Bluegrass Number 1's

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Marked by soaring vocals, fiery instrumental breaks, and timeless songs, bluegrass music is more popular now than ever before. The appeal of contemporary bluegrass lies in its ability to continually evolve and grow, while still reflecting the proud influence of the music's forebears. Bluegrass Number 1's, drawn from the top ranks of the Bluegrass Unlimited Radio Survey, is an ideal introduction to the richness and variety of today's bluegrass scene, and boasts performances from such luminaries as Alison Krauss, Del McCoury, Rhonda Vincent, and J.D. Crowe. Also included is a limited edition bonus disc of eight more cuts of prime Rounder bluegrass.

Bluegrass Number 1's,Various Artists,Rounder / Pgd,Bluegrass,Contemporary Bluegrass,Country,Country Collections,Pop,Progressive Bluegrass

Average customer rating: A Must Have Broad Spectrum Virtuosity Cool Pairing for Meyer/Fleck Fans Bela Fleck + Edgar Meyer = strange mixture Virtuosity Knows No Musical Boundaries

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Tracks:

1. Bug Tussle
2. Invention 10, BWV 796
3. Pile Up
4. Prelude No.24, BWV 869
5. Solar
6. Blue Spruce
7. Canon
8. The One I Left Behind
9. V. Menuet I - II, BWV 825
10. Prelude No.2, BWV 847
11. Palmyra
12. The Lake Effect
13. Largo/Allegro Vivace
14. Allegro Vivace
15. Wrong Number
16. Woolly Mammoth
17. Wishful Thinking

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On Music for Two, banjo wizard Béla Fleck and stand-up bass maestro Edgar Meyer effortlessly sail through a challenging program that includes compositions by Bach, a sonata by Henry Eccles, a Miles Davis tune, and a number of self-composed finger twisters. The amazing thing about this varied selection is not its eclecticism--which is only to be expected with these two--but that it all blends together so seamlessly. Fleck's jazz-tinged compositions (like "The Lake Effect") and Meyer's bluegrass-inspired tunes (like "Wishful Thinking") sit so comfortably next to Bach's baroque jewels and Davis's cool jazz that it makes you question the entire of concept of musical classification. (In fact, the Bach preludes, inventions, and partitas translate so well to the banjo/bass arrangements, you have to wonder if old JSB might not have had a bit of bluegrass in his soul.) Music for Two was recorded live at a series of 2001 concerts, where Fleck and Meyer proved conclusively that the banjo and the bass were capable of remarkable subtlety and not just twang and boom. --Michael John Simmons

Customer Reviews:

A Must Have.......2007-04-25

These two really sound good together. If you're not so impressed with the music when you first hear it (I don't know if that's possible), check out the DVD that comes with it. You will gain such an appreciation for the music that's being played. Watch out for the guy making the banjo jokes. This CD is really an incredible work, I can't say it enough. Very relaxing music.

Broad Spectrum Virtuosity.......2007-04-23

This album runs the gamut of styles and genre. It is hard to get bored when a musical turn is but a few notes away. The two musicians integrate their instruments with incredible skill. I hate to give it a four star rating. The music is worth the 5. The loooooong, live applause tracks detract from the album. The asides by the musicians are sometimes hard to hear. Minor aggravations aside,this album plays frequently, very frequently, in our home,car, iPods, etc.

Cool Pairing for Meyer/Fleck Fans.......2007-01-02

I've seen both Edgar Meyer and Bela Fleck live (unfortunately not together) and I really think this album just captures the magic of their live shows: I can almost see them in my living room together! For those not so familiar with the music of one or both the inclusion of classical tunes with those composed by Meyer/Fleck and other contemporary songwriters is a cool drink of water. Music for Two is a good intro to the world of cozy bluegrass.

Bela Fleck + Edgar Meyer = strange mixture .......2006-11-10

Bela Fleck is one of the my jazz favorites... And hi with combination called Edgar Meyer are... great music!!!

Virtuosity Knows No Musical Boundaries.......2006-10-22

Béla Fleck & Edgar Meyer are both extraordinarily accomplished musicians who spend much of their time in very different worlds: Fleck in his newgrass space and Meyer in a more classical mode. But each has travelled in the other's territory before, and on this CD they connect around more genres than you can shake a stick at. In addition to their own compositions they tackle many of their joint favorites. The affection shows in the passion of the playing and the obvious camaraderie. And the accompanying DVD is a treat. Don't miss this one.

