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Subject: Robert Sims, Anyone? From: wysiwyg Date: 01 Mar 05 - 02:53 PM Robert Sims is a Chicago-based baritone who was in our church last night presenting a community concert, nearly all of it African American spirituals. I came home with a DVD and 2 CDs and was really impressed-- repertore, singing skill, stage presence, knowledge of the genre, and really NICE to deal with. Anyone else around here heard him? I'll review the CDs and DVD, and the concert too, soon! ANd BTW-- a DVD from concert appearances-- what a great item for a press kit!!!!!!!!! ~Susan |
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Subject: RE: Robert Sims, Anyone? From: wysiwyg Date: 07 Mar 05 - 08:14 AM Sims' recordings include a number of spirituals new to Mudcat. Songs on CDs listed at Sims' website: Climbin' High Mountains Sims, Matthews, Warfield: Three Generations Did You Hear When Jesus Rose? Sims, Matthews, Warfield: Three Generations Don't Ya Let Nobody Turn You 'Round Sims: Soul Of A Singer Gimme Yo' Hand Sims, Matthews, Warfield: Three Generations Glory, Glory Hallelujah Sims, Matthews, Warfield: Three Generations Here's One You May Run On Sims: Soul Of A Singer Hold Out Your Light Sims, Matthews, Warfield: Three Generations I'm A Soldier (Spirituals Suite) Sims: Soul Of A Singer I'm Going Home On Mornin' Train Sims: Soul Of A Singer Is There Anybody Here Who Loves My Jesus? Sims: Soul Of A Singer Legends (John Henry) Sims: Soul Of A Singer Lit'l Boy (how old are you) Sims: Soul Of A Singer My God Is So High Sims, Matthews, Warfield: Three Generations Ol' Man River (not really a spiritual) Sims, Matthews, Warfield: Three Generations Pity A Po' Boy Sims, Matthews, Warfield: Three Generations Plenty Good Room Sims, Matthews, Warfield: Three Generations Run Sinner, Run Sims, Matthews, Warfield: Three Generations Sister Mary Had But One Child Sims: Soul Of A Singer Steal Away Sims: Soul Of A Singer Sweet Little Jesus Boy Sims, Matthews, Warfield: Three Generations This Little Light Of Mine Sims: Soul Of A Singer Three Spirituals For Three Baritones Sims, Mattherws, Warfield: Three Generations Wait 'Til I Put On My Crown Sims: Soul Of A Singer Many of these-- and I think several others not listed above-- are on his DVD. I'll post those when I make a tracklist from it. Can't wait to hear the new CD! Wonder what's on it? ~Susan |
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Subject: RE: Robert Sims, Anyone? From: wysiwyg Date: 07 Mar 05 - 10:49 AM OK, on the DVD "The Art of Robert Sims" is: Spirituals from the Crystal Cathedral 1. Glory, Glory, Hallelujah 2. Did You Hear When Jesus Rose? 3. Don't Ya Let Nobody Turn You 'Round 4. 'Tis the Gift to be Simple (Shaker) 5. He's Got the Whole World in His Hands 6. Is There Anybody Here Who Loves My Jesus? He's Got Spirit ArtbeaT chicago-- PBS interview with song clips from recitals Robert Sims shares how he learned about spirituals, his training and repertoire, why he chose to give spirituals a special focus, codes in spirituals, music that flowed from the spirituals, and his joy at producing his first CD. Songs excerpted in recital include: 1. Glory, Glory, Hallelujah 2. Pity A Po' Boy 3. Little Boy (how old are you?) 4. Steal Away 5. Did You Hear When Jesus Rose? 6. I'm Going Home On Mornin' Train (Get Right Church) Robert Sims in Recital European art songs, opera, and oratorio. Spirituals in Recital 1. Here's One (Talk About a Child That Do Love Jesus) 2. I'm Going Down to the River (IMO either composed vs. spiritual, or a code/escape song) 3. He Never Said a Mumberlin' Word 4. Wait 'Til I Put On My Crown ==================================================================== Sims has an uncanny ability to change characters with just a slight shift in body language, as he passes these songs to us in present time. When he performed for us (and watching this DVD), I could see the men and women who originally sang these, pouring all their hopes and thoughts into the music in layer underneath layer of meaning. As most of you Mudcatters who know me are aware, my songleading band