Immerse yourself in the poetic world of Emily Dickinson, beautifully interpreted through the music of Gordon Getty in "The White Election." Released in 1988, this exquisite album is a song cycle comprising 32 tracks, each a delicate fusion of Dickinson's timeless poetry and Getty's evocative compositions. Spanning just over an hour, this collection is a testament to the enduring power of words and music to intertwine and create something profoundly moving.
Gordon Getty, known for his deep appreciation for literature, has crafted a musical journey that honors the essence of Dickinson's verses. The album is divided into four parts, each exploring different themes and moods: "The Pensive Spring," "So Must We Meet Apart," "Almost Peace," and "My Feet Slip Nearer." Each section is a standalone exploration, yet together, they form a cohesive narrative that reflects the depth and breadth of Dickinson's poetic genius.
Performed by the talented Kaaren Erickson with accompaniment by Armen Guzelimian, the album captures the nuances of Dickinson's poetry with a melodic quaintness that feels both timeless and intimate. The simplicity and spare elegance of Getty's compositions serve as a perfect backdrop, allowing Dickinson's words to shine through, unadorned and pure.
"The White Election" is not just a collection of songs; it is a celebration of the enduring connection between poetry and music. For fans of classical music and literature, this album offers a unique and enriching experience. Whether you are familiar with Dickinson's work or discovering it for the first time, "The White Election" promises a rich and rewarding listening experience.
Tracks
The White Election: Part I: The Pensive Spring: I Sing to UseGordon Getty, Kaaren Erickson, Armen Guzelimian
The White Election: Part I: The Pensive Spring: There is a MornGordon Getty, Kaaren Erickson, Armen Guzelimian
The White Election: Part I: The Pensive Spring: I had a GuineaGordon Getty, Kaaren Erickson, Armen Guzelimian
The White Election: Part I: The Pensive Spring: If She had beenGordon Getty, Kaaren Erickson, Armen Guzelimian
The White Election: Part I: The Pensive Spring: New Feet withinGordon Getty, Kaaren Erickson, Armen Guzelimian
The White Election: Part I: The Pensive Spring: She Bore itGordon Getty, Kaaren Erickson, Armen Guzelimian
The White Election: Part I: The Pensive Spring: I Taste a LiquorGordon Getty, Kaaren Erickson, Armen Guzelimian
The White Election: Part I: The Pensive Spring: I should not DareGordon Getty, Kaaren Erickson, Armen Guzelimian
The White Election: Part II: So Must We Meet Apart: There Came a DayGordon Getty, Kaaren Erickson, Armen Guzelimian
The White Election: Part II: So Must We Meet Apart: The First Day's NightGordon Getty, Kaaren Erickson, Armen Guzelimian
The White Election: Part II: So Must We Meet Apart: The Soul SelectsGordon Getty, Kaaren Erickson, Armen Guzelimian
The White Election: Part II: So Must We Meet Apart: It was not DeathGordon Getty, Kaaren Erickson, Armen Guzelimian
The White Election: Part II: So Must We Meet Apart: When I was SmallGordon Getty, Kaaren Erickson, Armen Guzelimian
The White Election: Part II: So Must We Meet Apart: I Cried at PityGordon Getty, Kaaren Erickson, Armen Guzelimian
The White Election: Part II: So Must We Meet Apart: The Night was WideGordon Getty, Kaaren Erickson, Armen Guzelimian
The White Election: Part II: So Must We Meet Apart: I Cannot Live with youGordon Getty, Kaaren Erickson, Armen Guzelimian
The White Election: Part III: Almost Peace: My First Well DayGordon Getty, Kaaren Erickson, Armen Guzelimian
The White Election: Part III: Almost Peace: It Ceased to Hurt MeGordon Getty, Kaaren Erickson, Armen Guzelimian
The White Election: Part III: Almost Peace: I Like to See itGordon Getty, Kaaren Erickson, Armen Guzelimian
The White Election: Part III: Almost Peace: Split the LarkGordon Getty, Kaaren Erickson, Armen Guzelimian
The White Election: Part III: Almost Peace: The Crickets SangGordon Getty, Kaaren Erickson, Armen Guzelimian
The White Election: Part III: Almost Peace: After a Hundred YearsGordon Getty, Kaaren Erickson, Armen Guzelimian
The White Election: Part III: Almost Peace: The Clouds their BacksGordon Getty, Kaaren Erickson, Armen Guzelimian
The White Election: Part III: Almost Peace: I Shall not MurmurGordon Getty, Kaaren Erickson, Armen Guzelimian
The White Election: Part IV: My Feet Slip Nearer: The Grave my Little Cottage isGordon Getty, Kaaren Erickson, Armen Guzelimian
The White Election: Part IV: My Feet Slip Nearer: I Did not Reach TheeGordon Getty, Kaaren Erickson, Armen Guzelimian
The White Election: Part IV: My Feet Slip Nearer: My Wars are Laid away in BooksGordon Getty, Kaaren Erickson, Armen Guzelimian
The White Election: Part IV: My Feet Slip Nearer: There Came a WindGordon Getty, Kaaren Erickson, Armen Guzelimian
The White Election: Part IV: My Feet Slip Nearer: The Going from a WorldGordon Getty, Kaaren Erickson, Armen Guzelimian
The White Election: Part IV: My Feet Slip Nearer: Upon his Saddle Sprung a BirdGordon Getty, Kaaren Erickson, Armen Guzelimian
The White Election: Part IV: My Feet Slip Nearer: Beauty Crowds MeGordon Getty, Kaaren Erickson, Armen Guzelimian
The White Election: Part IV: My Feet Slip Nearer: I Sing to Use the WaitingGordon Getty, Kaaren Erickson, Armen Guzelimian
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