'Divided & United' (@ATORecords): Ambituous 32-Track Collection Explores Deep Musical Legacy of the Civil War
ATO Records and music supervisor Randall Poster ('Moonrise Kingdom,' 'Boardwalk Empire,' 'Rave On Buddy Holly') have joined forces to release 'Divided& United,' a two-disc set of Civil War songs brought to life through freshinterpretations by the pioneers, Hall of Famers and rising young stars of country, bluegrass, folk and beyond. The collection celebrates music deeply vital to the history and spirit of America in tribute to the 150th anniversary of the Civil War. Each song offers a unique window on the past, with themes exploring race, identity and reconciliation in a manner that echoes profoundly today. ATO will release the album in Fall 2013.
The tremendous talents on 'Divided & United' span several generations and genres: Loretta Lynn, Dolly Parton (on a duet with Stuart Duncan), Vince Gill, Lee Ann Womack, Ralph Stanley, AA Bondy, Jamey Johnson, Chris Thile, Carolina Chocolate Drops, Taj Mahal, Shovels & Rope, Cowboy Jack Clement, JohnDoe, Karen Elson and many more. Combined they have won close to 200 GRAMMY Awards, numerous Country Music Awards and include Rock And Roll Hall ofFamers, Country Music Hall of Famers and Bluegrass Hall of Famers.
'Divided & United' also features an essay by noted musician, filmmaker and historian John Cohen, who writes: "This record aspires to erase the legacy of segregation and through music seeks reconciliation instead, in order to celebrate a great musical heritage of America, born in pain, war and prejudice."
Best known for his work with directors Wes Anderson, Martin Scorsese and Todd Haynes, Poster was inspired to make 'Divided & United' while working on the film 'Country Strong' in Nashville. While there he explored Music Row's rich history and happened upon a Nashville Tennessean cover story noting the 150th anniversary of the Civil War. Poster hand-picked the artistsinvolved, and with the help of master bluegrass guitarist Bryan Sutton, assembled the collection after extensive research.
The songs represent hope and loss, camaraderie and compassion, and the distinct voices of the North and South; born out of specific battles and turning points, sentimental, parlor songs and spirituals of the period, songs that soldiers brought into battle with them, abolition and minstrel songs, andmore.
Disc 1
1. Take Your Gun and Go, John - Loretta Lynn
2. Lorena - Del McCoury
3. Wildwood Flower - Sam Amidon
4. Hell's Broke Loose In Georgia - Bryan Sutton
5. Two Soldiers - Ricky Skaggs
6. Marching Through Georgia - Old Crow Medicine Show
7. Dear Old Flag - Vince Gill
8. Just Before the Battle, Mother/ Farewell, Mother - Steve Earle and Dirk Powell
9. The Fall Of Charleston - Shovels & Rope
10. Tenting on the Old Campground - John Doe
11. Day Of Liberty - Carolina Chocolate Drops
12. Richmond Is a Hard Road to Travel - Chris Thile and Michael Daves
13. Two Brothers - Chris Stapleton
14. The Faded Coat Of Blue - Norman Blake, Nancy Blake and James Bryan
15. Listen to the Mockingbird - Stuart Duncan feat. Dolly Parton
16. Kingdom Come - Pokey Lafarge
Disc 2
1. Rebel Soldier - Jamey Johnson
2. The Legend of the Rebel Soldier - Lee Ann Womack
3. The Mermaid Song - Jorma Kaukonen
4. Dixie - Karen Elson with Secret Sisters
5. The Vacant Chair - Ralph Stanley
6. Hard Times - Chris Hillman
7. Down By the Riverside - Taj Mahal
8. Old Folks at Home/ The Girl I Left Behind Me - Noam Pikelny & David Grisman
9. Secesh - The Tennessee Mafia Jug Band
10. The Battle of Antietam - T Bone Burnett
11. Pretty Saro - Ashley Monroe
12. Aura Lee - Joe Henry
13. Johnny Has Gone for a Soldier - AA Bondy
14. When Johnny Comes Marching Home - Angel Snow
15. Battle Cry of Freedom - Bryan Sutton
16. Beautiful Dreamer - Cowboy Jack Clement
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