sweep As I Go: Path Of Sorrow
14. Sweep As I Go: Fall On The Rock
15. Sweep As I Go: Sweep As I Go
16. Gift Songs: Birds: Philomela
17. Gift Songs: Birds: Mourning Dove
18. Gift Songs: Birds: Mother's Pretty Dove
19. Gift Songs: Birds: Consoling Dove
20. Gift Songs: Native Spirits: Woben Mesa Crelana (Indian Song)
21. Gift Songs: Native Spirits: He Haw Tallabo (Indian Song)
22. Gift Songs: Native Spirits: Indian Song
23. Gift Songs: Native Spirits: Negro Songs
24. Gift Songs: Native Spirits: Pretty Home
25. Gift Songs: Heavenly Spirits: Angel Of Light
26. Gift Songs: Heavenly Spirits: Angel Invitation
27. Gift Songs: Heavenly Spirits: Four Little Angels
28. Gift Songs: Heavenly Spirits: Sweet Angels Come Nearer
29. Gift Songs: Heavenly Spirits: Mother's Comforting Promise
30. Gift Songs: Heavenly Spirits: Holy Order Song
31. Gift Songs: Heavenly Spirits: O Come, Come Away
32. Gift Songs: Heavenly Spirits: The Savior's Cheering Promise
33. The Golden Harvest: Behold The Day
34. The Golden Harvest: All Glean With Care
35. The Golden Harvest: The Harvest
36. The Golden Harvest: Angel Reapers
37. The Golden Harvest: Light
38. The Golden Harvest: The Angel Reapers
39. The Shakers Of Sabbathday Lake, Main In Coversation With Joel Cohen

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Few collections are so aptly titled as The Golden Harvest, a rich survey of Shaker songs, chants, and spirituals dating from the mid-19th century. The music often recalls the shapes and cadences of English folksong, while its unaccompanied, unison performance tradition connects with medieval chant. Thirty-eight selections are partitioned into groups according to subject: there are songs about birds, heavenly spirits, and the all-important harvest. Joel Cohen, who transcribed much of this music from old manuscripts, mixes and matches performers drawn from the Boston Camerata in solo and group settings to ensure maximum timbral and expressive variety. Hear, for example, how the call-and-response patterns in "Pretty Home" build to a joyful climax. By contrast, some of the introspective, a cappella hymns quietly resonate with poignant simplicity. A bonus track features the six Shaker family members of Sabbathday Lake, Maine, in conversation with Joel Cohen. In sum, this disc is a beautifully assembled, excellently annotated follow-up to Cohen's 1994 Shaker anthology, Simple Gifts. Should you feel inclined to sing along, full texts are included. --Jed Distler

Customer Reviews:

Shaker Music at its best.......2002-03-18

For authenticity and variety, this is one of the best albums available. It includes both well-known and new songs done in proper Shaker tempo using voices alone to convey the feelings reflected in the songs. The comments by the Shakers regarding their thoughts about their music gives a special touch to the album. This album, along with the earlier one titled "Simple Gifts", is a worthwhile addition to any collection.

Simply Beautiful.......2000-12-02

The Boston Camerata is characteristically superb in interpreting this new collection of 19th century Shaker spirituals. Like their previous recording of Shaker songs, "Simple Gifts," the Camerata captures the hope and humility of Shaker belief, performing with bouyant movement and emotional clarity. By dividing the songs into thematic sections however, this CD is untimately stronger and more consistent than the latter. The Native American songs are particulary unique and the addition of a youth choir and the Shakers brothers and sisters add a freshness and reality to the smooth as silk voices of the ever professional Camerata. The tunes sound like a combination of folk and traditional protestant church music, but the lyrics reveal many elements of Shaker theology, some quaint, some still as revolutionary as they must have seemed in 1830. This CD offers an inspirational experience no matter what your religious background, the perfomances transcend definition.

