Original Music From the Sound Track of Red Runs the River

"Red Runs the River," the 90-minute Civil War epic produced by Unusual Films, is more than a tale of secession and bloodshed -- it is the powerful story of a soul in rebellion against God. Dr. Bob Jones, Jr. plays the role of General Richard Stoddert Ewell, hard-fighting hero of the Confederacy, a soldier who sneers at religion until he is brought face to face with God on the battlefield. The true-to-life drama bares the conflict between the battle-hardened, cynical Ewell and the Christian general, Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson. The title "Red Runs the River" has a two-fold meaning. It refers to the waters of Bull Run, which ran with the blood of valiant men as the rain washed over the fields of Manassas. It refers, too, in the words of "Stonewall" Jackson, to the "wide, red river that flows from Calvary, into which all must plunge to be free from the stain of sin." The theme melody of the film is heard in the opening measures of the title music and returns again and again in many guises, gradually increasing in tension and mood until Ewell gives his heart to Christ. Then in the last moments of the film, this theme is transformed into a hymn of confidence and assurance. A second arching motive of four notes is used throughout the score and represents the high-spirited Confederate soldiers. The "flavor" of the Civil War period is captured in the short, tuneful melodies and is enhanced by special orchestral effects which utilize the sound of bugles, drums, guitar, and even harmonica. The listener will recognize several well-known songs of that day and will also hear two of the great old hymns: "Amazing Grace" and the Lowell Mason setting of "There is a Fountain Filled with Blood." - Back cover.