Kurt Weill, William Horn, Adam Garner - Songs To Poems Of Walt Whitman

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Review by Álvaro Romero

Album Review: Songs To Poems Of Walt Whitman by Kurt Weill, William Horn, Adam Garner Released in 1948 under the Concert Hall label, Songs To Poems Of Walt Whitman is a classical gem that marries Whitman's timeless poetry with the evocative compositions of Kurt Weill and collaborators William Horn and Adam Garner. This album isn’t your typical classical record—it’s intimate, raw, and feels like stepping into a sepia-toned photograph of post-war America. It’s not perfect, but it doesn’t need to be. Its charm lies in its imperfections. Let’s talk about two standout tracks: “Come Up From The Fields, Father” and “Oh Captain! My Captain!” Both leave an impression for different reasons, sticking to your ribs long after the music fades. “Come Up From The Fields, Father” hits hard right outta the gate. The melody starts soft, almost hesitant, as if unsure whether to intrude on the solemnity of Whitman’s words. But then it swells—oh, how it swells—with strings and piano weaving together something achingly beautiful. You can almost picture the father trudging up from the fields, his heart heavy with whatever news awaits him. It’s haunting, yes, but also deeply human. That’s what makes it unforgettable. There’s no flashy orchestration here; just honest emotion laid bare. Then there’s “Oh Captain! My Captain!” If you’ve ever read this poem in school (and who hasn’t?), hearing it set to music might feel strange at first. But give it time. The piece builds slowly, letting Whitman’s famous metaphors sink in before the vocals take center stage. It’s somber yet stirring—a fitting tribute to Lincoln, whose loss echoes through Whitman’s verses. What sticks with me most is how restrained the performance feels. It never overpowers the text, instead letting the weight of the words carry the moment. And honestly? That restraint makes it hit harder than any bombastic arrangement ever could. This album won’t appeal to everyone. Some might find it too subdued or old-fashioned. But for those willing to sit with it, Songs To Poems Of Walt Whitman offers a rare kind of catharsis. Listening to these poems brought to life feels like eavesdropping on history itself. Here’s the kicker though—despite being rooted in the past, the album still feels relevant today. Maybe that’s because Whitman’s themes of grief, unity, and resilience are universal. Or maybe it’s just proof that good art never really ages. Either way, this one’s worth dusting off every now and then.

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Artist: Kurt Weill, William Horn, Adam Garner
Album: Songs To Poems Of Walt Whitman
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Beat! Beat! Drums!
Dirge For Two Veterans
Come Up From The Fields, Father
Oh Captain! My Captain!

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Catalog Numbers

B7 1030

Labels

Concert Hall

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Formats

  • Vinyl
  • LP

About Kurt Weill, William Horn, Adam Garner

German, America-based composer, twice married to . Born: 2nd March 1900 Dessau, Germany. Died: 3rd April 1950 New York City, New York, USA. Prominent and popular composer in Germany at the end of the 1920s and the beginning of the 1930s. His best-known work is the Threepenny Opera, written in collaboration with in 1928. Left the Nazi regime in 1933 for Paris, then London and then the USA in 1936.

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    • Kurt Julian Weill

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Interesting fact about Album

Here's an interesting fact: In 1948, a classical album called *Songs To Poems Of Walt Whitman* was released. It featured music by Kurt Weill, William Horn, and Adam Garner. The album included tracks like "Come Up From The Fields, Father" and "Oh Captain! My Captain!"—songs inspired by Whitman’s powerful poetry. What makes it special? It turned his famous Civil War-era words into hauntingly beautiful music.