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Post by akusgal41790 on Oct 2, 2005 11:42:04 GMT -5
First of all, well said Stacy. Secondly, I don't understand what all the fuss is about with Jerry having more solos than the rest of akus. Ok, sure, he does play alone on stage for two songs during a live show. But if we're gonna go as far as saying all that, then why not go as far and say it's not fair that Alison sings all the number of songs she does in the band AND still plays fiddle. And Dan gets to sing more songs than the rest of the guys AND plays his instruments. I mean, I'm not trying to be childish, but this post is getting really controversial, and getting kind of old. I'm not trying to be mean or put down anyone's opinions (because everyone is entitled to them) but this is just how I feel about it. We can't help the way akus does their songs, I mean unless we go ask em to change it, so why are we getting so caught up with all of this?? I don't know. Jerry is a big part of the band now, and I really don't think that's gonna change anytime soon. And that's all I gotta say.
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Post by eyesoflove on Oct 2, 2005 15:17:12 GMT -5
Thanks  . |
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Post by fiddlechick21 on Oct 2, 2005 18:47:22 GMT -5
Believe it or not I actually knew that Dobro was a brand. I've told you about my dad being a musician and stuff and I asked him what the difference was between his resonator guitar and our band member's dobro and he explained that. In fact, he may have even explained the Dopyera Bros. part and I'm just too dingy to remember lol. Thanks for giving me that piece o' info. LOL, I was thinking that! I figured if your dad played dobro you'd probably know, but I wasn't sure so I offered up the info for anyone who might be interested. Glad to be of some use on the rare occasions when I am able to be.  |
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Post by fiddlechick21 on Oct 2, 2005 19:20:46 GMT -5
Soooo...speaking of the new CD... So I recently got Jerry Douglas' new CD, Upon opening it, I discovered that the CD was pink. Odd color choice, especially given that the insert is done in browns, reds and other such earth tones. So a few minutes ago, I went to Jerry's website and see..."Did you get a special pink CD? If so, click here." so I click and it says... "If you’re one of the lucky few to have bought a copy of The Best Kept Secret with an exclusive pink cd inside – you can enter to win an iPod Nano from Jerry Douglas! First 50 runners up win a signed poster from Jerry! Grand prize winner wins a brand new iPod Nano loaded with The Best Kept Secret!" Groovy. That would be too cool if I win an iPod Nano! I never win anything. |
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Post by akusgal41790 on Oct 2, 2005 20:00:01 GMT -5
NO WAY!!! Congrats fiddlechick! Same here, I never win anything either. I'm so happy for ya.
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Post by eyesoflove on Oct 2, 2005 22:02:02 GMT -5
Wow, that's awesome. I noticed my dad's was pink, too and I thought, "Whoa, this looks like an '80's flashback," lol. I'll pass along that info to him (sorry to give you the extra competition lol).
Stacy
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Post by BonnevilleMariner on Oct 3, 2005 8:48:43 GMT -5
"just as many people sing Alison's praises, but for some reason that doesn't get your panties in a wad in the same way."Now you're accusing me of wearing panties? You're right, I think all the Jerry praise just gets on my nerves. I was holding out for the new album hoping that it would be a little more agreeable with me. When it wasn't, all the "Jerry for God" talk kinda boiled over for me. I do criticize Alison when warranted though, i.e. my first post in this thread about "Back In Love." Still hasn't grown on me after a week and I almost wish I could get my 99 cents back from iTunes. I also once wrote a pretty critical review of Alison in particular at one of the Great High Mountain Tour performances. So even though she pretty much does walk on water for me, I'm not afraid to call a spade a spade. As far as the rest of Jerry's album goes- for all the dobro talk, I wish he actually would have played the dobro more! My favorite tracks were "Who's Your Uncle" and "A Remark You Made." So did the website say what I win if my CD is fluorescent green?
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Post by akusgal41790 on Oct 3, 2005 15:16:37 GMT -5
I don't actually have the cd, but I did the same thing with 'Back In Love' and went to iTunes. I don't know if it's just me, but I personally liked the song. It's a lot different than the usual 'Alison' sound, but I love it when she kind of puts herself in new places. I actually didn't care for the songwriting so much, but I thought the performance she did was great, and I really loved the instrumentation.
But it's good that you do that, Bonnieville, be a critic to the things you don't really care for even if it's callin out something/ someone you really like. (Hopefully that makes sense, because reading it over it doesn't seem like it does. But I think you guys know what I mean by it.)
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Post by fiddlechick21 on Oct 3, 2005 16:37:27 GMT -5
Hmm...rumor going around that ALL the Jerry CDs are pink and it's just some kind of ploy to boost sales or something. Who knows. Or cares. As long as I win that iPod, all will be right with the world. |
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Post by robert on Oct 6, 2005 22:53:22 GMT -5
For clarity's sake, I wanted to put out some information:
The song "Back in Love" is not a Hall and Oates song. It was originally recorded by L.T.D. (Love, Togetherness, Devotion), a popular R&B/Disco band from the '70's sort of in the vein of Earth Wind & Fire. It is still frequently heard on R&B/Soul "oldies" stations.
This group was notable, as they featured singer/drummer Jeffrey Osborne - who later became famous recording '80's power ballads, a la James Ingram or Peabo Bryson, like "On the Wings of Love".
Needless to say, its inclusion on a famous bluegrass artist's solo album is an interesting choice. I find it audacious and a lot of fun - the musicians are clearly having a great time, and I think Alison sings it much better than I would have expected. She can come and sing Disco for me anytime! Actually, she could sing whatever she wanted...
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Post by akusgal41790 on Oct 7, 2005 14:57:30 GMT -5
That's really neat to know Robert. It does sound like something from the 70's, and I love it! I think Alison's sound can be very versitile, like on 'Big Log' from Viktor's cd. I LOVE that song!! It's really amazing when you find an artist who's like that. I watched Crossroads on CMT a while back, and the performers on there were Martina McBride and Pat Benitar, and Martina is a lot like that too I think. It really shows how great of musicians they are when they have that ability.
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Post by robert on Oct 8, 2005 10:23:09 GMT -5
"Big Log" is a great example, akusgal. It was, of course, a sort-of-hit for Robert Plant (former frontman for Led Zepplin) in the '80's. The Krauss' rendition on "Far from Enough" is beautiful!
It's pretty clear that the musical tastes of Alison and her colleagues are quite eclectic. They seem to be driven to perform the music that interests them while retaining their own distinct sensibilities and professionalism.
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