k.d. lang - Hymns Of The 49th Parallel

Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of k.d. lang's Hymns of the 49th Parallel with this first ever vinyl edition. She assembles a highly personal 'Canadian Songbook' in this lushly orchestrated, gorgeously sung contemplation of work by Joni Mitchell, Leonard Cohen, Neil Young, Jane Siberry, and others.

While countless artists have put forth versions of American standards, the lineage of Canadian songwriters has been all but overlooked. In the absence of an existing Canadian songbook, lang chose to anchor Hymns with a few canonical artists: Mitchell, Cohen, and Young. Siberry, Sexsmith, and Cockburn were included not only because they are among lang's favourites, but because they show Canada's rich songwriting culture continuing into the present and future.

"These songs are part of my cultural fabric, my Canadian soundtrack. They have nurtured my musical DNA," lang says. "To recognize and honor the profound impact they have had on me, my approach to interpreting these songs is to sing them as honestly, as purely, and as true to how I heard them as possible, with respect and reverence for the songs and for the songwriters...as hymns...simply songs of praise."

This vinyl edition produced by None Such Records in 2024. Mastered by Bob Ludwig at Gateway Mastering. Includes lyrics.

TRACKLISTING:

1. After The Gold Rush (Neil Young)
2. Simple (k.d. lang/David Piltch)
3. Helpless (Neil Young)
4. A Case Of You (Joni Mitchell)
5. The Valley (Jane Siberry)
6. Hallelujah (Leonard Cohen)
7. One Day I Walk (Bruce Cockburn)
8. Fallen (Ron Sexsmith)
9. Jericho (Joni Mitchell)
10. Bird On A Wire (Leonard Cohen)
11. Love Is Everything (Jane Siberry)