Average customer rating: One of the best solo treble recordings great and soothing

A Quiet Conscience: 17th century Songs Manufacturer: Guild ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Baroque Dance Suites | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music | Allemandes | Courantes | Gigue | Sarabande Byrd, William | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Purcell, Henry | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Fantasies | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Purcell, Henry | Composers | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Ballets & Dances | Renaissance (c.1450-1600) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Voluntaries | Sacred & Religious | Classical | Styles | Music General | Sacred & Religious | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Anthems | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Hymns | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Oratorios | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Songs & Lieder | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Similar Items: Consort Songs ASIN: B000026ASS Release Date: 1998-12-02

Tracks:

1. Miserere, My Maker
2. Author Of Light
3. Never Weather-Beaten Sail
4. Fant in D
5. O Lord, Thy Faithfulness And Praise
6. If I Could Shut The Gate
7. Wilt Thou Forgive The Sin Where I Begun?
8. Alman
9. Galliard
10. Upon A Quiet Conscience
11. A Hymn To God The Father
12. Blest Be Those Sweet Regions
13. O God Forever Blest
14. A Morning Hymn
15. Voluntary in G
16. An Evening Hymn
17. King Of All Joys
18. A Hymn On Divine Music
19. An Evening Hymn

Customer Reviews:

One of the best solo treble recordings.......2003-12-19

This CD is a collection of consort songs from olden times, superbly sung by Connor Burrowes. It is the recording I like best of this boy singer, and among all boy singers Connor stands out for the perfection and cleanliness of his singing. It is highly recommended for for the above reasons, and also for being one of the few historically accurate recordings of this kind of music. These songs were mostly "family music", and in a 17th century English family a musical evening would more often than not find the boys singing and the older family members playing the instruments.
When I come across some uninformed person who thinks that boys can't sing with as much maturity and perfection as adult singers, I use this recording to show that they can, and do!

great and soothing.......2002-11-24

This is one of the best examples of boy solo work I have ever heard. (My collection is extensive). This is very different from some of the "Boys Air" work that Connor Burrowes has done in that itt is not over produced and studiolike. This is the real thing. I send the tunes out over the gfarden and watch the leaves fall. This is a must have if you like the purity of this sort of sound.

Average customer rating: Homeless In America CD Review Meaningful Glad I own It This is a great CD I like this CD!

HOMELESS IN AMERICA: Twenty-One Songs of Social Conscience for the 21st Century Various Artists Manufacturer: Freedom Tracks Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Blues | Styles | Music General | Country | Styles | Music 4-for-3 Country | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B000BGQSZE Release Date: 2005-04-01

Tracks:

1. Teardrops of Blood
2. These Days
3. Boomers
4. Taxes
5. What You Preach
6. U.S. Steal
7. Homeless
8. Writing on the Wall
9. Favorite One
10. Big Mack Donald
11. Land of Good and Plenty (a song for Woody)
12. Renegade
13. All We Did
14. Arm Your Private Learjet
15. Forgotten Victims
16. Anthem
17. American
18. Somebody
19. Song of the Fisher King
20. Slow Train
21. Willie's Song (free download)
22. Muddy Channel Radio (bonus free download)

Product Description

Top Nashville Musicians and session vocalists perform humorous, topical and inspiring songs of political and social, issue-oriented content. Genres include: country, rock, blues, folk, bluegrass, Americana, Soul, pop, Southern rock, Native USA and alternative.

Customer Reviews:

Homeless In America CD Review.......2006-10-28

I have had the opportunity to listen to all Twenty One tracks on this CD. I was really touched by the music. The music was produced professionally and takes on a unique sound of it's own. The lyrics alone will help one identify with the social issues in America. I think this is an important CD as well as entertaning. This is a must hear CD for everyone.

Meaningful.......2005-11-11

Not only is this CD filled with great music performed by fantastic musicians, it has a message. Now, most times when you say that, people don't want a message... just to be entertained. In this case, you will get both and plenty of it. Like a spoonful of sugar, these excellent songs WILL entertain you while you can absorb the social conscience of the songs. If you love country/bluegrass played by top-notch musicians, you can't miss the opportunity to pick up this CD.

