Best Appalachian Music
These Copland performances have been the preferred versions since they were first issued--better even than the composer's own, later recordings.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"I'm a sucker for sentiment, so I particularly love Appalachian Spring: Doppio movimento (sometimes called Variations on a Shaker Tune or Simple Gifts), but it's all wonderful."
"Considering that this is played in the car with the road noise, and player electronics, this recording was a nice relief to commute traffic."
"This CD must be in every American music collection!"
"A classic set of recordings."
"What more could you ask for -- Copland and Bernstein."
"On the last part of Appalachian Spring track 8 Moderato - Coda, the phrasing of the string section is absolutely gorgeous, and every note is played with such feeling and clarity."
"This recording of Hoe Down is sharper and clearer than is the Boston Pops rendition, but I do prefer the slightly slower pace of that recording."
Includes Drunkard's Special Coley Jones; Peg and Awl Carolina Tar Heels; Frankie Mississippi John Hurt; Engine 143 Carter Family; Indian War Whoop Hoyt Ming & His Pep-Steppers; Newport Blues Cincinnati Jug Band; John the Revelator Blind Willie Johnson; Fifty Miles of Elbow Room Rev. McGee; Sugar Baby Dock Boggs; See That My Grave Is Kept Clean Blind Lemon Jefferson; The Lone Star Trail Ken Maynard, and many more! The Harry Smith Connection: A Live Tribute To The Anthology Of American Folk Music. Classic Maritime Music from Smithsonian Folkways Recordings. Smithsonian Folkways American Roots Collection. Classic Mountain Songs from Smithsonian Folkways. Classic Blues From Smithsonian Folkways. Folkways: The Original Vision See all Editorial Reviews.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"The first time I played this, I felt somewhat let down, since it had such a massive online build-up and had been dubbed something like "the most important folk album in music history"--one that had influenced countless pop and rock musicians."
"Great gift."
"It is all it's cracked up to be."
"As much as I love Bob, I have to say that everything on this album is better than most of Bob's work."
"As someone in their mid sixties the folk music resurgence was very popular in my formative years."
"I have been waiting a long time to get this."
"What an unbelievable compilation of old musi; lyrics, history, original old "stuff" thoughout."
"this is simply the most astounding collection of music ever assembled."
YO-YO MA/EDGAR MEYER/MARK O'CONNOR - APPALACHIAN JOURNEY (REMASTERED/DSD) - CD.
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Find Best Price at Amazon""Appalachian" Journey joined with the "Appalachian Series" is a musical treasure written by Steven Foster, Edgar Myer, Mark O'Connor, Yo Yo Ma, Alison Krauss, & James Taylor."
"James Taylor and Alison Kraus add their wonderful musical skills; every musician in this project is a master of their instruments."
"Most of the songs are very pleasant to listen to so I like it for background music while I work or something to calm me down when I'm stressed."
"However, I am always on the look out for something different and when I found this in my recommendations I was intrigued, because although classical music and country music both evolved from folk music, they did so at different times and in completely different ways. The album is mainly instrumental, but there are two songs, one featuring James Taylor (Hard times come again no more, on which he also plays guitar) and the other featuring Alison Krauss (Slumber my darling). I'm not sure who this music is primarily aimed at - it may be too country for classical fans and too classical for country fans - but if, like me, you are looking for something different, give this a listen."
"I love it."
"love this item."
"My most favorite cd's...will never be without this in my collection!"
"GREAT MUSIC. PACKAGED SECURELY. VERY HAPPY."
Best Memphis Blues
Includes Drunkard's Special Coley Jones; Peg and Awl Carolina Tar Heels; Frankie Mississippi John Hurt; Engine 143 Carter Family; Indian War Whoop Hoyt Ming & His Pep-Steppers; Newport Blues Cincinnati Jug Band; John the Revelator Blind Willie Johnson; Fifty Miles of Elbow Room Rev. McGee; Sugar Baby Dock Boggs; See That My Grave Is Kept Clean Blind Lemon Jefferson; The Lone Star Trail Ken Maynard, and many more! The Harry Smith Connection: A Live Tribute To The Anthology Of American Folk Music. Classic Maritime Music from Smithsonian Folkways Recordings. Smithsonian Folkways American Roots Collection. Classic Mountain Songs from Smithsonian Folkways. Classic Blues From Smithsonian Folkways. Folkways: The Original Vision See all Editorial Reviews.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"The first time I played this, I felt somewhat let down, since it had such a massive online build-up and had been dubbed something like "the most important folk album in music history"--one that had influenced countless pop and rock musicians."
"Great gift."
"It is all it's cracked up to be."
