Appalachian center fall semester 2009 events loyal jones. The followup album to the highly successful appalachia waltz collaboration, appalachian journey continues the combination of classical music with appalachian, bluegrass, and american roots music in general. Appalachian journey news newspapers books scholar jstor. James taylor and alison krauss join the trio individually on two stephen foster songs arranged for the trio. An appalachian christmas a holiday tradition for mark o. Edgar meyer, mark oconnor, stephen foster, alison krauss. Mar 21, 2000 as stated by the artists, appalachia waltz explored the combination of the three artists sounds put together, while journey expands upon this theme, exploring the sound of the three artists as a singular group. Edgar meyer, mark oconnor, stephen foster, alison krauss, james. The soundtrack consists of appalachian, roots music, and oldtime music to accompany the era of the movie. Losing you comes from alison krauss new solo album windy city that is available now in north america and australia. Music cds bestsellers appalachian journey cd ma, meyer. Yoyo maedgar meyermark oconnor 2000 starring yoyo ma and james taylor on dvd and bluray.
Produced once again by renowned bluegrass artist alison krauss, it includes a cover of pavements spit on a stranger. Alison plays violin on fishers hornpipe, but not on slumber my darling. The album joined a number of other recordings released since appalachia waltz that. Jack white, of the rock band the white stripes, performs five songs and appears as a troubadour in the movie. Get the best deals on music album cds alison krauss when you shop the largest online. Produced once again by renowned bluegrass artist alison krauss, it includes a cover of pavements spit on a stranger more. The album was nominated for two grammy awards and was produced by t bone burnett. Appalachian journey live in concert with special guests alison krauss and james taylor. See more ideas about folk song, songs, appalachian. Appalachian journey is the second album from the string trio of bassist and composer edgar meyer, fiddler and composer mark oconnor, and cellist yoyo ma. Marrying the influence of celtic and appalachian with the energy of a live show, if i go creates a deep, soulful and lively blend of songs. Appalachian journey remastered cd, jul2010, sony music. Shop and buy yoyo ma, edgar meyer, and mark oconnor.
She entered the music industry at an early age, winning local contests by the age of 10 and recording for the first time at 14. As stated by the artists, appalachia waltz explored the combination of the three artists sounds put together, while journey expands upon this theme, exploring the sound of the three artists as a singular group. Get the best deals on music album cds alison krauss when you shop the largest online selection at. With her silky vocals, warm personality, and estimable skills as a fiddler, alison krauss helped bring bluegrass to a new audience with music that stayed true to the roots of the style while adding appeal for country and pop audiences.
Edgar meyer, mark oconnor, stephen foster, alison krauss, james taylor, yoyo ma appalachian journey music. She signed with rounder records in 1985 and released her first solo album in 1987. You will be my ain true love, written by sting, and the scarlet tide, written by burnett and elvis costello. Mommyiswatchingoveryou song by bluegrass artist alison krauss. She was invited to join the band with which she still performs, alison krauss and union. Unique collection that is both refreshing and soothing at times. In 2015, oconnor and his wife maggie released their first album together, duo.
With a nod to the greats before them, hilary and kates work has the cadence and storytelling of alison krauss, loretta lynn, dolly parton and sara jarosz while still creating a unique blend all their own. Joining with the trio are james taylor on a pair of works on both guitar and vocals and alison krauss on fiddle and. Edgar meyer, mark oconnor, stephen foster, alison krauss, james taylor, yo yo ma appalachian journey music. We have played it as background music during dinner parties and have never failed to have guests inquire about how to purchase a copy. Album of the year, every time you say goodbye, alison krauss and union station, band member, 1993 emerging artist of the year, mountain heart, band member, 1999 entertainer of the year, alison krauss and union station, band member, 1991, 1995. Stream songs including 1b, misty moonlight waltz and more. Live in concert yoyo ma appalachian journey youtube. Jeff white began his career in bluegrass music in the early 1980s, later joining alison krauss and union station in 1987. James taylor and alison krauss join the trio individually on two stephen. Alison maria krauss born july 23, 1971 is an american bluegrasscountry singer and musician. Growing up, acclaimed musician mark oconnors home was full of music. Appalachian region bluegrass music blues musicians bluesrock music cello and piano music, arranged cello music cello with instrumental ensemble cello with orchestra childrens songs christmas music christmas plays country music country musicians creation literary, artistic, etc. Yoyo ma, alongside violinist mark oconnor and bass player edgar meyer, runs through a number of original compositions fusing the traditions, as well as a few old standards from the genre.
Oconnor had renee fleming, alison krauss, and james taylor among his guests for an appalachian christmas 2011, which also became an annual touring show. Appalachian journey cd, mar2000, sony music distribution. I loved it and misty moonlight waltz, which also was played on 90. This page lists all recordings of 1b by edgar meyer b. European immigrants recall the ethnic variety that existed in appalachia during the first coal boom of the 1910s. Appalachian journey yoyo ma, edgar meyer, mark oconnor. Appalachian journey live in concert with special guests alison krauss and james taylor yoyo ma, edgar meyer, and mark oconnor with special guests alison krauss and james taylor dvd item. Appalachian journey in searchworks catalog skip to search skip to main content. European immigrants recall the ethnic variety that existed in appalachia during the first coal boom of the 1910s and 1920s. Becoming deep and private on her seventh album, alison krauss puts union station on the back burner while she steps up as a solo artist to perform beautiful music on this 11 track album heartland. Yoyo ma, alison krauss the wexford carol video youtube.
The album appeared in the country charts and krauss videos were shown on country music television. I know who holds tomorrow was released in 1994 and was even more successful. Yoyo ma edgar meyer mark oconnor appalachian journey. Alison krauss violin, mark oconnor violin, edgar meyer bass, yoyo ma cello. Blending bluegrass with folk and country accents, krauss was ins. Creative ability families fiddle tunes folk music folk. Alison kraussgeorge jonesclassicwalk through this world. I love the gnarly funk of the opening cut, 1b, with hard swinging fiddle and cello lines anchored by meyers earthy, offcenter pedal points. 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. Stanford libraries official online search tool for books, media, journals, databases, government documents and more.
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