Glad I own It.......2005-11-10

This Cd would appeal to almost everybody for different reasons. As an average listener, it is filled with nice melodies that are all professionally performed. For those who think music should try to "say something", this is a treasure chest, filled with social commentary delivered in a non-judgemental way. No preaching here, just lots of food for thought. For the musician, this CD will stand up to anything on the market. The vocalists and players are second to none...honestly..and tracks like "Slow Train" will convince you quickly. I whole heartedly recommend this CD for anyone who is looking for great music and wants their purchase to also fund a very noble cause.

This is a great CD.......2005-11-08

Interesting mix of country, rock and blues music. Some tracks have social/political theme; others do not. Something for everyone in this one.

I like this CD!.......2005-11-08

Some of the songs on this CD are really good. I particularly would recommend "Homeless" and "Somebody." Also very good is "Writing on the Wall." Quite a mix of different music styles - something for everyone.

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Sceil Eile Another Story Manufacturer: Completely Stone Mad Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Folk | Styles | Music ASIN: B000CAK39Q Release Date: 2003-10-21

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One Eye Open James Daley Manufacturer: James Daley ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music ASIN: B000CAJWAW Release Date: 2004-10-12

Tracks:

1. United We Stand
2. Seasons
3. Age of Innocence
4. Crazy Life
5. Fade (Live)
6. Lift Me Up
7. As Good as It Gets (Live)
8. Storm (Live)
9. Running Faster

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Ne Songs Of Social Conscience / Six Sick Songs / London Manufacturer: Review Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B0009UKZGA

Product Description

NEW SONGS OF SOCIAL CONSCIENCE (1990) ___ 1. It Wouldn't Do You Any Harm ___ 2. She Nose It ___ 3. Only Love your Life ___ 4. I Know It's So ___ 5. Good Day After Good Orgasm ___ 6. Beautiful Sky ___ 7. I Got My Videos ___ SIX SICK SONGS (1984) ___ 8. Touchez ___ 9. Celtic Lullaby ___ 10. They Remembered I Forgot ___ 11. Watch 'em Bend ___ 12. Latest French Style ___ 13. Airships On My Tit ___ LONDON (1992)

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Centennial Concert Manufacturer: Original Cast Record ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Weill | Weill, Kurt | ( W ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Vocal & Song | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Modern & 20th Century | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music General | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music ASIN: B0000AQS8G Release Date: 2003-08-26

Tracks:

1. Conscience
2. These Are the Times
3. House I Live In
4. John Reed
5. Wind
6. Autumn in My Heart
7. Lollypop
8. Snowman
9. Moon
10. Eve
11. Apples, Peaches & Cherries
12. Hey, Mr. Cockroach
13. Purple Couch
14. If All of the Papers
15. Sonnet to Anne
16. Renunciation
17. Inventory
18. Monologue [The Soldier]
19. Silence [Insect Comedy]
20. Who Will Go to the War [Good Soldier Schweik]
21. I Want a Red Dress [Darlin' Corie]
22. Love Duet [Darlin' Corie]
23. Wooing: Prologue
24. Wooing: Scene 1
25. Wooing: Scene 2
26. Wooing: Scene 3
27. Wooing: Scene 4
28. Wooing: Scene 5
29. Wooing: Scene 6
30. Lost Forever

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Armeggeddeon War Manufacturer: Theocratic ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music ASIN: B000CA7R2C Release Date: 2003-03-18

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Its About the Songs Manufacturer: Jim McNabb ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Folk | Styles | Music ASIN: B000CA9XTW Release Date: 2002-11-05

Music Album:

1. Songs of Faith
2. Songs of Sea and Empire
3. Stars Would Fall
4. Still In Love
5. The Best Is Yet To Come
6. The Bird or the Wing
7. The First Hypertension Label Compilation
8. The Legend of Sara Swan Whiting
9. The Live One [Live]
10. The Relief of Derry Symphony [Import]

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