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PRIMEMOVER’s five “stations” pieces are based on the centuries-old Stations of the Cross, a meditation on the sufferings of Christ that is rehearsed around the world in varying languages, repeated year after year, uniting a frail humanity in one grounded moment of pain on the way to hope.
All five pieces feature voice, both sung and spoken. Led by an author, a theologian, and a poet – individuals of word and of the Word – the spoken-word choir featured on three of the five pieces acts as both a character in the familiar Station narrative while providing commentary on the events as they unfold, once in time and space, and again in all times and all spaces.
lyrics
Two columns of spoken text are interleaved with one another. All texts are the words of Peter, either from the Gospel accounts or from his own letters. Both columns end with the same question: “To whom shall we go?” From the vantage point of love, this is a statement of devotion. From the vantage point of denial, it's a cry of despair. A third column of text is the soprano, playing the role of the morning rooster crowing twice, observing Peter.
PETER:
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born anew to a living hope.
To an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you.
Who by God's power are being guarded through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed.
You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.
To whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life...
Lord, why can I not follow you now? I will lay down my life for you. Though all become deserters because of you, I will never desert you.
Even though I must die with you, I will not deny you. I am ready to go with you to prison and to death.
It is good that we are here.
It is good that we are here. You are the Holy One of God.
Lord, to whom shall we go?
DENIAL
I do not know him.
I do not know or understand what you are talking about.
I never laid eyes on this man you’re talking about.
I am not.
I do not know the man.
I do not know the man.
To whom shall we go?
Lord, to whom shall we go?
...to whom shall we go?
ROOSTER:
Where will you go?
Where will, where will you go?
Where will you go?
Where will you go? Oh where?
Where can you go?
Where can you go? Where can, where can you go?
Vibrant and energetic EP of experimental songs and loopy post rock drone. Includes the score to: vimeo.com/74033442 Bandcamp New & Notable Sep 13, 2013
