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Yo Yo Ma Appalanchian Journey [Classical Folk][mp3 320][h33t][schon55]

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Yo-Yo Ma - Appalanchian Journey
Performer: Edgar Meyer, Mark O'Connor, Stephen Foster, Alison Krauss, James Taylor
Audio CD (March 21, 2000)
Label: Sony
Bitrate: 320 kbps

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With the help of some friends ( James Taylor and Alison Krauss lend some vocal support ), the trio of Yo-Yo Ma, Edgar Meyer, and Mark O'Connor have created yet another fascinating hybrid of chamber music and bluegrass. This follow-up to 1996's Appalachia Waltz is filled with highly lyrical string passages, a homage or two to Copland, and plenty of tracks where Meyer's bass vamps with the best of them. This is reflective (and relaxing) music, lacking the intricate structure of classical music and the rough edges of folk. But, boy, is it catchy! Yo-Yo Ma fans may be disappointed to hear that--aside from the gorgeous "Duet for Cello and Bass"--the cellist takes more of a supportive role on this disc. Still, this is fun music, more intimate than Short Trip Home (Meyer's other crossover project for Sony), but still lively ( just check out "1B" or "Caprice for Three" ). ~ Jason Verlinde

The liner notes of this album boldy declare, "This is the new face of classical music." I have no problem with that. This string ensembel makes compellingly beautiful music. Meyer and O'Connor handle most of the writing on this recording. The lone exceptions are the traditional "Fisher's Hornpipe," on which Alison Krauss guests on violin, and two Stephen Foster songs: "Hard Times Come Again No More," with James Taylor on guitar and vocal, and "Slumber My Darling," with Krauss on vocal. In addition, Taylor contributes the instrumental "Benjamin" on which he also plays guitar. This music is at its core hauntingly beautiful, but difficult to categorize. I appreciate the analogy used in the liner notes when trying to explain the seemingly diverse, yet unifying elements contained in the music on this CD. It is like "the enormous fields of mushrooms found in the American Midwest, which botanists have now determined are in fact a single organism." While there appear to be many diverse influences at work here, maybe the simple truth is that this is all part of a common bond we call music. At any rate, this is an enjoyable and engaging album. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED ~ Steve Vrana

This is a really beautiful CD. The added vocals of James Taylor is a great plus. It skillfully and beautifully blends elements of traditional, blue grass, classical, and even Jazz into a most enjoyable and soothing musical experience. Would love to see them produce more of the "same". ~ Anne M. Beaudoin

Yo-Yo Ma - Appalanchian Journey tracks:
01 1B Yo-Yo Ma;Edgar Meyer;Mark O'Connor 4:04
02 Misty Moonlight Waltz (Instrumental) Yo-Yo Ma;Edgar Meyer;Mark O'Connor 4:46
03 Hard Times Come Again No More (Voice) Yo-Yo Ma;James Taylor;Edgar Meyer;Mark O'Connor 3:43
04 Indecision (Instrumental) Yo-Yo Ma;Edgar Meyer;Mark O'Connor 4:28
05 Limerock (Instrumental) Yo-Yo Ma;Mark O'Connor 2:28
06 Benjamin (Instrumental) Yo-Yo Ma;James Taylor;Edgar Meyer;Mark O'Connor 3:31
07 Fisher's Hornpipe (Instrumental) Yo-Yo Ma;Edgar Meyer;Mark O'Connor;Alison Krauss 3:44
08 Duet for Cello and Bass (Instrumental) Yo-Yo Ma;Edgar Meyer 5:53
09 Emily's Reel (Instrumental) Yo-Yo Ma;Edgar Meyer;Mark O'Connor 2:48
10 Cloverfoot Reel (Instrumental) Yo-Yo Ma;Edgar Meyer;Mark O'Connor 4:24
11 Poem for Carlita (Instrumental) Yo-Yo Ma;Edgar Meyer;Mark O'Connor 7:33
12 Caprice for Three (Instrumental) Yo-Yo Ma;Edgar Meyer;Mark O'Connor 3:47
13 Second Time Around (Instrumental) Yo-Yo Ma;Edgar Meyer;Mark O'Connor 4:31
14 Slumber My Darling (Voice) Yo-Yo Ma;Edgar Meyer;Mark O'Connor;Alison Krauss 4:52
15 Vistas (Instrumental) Yo-Yo Ma;Edgar Meyer;Mark O'Connor 9:57

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