Mountain Songs: A Cycle of American Folk Music

Robert Beaser (Composer), William Schuman (Composer), Chick Corea (Composer), Edward MacDowell (Composer), Stephen Foster (Composer), Charles Ives (Composer), Eliot Fisk (Performer), Paula Robison (Performer) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Performer: Eliot Fisk, Paula Robison
• Composer: Robert Beaser, William Schuman, Chick Corea, Edward MacDowell, Stephen Foster, et al.
• Audio CD (December 20, 1994)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Musicmasters
• ASIN: B000000FN1
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #283,762 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Barbara Allen, arr for flute & guitar

2. House Carpenter, arr for flute & guitar

3. He's Gone Away, arr for flute & guitar

4. Hush-You-Bye, arr for flute & guitar

5. Cindy, arr for flute & guitar

6. The Cuckoo, arr for flute & guitar

7. Fair and Tender Ladies, arr for flute & guitar

8. Quicksilver, arr for flute & guitar

9. Will-o'-the-Wisp, arr for flute & guitar

10. To a Wild Rose, arr for flute & guitar

11. A Deserted Farm, arr for flute & guitar

12. Arr for flute & guitar

13. Arr for flute & guitar

14. Arr for flute & guitar

15. Arr for flute & guitar

16. No 2

17. Arr for flute & guitar

18. Arr for flute & guitar

19. Arr for flute & guitar

20. Arr for flute & guitar

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

Robert Beaser has arranged eight folksongs from the American South for flute and guitar--actually, for the performers who play them on this disc. His treatments vary from simple settings to more complex elaborations, but they are always done with the kind of respect for his material that stamps him as an American Bartók. This is a truly lovely cycle, supplemented on the CD by such congenial material as Stephen Foster songs and MacDowell Woodland Sketches, all arranged by Eliot Fisk. Paula Robison and Fisk are both outstanding virtuosi on their instruments, and they have played together enough so that their teamwork is impeccable. This disc isn't challenging listening but it is very satisfying. --Leslie Gerber

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Mountain Songs Magic, July 29, 2001

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kathleen (Detroit & Punta Gorda) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mountain Songs: A Cycle of American Folk Music (Audio CD)

This is music for my soul. Paula and Eliot could not have changed a note or an inflection. I first heard these songs in the early 90's and have never forgotten. Flute and Guitar and 'American' music are right here. I am so happy to have found it on CD now that I search the net. As a flutist - I recognize technique and heart - and Paula has them. No one should miss this!

5.0 out of 5 stars A Most Pleasing Recording, February 18, 2008

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Garry R. Douglas (Edmonton Alberta Canada) - See all my reviews
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I have had this album for a long time. I love it and my wife still plays it all the time. I hope one day there are more albums by these artists. Sometimes a nice easy tune done with great muscianship is the most pleasing of all music.... Young or old, jazz lover or classic worhipper, ..all will enjoy this Mountain Music. Great fun.

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Nourishment for the soul, April 18, 2008

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T. M. Luebberman (Peterborough, NH USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Mountain Songs: A Cycle of American Folk Music (Audio CD)

I have had this CD for many years. It is one of the most beautiful renditions of American songs that I have ever heard. You can't get this CD anymore, at least not here.