Carry Me Across the Mountain

Dan Tyminski

Product Details

• Audio CD (June 27, 2000)
• Original Release Date: July 3, 2000
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Doobie Shea
• ASIN: B00004TB4V
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #151,680 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com
As a veteran of Alison Krauss & Union Station and the Lonesome River Band (not to mention countless country and bluegrass recording sessions), Dan Tyminski had certainly paid his dues before his spot on the O Brother soundtrack brought him worldwide acclaim. The erstwhile Soggy Bottom Boy frontman issued his solo debut a few months before the soundtrack hit, and it features a wide and impressive range of current and former bandmates (including Krauss on a pair of tracks) plus several other A-list instrumentalists. The result is a deftly executed survey of the bluegrass table circa 2000, a menu that includes melodic pop, rousing gospel, hard-driving instrumentals, new compositions in a traditional style, and revived old favorites. --Marc Greilsamer

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

34 of 35 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars pure energy, August 1, 2001

By	"naima" (Italy) - See all my reviews

As other people, I first heard Dan Tyminski in the movie soundtrack "O' brother where art thou?" so I immediately bought this CD and....WOW! While listening to his music you can't stop your feet! Here in Italy, this kind of music is not popular at all and is not easy to find ... but luckily there's Internet. Dan Tyminski evolves tradition into bluegrass 2000. He's not a beginner, but this is his first solo album; I hope not the only one. He plays skillfully a lot of instruments and he knows very well how to employ his voice, ranging from baritone to tenor, really a beautyful voice, expressive, powerful, melodious but not mawkish. This CD is pure energy, I highly recommend it.

23 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Powerful Music, November 3, 2000

By	"debbie-n-va" (Charlottesville, VA United States) - See all my reviews

This CD absolutely "wowed" me! I have always loved Union Station and was excited to see Dan Tyminski take off on his own. What a powerful and well-balanced CD. From the very first song, the title cut, Carry Me Across the Mountain, you will be taken in by the soothing melodies and harmonies on this CD. The old and the new come together to make this a very playable and enjoyable CD. This CD hosts some awesome guest appearances, i.e. Allison Kraus, Tim Rice, Aubrey Hayne, Dan's brother, Stan, Adam Steffey (mandolin genius), Ron Block and Barry Bales, the latter three all current or former members of Union Station; and one of my all time favorite singers/composers, Ronnie Bowman. This CD is chocked full of original tunes and a couple from the past, which bring it all together nicely. I can't say enough about this CD, you simply have to hear it for yourself. You'll fall in love with the Ronnie Bowman song, "Please Dear Mommy" and the song "Tiny Broken Heart" makes you smile and cry at the same time. Allison Kraus' lovely harmony adds so much to that song. Dan Tyminski has done a wonderful job with this "eagerly awaited" CD and it is a must for any serious bluegrass collector.

25 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding CD, March 9, 2001

By	Chris M. Fitzpatrick (Massapequa, Ny USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I must admit I am new to this type of music, but this is a great CD. I heard "oh brother where art thou" playing on the radio one day and tried to find out what was that style and it led me to this CD. I can't stop listening to it. I look forward to hearing much more from Dan Tyminski.I have to agree with another review, Ron Stewart's fiddle playing on tracks 6 & 9 is fabulous. This is a great CD.