Simon has stated that she found inspiration for the lyrics by first reading the original script, and then the poems of Walt Whitman. Musically, she wanted to write a hymn to New York with a contemporary jungle beat under it, so as to juxtapose those opposites in a compelling way.
The phrases "Silver Cities Rise" and "The New Jerusalem" seem to have taken on a new meaning for many people, but the song was not originally composed with any particular political and/or religious overtones, although English literature and history majors, as well as most UK residents, will recognize the allusion to William Blake and 19th-century English history.
From the 1989 soundtrack of Working Girl, directed by Mike Nichols. Carly won an Oscar and a Golden Globe for this song.
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published: 18 Nov 2013
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Let the river run - Carly Simon arr Craig Hella Johnson
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published: 23 Aug 2015
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Carly Simon - Let the River Run (Live On The Queen Mary 2)
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published: 30 Aug 2018
Let the River Run (SATB divisi Choir) - Arranged by Craig Hella Johnson
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Let the River Run
published: 19 Jul 2016
Let The River Run
Let the River Run by Carly Simon, arr. by Craig Hella Johnson; VOICES - Landesjugendchor Vorarlberg at the concert "Celebrating Voices" on November the 2nd, 2013; Conductor: Oskar Egle; http://www.voices4you.com ; Visit our Facebook-Site https://www.facebook.com/VoicesLandesjugendchor
published: 28 Dec 2013
Conspirare performs "Let The River Run"
Conspirare performance of "Let the River Run" by Carly Simon (arrangement by Craig Hella Johnson) from the PBS special "A Company of Voices: Conspirare in Concert," a production of KLRU-TV in association with Conspirare. Conductor, Craig Hella Johnson. Recorded live at Dell Hall, Long Center for the Performing Arts, Austin, TX, October 2008. Available on DVD and Grammy®-nominated CD (Harmonia Mundi) at http://www.conspirare.org.
From the 1989 soundtrack of Working Girl, directed by Mike Nichols. Carly won an Oscar and a Golden Globe for this song.
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From the 1989 soundtrack of Working Girl, directed by Mike Nichols. Carly won an Oscar and a Golden Globe for this song.
Official Website: http://www.carlysimon.com
From the 1989 soundtrack of Working Girl, directed by Mike Nichols. Carly won an Oscar and a Golden Globe for this song.
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Burnside High School Senior Chorale
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Conductor Susan Densem
Accompanists Lixin Zhang, Zachary Chyr, Chris Petch
The Big Sing 2015
Michael Fo...
Burnside High School Senior Chorale
Burnside High School
Conductor Susan Densem
Accompanists Lixin Zhang, Zachary Chyr, Chris Petch
The Big Sing 2015
Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington NZ
13-15 August 2015
Burnside High School Senior Chorale
Burnside High School
Conductor Susan Densem
Accompanists Lixin Zhang, Zachary Chyr, Chris Petch
The Big Sing 2015
Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington NZ
13-15 August 2015
The official video for Eminem's "River" featuring Ed Sheeran. Available now on the album Revival: http://shady.sr/Revival
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The official video for Eminem's "River" featuring Ed Sheeran. Available now on the album Revival: http://shady.sr/Revival
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Music video by Eminem performing River. (C) 2018 Aftermath Records
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The official video for Eminem's "River" featuring Ed Sheeran. Available now on the album Revival: http://shady.sr/Revival
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Music video by Eminem performing River. (C) 2018 Aftermath Records
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Music video by Carly Simon performing Let the River Run (Live On The Queen Mary 2). (C) 2005 Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment
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Music video by Carly Simon performing Let the River Run (Live On The Queen Mary 2). (C) 2005 Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment
http://vevo.ly/60Dy8C
Music video by Carly Simon performing Let the River Run (Live On The Queen Mary 2). (C) 2005 Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment
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For promotional use only. Not to be used in conjunction with any performance.
Craig Hella Johnson and Conspirare's performance of this Carly Simon hit was featured on a PBS special and was also included on their Grammy®-nominated CD. Vibrant choral textures are supported by a dancing keyboard and percussion accompaniment for a spectacular choral showcase!
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Craig Hella Johnson and Conspirare's performance of this Carly Simon hit was featured on a PBS special and was also included on their Grammy®-nominated CD. Vibrant choral textures are supported by a dancing keyboard and percussion accompaniment for a spectacular choral showcase!
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Let the River Run by Carly Simon, arr. by Craig Hella Johnson; VOICES - Landesjugendchor Vorarlberg at the concert "Celebrating Voices" on November the 2nd, 201...
Let the River Run by Carly Simon, arr. by Craig Hella Johnson; VOICES - Landesjugendchor Vorarlberg at the concert "Celebrating Voices" on November the 2nd, 2013; Conductor: Oskar Egle; http://www.voices4you.com ; Visit our Facebook-Site https://www.facebook.com/VoicesLandesjugendchor
Let the River Run by Carly Simon, arr. by Craig Hella Johnson; VOICES - Landesjugendchor Vorarlberg at the concert "Celebrating Voices" on November the 2nd, 2013; Conductor: Oskar Egle; http://www.voices4you.com ; Visit our Facebook-Site https://www.facebook.com/VoicesLandesjugendchor
Conspirare performance of "Let the River Run" by Carly Simon (arrangement by Craig Hella Johnson) from the PBS special "A Company of Voices: Conspirare in Conc...
