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Post by Natalie on May 19, 2004 18:47:05 GMT -5
When did you first hear them?
I remember when I was in elementary school I first saw Alison's music video on CMT. I remember thinking how unique her voice was and I was really fascinated by it.
Although I have enjoyed listening for years only recently have I started becoming a really big fan.
Gosh, they are so awesome.
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Post by Atlanta Fan on May 21, 2004 8:29:35 GMT -5
I've listened to her for several years. But after my daughter and I went to see Cold Mountain earlier this year I fell in love with the music and went out to by the soundtrack. Since then I've wore it out and the "Live" CD. It's amazing how you can learn to appreciate something you never thought you had much interest in. I love her voice and of course all the strings!
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Post by Natalie on May 21, 2004 16:11:00 GMT -5
It's amazing to me because I don't think anyone honestly COULDN'T like the sound. It's so relaxing and appeal to many different genre's of music. That is what I have noticed by seeing people's reactions when I mention AKUS
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Post by Emily on May 22, 2004 14:11:33 GMT -5
The first time I really remember hearing about Alison Krauss is through Dolly Parton. I have always loved Dolly, and Dolly would mention Alison's name or somthing and that is when I first learned who she was. I have Dolly to thank for introducing me to Alison as well as many othe great artists.
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Post by Lindsey on May 23, 2004 17:13:20 GMT -5
It's kind of weird for me. A cousin of mine in New York is a fan. For years I've heard AKUS through him especially I've Got That Old Feeling which is his favorite, but never gave an honest listen. Then around the time New Favorite came out I was kind of down and while at the CD store one day decided to get something new and different. So I remembered the name right. I saw New Favorite, I buy it, go home put it in the CD player. And as they say the rest is history. I e-mail my cousin now and then and after that first serious listen to Alison and Union Station I had to write him and thank him for putting that name in my head. I told him that he as a fan turned me into a fanatic!
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Post by Natalie on May 23, 2004 20:21:01 GMT -5
I wish my cousin was as cool as yours ;-)
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Post by Pessoa_Br on May 23, 2004 21:58:23 GMT -5
Well... i was watching the movie "Twister" and i really liked the soundtrack, and i buy it. But i didnĀ“t gave Alison the atention she deserves. ;-) Just when i saw "Forget About It" clip i realize how talent and amanzing they are!!! And that was enough to me became a fan! ;-)
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Post by Natalie on May 23, 2004 22:37:17 GMT -5
Welcome to the boards, Pessoa!
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Post by tom37211 on May 24, 2004 8:26:04 GMT -5
I was a big Phish fan from way back. I remember hearing her voice on the song, "If I Could". I thought to myself 'Wow, what a gentle, soothing voice.' I never really persued her after that.
When I saw the movie "Oh Brother" and heard her voice again, I made the connection. 'That's sounds like the same voice that was on the Phish song' I said to my self. I bought the CD soundtrack, saw the name, downloaded some of her other music and the rest is history. To date, I have purchased at least 15 CDs with her music.
(Shoots a gaping hole into the argument that peer-to-peer music sharing costs artists money by the way.)
I have been a huge, (but respectful), fan of hers since then.
Tom
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Post by Natalie on May 24, 2004 12:54:48 GMT -5
I agree with that, Tom.
I won't lie, I have downloaded a lot of music in my time but 90% of the time I wind up purchasing the entire ablum.
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Post by Kimberly on May 24, 2004 14:20:08 GMT -5
I first started liking Alison while watching CMT for Dixie Chick videos, and I happened to see Alison's Maybe video. There was something about her lead and harmony vocals that really hit me. Then I learned that she was going to be on CMT's MWL and I begged my parents to have us swing by there on our way back from vacation at the time. I met her after the taping, and have been a fanatic ever since!
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Post by james on May 24, 2004 22:10:49 GMT -5
I got into country through the Dixie Chicks then i slowly with the help of the great fans who shared great music from martina,Tim, and Alison and many many more. ;D
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THE ALISON FAN!!! "I love this music so much. I never understood why it wasn't a bigger deal. "
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Post by Iloveakus on May 25, 2004 14:21:08 GMT -5
Well Ive been an Alison since I was 6...thats 9 years and counting. I've always been a country fan since both my parents are. I discovered Alison when I was listening to the radio and "When You Say Nothing At All" came on and it automatically became my favorite song. Well when I was about 11, we went into a music store after hearing the song and I begged and pleaded my mom to get it but she wouldnt so I saved up my money ($15 is alot for an 11 year old) and I bought it. Ive been a crazed fan since. -Chelsea
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Post by fiddler494 on May 28, 2004 20:40:07 GMT -5
Via radio primarily. I heard her singing "When You Say Nothing At All." It received large airplay where I was living at the time (North Platte NE). Then I found out about music jam sessions in town and started taking my fiddle along. There was a Bluegrass jam session on 2nd Sunday of the month, and old country jam session on 4th Sunday of the month. Some musicians had gone to see AKUS at Winfield KS in (1992 or 1993?). I went CD shopping and began to pay much attention to AKUS and their musis and playing/vocal styles. I'm glad I found out about the group. I had TNN while in town, so I managed to catch them on CMT, and saw the 1995(I believe White House event). Excellent musicians/vocalists
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Post by fogcitygal on May 29, 2004 4:32:53 GMT -5
I was watching last year's Shania Twain special and was blown away when Shania and Alison did a duet of "All Night Long". Alison really rocks! and her voice was dominant despite the fact that Shania's husband (Mutt Lange) did the mix. After that I started paying more attention to AKUS and it wasn't long before the Live Album was on continuous play in my cd player. Since then I've discovered Alison and the band's earlier work and am now collecting the extraordionary number of individual songs Alison has recorded with other people. Oh Atlanta, Broadway, and Ghost in This House are perpetually in my list of top 5 songs, with the other 2 positions rotating amongst the other AKUS classics.
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