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Pros
- Historically-rich selection of songs
- Excellent vocals and arrangement
- Great packaging
- Very informative liner notes
- Used vintage instruments such as a 1940's Gibson Southern Jumbo guitar and a 1927 Gibson tenor lute
Cons
- None
Description
- Produced by Chris Vallillo and released under Gin Ridge Music
- Contains 13 carefully selected songs that are associated to Abraham Lincoln
- Songs were researched to be historically accurate and highlights Lincoln's life through contemporary folk and period songs
- Showcases Chris Vallillo's vocal ability and musicianship through the use of vintage instruments
- Endorsed by the Illinois Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission
- Cover photo is from the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum and the cd is packaged in an environmentally-friendly cardboard
- The liner notes contains historical information pertaining to each song
- For teachers, this cd will make a great addition to any history, social studies or music curriculum
- Songs are expertly arranged and recorded made more appealing by Chris Vallillo's singing
- Price: $15.00
Guide Review - Product Review of "Abraham Lincoln in Song" Music CD
In honor of President Abraham Lincoln's bicentennial birthday celebration this February, Chris Vallillo, a singer-songwriter, performer, six-string and bottleneck slide guitarist, has released his latest cd titled Abraham Lincoln in Song. The said cd contains 13 carefully selected songs that celebrate the life and legacy of one of America's most beloved presidents.Abraham Lincoln in Song takes you to a historically-rich voyage through contemporary folk songs and period music such as "Battle Cry of Freedom" and "Aura Lee." The musical instruments used in each song (e.g. harmonica, jews harp and bottleneck slide guitar) add to that nostalgic feeling and Chris Vallillo's ability as a singer/storyteller holds you captive.
The packaging is well-designed with a cover photo from the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum and additional images of Lincoln on the inside. The information under each song gives you a better understanding of its connection to Lincoln. For example, the song "El-A-Noy" is said to be a favorite of his and the song "We Are Coming Father Abraham" is said to have been sung to him by Union Troops before he delivered his famous Gettysburg Address
This is a perfect example of incorporating music to teach history in an engaging way.
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