Phantom of the Operagg, Raagapela @ Stanford May 12, 2016

13 May 2016 · 2 min

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The content is a transcript excerpt from a YouTube video titled “Phantom of the Operagg, Raagapela @ Stanford May 12, 2016.” It captures a brief, call‑and‑response rendition of the African‑American spiritual “Swing Low, Sweet Chariot,” performed by two vocalists labeled SPEAKER A and SPEAKER B. The singers alternate lines, echoing the refrain “Swing low, sweet chariot, coming for to carry me home,” while interjecting brief spoken questions and reflections. The excerpt showcases a lyrical, reverent interpretation of the song within a likely experimental or operatic setting, emphasizing themes of journey, salvation, and communal invitation.

I looked over Jordan, and what did I see? Coming for to carry me home, a band of angels
coming after me. Swing low, swing low, sweet chariot. Coming for to carry me home. Swing low, sweet chariot, coming for to carry me home.
Have you been there before I do?
Coming for to carry me home.
Tell all my friends I'm coming through. Coming for to carry me home. Swing low, sweet chariot. Coming for to carry me home. Swing low, sweet chariot. Coming for to carry me home.