Am I born to die ?_Tim Eriksen

[@textileplanet990]

In case this tidbit got buried, this incredible setting of stark poetry is "Idumea" from the Original Sacred Harp. You can no doubt find it in four parts elsewhere on You Tube, sung by a full gathering of singers, but the flavor would be distinctly different. With Tim's input, it became part of the Cold Mountain soundtrack. Tim is one of the finest respecters (I must underscore that fact!) as well as interpreters of traditional upland Southern music, with whom I have had the everlasting joy of sharing song on several occasions. Everyone is right; it just doesn't get any better than this.

[@SnakehornMusic]

Yes to this ☝️All of it!

[@gomo7833]

This is a song that speaks to the warrior in me who did my time in the field. I wish to share this with my brothers.

[@CollinKillian]

POG..

[@OpinionsAndArseholes]

This song gets me misty every time. It reminds me that I will die and it hits a nerve so deep I can't quite name it. It's excellent.

[@allenbinion1575]

But you wont die...dont you trust the resurrection of our King and his promise? You can.

[@Oz-BlackRoom]

If I could like this song 10 times, I'd do it !...

[@savannamason950]

This song was used during the opening battle scene on the movie Cold Mountain. So hauntingly beautiful.

[@joedonny542]

Fukin beautiful....her voice and the violin go together like a melody that comes from the heavens....and Tims voice mixed in ...is like the dark painful side tht i try to bury and ignore ....but is the louder REALITY tht i cant escape

[@ttallen3543]

Hey Mr Tim Ericksen absolutely beautiful.

[@shannonsjohnson69]

i love everything about this song,the haunting lyrics,Tim's voice,the ladies voice that sounds so mournful.i just really love this

[@shannonsjohnson69]

Cassie Franklin it says her name is

[@scotthoward5891]

Attention all modern country music lovers, lovin' on that country rap or whatever that is: Say hello to real music, worthy of praise.

[@MirandaAdriaYT]

Oh shut up.

[@garylefevers]

Scott Howard I could not agree more. However, imo, certain Appalachian Churches need to me out on notice as well. Too many turning their backs on the beauty of traditional Church music to pop type or even Opera type music. Don't get me wrong I love all types of music. But there is a time and place for it. Sorry, don't mean to rant. I know it's not cool. It is just this and other deep, hauntingly beautiful songs remain unheard while fluff is being disguised as inspirational. Sort of makes sense. It is just an introduction to an equally Biblically empty sermon. Generally one or two Bible verses spoken with the remainder of the service hearing about the preachers Uncle Ben's bad toe or something. Thank God my prayers were answered and I found a Church that actually teaches the Word of God. Once again I apologize. I hope that I did not offend anyone. Believers or non-unbelievers. Stay safe folks.

[@coachgoing]

after my grandfathers funeral i put my phone on shuffle and this very song came on.....hmmm made me cry

[@marvinthemaniac7698]

I sang this song after my mom's friend lost her husband to melanoma.

[@michaelgamba1859]

Thank you for making this traditional music more popular

[@diannaheath6853]

And am I born to die? To lay this body down! And must my trembling spirit fly Into a world unknown A land of deepest shade Unpierced by human thought The dreary regions of the dead Where all things are forgot Soon as from earth I go What will become of me? Eternal happiness or woe Must then my portion be! Waked by the trumpet sound I from my grave shall rise And see the Judge with glory crowned And see the flaming skies

[@erinmatt]

Fantastic old hymn sung beautifully and with great respect. Thank you for posting it.

[@benyaeger4388]

How in the Heck is there only a views. This is wonderful music

[@dewayneroberson5392]

Death is the gate of endless joy. If you believe in the name of Jesus every knee should bow and every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord of all.

[@samderrida]

That’s some serious stuff!

[@Oz-BlackRoom]

One of the most beautiful song I've ever heard on KZbin...

[@sarahb2102]

Gives me goosebumps every time

[@MrMusicguyma]

Good Job. Strident, stark harmonies from Cassie, also good.

[@DD-th2bd]

Certain songs give you goosebumps and this is one of them. Beautifully sung❤

[@Lykurguss]

My favorite song on the soundtrack. I loved the bonus disk with the DVD, but this song was the best.

[@anthonyweinersnose2583]

Eric Church This song made me cry like a baby a couple times. So powerful. I never listen to it just once.

[@connormclernon26]

I've been trying to find this song for so long, I just didn't know the title. Hooray!

[@whozis2]

Also known as Idumea, sung in the Sacred Harp style of singing.

