If you like the cello, or the tango, or if you just like beautiful, moving, passionate music, do yourself a favor and buy a copy. I can't find any sites that have samples (yet) and I'm not geared up to post things like that myself (yet). But believe me - the players on this album are changing the way people listen to "classical" music. You'll hear more about all of them in posts to come.
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Tango on The Stoop!
One of the things I love about iTunes is that, when you're not paying attention, it can surprise you. So there I was, happily working out to Little Jackie - a bouncy, summery, hip-pop album. It was just what I wanted it to be: It kept me moving with the kind of grooves that make me smile. And then, in an instant, I'm in a whole 'nother world, in a truly delightful way. See, Little Jackie's album is "The Stoop" and the next album in my New Music playlist is cellist Jan Vogler's just-released "Tango!"
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I'm going to take u up on the 10/10 dare. Go girl!
I try not to be a hater, so the second ten will be tough. And I already know I'll far exceed (by a factor of 10) the first ten.
Ya know YoYo Ma put out a helluva good Piazzolla record a few years ago with the Assad bros. Mr Ma may be played out but that record was ridiculous.
Hey hero - believe me when I tell you that Yo Yo Ma is far from played out. I've seen him with his Silk Road Ensemble a few times in the past year and I've loved every single minute. But thanks for the reminder about the Piazzolla record. I never did pick that up, but I'll change that right quick!
I think Yo Yo Ma & Astor Piazzola are great, but I'm more of a purist. I don't like remakes that much and especially when the original is so good. Thusly I don't appreciate Yo Yo Ma's interpretation of Piazzola.
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