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American Waters

from Of Wind and Waves by Lisa Neher

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American Waters explores bodies of water as literal and metaphorical barriers between us and the places and people we know and love. As a nation of immigrants, our histories are rich with stories of family coming to the United States across oceans or traveling from one side of this continent to another. My great-grandparents emigrated to the U.S. from Ireland, leaving family and friends behind, and my own career has taken me to regions far from my native waters of Puget Sound. This piece digs into the emotional toll of these moves through the lens of water.

I created the text for this piece by stitching together fragments of folk songs from the U.S. and the United Kingdom. These fragments are like hints of memories from the past which are reinvented with new melodic lines. Whispered sounds emulate the noises of splashing surf and crashing waves.

lyrics

My Bonnie
Away you rolling river
I cannot cross
Build me a boat
I cannot cross o're you rolling river
Down by the river
Down the sea
Over
Away
I'm bound away
Bound gently down
Across
Over the ocean

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from Of Wind and Waves, released January 31, 2021
Composed by Lisa Neher (2014). Performed by Lisa Neher, mezzo-soprano. Engineered by Carter Broszeit.

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Lisa Neher Portland, Oregon

New music powerhouse Lisa Neher is a mezzo-soprano and composer on a mission to transform audiences through story, sound, and open heartedness. Described by OR ArtsWatch as “a small woman with a very big voice” and “especially alive,” Neher captivates audiences with her electrifying dramatic commitment and unforgettable vocal colors. Lisa’s compositions explore stories, places, and living things. ... more

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