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They've seen hundreds of bluegrass talents pass over their stage in the 39 years they've been hosting the festivals. While they don't have the draw to get the big names, most of the big names were on their stage before they got big. They know bluegrass inside out and sideways. Not to mention the grammies (sp?) have a reputation of not exactly choosing the best artists. I'll trust their judgement.
Thomas II
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I never said you shouldn't...
http://www.cmt.com/news/1623654/steve-martin-dispels-all-doubts-about-his-banjo-skills/
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I never said you shouldn't...
http://www.cmt.com/news/1623654/steve-martin-dispels-all-doubts-about-his-banjo-skills/
"And in noting the Nashville show was one of the first stops in a national tour, he said, “If everything goes according to plan, I only stand to lose $12,000.” Heh heh. I'm sure my friends can relate. Seldom have they actually made money from one of the festivals. They do it for the love of the music.
And I have to admit, years ago if someone had told me I would enjoy going to a bluegrass festival, I would have told them they were nuts. But when I can go, it's a blast. Many of the bands stay in the park's campground and they're up all night pickin' and grinnin' (and drinkin').
Thomas II
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I never said you shouldn't...
http://www.cmt.com/news/1623654/steve-martin-dispels-all-doubts-about-his-banjo-skills/
"And in noting the Nashville show was one of the first stops in a national tour, he said, “If everything goes according to plan, I only stand to lose $12,000.” Heh heh. I'm sure my friends can relate. Seldom have they actually made money from one of the festivals. They do it for the love of the music.
And I have to admit, years ago if someone had told me I would enjoy going to a bluegrass festival, I would have told them they were nuts. But when I can go, it's a blast. Many of the bands stay in the park's campground and they're up all night pickin' and grinnin' (and drinkin').
The older I get the more I can appreciate bluegrass too.
Thomas II
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Here we go, Zip!...
They are Aoife O'Donovan and Noam Pikelny. The song "Don't That Road Look Rough and Rocky." It doesn't get much better than this...
And this one is Noam Pikelny playing "Waveland"...
They are Aoife O'Donovan and Noam Pikelny. The song "Don't That Road Look Rough and Rocky." It doesn't get much better than this...
And this one is Noam Pikelny playing "Waveland"...
Thomas II
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Colin Hay singing "I just don't think I'll ever get over you". Just beautiful...
braces_for_impact
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Great technical skill
[YOUTUBE]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m54AGiaylK8[/YOUTUBE]
[YOUTUBE]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m54AGiaylK8[/YOUTUBE]
That isnt a musical performance. Only a technical...
Sorry but I am allergic to how music is made these days..
dampling and filtering in digital machinees isnt the right way to make music, just a way to make machine noise...
Thomas II
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The album City to City (1978), including "Baker Street", was co-produced by Gerry Rafferty and Hugh Murphy. In addition to a guitar solo, played by Hugh Burns, the song featured a prominent eight-bar saxophone riff played as a break between verses, by Raphael Ravenscroft.
Underseer
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If photography counts as art, then what that man is doing in that video counts as music.
Thomas II
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Prince steals the show... 2004 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremonies, where the song’s writer, George Harrison, was inducted, along with Prince, ZZ Top, Bob Seger, Jackson Browne, Traffic and Fifties doo-wop group the Dells.
https://www.guitarplayer.com/players/tom-petty-and-others-tell-the-story-behind-princes-while-my-guitar-gently-weeps-solo
2004 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremonies, where the song’s writer, George Harrison, was inducted, along with Prince, ZZ Top, Bob Seger, Jackson Browne, Traffic and Fifties doo-wop group the Dells.https://www.guitarplayer.com/players/tom-petty-and-others-tell-the-story-behind-princes-while-my-guitar-gently-weeps-solo
Horatio Parker
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Paul Jackson and Mike Clark demonstrate some funk grooves.
Horatio Parker
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Highly edited, which always rings alarms for me.
My guess is he came up with the track, then made a video of himself "creating" it.
Thomas II
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From "The Legend of 1900", Playing Love...
I didnt say that this doesnt count as art.
I sincencerly do not see it as musical performance though.
(As most modern sampler/drummachine based music) they ste constructed, not performed.
Underseer
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And by that logic, photographers should not count as artists because they are not creating the images whole cloth like painters or sculptors do. They are therefore merely constructing/capturing images, but not making art.
As a child, I spent many years learning how to play the piano and bass clarinet. I honestly have no clue if I could do what DJs do, but I kind of rankle at conversations like this precisely because they sound like arguments people once had about photography.
braces_for_impact
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I have, long ago done some DJ work, back in Chicago during the 80's where the genre originated, mostly with Frankie Knuckles. I most definitely consider it an art, it requires good technical skill, great timing, and a deep understanding on music and rhythm. There is a lot that goes into it, and yes, quite a bit of it is mixing pre-made tracks. There's also lifting samples to use, combining different rhythms, special effects, and vocal tracks. Editing software may or may not be used. A DJ mix set is mostly done on the fly in front if an audience.
They give Academy awards for video editing. This is audio editing, except not (often) done over a long period of time but under pressure on stage. Some may not consider it music, but it is. It's creativity, eye hand coordination, a good ear, technical skill all rolled into one. I hate country/western, but I don't deny it's music. It's simply not to my taste. I also don't deny that a cover band playing a well known song is playing music. It may not be their own composition, but it's still playing music.
They give Academy awards for video editing. This is audio editing, except not (often) done over a long period of time but under pressure on stage. Some may not consider it music, but it is. It's creativity, eye hand coordination, a good ear, technical skill all rolled into one. I hate country/western, but I don't deny it's music. It's simply not to my taste. I also don't deny that a cover band playing a well known song is playing music. It may not be their own composition, but it's still playing music.
Thomas II
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A little variation of the Disturbed version, which is awesome already. This one includes Myles Kennedy. There are moments that I like the original Disturbed version more, but the added harmonies bring it to another level...
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