Far Away, Down on a Georgia Farm

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One of folk and bluegrass music's greatest string players, Norman Blake can play just about anything with strings, be it guitar, fiddle, Dobro, banjo, or mandolin. Bob Dylan put Blake's talents to use on 1969's Nashville Skyline, and more recently Steve Earle called on his gifts when he made his great Train a Comin' album. Here Blake presents a typically low-key solo collection of bluegrass originals ("Whisky Deaf and Whiskey Blind") and rearranged covers (Alton Delmore's "Goin' Back to the Blue Ridge Mountains," Gussie L. Davis's "The Maple on the Hill"). His craggy voice sounds fine and his fingers are as fleet as ever. Guitar aficionados will appreciate the liner notes, which list new and vintage guitars that appear on Far Away. --Robert Baird

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Average customer rating: The Man and his Music I may be biased, but one of the best albums I own. Great Discovery What a talent! Norman ages like Kentucky bourbon

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Tracks:

1. New Century Hornpipe
2. Whiskey Deaf And Whiskey Blind
3. Far Away, Down On A Georgia Farm
4. Goin' Back To The Blue Ridge Mountains
5. Savannah Rag
6. Pasquale Taraffo's First Night In Leadville
7. The Winds Of Time Won't Change
8. Rag Baby Jig
9. Thelma Hatfield
10. Constitution March
11. Faded Flowers In Old Love Letters
12. And The Cat Came Back The Very Next Day
13. Just Another Faded Love Song
14. GIve Me Back My Fifteen Cents
15. Snowbird On The Ashbank
16. The Wandering Drummer
17. The Maple On The Hill
18. Headlight Reel

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One of folk and bluegrass music's greatest string players, Norman Blake can play just about anything with strings, be it guitar, fiddle, Dobro, banjo, or mandolin. Bob Dylan put Blake's talents to use on 1969's Nashville Skyline, and more recently Steve Earle called on his gifts when he made his great Train a Comin' album. Here Blake presents a typically low-key solo collection of bluegrass originals ("Whisky Deaf and Whiskey Blind") and rearranged covers (Alton Delmore's "Goin' Back to the Blue Ridge Mountains," Gussie L. Davis's "The Maple on the Hill"). His craggy voice sounds fine and his fingers are as fleet as ever. Guitar aficionados will appreciate the liner notes, which list new and vintage guitars that appear on Far Away. --Robert Baird

Customer Reviews:

The Man and his Music.......2006-11-15

Being a Norman Blake fan for the last 20 years, i finally got around to getting this CD. I wasn't disappointed. I've only listened to it about ten times so far, but it is a great addition to my collection. This CD features Norman at his most humble moments; beautiful instrumental fingerstyle pieces, heartfelt ballads, and of course some flatpicked masterpieces. What Norman's voice lacks in tone and vibrato, it more than makes up for in emotional delivery and honesty. Mr. Blake's music has a timeless quality that i love.

I may be biased, but one of the best albums I own........2004-06-20

Norman and Nancy Blake are good family friends of mine and that is what got me interested in listening to their music. I have to say that I'm a product of punk and indie rock but this is one of the best albums I have ever heard. So many of my friends have asked me for a copy were turning into Appalachian mountain men. Unbelievable musicianship only paralleled by unbelievable writing. You must own this no matter what style of music you like.

Great Discovery.......2002-04-16

I bought this CD after sampling it at a Borders listening station. Up until then, I had never even heard of Norman Blake. I am surprised he is not better known, because he is so good. Nothing flashy, just great guitar music. I especially like the lively opening track. I will definitely buy more works by this artist

What a talent!.......2000-01-29

Norman Blake couldn't make a bad recording if he tried. His fans have come to expect paramount taste and distinctive stylings, and that's what he supplies. This recoding sounds like it could have been made on the same day as "Chatanooga Baby," although perhaps a bit more reflective. Typical of his work for the past fifteen years, he's not out to show off how fast and flashy he can be (which, of course, he can), but this guitarist's guitarist knows how to get the most from his instrument.

Norman ages like Kentucky bourbon.......1999-11-26

This is another fine album by Norman, complete with more of his increasingly impressive original body of work ("Whiskey Deaf and Whiskey Blind", for one) and fine takes on old standards ("Give Me Back my 15 Cents"). Pure, simple, and truly beautiful music. Norman is as artist of the highest caliber, and this music reflects his loving preoccupation with old-time tones and archaic poetry. A must-have for Norman fans.

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1. Fargo Country
2. Feels Like the Third Time
3. Further Beyond Nashville
4. Heart of a Singer
5. Hearts on Fire
6. Hep
7. Hits Of The Judds (Karaoke)
8. Hold to a Dream [Original recording remastered]
9. Howard & David
10. I Want to With You / When I Get Lonely [CD-single]

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