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The Goat Rodeo Sessions is an ambitious and groundbreaking project that brings together four string virtuosos: world-renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma, fiddler Stuart Duncan, bassist Edgar Meyer and mandolinist Chris Thile. While each artist is a prominent figure in his own music sphere, they have come together as a unified ensemble on a most remarkable and organic cross-genre project. The music, including two tracks with female vocalist Aoife O'Donovan, feels both new and familiar it's composed and improvised, uptown and down home, funky and pastoral and above all, uniquely American.
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91 of 96 people found the following review helpful
By sprint
Format:MP3 Music
Of all the Sony recordings with Edgar as the common denominator (Appalachian Waltz, Appal. Journey, Short Trip Home, his solo effort, Melody of the Rhythm), this one is by far the best! My favorite instrumental up to this point was "Look Away" with Edgar, Chris and Joshua Bell. The Goat Rodeo album is very much in the same spirit as "Look Away." Overall, an incredible blend of Celtic, Classical and Jazz/Funk stylings topped off with 2 tracks that include vocals by that lady from 'Crooked Still' and Chris. The addition of guitar, piano and banjolin (I think) makes it stand out even more from the other ones. Way to go, Stuart, Yo Yo, Chris & Edgar! The new Fab Four!
68 of 71 people found the following review helpful
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Vibrant and varied, this album is a wonderful addition to the classical crossover genre. Some tracks made me want to get up and dance, others were melancholy and heart rending. The musicians are all world class, and the music is of original composition. The fire and drive of the bluegrass world meets with the clarity and class of the classical world, and something new is born.
Edgar Meyer and Yo-Yo Ma have collaborated successfully before on albums such as Appalachia Waltz and Appalachian Journey, but this album reaches new levels of musical interest and variety. In this collaboration, they've added two more fabulous musicians to the mix: Chris Thile on mandolin (originally of Nickel Creek fame) and Stuart Duncan on fiddle (session musician with the big names in Nashville). This album relies primarily on instrumental work, but each track has a unique sound. The album never sounds repetitive. At times, the musicians even pull out instruments we're not used to hearing them play: we hear Meyer on the gamba and piano, Duncan on the banjo and mandolin, and Thile on the guitar, fiddle, gamba, and vocals.
The album flows well, and I enjoyed it in its entirety. "Here and Heaven" and "No One but You," which both include vocalist Aoife O'Donovan, are particularly wonderful. I also thoroughly enjoyed "Less is Moi," with its catchy and surprising rhythm. I think my favorite track, though, was "Franz the Eagle" -- I can't get over the beauty of the piano and cello duet in this haunting and majestic piece.
Edgar Meyer and Yo-Yo Ma have collaborated successfully before on albums such as Appalachia Waltz and Appalachian Journey, but this album reaches new levels of musical interest and variety. In this collaboration, they've added two more fabulous musicians to the mix: Chris Thile on mandolin (originally of Nickel Creek fame) and Stuart Duncan on fiddle (session musician with the big names in Nashville). This album relies primarily on instrumental work, but each track has a unique sound. The album never sounds repetitive. At times, the musicians even pull out instruments we're not used to hearing them play: we hear Meyer on the gamba and piano, Duncan on the banjo and mandolin, and Thile on the guitar, fiddle, gamba, and vocals.
The album flows well, and I enjoyed it in its entirety. "Here and Heaven" and "No One but You," which both include vocalist Aoife O'Donovan, are particularly wonderful. I also thoroughly enjoyed "Less is Moi," with its catchy and surprising rhythm. I think my favorite track, though, was "Franz the Eagle" -- I can't get over the beauty of the piano and cello duet in this haunting and majestic piece.
43 of 52 people found the following review helpful
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This may be the best recording I have heard in 20 years... I say "may" because all four of these musicians have recorded other projects that I also enjoy immensely. As I listen my soul is refreshed. I will be waiting to see the Grammy acceptance speech for this project! Do not pass this up!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fine muscians, outstanding tunes
Every melody on this CD is first rate! I've listened to it dozens of times and it doesn't grow stale.
Published 5 days ago by S. S. Livingston
5.0 out of 5 stars
One of my favest musicians
I have several of his recordings and love every one of them, not only his 'folk' stuff but also his classical recording(various concertos),
Published 8 days ago by bobbyjim
5.0 out of 5 stars
A must have blue grass album
Compared to a lot of the other fare (from more popular and mainstream bands) this really rocks. It is well recorded, highly detailed and very lively.
Published 10 days ago by Eric Pheils
5.0 out of 5 stars
Syncs With Me
I absolutely love this. I play it (online) all the time. It does something that calms me and makes me really listen. Read more
Published 20 days ago by Neilah Desiree
5.0 out of 5 stars
Incredible music!
These various musician combined into an incredibly cohesive unit where each of the abilities is still allowed to shine through.
Published 21 days ago by Tom Servo and Crow
5.0 out of 5 stars
LOVE LOVE LOVE
How can you NOT love a musician that is willing to learn anything and everything?! Yo Yo Ma exhibits a great humility and a passion for being to try just about anything new. Read more
Published 25 days ago by Lisa West
2.0 out of 5 stars
Not My Style
I knew I was taking a chance when I bougt this CD. All of the musicians are superb, but the style of music on this recording is too progressive for my taste. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Kerry L. Caldwell
5.0 out of 5 stars
Loved it!
The talent encompassed in this album is unbelievable. There's no genre to assign it. It is quite clear these musicians enjoyed recording this music, and it makes me smile every... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Stephie M
5.0 out of 5 stars
great music
Love the combination of instruments played by musicians who show their love for their
craft and bring that joy to the listener.
craft and bring that joy to the listener.
Published 1 month ago by Jane R. Davis
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good Combo
I enjoyed this CD. It's a good combination of strings. I have my favorites on this but overall, I'd recommend it to any "string fan".
Published 1 month ago by nsoroma
Listmania!
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