Strong Songs of the Dead
Strong Songs of the Dead delves into the uniquely and deeply American tradition of Sacred Harp singing, exploring its evolution from its origins before the birth of the United States to its renaissance in the twenty-first century. Th. Metzger immerses himself in this vibrant social phenomenon, embracing the raw and raucous sound, which draws singers from beyond the Southern country churches where it survived in obscurity for decades. With a keen eye for detail and a willingness to honor both the elation and the wild dark current that runs through the tradition, Metzger paints a vivid portrait of Sacred Harp singing as a deeply democratic and passionate form of musical expression. Through short, unrestrained chapters, the memoir intertwines themes of grief, loss, and longing with a fervent celebration of life, capturing the essence of a tradition that resonates with the heartbeat of America.
This website is dedicated to that book, it's author, and will give the reader exposure to the singing tradition and the author's larger body of work. His book and others can be purchased directly from the website.
Books by Th. Metzger
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Strong Songs of the Dead | Limited Signed and Numbered Edition
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Strong Songs of the Dead: The Pagan Rites of Sacred Harp
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Blood and Volts: Edison, Tesla, and the Electric Chair
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Hakim Bey: Real and Unreal | Th. Metzger
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Tunebooks & History
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The Shenandoah Harmony
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The Sacred Harp (1991 Denson)
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White Spirituals in the Southern Uplands | George Pullen Jackson
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American Harmony: Inspired Choral Miniatures
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Strong Songs of the Dead | Limited Signed and Numbered Edition
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Strong Songs of the Dead: The Pagan Rites of Sacred Harp
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The Makers of the Sacred Harp | David Warren Steel
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Legacy of the Sacred Harp | Chloe Webb
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In the Spirit: Alabama's Sacred Music Traditions | Henry Willett
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Public Worship, Private Faith | John Bealle
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The Complete Works of William Billings | All 4 Volumes
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Indian Melodies | Thomas Commuck | Coil Bound Facsimile
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Bumper Stickers
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FASOLA FOLK / SING LOUD | Short-Sleeve Unisex T-Shirt
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FASOLA - Short sleeve t-shirt
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Seek the Old Paths - Short sleeve t-shirt
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