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Appalachian Journey |  | Creators: Edgar Meyer, Mark O'Connor, Stephen Foster, Alison Krauss, James Taylor, Yo-Yo Ma
Label: Sony
Category: Music
List Price: $9.99
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Rating:  49 reviews
Sales Rank: 2466
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 5 x 0.5
MPN: 66782
UPC: 074646678220
EAN: 0074646678220
ASIN: B00004S38H
Release Date: March 21, 2000
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| Tracks:
| • | 1B | | • | Misty Moonlight Waltz | | • | Hard Times (Come Again No More) - Yo-Yo Ma, Edgar Meyer, Mark O'Connor, James Taylor | | • | Indecision | | • | Lime Rock | | • | Benjamin - Yo-Yo Ma, Edgar Meyer, Mark O'Connor, James Taylor | | • | Fisher's Hornpipe - Alison Krauss, Yo-Yo Ma, Edgar Meyer, Mark O'Connor | | • | Duet for Cello and Bass | | • | Emily's Reel | | • | Cloverfoot Reel | | • | Poem for Carlita | | • | Caprice for Three | | • | Second Time Around | | • | Slumber My Darling - Alison Krauss, Yo-Yo Ma, Edgar Meyer, Mark O'Connor | | • | Vistas |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Amazon.com
With the help of some friends (James Taylor and Alison Krauss lend some vocal support), the trio of Yo-Yo Ma, Edgar Meyer, and Mark O'Connor have created yet another fascinating hybrid of chamber music and bluegrass. This follow-up to 1996's Appalachia Waltz is filled with highly lyrical string passages, a homage or two to Copland, and plenty of tracks where Meyer's bass vamps with the best of them. This is reflective (and relaxing) music, lacking the intricate structure of classical music and the rough edges of folk. But, boy, is it catchy! Yo-Yo Ma fans may be disappointed to hear that--aside from the gorgeous "Duet for Cello and Bass"--the cellist takes more of a supportive role on this disc. Still, this is fun music, more intimate than Short Trip Home (Meyer's other crossover project for Sony), but still lively (just check out "1B" or "Caprice for Three"). --Jason Verlinde
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| Customer Reviews:
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 Amazing! May 23, 2009
Ruth M. Perkins (selimye, turkey)
As an American living abroad, this made me homesick. I listened 3 times in 24 hours and it only got better.
 Beautiful admixture of classical and bluegrass April 2, 2009
R. Kyle (USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
"Appalachian Journey" takes three of our finest classical musicians (Meyer, O'Connor, and Ma) and mixes them with folkie vocalists like James Taylor and Allison Krauss to create a 'grassical' sound that's got elements of both genres. Mostly instrumental, this CD's great as a relaxing background when you don't want the music to overpower you.
Rebecca Kyle, April 2009
 So so November 30, 2008
Tomlin Coggeshall (Maine)
I totally respect YoYo Ma but this CD was a little disappointing because all the tunes were more like jaz and improv than nice tight blue grass and Appalachian fiddle tunes. One reel was nice but they all had a slow dirge quality that disappointed me.
Great CD November 18, 2008
Kenneth W. Ross Moberg (Lindsborg, Kansas)
This CD is certainly a collection of very talented musicians. The songs reflect great musical skill. Guests on the CD help to bring out the best of the featured musicians. I would recommend this CD highly.
Refreshing December 22, 2007
Ian Paterson (Trinidad, West Indies)
A most interesting and varied collection ....beautifully put together and recorded...Appalachian at it's finest and all topped off by Yo Yo Ma....
Tracks #6 and #14 and are particularly beautiful and moving
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