"As much as I love Bob, I have to say that everything on this album is better than most of Bob's work."
"As someone in their mid sixties the folk music resurgence was very popular in my formative years."
"I have been waiting a long time to get this."
"What an unbelievable compilation of old musi; lyrics, history, original old "stuff" thoughout."
"this is simply the most astounding collection of music ever assembled."
Best Delta Blues
Includes Drunkard's Special Coley Jones; Peg and Awl Carolina Tar Heels; Frankie Mississippi John Hurt; Engine 143 Carter Family; Indian War Whoop Hoyt Ming & His Pep-Steppers; Newport Blues Cincinnati Jug Band; John the Revelator Blind Willie Johnson; Fifty Miles of Elbow Room Rev. McGee; Sugar Baby Dock Boggs; See That My Grave Is Kept Clean Blind Lemon Jefferson; The Lone Star Trail Ken Maynard, and many more! The Harry Smith Connection: A Live Tribute To The Anthology Of American Folk Music. Classic Maritime Music from Smithsonian Folkways Recordings. Smithsonian Folkways American Roots Collection. Classic Mountain Songs from Smithsonian Folkways. Classic Blues From Smithsonian Folkways. Folkways: The Original Vision See all Editorial Reviews.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"The first time I played this, I felt somewhat let down, since it had such a massive online build-up and had been dubbed something like "the most important folk album in music history"--one that had influenced countless pop and rock musicians."
"Great gift."
"It is all it's cracked up to be."
"As much as I love Bob, I have to say that everything on this album is better than most of Bob's work."
"As someone in their mid sixties the folk music resurgence was very popular in my formative years."
"I have been waiting a long time to get this."
"What an unbelievable compilation of old musi; lyrics, history, original old "stuff" thoughout."
"this is simply the most astounding collection of music ever assembled."
Best Ballets
For us home listeners, though, this is a superb way to hear Tchaikovsky's complete score and to remind ourselves of how much good music isn't included in the familiar suite.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Maybe I know nothing about music, but I was disappointed with how the sound was mixed for this."
"Excellent recording."
"Her sister took ballet for 10 years and she used this CD to practice for her different roles to her appropriate music."
"This is a complete recording of Nutcracker needed for a ballet production for a class in Central America."
"Beautiful music, good quality."
"One either loves the music and dancing or they do not."
Best Traditional Folk
Includes Drunkard's Special Coley Jones; Peg and Awl Carolina Tar Heels; Frankie Mississippi John Hurt; Engine 143 Carter Family; Indian War Whoop Hoyt Ming & His Pep-Steppers; Newport Blues Cincinnati Jug Band; John the Revelator Blind Willie Johnson; Fifty Miles of Elbow Room Rev. McGee; Sugar Baby Dock Boggs; See That My Grave Is Kept Clean Blind Lemon Jefferson; The Lone Star Trail Ken Maynard, and many more! The Harry Smith Connection: A Live Tribute To The Anthology Of American Folk Music. Classic Maritime Music from Smithsonian Folkways Recordings. Smithsonian Folkways American Roots Collection. Classic Mountain Songs from Smithsonian Folkways. Classic Blues From Smithsonian Folkways. Folkways: The Original Vision See all Editorial Reviews.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"The first time I played this, I felt somewhat let down, since it had such a massive online build-up and had been dubbed something like "the most important folk album in music history"--one that had influenced countless pop and rock musicians."
"Great gift."
"It is all it's cracked up to be."
"As much as I love Bob, I have to say that everything on this album is better than most of Bob's work."
"As someone in their mid sixties the folk music resurgence was very popular in my formative years."
"I have been waiting a long time to get this."
"What an unbelievable compilation of old musi; lyrics, history, original old "stuff" thoughout."
"this is simply the most astounding collection of music ever assembled."
Best Native American Music
NATIVE AMERICAN FLUTES & SOUNDS OF NATURE (Relaxing Native American Flute & Nature Sounds for Massage, Sleep, Spas & Yoga) by Jessita Reyes.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"We use this in our infrared sauna at our salon."
"this is another favorite of my clients, and nature sounds are so close and real, i was looking for birds the other day;). great to unwind with."
"Not what I expected."
"Love Native American music...."
"enjoy this music very much has been great for listening before going to sleep."
"Couldnt get this cd to play in any of my players."
Best Eskimo & Inuit Music
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Find Best Price at Amazon"I downloade it I to my coputer play it everyday thank you hopefull will buy more when they come out with a new album."
"This was received extremely quickly, five days before the first date of estimated shipping."
"The CD and the case were in great condition when I got them."
"It isn't Kolya's rare self titled which that CD is for 29.99 and its much more of a rare band than Circa."