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 | Title : Down from the Mountain: Live Concert Performances by the Artists & Musicians of O Brother, Where Art Thou?
Author : Various Artists
Release Date : 20010724
Binding : Audio CD
Regular Price : $18.98
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Editorial Reviews :
Country music reclaimed its traditional soul with the chart-topping triumph of the O Brother, Where Art Thou? soundtrack. This concert sequel, recorded (and filmed) at Nashville's venerable Ryman Auditorium, reunites Emmylou Harris, Gillian Welch, Alison Krauss and Union Station, and other O Brother standouts. With little duplication, the selection extends the movie's revival of acoustic spirituals and Appalachian balladry, though the performances and pacing of the concert aren't quite as consistently compelling as the studio soundtrack. Among the highlights are a pair of originals by Welch and David Rawlings, the bluesy 'Dear Someone' and the Everlyesque 'I Want to Sing That Rock and Roll.' Where O Brother interspersed archival recordings among the contemporary artistry, the concert finds Nashville gospel's Fairfield Four harmonizing on the chain-gang chant of 'Po' Lazarus,' while the late John Hartford (in one of his final performances) renews the deadpan whimsy of 'Big Rock Candy Mountain.'
Buyer Reviews :
While here has to be a hint of crass commercialism in the decision to release this CD given the success of the 'O Brother' soundtrack the end result is still a boon for the listener and a continuation of the celebration of a very important musical style. This CD is a great adjunct to the soundtrack CD and introduces some new songs as well as different versions of songs found on the soundtrack CD. Songs like 'Wild Bill Jones' and 'I want to sing that Rock and Roll' capture the listener's attention with their strong melodies and crafted lyrics. Chris Thomas King's version of 'John Law burned down the liquor sto'' highlights his blues talents and adds a needed depth to the selection of songs offered on this CD. For longtime fans there is much here that they will enjoy. To the neophyte listener who has just discovered this style of music through these CD's, this set of live recordings (with introductions by Holly Hunter) will further entrance them into a world of noble, yet simple popular music. This CD is well worth buying and T Bone Burnett (and by extension the Coen brothers) should be congratulated for his heavy promotion of one of America's finest traditions - mountain music.
(by T.W Trotter)
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