Average customer rating: Good cd Bluegrass Number 1's

Bluegrass Number 1's Various Artists Manufacturer: Rounder / Umgd ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Country | Styles | Music General | Compilations | Country | Styles | Music General | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music Contemporary | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music Rounder Records | Specialty Stores | Music Similar Items: Bluegrass Hits: Twenty Timeless Favorites from Yesterday and Today All American Bluegrass Girl Hand-Picked: 25 Years Of Bluegrass On Rounder Records O Brother, Where Art Thou? A Hundred Miles or More: A Collection ASIN: B0001LYFR2 Release Date: 2004-04-20

Tracks:

1. Lonesome Wind Blues - Rhonda Vincent
2. Were Steppin Out Tonight - Bobby Hicks with Del McCoury
3. Who Will Watch the Home Place? - Laurie Lewis
4. Thirty Years of Farming - James King
5. New Fool - Alison Krauss + Union Station
6. Waiting for You - J.D. Crowe & the New South
7. The Bramble and the Rose - The Lynn Morris Band
8. Riding the Danville Pike - Blue Highway
9. Is the Grass Any Bluer - Rhonda Vincent
10. Bed by the Window - James King
11. Duncan & Brady (Hes Been on the Job Too Long) - The Johnson Mountain Boys
12. Mamas Hand - Lynn Morris
13. Grapes on the Vine - The Rice Brothers
14. Tall Pines - Laurie Lewis
15. The Cold Hard Facts - The Del McCoury Band
16. So Long, So Wrong - Alison Krauss + Union Station
17. Ive Never Been So Lonesome - Longview
18. Carry Me Across the Mountain - Dan Tyminski

Album Description

Marked by soaring vocals, fiery instrumental breaks, and timeless songs, bluegrass music is more popular now than ever before. The appeal of contemporary bluegrass lies in its ability to continually evolve and grow, while still reflecting the proud influence of the music's forebears. Bluegrass Number 1's, drawn from the top ranks of the Bluegrass Unlimited Radio Survey, is an ideal introduction to the richness and variety of today's bluegrass scene, and boasts performances from such luminaries as Alison Krauss, Del McCoury, Rhonda Vincent, and J.D. Crowe. Also included is a limited edition bonus disc of eight more cuts of prime Rounder bluegrass.

Customer Reviews:

Good cd.......2004-08-25

I have to say this is a five because it is a good cd. It comes with a good mix of songs. Also you get a 8 song bonus disc which i like alot. It has a good amount of female artists on it like Alison Krauss, and Rhonda Vincent. All the songs are good but there is a few like J.D Crowe that im not into. Well this cd is good and right now is my favorite because i got it just yesterday Aug 24. Well thats my review.

Bluegrass Number 1's.......2004-04-28

If you are new to bluegrass, this album is an excellent choice. If you are a long-time fan of bluegrass, you already have all the songs on this album. But, no doubt about it, this is a great mix. I rated it 3 out of 5 stars because most of these are not my personal bluegrass favorites. I also rated it with 3 stars because I feel the album is a redundant and unnecessary production.

Average customer rating:

Waiting for the Wind Manufacturer: Pam Brooks & Lonesome Wind ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Country | Styles | Music General | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music ASIN: B0009UCE6E Release Date: 2004-08-10

Tracks:

1. Lonesome Wind Blues
2. Once More
3. Waiting for the Wind
4. Little Angels
5. I Wish You Knew
6. Don't Let Me Cross Over
7. Are You Teasing Me
8. Just Call On Me
9. Roses in the Snow
10. Unwed Fathers
11. Hickory Wind
12. Darkest Hour is Just Before Dawn

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2. Christmas on the Range: Cowboy Classics from Capitol Records
3. Classic Country: Country Tradition
4. Classic Country: Early '70s
5. Classic Country: Golden 50's
6. Classic Country: Honky-Tonk Favorites
7. Classic Country: Late '60s
8. Classic Country: Neon Memories
9. Classics with Pride
10. Cold Hard Facts

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