ensemble ‘cello and Hammond B3 (or MIDI keyboard)
duration 7 minutes
written spring 2009
commissioned by Hannah Collins
premièred April 30, 2009, New Haven, CT
published by Andres & Sons Bakery
Fast Flows the River is a textless setting of the anonymous folk song Call John the Boatman for ‘cello and electric organ. The lyrics of the song describe a sailor who “sleeps” more deeply the worse a storm buffets his boat.
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Timothy Andres: Fast Flows the River
recorded by Timothy Andres at CSMT, Sprague Hall, New Haven, CT, May 2009
performers Hannah Collins, ‘cello; Timothy Andres, Hammond B3
great. feel good
Listened to it while watching the sunset at Croton Point Park…inspired me to move about just as the ebb and flow drift with me…keep on making music and I’ll keep shooting. Life doesn’t make Art, Art makes LIFE!