Gordon Getty's "The White Election" is a captivating journey through the poetic world of Emily Dickinson, set to Getty's enchanting compositions. Released in 1988 under the Delos label, this album spans a little over an hour and twelve minutes, offering a rich and immersive experience. Getty, known for his lyrical and evocative musical style, masterfully interprets Dickinson's profound and introspective poems, creating a harmonious blend of words and music. The album is divided into four parts, each exploring different themes and emotions, from the contemplative "The Pensive Spring" to the introspective "My Feet Slip Nearer." With its intricate musical arrangements and thought-provoking lyrics, "The White Election" is a testament to Getty's artistic prowess and his ability to bring timeless poetry to life through music.
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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