Conspirare performance of "Let the River Run" by Carly Simon (arrangement by Craig Hella Johnson) from the PBS special "A Company of Voices: Conspirare in Concert," a production of KLRU-TV in association with Conspirare. Conductor, Craig Hella Johnson. Recorded live at Dell Hall, Long Center for the Performing Arts, Austin, TX, October 2008. Available on DVD and Grammy®-nominated CD (Harmonia Mundi) at http://www.conspirare.org.
Conspirare performance of "Let the River Run" by Carly Simon (arrangement by Craig Hella Johnson) from the PBS special "A Company of Voices: Conspirare in Concert," a production of KLRU-TV in association with Conspirare. Conductor, Craig Hella Johnson. Recorded live at Dell Hall, Long Center for the Performing Arts, Austin, TX, October 2008. Available on DVD and Grammy®-nominated CD (Harmonia Mundi) at http://www.conspirare.org.
From the 1989 soundtrack of Working Girl, directed by Mike Nichols. Carly won an Oscar and a Golden Globe for this song.
Official Website: http://www.carlysimon.com
Burnside High School Senior Chorale
Burnside High School
Conductor Susan Densem
Accompanists Lixin Zhang, Zachary Chyr, Chris Petch
The Big Sing 2015
Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington NZ
13-15 August 2015
The official video for Eminem's "River" featuring Ed Sheeran. Available now on the album Revival: http://shady.sr/Revival
For more visit: http://eminem.com http://facebook.com/eminem http://twitter.com/eminem http://instagram.com/eminem http://eminem.tumblr.com http://shadyrecords.com http://facebook.com/shadyrecords http://twitter.com/shadyrecords http://instagram.com/shadyrecords http://trustshady.tumblr.com
Music video by Eminem performing River. (C) 2018 Aftermath Records
http://vevo.ly/bDDci3
Music video by Carly Simon performing Let the River Run (Live On The Queen Mary 2). (C) 2005 Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment
http://vevo.ly/60Dy8C
To purchase print edition or for more info: http://bit.ly/2KvG8QO
To purchase, download and print instantly: http://bit.ly/2CdPfTZ
For promotional use only. Not to be used in conjunction with any performance.
Craig Hella Johnson and Conspirare's performance of this Carly Simon hit was featured on a PBS special and was also included on their Grammy®-nominated CD. Vibrant choral textures are supported by a dancing keyboard and percussion accompaniment for a spectacular choral showcase!
Don't forget to subscribe to our channel to stay up to date on all the latest Choral Products.
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Let the River Run by Carly Simon, arr. by Craig Hella Johnson; VOICES - Landesjugendchor Vorarlberg at the concert "Celebrating Voices" on November the 2nd, 2013; Conductor: Oskar Egle; http://www.voices4you.com ; Visit our Facebook-Site https://www.facebook.com/VoicesLandesjugendchor
Conspirare performance of "Let the River Run" by Carly Simon (arrangement by Craig Hella Johnson) from the PBS special "A Company of Voices: Conspirare in Concert," a production of KLRU-TV in association with Conspirare. Conductor, Craig Hella Johnson. Recorded live at Dell Hall, Long Center for the Performing Arts, Austin, TX, October 2008. Available on DVD and Grammy®-nominated CD (Harmonia Mundi) at http://www.conspirare.org.
Simon has stated that she found inspiration for the lyrics by first reading the original script, and then the poems of Walt Whitman. Musically, she wanted to write a hymn to New York with a contemporary jungle beat under it, so as to juxtapose those opposites in a compelling way.
The phrases "Silver Cities Rise" and "The New Jerusalem" seem to have taken on a new meaning for many people, but the song was not originally composed with any particular political and/or religious overtones, although English literature and history majors, as well as most UK residents, will recognize the allusion to William Blake and 19th-century English history.
(The New Jerusalem) We're coming to the edge, running on the water, coming through the fog, your sons and daughters. Let the river run, let all the dreamers wake the nation. Come, the New Jerusalem. Silver cities rise, the morning lights the streets that meet them, and sirens call them on with a song. It's asking for the taking. Trembling, shaking. Oh, my heart is aching. We're coming to the edge, running on the water, coming through the fog, your sons and daughters. We the great and small stand on a star and blaze a trail of desire through the dark'ning dawn. It's asking for the taking. Come run with me now, the sky is the color of blue you've never even seen in the eyes of your lover. Oh, my heart is aching. We're coming to the edge, running on the water, coming through the fog, your sons and daughters. It's asking for the taking. Trembling, shaking. Oh, my heart is aching. We're coming to the edge, running on the water, coming through the fog, your sons and daughters. Let the river run, let all the dreamers wake the nation.