Music Appreciation

The Polack MSgt

(13,191 posts) Mon Dec 10, 2018, 11:59 AM Dec 2018

I don't completely agree with all these Bluegrass covers

Of Rock songs that have been put out these past few years. I get it, hillbilly acoustic version of Thunderstruck or Sweet Child of Mine are amusing and all.

But as a Bluegrass fan it can be a little aggravating.

On the other hand, if this is what it takes to introduces you to the Del McCoury Band, well then it's all worth it.

Also, ELECTRIC DAMN UKELELE

But seriously - that Thunderstruck band is from Finland or some such - It ain't real hill folks at all - it's an act!!

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I don't completely agree with all these Bluegrass covers (Original Post) The Polack MSgt Dec 2018 OP

Fabulous! cilla4progress Dec 2018 #1

I literally took this music in with my Mother's milk The Polack MSgt Dec 2018 #5

Very nice! cilla4progress Dec 2018 #6

Like this one? ghostsinthemachine Dec 2018 #2

This message was self-deleted by its author The Polack MSgt Dec 2018 #3

Did a double take. Glamrock Dec 2018 #4

Heh, I can see it cemaphonic Dec 2018 #9

I like it! Bayard Dec 2018 #7

Sam Bush has done a ton of great rock covers over the years cemaphonic Dec 2018 #8

Every word you say is true, and those are great covers... The Polack MSgt Dec 2018 #10

cilla4progress

(24,750 posts)

1. Fabulous!

Reply to The Polack MSgt (Original post)

Mon Dec 10, 2018, 12:31 PM

Dec 2018

Thanks - you caused me to do his High, Lonesome and Blue album!

Though I long resisted, I am now loving my Apple Music subscription. All the music I want for $11/ mo.

I fell in love with bluegrass at Univ. Vermont in the 70s!

The Polack MSgt

(13,191 posts)

5. I literally took this music in with my Mother's milk

Reply to cilla4progress (Reply #1)

Mon Dec 10, 2018, 12:41 PM

Dec 2018

She sang a clear as glass tenor for as long as her voice held out and while I cannot remember when I was little, I remember her singing while nursing my younger Brother and Sisters.
My Grand Uncle Red played mandolin, fiddle and hammered dulcimer.

I wish I had any talent at all, but all I have is a love of music, not any ability to play it

cilla4progress

(24,750 posts)

6. Very nice!

Reply to The Polack MSgt (Reply #5)

Mon Dec 10, 2018, 12:42 PM

Dec 2018

Lucky you!

ghostsinthemachine

(3,569 posts)

2. Like this one?

Reply to The Polack MSgt (Original post)

Mon Dec 10, 2018, 12:32 PM

Dec 2018

All ABOOOOOARD!!!

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The Polack MSgt This message was self-deleted by its author.

Glamrock

(11,802 posts)

4. Did a double take.

Reply to The Polack MSgt (Original post)

Mon Dec 10, 2018, 12:40 PM

Dec 2018

Thought for a minute that was Ellen Page on mandolin...

cemaphonic

(4,138 posts)

9. Heh, I can see it

Reply to Glamrock (Reply #4)

Mon Dec 10, 2018, 02:08 PM

Dec 2018

As much as you like the Avett's, you'd probably like her (Sierra Hull), Glamrock. She also kinda straddles the trad bluegrass and contemporary pop scenes. And she can shred the hell out of the mandolin.

Bayard

(22,117 posts)

7. I like it!

Reply to The Polack MSgt (Original post)

Mon Dec 10, 2018, 12:48 PM

Dec 2018

cemaphonic

(4,138 posts)

8. Sam Bush has done a ton of great rock covers over the years

Reply to The Polack MSgt (Original post)

Mon Dec 10, 2018, 01:50 PM

Dec 2018

Here he is with Jerry Douglas on "Girl From the North Country."

Tim O'Brien's version of "Hey Joe" (also w/ Jerry Douglas - that guy is everywhere) is pretty awesome too.

And yeah, the classical music world has had kitschy arrangements of popular music for a long time now. Longtime fans roll their eyes a bit, but that can be fun, and maybe get some people to give the genre a chance that wouldn't otherwise.

The Polack MSgt

(13,191 posts)

10. Every word you say is true, and those are great covers...

Reply to cemaphonic (Reply #8)

Mon Dec 10, 2018, 03:59 PM

Dec 2018

Just kinda tired of folks (On other media, not DU MA) finding Iron Horse or those Finnish guys and sending me a link or tagging me on the posts.

Yeah, I get it - I'm the only guy that actually listens to this stuff that they interact with in real life... But damn it people at least choose good covers.

It doesn't have to be a hard rock song either. If you're going to do it Blue grass any way, one melody is as good as another.

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