A Haunting Yet Restful Sense of Home, Wood, and Simpler Time
Glen K. Peterson | 07/16/2008
(5 out of 5 stars)
"iTunes tells me I have now listened to this CD 12 times, but I've played it on the stereo several more and I'm ready to rave about it. Michael Hedges' Aerial Boundaries is one of my all-time favorites - I never found another that could compete until now. There are no super-human guitar stunts here, but like Aerial Boundaries, this collection is packed full of the haunting yet restful sense of home, wood, and simpler times that I enjoy so much.
Though the production quality has the clarity and presence you would expect from Windham Hill, the performances are extremely sincere and unassuming. Sometimes it sounds as though the musicians were whispering the tunes into your ear as if they are too personal to play for anyone else. Parts of it might almost be mistaken for a Smithsonian Folkways recording because of the traditional instruments and melodies. Other times it breaks into a lively Irish jig or reel. Though this is modern music, it captures a sense of what is good about traditional life in these Appalachian mountains where I now live.
Even if you care nothing for any of that, this is the perfect album for taking a bath or entertaining close friends around the fire. A must buy for folk string enthusiasts. I think there is even a hurdy-gurdy on one tune."
Great Stuff!
EB4 | WI | 09/14/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I was browsing my library's CD collection, looking for some bluegrass, and found this CD. I think its very great, they take all these really good appalachian players, and have jamming sessions with them. I hope you enjoy it as much as I am.
E4"
Great Music by Great Pickers
Geoffrey H. Gentry | Burlington, NC United States | 09/26/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I checked this out from my local library and had to buy it. It is a great selection of music from tallented players. It is great music to read, study, or relax to. Buy this CD"