Chant Of The Wanderer
Nickel Creek · Little Cowpoke
And the mountain so high where the cataract spills
Take a look at the falls and the rippling rills
Hear the wanderlust calls of the whispering hills
The rippling rills, the cataract spills, the whippoorwill trills
The rippling rills, the cataract spills, the whippoorwill trills
The rippling rills, the cataract spills, the whippoorwill trills
Let me live on the range where the tumbleweeds grow
Let the silver sands change where the prairie winds blow
Let the wanderers sing where the wanderers go
Let the melody ring for it's happy I know
The wanderers go, the prairie winds blow, the tumbleweeds grow
The wanderers go, the prairie winds blow, the tumbleweeds grow
The wanderers go, the prairie winds blow, the tumbleweeds grow
Let me follow the trail where the buffalo roam
Let a silver cloud sail where the setting sun shone
Let the local wolf wail in a broken-heart tone
Let it storm, let it gale, still the prairie's my home
The broken-heart tone, the setting sun shone, the buffalo roam
The broken-heart tone, the setting sun shone, the buffalo roam
The rippling rills, the cataract spills, the whippoorwill trills
The wanderers go, the prairie winds blow, the tumbleweeds grow
The broken-heart tone, the setting sun shone, the buffalo roam
The prairie's my home!
Chant Of The Wanderer
Chant Of The Wanderer stands as a defining track on Nickel Creek's 2002 album Little Cowpoke, showcasing the group's mastery of progressive bluegrass and acoustic instrumentation. The song captures the band's signature blend of intricate fingerpicking and tight harmonies, reflecting the youthful energy and technical precision that brought them widespread acclaim during this era. As part of a record that explores themes of travel and storytelling, the piece highlights the ensemble's ability to weave complex arrangements into accessible, emotive performances. This recording remains a testament to their early influence on the modern acoustic scene, demonstrating how they expanded the boundaries of traditional folk music through dynamic interplay and sophisticated composition.