yeah, this is one of the greats in the "americana," "roots," "folk" genre in many a year. I can only hope that'll inspire a new breed of listeners to explore this favorite variety music of mine. |
Saw the movie yesterday -Totally blown away! Long live the "Soggy Bottom Boys"! P.S. Anyone notice the "Odyssey" connection (thanks Jan)? |
I got the CD of the movie track. The music was recorded well and mastered well. I love this genre of music, just don't have a lot of it. |
After reading these post this morning I went out and got the disc today. I love it! The first track is a little weird. I have not seen the movie, so it took a few seconds to figure out what they were beating on..lol
A few week ago I picked up an outstanding disc by Nickel Creek. It's kinda Blue Grass and Folk and all acoustic. Very nice. Check out there web page at nickelcreek.com |
Blown away by the "Lonesome Valley cut by the Fairfield Four! Anyone familiar enough with their discography to make a few recommendations?
Thanks. Ernie |
Like the disc, haven't seen the movie, but my PARENTS liked it (they are in their mid 70s). Not sure what to make of that. |
Bought the disc first. Saw the movie last week. I'm a big Coen brothers fan (Miller's Crossing is one of my top 5). If you love mythology and weirdness its great. What was really interesting to me was that the real star of the movie was the music and it seemed to drive the plot. Anybody know of other movies where the score was so pivotal? |
I must say that this movie is soooo unrealistic. None of the grand dragons at the KKK rallies I attend can sing like that. Typical Hollywierd. |
"Why is this music so great?" my wife asked as we were listening to this album today. She'd just been out at a guitar lesson learning a couple of the tunes.
This is honest music played and sung by the most talented and accomplished musicians in the genre. I would encourage anyone to try some of the other albums by the featured artists, or even better go and hear them live. I was blown away by an Alison Krauss & Union Station concert.
I'm a jazz musician and that style dominates much of my collection.
Good honest music regardless of style, genre, complexity or simplicty will speak to you. |
suburuguru: i think i have about every fairfield four disc of the last 10 years. their best is the first i bought: "standing in the safety zone" (WB 9 26945-2). two others that are fun: "i couldn't hear nobody pray" (WB 9 4668-2); "the fairfield four and friends, live from mountain stage" (blue plate special-402- available from ohboy.com- john prine's label). the group has been around in various iterations and numbers since the early 1920's! let me know if you, or any other a-goners, are interested in the various genre on o brother. i have several hundred of such recordings on cd and lp. they are what i listen to most. -kelly |
suburuguru: i think i have about every fairfield four disc of the last 10 years. their best is the first i bought: "standing in the safety zone" (WB 9 26945-2). two others that are fun: "i couldn't hear nobody pray" (WB 9 4668 2); "the fairfield four and friends, live from mountain stage" (blue plate special-402- available from ohboy.com- john prine's label). the group has been around in various iterations and numbers since the early 1920's! let me know if you, or any other a-goners, are interested in the various genre on o brother. i have several hundred of such recordings on cd and lp. they are what i listen to most. -kelly |
sorry about the double post. thought i had "cleared" before reposting. guess not. |
Saw a post recently describing the "hairs up on back of neck" reaction to music. I might describe it more as chills up and down my spine, but whatever it is, I got it when listening to Alison Kraus and First BAptist Church Choir. And that was in my noisy Jeep doing 75 mph!! I must admit to being a huge fan of hers since hearing her sing in a small venue in CT when she was still a teen. She did an a capella number that night with Union Station that just blew me away. Anyways, I'm not a religous guy at all but the harmonies, simple arrangements, and emotion in this kind of music strikes a chord in me.
Kelly, if you can recommend some other stuff like this, I'd be grateful. I have Cox Family/Allison Kraus CD and lots of other bluegrass/folk/roots stuff, but always looking for more in this vein. |
Kelly...thanks! I happenned to be at Tower Records last week and saw "...Safety Zone" for $7.99 Mgr at Tower explained that they were having a big sale on all $12.99 mid-price before dropping prices on ALL Cds $2 soon! Hmm....
Must say that Safety Zone is great...but why is the first cut so bad sonically? Historical track added for interest?...
Just found a new copy of Red Dirt Girl on eBay for $8...can't wait to hear it.... Anyone recommend Alison Krause's best? Violins are so hard to get right....
Ernie. |
Danvetc...maybe you shouldn't try recording them in your trailer? (Couldn't resist.) Happy spring to ya, buddy. |
