“Journey Over Jordan” is a combination of two uniquely American songs, (I’m Just) A Poor Wayfaring Stranger, and Deep River, in which the texts of both examine crossing over into the next world. A motive derived from the opening pitches of Poor Wayfaring Stranger permeates the entire piece, and sharp eyes and ears will detect quotations of THREE more American melodies associated with rivers behind this setting of Deep River. Happy hunting!
