Brand New Can

Mike Marshall, Darol Anger

Product Details

• Audio CD (July 25, 2000)
• Original Release Date: July 25, 2000
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Compass Records
• ASIN: B00004U01L
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #355,786 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

Fiddler Darol Anger and guitarist-mandolinist Mike Marshall, both alumni of the groundbreaking David Grisman Quintet, have played together in a wide range of acoustic bands over the years, some more freewheeling than others. Still, they always relish a return to the uninhibited improvising that was the hallmark of the Grisman band. On Brand New Can, their second under the Anger/Marshall Band moniker, they have again composed a collection of tunes that lets them stretch out like they did in the old days. Their music has moved far beyond its bluegrass roots to incorporate bebop and other modern jazz styles, as well as elements from Indian, Brazilian, and Celtic music. The eclectic mix of styles doesn't always gel, but when everything comes together as it does on "Queequeg's Big Adventure" and "The Fall," the results are thrilling. The band includes fretless electric bassist Derek Jones and drummer Aaron Johnson, who do an exemplary job laying down the groove. Marshall and Anger may have played with some of the world's finest musicians but, as the playing on Brand New Can shows, their greatest inspiration has always been each other. --Michael Simmons

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars SpaceGrass taken to a new level, July 29, 2000

By	Barbara A. Cavage "Barb C" (PA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

When I ordered this CD I expected good things, but this goes way beyond what I expected. I am a big fan of spacegrass type music so a CD that was 100% progressive instrumentals was right up my ally. The first song is the fastest pace and Alison Brown takes a nice break on it as well. The second song "Queequegs Big Adventure" is very similar to Gordon Lightfoots song about the Edmund Fitzgerald. Darol's fiddle playing will blow you away with his improv. and smoothness. Marshall's mandolin/guitar picking is undoubtly on par with that of Sam Bush. The drummer(Aaron Johnson) definitly makes a awesome rhythm section. The bass player(Derek Jones) does some rather cool stuff as well. You have to buy this CD just to hear the musicianship of these people. This CD gets a definite 5 stars without a doubt in my mind. I would recomend this CD for people who listen to spacegrass music like "Strength in Numbers", "PyschoGrass", and anything Darol Anger or Mike Marshall related(naturally). This CD is filled with wonderful originals that you probably wont want to leave your CD player :-) Keep up the good work DA/MM.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars super cool turn, January 20, 2005

By	Joseph Defranceschi "joey d" (madison, wi) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

NOTE: THIS IS NOT TRADITIONAL BLUEGRASS

I am a big bluegrass fan- but this new jamgrass that bands like Anger/Marshall band are playing (they are actually the only band quite like it) is awesome. The songs are kickass. The playing is awesome. and it is all different and hip but not in an a-tonal way which is what most people mean when they say "new", "experimental" etc... These are just rocking songs that these guys pulled out for a jazz/jam band setting. I recommend it to anyone who likes to rock and who enjoys the playing of these two super dudes. Some of my favorite tracks are "goodnight manatee" "out life" and "Queequeg's big adventure" Thanks Anger + Marshall.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great stuff!, July 9, 2007

By	Kurt W. Luoto "an acoustic fan" (Lynnwood, WA United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I have heard Darol Anger on CD's with other artists (Dave Grisman, Tony Rice, many others), but this is the first time I heard the Anger-Marshall Band. A wonderful jazz mix, very assertive (as the cover art tries to convey).