Shades of Blue and Gray

North South Traders CIVIL WAR February 1990
"Mr. Mathews, you've got a fan".

Product Description:
This CD contains 10 original songs about the American Civil War written by Dave Mathews. As a history teacher Dave used his music to bring the Civil War to life for his students. His passion for our history and his inspiring vocal delivery in this recording have captured the emotion of the Civil War in a way that will never be duplicated. These songs document factual events of the Civil War so it is a fabulous teaching tool and is used by many schools thoughout the US. But don't be fooled into thinking this is a dry, folksy rendering of history. This recording features outstanding performances from Dave Mathews and the wonderful ensemble of talented musicians. Produced by Camelot's own Jan Kurtis Skugstad whose musical production credits include recordings with such artists as Ray Price, John Coltrane, Joe Williams and Ernest Tubb, this recording rivals the Gettysburg movie soundtrack.

Shades of Blue and Gray,Dave Mathews

Average customer rating: Great Music Shades of Blue and Gray These songs are not written in the Civil War period Misleading title; average vocal quality An excellent presentation of little known WBTS songs.

Shades of Blue & Gray: Songs from the Civil War David Matthews Manufacturer: Delta ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Folk | Styles | Music Traditional Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Modern Postbebop | Jazz | Styles | Music Bebop & Post-Bop | Compilations | Jazz | Styles | Music Hard Bop | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music Nostalgia | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music CDs Under $7 | Folk General | Folk | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Folk General | Folk | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs Under $7 | Nostalgia | Miscellaneous | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Nostalgia | Miscellaneous | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs Under $7 | Oldies | Pop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Oldies | Pop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music Similar Items: A Nation's Broken Soul: Songs of the American Civil War ASIN: B000001V6M Release Date: 1994-08-30

Tracks:

1. Road To Gettysburg
2. Death Of Jenny Wade
3. Mule Shoe
4. By The Sword They Lived By
5. Farewell To Thee
6. Atlanta
7. You Will Refuse The Line
8. By The Cavalry
9. Carry The Colors
10. Tears Of A Generation

Customer Reviews:

Great Music.......2006-10-02

I am a huge Civil War buff. I do prefer actual type music form the Civil War, but I do find this CD by Dave Matthews very entertaining. Unlike previous reviews, I think this is a very good CD about the Civil War. I think Mr Matthew captured a feeling for the times in upbeat folksy way.

Shades of Blue and Gray.......2002-02-01

I will not buy a CD over the internet that I can not sample the songs first. Oh well, you lose.

These songs are not written in the Civil War period.......2000-05-19

The price is great, the audio quality is good and the words in the songs are inspiring. There's one glitch, however. These are not original songs composed and written by people who witnessed the Civil War, but are modern ones composed in the 20th century, thus losing most of the aesthetic value that one usually derives from the historical authenticity.

Misleading title; average vocal quality.......1999-07-12

A misleading title; should be subtitled "Modern Songs of the Civil War." Average vocal quality and heavy on modern acoustics. Customers looking for traditional authentic music of the US Civil War can ignore this CD. Disappointing....

An excellent presentation of little known WBTS songs........1999-03-19

From the haunting "Road to Gettysburg" to the up-beat "Farewell to Ye", Mr. Matthews' presentation far exceeds his earlier efforts in War Between the State's music. I was especially delighted in "You will refuse the Line", honoring Colonel Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain and the 20th Maine as well as the brave Confederates, primarily Alabamans, who charged up Little Round Top after marching 18 hours. An excellent addition to any Civil War buff's musical library.

Average customer rating:

Shades of Blue and Gray ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Country | Styles | Music General | Country | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | Soundtracks | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: A Nation's Broken Soul Some Devil Stand Up Recently Remember Two Things ASIN: B00008OLWZ Release Date: 2003-02-01

Tracks:

1. Road to Gettysburg
2. Death of Jenny Wade
3. Mule Shoe
4. By The Sword They Lived
5. Farewell to Thee
6. Atlanta
7. You Will Refuse the Line
8. By the Cavalry
9. Carry the Colors
10. Tears of a Generation

Album Description

This CD contains 10 original songs about the American Civil War written by Dave Mathews. As a history teacher Dave used his music to bring the Civil War to life for his students. His passion for our history and his inspiring vocal delivery in this recording have captured the emotion of the Civil War in a way that will never be duplicated. These songs document factual events of the Civil War so it is a fabulous teaching tool and is used by many schools thoughout the US. But don't be fooled into thinking this is a dry, folksy rendering of history. This recording features outstanding performances from Dave Mathews and the wonderful ensemble of talented musicians. Produced by Camelot's own Jan Kurtis Skugstad whose musical production credits include recordings with such artists as Ray Price, John Coltrane, Joe Williams and Ernest Tubb, this recording rivals the Gettysburg movie soundtrack.

Average customer rating:

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Shades of Blue and Gray Jule Medders ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music ASIN: B000FTARI6 Release Date: 2006-04-04

Tracks:

1. There's Gonna Be a Fight
2. Battle of Resaca
3. Where the Willows Touch the Water
4. Snake Creek Gap
5. Conasauga
6. Unfurl the Bonnie Blue
7. Jenny
8. Just for You
9. Lee's Eyes
10. I'll Come
11. Soldier No More
12. Shades of Blue and Gray

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