[@themaninblack993]

this hits home

[@coachgoing]

great song on a day like that

[@goarth]

This song is touching my heart and my soul. Thanks a lot !!

[@gab3577]

Tiens tiens... Comme on se retrouve :)

[@goarth]

Lulu Tiger Coucou :) les zings d'Oztral se propagent ;)

[@gab3577]

goarth Attention ! C'est contagieux :)

[@Chris-qt5cb]

That moment when youve had a drink cos the kids are the Mrs are out on a sleepover at mates and work got cancelled late so you have a weekend down the shed making handplanes from scratch. and you think 'this persons channel is unreal'. perfect! They like ALL the same music as me! Then you realise that KZbin is playing all the songs you keep listening too. And. Ooop. fair enough. Then. I *do have great taste in music after all.Now there's a thing. *Sips Cider. I like this shit. *Pats self on back. Down the shed in peace an quiet tomorrow son.

[@BIGBLUEHYDROPONICS]

woha this is some of the best stuff I've ever heard the style a total package.my ney favorite.tim from big blue

[@YorkGod1]

I feel like I need to go to church now.....great loved it!

[@ReichardtHelmut]

And am I born to die? To lay this body down! And must my trembling spirit fly Into a world unknown? A land of deepest shade, Unpierced by human thought; The dreary regions of the dead, Where all things are forgot! Soon as from earth I go, What will become of me? Eternal happiness or woe Must then my portion be! Waked by the trumpet sound, I from my grave shall rise; And see the Judge with glory crowned, And see the flaming skies! You can find that in the Sacred Harp: it´s Nr. 47b (on the bottom half of page 47) and is called "Idumea".

[@marvinthemaniac7698]

When I recieve my first Grammy, I'm going to give all my thanks to Tim Eriksen for profoundly inspiring me.

[@debbiewalls6789]

Beautiful

[@jamesnoland3293]

guy can sing

[@dbadagna]

Very nice! Could you please add the names of all the musicians to the video description above?

[@coryfleischfresser1941]

She's a tear

[@coryfleischfresser1941]

Shed

[@scotthoward5891]

Attention all singers: new, wannabe, existing (except Doc Watson R.I.P, Loretta Lynn, Johnny Cash R.I.P., Jack White, Dwight Yoakum, George Jones, Tammy Wynette R.I.P., Allison Krause, Merle Haggard and others like this) you should stand up and salute. . . . The Masters. -These folks singing in this video.

[@TheYankeePainter]

+Scott Howard preaching to the choir no one cares

[@scotthoward5891]

I care. You cared enough to respond

[@jimbrown8313]

Wonderful!. Can you tell me what predates what? Was this song a shape note song first or was it adapted to shape note from an earlier tune. P.S. Please come to Denver for the springtime. I believe we may have friends or acquaintances in common in the shape note and Balkan music circles.

[@allenbinion1575]

Oh, this is OOOOLD shape note music. Traditional as it gets..with no defined composer. Its old as mankind. 😆

[@laynejohnson1747]

What type of voice does the female singer have?

[@agerse9575]

this is it

[@hollyamber9383]

wow!!!!!!?

[@allenbinion1575]

Whoever disliked this must be ONE distasteful GRUMP.

[@gavinmaitland80]

wh's the woman singing with him please and thank you?

[@gracescrimgeour9351]

+Gavin Maitland She's Cassie Franklin, who is a Sacred Harp singer from Alabama. She grew up singing this stuff and comes from a long line of Sacred Harp singers, although she sings other stuff as well. She is on the soundtrack of Cold Mountain singing a traditional ballad.

[@gavinmaitland80]

ah thanks, she's amazing.

[@poolesylvia3]

Who is she? Absolutely Love her voice

[@dbadagna]

That is Cassandra "Cassie" Franklin of Henagar, northeastern Alabama, in the Sand Mountain region of that state. It's very unfortunate that the uploader has still not properly credited all the musicians in this video in the video description above.

[@fiolakidd9807]

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[@toniseibert112]

It cold porch music

[@AllGamingStarred]

the woman has good harmony but sounds to shrill

[@anthonyweinersnose2583]

Who could click dislike on yhis masterpiece?

[@robertluxton3023]

can someone please name the female vocalist? She sings a special harmonic vocal, special to the Sacred Harp tradition (and not at all shrill as one commentator put it)

[@thehumancarbine]

Cassie Franklin

[@robertluxton3023]

@@thehumancarbine thanks for letting me know

[@dragonwicce1006]

A beautiful rendition!

[@runninthings5441]

That was the last thing I expected him to look like