specializes in getting people to sing along, so we've tended to choose the call/response spirituals, and frequently our sources have been people singing, folk-style, in groups. Till now, I think I've unintentionally discounted the authenticity of art-song-style performance of spirituals, lumping them in, unexamined, with heavily-textured choral arrangements. Well, I was wrong. Never mind the orchestra, the piano, the careful diction, the muscular/operatic voice production-- this is a GREAT way to bring to life, the heart that was in the songs as individuals first created and shared them in slave times. Robert Sims lifts this music up from its beginnings with great care, and puts it where it belongs, as much as it belongs in the throats of folk like us. ~Susan |
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Subject: ADD: IS THERE ANYBODY HERE WHO LOVES MY JESUS From: wysiwyg Date: 31 Jan 07 - 12:08 PM This is a concert rendition, in artsong style. ~S~ ============================ IS THERE ANYBODY HERE WHO LOVES MY JESUS Traditional Spiritual Transcribed from Jennifer Bynum Rendition HERE. REFRAIN: Is there anybody here who loves my Jesus? Anybody here who loves my Lord? I want to know if you love-a my Jesus. I want to know if you love-a my Lord. VERSE: When I was blind and could not see, King Jesus brought the light to me. And when every start refuse to shine, I know King Jesus will be mine. (repeat refrain and verse) UNCLEAR: Oh brother in this world is a..... So let us all to Glory go! 'Cause religion is like a .... And ....... BRIDGE: None but the righteous, None but the righteous, None but the righteous shall see God. None but the righteous, None but the righteous, None but the righteous shall see God. (repeat refrain) |
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Subject: RE: Robert Sims, Anyone? From: LadyHawke54 Date: 31 Jan 07 - 03:30 PM Let's start here, King Jesus brought the light to me When every star refused to shine..ect Oh, Brother this world is a wilderness of woe So let us all to glory go Cause religion is like a bloomin rose And all who sees it, feels it knows....ect I hope this helps. Thank you so very much for your interest. Warmest Regards, Jennifer |
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Subject: RE: Robert Sims, Anyone? From: wysiwyg Date: 31 Jan 07 - 03:39 PM You DOLL!!! Thank you, Jennifer-- and that imagery! wilderness of woe Yes! Cause religion is like a bloomin rose Yes, yes! You made my day. ~Susan |
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Subject: RE: Robert Sims, Anyone? From: wysiwyg Date: 23 Sep 07 - 08:19 PM Robert Sims & ODETTA - Glory, Glory, Hallelujah: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fERKuqUqs6w Robert Sims - Glory, Glory, Hallelujah: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wCAoVwh5P2U Robert Sims & ODETTA - Down By The Riverside: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L1MarBtUvW4 Robert Sims - Simple Gifts: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Alyu2VnkNOE Robert Sims - Ich Grolle Nicht (Schumann): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CWB6Vv_ZEAM |
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Subject: RE: Robert Sims, Anyone? From: wysiwyg Date: 23 Sep 07 - 08:23 PM Robert Sims - Is There Anybody Here Who Loves My Jesus: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1j9MOt63E54 ~S~ |
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Subject: RE: Robert Sims, Anyone? From: wysiwyg Date: 23 Sep 07 - 08:27 PM Sims on growing up hearing spirituals: Robert Sims - In the Spirit, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SPZ698LmVGQ ~S~ |
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Subject: RE: Robert Sims, Anyone? From: wysiwyg Date: 23 Sep 07 - 08:29 PM Corrected Post Sims on growing up hearing spirituals: Robert Sims - In the Spirit, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SPZ698LmVGQ This clip also includes Sims' thoughts on codes, and they portray his ability to act the spirituals while singing them. ~S~ |
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