UP TO THE MOUNTAIN

Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that. —Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Martin Luther King dreamed of a worldwide love that transcended race, religion, and background. Patty Griffin gave melody to that vision in this song — and in this soaring, gospel-infused rendition, Kellerman takes listeners again to the mountain peak, lifted upwards by full band, choir, and the lush colors of his flute.

Written by Patty Griffin 
Produced by Melissa van der Spuy and Wouter Kellerman
Published by One Big Love Music/ Universal

Piano, programming and arrangement: Melissa van der Spuy
Flute: Wouter Kellerman
Violin: Jan-Hendrik Harley
Cello: Anjulie Nock
Bass: Schalk Joubert
Drums: Kevin Gibson
Guitars: Juan-Pierre Oosthuizen
Vocals: Margaret Motsage, Nonhlanhla Mdluli & Sbongile Damans

Recorded by Jürgen von Wechmar at Sunset Recording Studios, Stellenbosch
Organ recorded by Robyn Walsh at Undahaus recording studio, Johannesburg
Flute recorded at Kellerman Music by Wouter Kellerman


04 Up To The Mountain

As one of South Africa’s foremost musicians and pioneer flute players, Wouter Kellerman has achieved a number of notable career milestones for his flute songs, flute music and flute covers of popular songs. He is known for composing beautiful and relaxing music, as well as meditation music. Included in his list of many awards and nominations is a prestigious Grammy® Award, multiple South African Music Awards (SAMA) and the Global Peace Song Award for a solo flute piece for Nelson Mandela called “The Long Road”.

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