Customer Reviews

Lost Herd

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Lost Herd was recorded in Calgary, Toronto and Nashville. The obvious care and thought given to the selection of musicians and produceres for this album has paid off big time. Ian's voice has never sounded better and the support instumentation is outstanding. This album(sorry I'm giving away how old I am) this cd is thinking man's western music. Some of the songs show Ian's love for jazz, with a strong influence of sazaphone and piano on several tracks, but many of the song are vintage Tyson. Ian, who wrote Four Strong WInd, Someday Soon, and Summer Wages to name a few, has written all the songs on this cd but one, an acoustic version of the Harold Arlen classic Somewhere Over the Rainbow that'll bring tear to your eye. There's been rumblings that this might be Ian's last album, so I recommend you go out and support this legendary artist. You won't be dissapointed!

Don't be afraid to experiment and try something new! This album is a superb piece of art, carefully constructed, artistically written, and masterfully produced! As a fan of everything from MC Horses, Navajo Rug, & Eighteen Inches of Rain, I highly reccommend this new album to everyone. It's unlike anything Ian's ever done before, but who said we have to stay within the "lines"? The legends carefully weave into their songs a little piece of themselves. Listen, and you too will hear the true beating of this man's heart. And for those of you who know something about this artist, you will understand where lines like "snow boots way too small... where is the girl with the golden hair?" and "The fax machine that never sleeps" fit into this 'ol cowboy's soul.... (Ian, if you read this, my only disapointment was my wish that it lasted longer!!) Enjoy the ride!!!

This one was not as immediately accessible as some of his other albums, but after I'd played it seven or eight times I couldn't remember which tracks I thought were weak. It's got a thoughtful, dreamy quality on several tracks (notably "La Primera") and nobody but Ian Tyson would write a pretty waltz tune about the "Legends of Cutting" -- "Buster and Shorty, Matlock and Don/ Mister Pat, he's still horseback, he's still a-keeping on..." And "Roll On Owyhee" contains the sort of singalong rhythm that makes his music fun as well as intelligent. And the references to roan mares and bay studs remind you that his interest in the west and the cowboy lifestyle are not made up, they're an honest part of the man.

Ian Tyson? "Over the Rainbow"? I wasn't sure what I was going to think of that, but he interprets it as a song, not a "standard," and in the process makes it possible for me to hear it with fresh ears.

The more I hear this album the better I like it.

IAN TYSON HAS WRITTEN AND SUNG SOME AMAZING AND IMPORTANT MUSIC OVER THE YEARS...BUT, NONE MORE SO THAN THIS.NOT THE CONVENTUAL AND EXPECTED SOUND,BUT THE WORK OF A GENIUS IN PROGRESS.TRY IT MORE THAN ONCE,THE SONGS AND SOUNDS WILL GET INSIDE YOUR MIND AND TOUCH YOUR SPIRIT.SOMEWHERE OVER THE RAINBOW...ALMOST MAGICAL.

I have every CD of Ian's but this one has been in my CD player for weeks. I love this CD. Only a true cowboy will understand what he is saying. I also agree with him taking a risk and trying the blues/jazz. I love it! Over the Rainbow is also an extra bonus! Ian keep up the great work.

On your Lost Herd CD, Our hats are off to Ian in Texas. This is one of the finest CDs that I have found. Everyone that hears Lost Herd wants the CD. Of course they all are horsemen. It stirs up kindred emotions. We would love to know if Ian plans to come to Texas to sing his songs. La Primera is our favorite on Lost Herd. This collection of songs are very easy to listen and very enjoyable. Clean, descent songs you can listen to with your children anywhere you are.

Ian Tyson is definitely a "one of a kind" story-teller. His music is not only hauntingly beautiful, and his voice is not only rich and resonant, but the words to his unexcelled music really hit the meaningful targets of the west-- the Cowboy, the Indian and the Terrain. Having grown up in Canada and Alaska, and having met Mr. Tyson a long time ago in Medicine Hat, Alberta, truly, Lost Herd is a masterpiece. Additionally, I have never liked the "worn-out" song: "Somewhere Over the Rainbow," however, you are in for a very unexpected surprise when you hear his performance. Country-western music covers a lot of basis, but much like the incomparable Harry Chapin--America's Storyteller, Mr. Ian Tyson holds that title with honour in Canada as, "Canada's Storyteller."

Ian Tyson is a musical Charlie Russell. He paints a picture of the west as it exists not as it used to be. Frankly, I didn't like this album the first time I listened to it but each time I listened to it I grew to like it more. Brahmas and Mustangs, Lost Herd and La Primera are the best cuts. Give this album a chance.

It actually took a bit to warm up to this collection of Tysons' music. Other than "somewhere Over the Rainbow", which I really appreciated from the beginning, the songs took a few listenings to really hook me.
The remake of Judy Garlands classic I believe, is a classic in its own right.
I would rate the CD as a "must listen". It has become one of my all time favorites. What stories Tyson can tell of the modern day cowboy life, the highs and lows and everything in between.
Now all I need is the opportunity to catch one of Ian Tyson's live shows. Hopefully he'll head east of Cowboy Country soon.

This is an amazing CD of Ian Tysons. I absolutley love the haunting saxophone in "Summers Gone" and other wonderful ballads. This is my favourite CD and gives a more personal look into Ian's songs, and the soul of cowboy life. This CD is a must have for any Ian Tyson fan and rings with the true sincerity and compassion of all Ian's other recordings.