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Karaoke Showcase
.: Oh Shenandoah :. |
Victoria228
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| Date Submitted: |
2012-09-23 [Archive Date: 2012-12-22] |
| Genre: |
Folk |
| Original Artist: |
Pioneers |
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| Description: |
"Oh Shenandoah" (also called simply "Shenandoah", or "Across the Wide Missouri") is a traditional American Folk Song of uncertain origin, dating at least to the early 19th century.
The lyrics may tell the story of a roving trader in love with the daughter of an Indian Chief. In this interpretation, the rover tells the chief of his intent to take the girl
with him far to the west, across the Missouri River. Other interpretations tell of a pioneer's nostalgia for the Shenandoah River Valley in Virginia, or of a Confederate soldier in the American Civil War, dreaming of his country home in Virginia. The provenance of the song is unclear.
The song is also associated with escaped slaves. They were said to sing the song in gratitude because the river allowed their scent to be lost..
The Shenandoah area made many parts, like wheels and seats for wagons going west. These parts were assembled in Conestoga Township in Lancaster County Pennsylvania and settlers set out in Conestoga wagons down the Ohio River, on the Mississippi and west up the Missouri River. Lyrics were undoubtedly added by river men, settlers, and the millions who
went west.
The male singer is Rick Austin, who also did the sound effects. |
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Rank Unavailable |
| Total Comments: |
12 |
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Soozan (Total comments: 148 Submissions: 41) |
Wed, Nov 21st, 2012
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Victoria, this one of my MOST favorite toonz and I thank you so much for subbing it! There is just something about this melody that makes a warmth in my heart and touches my soul - such a beautiful performance! Thank you! 8-) |
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Wildhearts (Total comments: 1096 Submissions: 34) |
Tue, Sep 25th, 2012
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Breathtakingly beautiful, Victoria! I just love this, and the fact that it's a Folk song, makes me enjoy it even more! That intro with the crackling of the Fire, the Thunder and Harmonica, was simply lovely to hear, and then the music started and your vocals followed so Stunningly Beautiful! This is a WONDERFUL rendition - VERY TOUCHING. ~Kathy |
Reply: Thank you so much Kathy for the comments. They were touching and meant a lot to me. Thank you. Victoria |
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Keepinitcntry (Total comments: 1321 Submissions: 168) |
Mon, Sep 24th, 2012
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Hi Victoria,
Getting to enjoy another one of your post was a nice treat today. I especially love the folk sound in the backing that is complimented by your lovely singing. I bet you'd sound great in church too!!! Great job Victoria. ~Mark~ |
Reply: Thank you for the listen and glad you liked it. Thanks for the nice comment and glad you liked the backing. I don't sing in a church choir, but I can say that singing with a church choir is a wonderful way to learn about music and how to sing, and PTL. I recommend it to anyone who loves to sing. Victoria |
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johanna (Total comments: 1187 Submissions: 42) |
Mon, Sep 24th, 2012
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Stunning Victoria !! Listening to this with your eyes closed, it is like being at the movies, and this beautiful music with your vocals, make it sound STUNNING!!!!
A beautiful high range you have...WOW !!! |
Reply: Thank you so much Johanna. Rick dressed up the track quite a bit and I really liked what he did with it. Closing your eyes and just listening can take us on the journey to places we have never been, and that is Imagination. Thanks for the compliment on the vocals. Much appreciated. Hugs, Victoria |
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c. staley (Total comments: 17 Submissions: 30) |
Sun, Sep 23rd, 2012
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I can hear this in a movie.... Terrific! |
Reply: And it did make a good movie, too. I have watched the movie several times some years back. Thanks for the comment. Victoria |
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Victoria228 performs Oh Shenandoah on Karaoke Showcase of Karaoke Scene Magazine Online: Victoria228 performs Oh Shenandoah on Karaoke Showcase - "Oh Shenandoah" (also called simply "Shenandoah", or "Across the Wide Missouri") is a traditional American Folk Song of uncertain origin, dating at least to the early 19th century.
The lyrics may tell the story of a roving trader in love with the daughter of an Indian Chief. In this interpretation, the rover tells the chief of his intent to take the girl
with him far to the west, across the Missouri River. Other interpretations tell of a pioneer's nostalgia for the Shenandoah River Valley in Virginia, or of a Confederate soldier in the American Civil War, dreaming of his country home in Virginia. The provenance of the song is unclear.
The song is also associated with escaped slaves. They were said to sing the song in gratitude because the river allowed their scent to be lost..
The Shenandoah area made many parts, like wheels and seats for wagons going west. These parts were assembled in Conestoga Township in Lancaster County Pennsylvania and settlers set out in Conestoga wagons down the Ohio River, on the Mississippi and west up the Missouri River. Lyrics were undoubtedly added by river men, settlers, and the millions who
went west.
The male singer is Rick Austin, who also did the sound effects.
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