Klarinet Archive - Posting 000551.txt from 2001/09

From: "Benjamin Maas" <benmaas@-----.com>
Subj: RE: [kl] Appalachian cello+bass+fiddle
Date: Sat, 15 Sep 2001 03:12:34 -0400

> -----Original Message-----
> From: William Wright [mailto:Bilwright@-----.net]
>
> Not classical, but not 'hillbilly" either. Harmonies that beggar the
> imagination.
>
> While nothing in music is absolute, I can't imagine anyone not being
> 'transported' by this CD:
>
> Appalachian Journey
>
> (did I mention that the cello is played by Yo-Yo Ma? I'll leave the
> other artists' names for you to discover.)
>

I had the pleasure of working with the fiddle player from that CD about a
year ago... He soloed with an orchestra that I record and do sound for
every summer. I have nothing but the best things to say about him as he was
not only a phenomenal (and professional) musician, but a truly nice person
as well. I hope I get the privilege of working with him again.

I, too, urge people to check out this disc as the playing by everybody
involved is pretty spectacular. It sold a lot of discs as a "Crossover"
album, but I just consider it good music.

--Ben

Benjamin Maas
Freelance Clarinetist and Recording Engineer
Los Angeles, CA
benmaas@-----.com
http://www.fifthcircle.com

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