Art of Field Recording, Vol. 2 [Box set]

Various Artists (Artist) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (January 6, 2009)
• Original Release Date: 2008
• Number of Discs: 4
• Format: Box set
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• Label: Dust to Digital
• ASIN: B001L5Y73O
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #136,313 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The second volume of American vernacular music is also excellent, April 7, 2009

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Michael A. Duvernois (Minneapolis, MN United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Art of Field Recording, Vol. 2 (Audio CD)

The first volume got excellent reviews and was often compared to the Harry Smith Anthology of American Folk Music. These field recordings have a very different origin though, from, well, field recordings, rather than from rare 78s. The feel is therefore different, songs on this collection often end with laughter and the intimate feel of the musicians performing live. Probably not literally on the front porch, but the feel is there.

The track selections are excellent, covering many genres and styles with varying levels of technical ability and "folkiness." Both collections, volume one and volume two, are well recommended, despite their price!