Music for Two (Bonus DVD) | Bela Fleck, Edgar Meyer, ... | Bela Fleck + Edgar Meyer = strange...

Music for Two (Bonus DVD) | Bela Fleck, Edgar Meyer, ... | A Must Have

classical music:

Music for Two (Bon...

	Music for Two (Bonus DVD) Bela Fleck, Edgar Meyer, ... Sony, 2004 average customer review:based on 17 reviews view larger image
	for more information click here

highly recommended

On Music for Two, banjo wizard Béla Fleck and stand-up bass maestro Edgar Meyer effortlessly sail through a challenging program that includes compositions by Bach, a sonata by Henry Eccles, a Miles Davis tune, and a number of self-composed finger twisters. The amazing thing about this varied selection is not its eclecticism--which is only to be expected with these two--but that it all blends together so seamlessly. Fleck's jazz-tinged compositions (like "The Lake Effect") and Meyer's bluegrass-inspired tunes (like "Wishful Thinking") sit so comfortably next to Bach's baroque jewels and Davis's cool jazz that it makes you question the entire of concept of musical classification. (In fact, the Bach preludes, inventions, and partitas translate so well to the banjo/bass arrangements, you have to wonder if old JSB might not have had a bit of bluegrass in his soul.) Music for Two was recorded live at a series of 2001 concerts, where Fleck and Meyer proved conclusively that the banjo and the bass were capable of remarkable subtlety and not just twang and boom. --Michael John Simmons

for more information click here

Bela Fleck + Edgar Meyer = strange mixture

Bela Fleck is one of the my jazz favorites... And hi with combination called Edgar Meyer are... great music!!!

A Must Have

These two really sound good together. If you're not so impressed with the music when you first hear it (I don't know if that's possible), check out the DVD that comes with it. You will gain such an appreciation for the music that's being played. Watch out for the guy making the banjo jokes. This CD is really an incredible work, I can't say it enough. Very relaxing music.

Cool Pairing for Meyer/Fleck Fans

I've seen both Edgar Meyer and Bela Fleck live (unfortunately not together) and I really think this album just captures the magic of their live shows: I can almost see them in my living room together! For those not so familiar with the music of one or both the inclusion of classical tunes with those composed by Meyer/Fleck and other contemporary songwriters is a cool drink of water. Music for Two is a good intro to the world of cozy bluegrass.

for more information click here

Broad Spectrum Virtuosity

This album runs the gamut of styles and genre. It is hard to get bored when a musical turn is but a few notes away. The two musicians integrate their instruments with incredible skill. I hate to give it a four star rating. The music is worth the 5. The loooooong, live applause tracks detract from the album. The asides by the musicians are sometimes hard to hear. Minor aggravations aside,this album plays frequently, very frequently, in our home,car, iPods, etc.

Amazing stuff

This is a wonderful CD, & the bonus video is also fun. The music is truly amazing, although it is not the type of disc I will keep in frequent rotation. I'm certainly glad I own it, and I play it on my iTunes lists.

for more information click here

products you might be interested in