Songs For Earthlings [Paperback]

Heather Alexander (Author), Gwendolen Rowe (Author), Sylvia Sims (Author), Julie Forest Middleton (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 21, 1998

433 sacred songs, chants, rounds and hymns celebrating the Earth and all of us who live here.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"A beautiful and useful resource for all who love the Earth." -- Starhawk

"For those who use singing together to deepen commitments to one another and build community. Highly recommended major reference work." -- Ladyslipper

"You should buy this book!" -- Pete Seeger, Musician and Musicologiest --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Bookkeeper, English teacher, flutist, book publisher, founder and director of a historical society, scriptwriter, private pilot, sandcastler, reading specialist, textile designer and t-shirt printer, circle dancer, gardener and herbalist. She sings with the Inland Valleys Women's Chorus of Ukiah, California and Anna Crusis Women's Choir of Philadelphia. She has a BA is Enlgish Literature and a minor in Music from DePauw University, and a MA in Education (Reading Specialist) from Ball State University.

Product Details

• Paperback: 400 pages
• Publisher: Emerald Earth Publishing; 1st edition (June 21, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0966371526
• ISBN-13: 978-0966371529
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.4 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,714,646 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Buy one for yourself and several as gifts., July 17, 2002

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J. J. Rouse (Brentwood, TN USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Songs For Earthlings (Paperback)

I bought this book to use as resource for my environmental education and religion/spirituality work. As a musician and songwriter for the Earth Mama projects, I review lots of current music materials. This is the finest I have seen. Notation is clear and accurate. Commentary and notes on the songs and ideas are articulate and thoughtful. The entire volume (over 400 songs)is a rich resource of material from many traditions which I will savour and enjoy for years. References, incidentals, quotes and comments sprinked throughout are the icing on the cake. I have given several of these as gifts to schools, music departments and organizations. They are always delighted to add Songs for Earthlings to their library.
Joyce Rouse, AKA Earth Mama...

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars great book!, April 28, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Songs For Earthlings (Paperback)

from Green Egg Magazine:This collection of songs meets all my expectations of a great songbook and more. It provides an excellent introduction to music theory in nine concentrated lessons that could easily turn a person who has never studied music into a well-grounded beginning musician and it specifically meets my thirst for a variety of songs in harmony (so to speak) with the Earth.Clearly a labor of love, Songs For Earthlings is beautifully, conveniently and informatively arranged and obviously inspired.This collection is multicultural, diverse, lovely, inspiring, and includes beloved old familiar songs and exciting new material.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best compendium of contemporary Pagan music I've seen., October 12, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Songs For Earthlings (Paperback)

Julie Forest Middleton spent literally years putting together this compendium of Pagan songs. There are songs for all occasions here: rituals, passages, seasons, everyday life, you name it. In addition to information on the songs and the songwriters, Ms. Middleton has also included (where possible) information on the songwriters' other published works, including recordings. This book will prove invaluable to both the Pagan musician seeking material for performance and anyone who would like to join in the singing on a more casual basis.