"I happen to agree with Mr. Carlson, this is a fine record, but the record that is truly magic was 1974's Come To The Meadow - a real desert island disc if there ever was one. So, if it helps, I urge other fans who have been pining for this record to be released on CD to raise their voices- This is a great start with the Cello Quartet finally being reissued - but please don't tease us by not reissuing the real masterpiece - Now that I've got that off my chest, don't misunderstand me - This is also a wonderful, unusual record - but please, give us the other Cello Quartet record -"Come To The Meadow", not only for those of us that are familiar with the record, but for those who never got a chance to hear it. It's one of the truly great recordings of the 70's and features Kellaway's best compositions by far."
Give us: Come to the Meadow
Bonsoir Amis | Plano, Texas USA | 06/24/2007
(4 out of 5 stars)
"Dittos to the review by Southern Slim "A Music Lover". After hearing a snippet of Kellaway's 'Come to the Meadow' on NPR a few months ago, I have been going crazy trying to remember the name of the song and the group that I first heard in the 70's. Such a haunting melody forever imprinted in the mind. Yesterday, I heard it again on NPR and this time they helped me out by identifying the music. Much to my disappointment, however, I can't buy the music on CD."
Ok, but come to the meadow MUST be put on CD, PLEASE!!!
g.rosie | ohio | 04/24/2007
(4 out of 5 stars)
"I keep watching and waiting and hoping... so glad to hear so many other folks express the same opinion and desire... we want the MEADOW!"
For heaven's sake, people---let's review THIS album!
Perry Beider | Silver Spring, MD United States | 12/08/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Okay, maybe "Come to the Meadow" is better; I haven't listened to my copy recently, so I won't argue the point. EXCEPT to point out that it's sort of an apples and pears comparison, since this CD uses an orchestra and CttM is, as I recall, the quartet alone.
All that aside, the "fact" (i.e., my opinion) remains that this is a gorgeous, inventive, landmark album, certainly worthy of 5 stars in its own right. My advice to potential purchasers: simply listen to the excerpts here, and see if the beautiful melodies and range of moods grab you right away, as I suspect they will--without worrying about whether some other (currently non-existent) CD might be "better"!"