Singing the Shapes: Songs of the Enduring Sacred Harp

Singing the Shapes: Songs of the Enduring Sacred Harp

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Overview

The raw, untethered sound of shape-note singing is unmistakable—and the systems that keep it alive are equally distinct. Rooted in an 1844 American songbook called The Sacred Harp, this unaccompanied choral practice has persisted for centuries entirely outside the cultural mainstream. Unlike orchestras, bands, or choirs, there are no set members, auditions, rehearsals, or performances. Instead, Sacred Harp singings are participatory gatherings with no audience, where whoever shows up is invited to contribute—by lending their voice, leading a song, or sharing a dish.

Status: Released

Language: EN

Production Information

Production Countries
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English

Quick Facts

Status Released
Language EN

Cast

Key Crew

Timothy Morton
Director
Will Oldham
Producer

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