John Holiday: Over My Head

A STUNNING DEBUT: COUNTERTENOR JOHN HOLIDAY UNITES SPIRITUALS, CONTEMPORARY WORKS & ART SONG Countertenor John Holiday presents Over My Head, a striking and deeply personal debut that reflects both the breadth of his artistry and the clarity of his artistic voice. Praised as one of the finest countertenors of his generation, Holiday brings together a thoughtfully curated programme spanning spirituals, contemporary works, and art song. From intimate moments at the piano to collaborations with pianist Kevin Miller, the album includes works by Hall Johnson, Robert L. Morris, H. Leslie Adams, world premieres by Theo Morrison and Carlos Simon, and arrangements by Holiday himself, highlighting repertoire shaped by curiosity, individuality, and expressive depth. Rooted in themes of resilience, faith, and love, Over My Head offers a heartfelt musical journey that speaks with both intimacy and conviction. Each work has been selected for its emotional resonance and its ability to connect across time and experience, forming a narrative that feels both personal and universal.

1: I'm Gonter Tell God All O' My Troubles
2: I.
3: Strings in the Earth and Air
4: O Cool Is the Valley Now
5: Lightly Come Or Lightly Go
6: Now, O Now, in This Brown Land
7: I Hear an Army Charging Upon the Land
8: II.
9: Humoresque
10: Gospel Blues
11: Juba: Ev'rytime I Feel the Spirit
12: Fly Me to the Moon
13: Summertime
14: III.
15: Strange Fruit
16: Prayer
17: The Heart of a Woman
18: Night Song
19: Sence You Went Away
20: Over My Head and Amazing Grace

Composer: Carlos Simon, Bart Howard, Hall Johnson, George Gershwin, H. Leslie Adams, Robert L. Morris, Abel Meeropol, Theo Morrison

Number of Discs: 1

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