Brilliant!!
5
By Dan Kenny
Thank you Chris and Edgar!!
Bland hipster drivel
2
By Boolez
This isn't classical, but pop. The playing is fine, but the pieces have a lot to be desired. -Bz
Amazing and Incredible at the same time
5
By Michael Faas
Edgar Meyer and Chris Thile continue the journey of innovation, transcending the boundaries of string, classical, bluegrass and music in general. Their masterful technique, expertise of different genres and enthusiasm to explore and document renders new forms of music, true maturity of their musical relationship and a recording that is delightful to listen to. Thank you Edgar and Chris, would love to hear this performed on Mill Street Mall someday.
Bass + Mandolin (+ Piano + Guitar) = Masterful Music
5
By FHBoy
Chris Thile and Edgar Meyer are no strangers to the world of music. They are, quite literally in fact, "geniuses" in the art of their instruments, in meticulously perfect musical performances, and in crafting complex and dynamic musical compositions.
The follow-up to their 2008 duo debut is a surprisingly varied collection of instrumentation and musical styles. As always, the musicianship is nothing short of virtuostic, and the inclusion of other instruments continues the trend started on the "Goat Rodeo" album, with Thile and Meyer showing their expertise on other instruments besides the bass and mandolin (kind of ironic, given the fact the name of the album is 'Bass & Mandolin').
The sheer number of projects these two are involved in now is staggering. Thile alone has this duo, a duo with Michael Daves, his bands Nickel Creek and Punch Brothers, and even his own solo work. It's amazing these two even had time to come together and collaborate given their touring schedules.
One noticeable difference between the debut album and this record is the inclusion of a little reverb in the performance. Whereas the 2008 record opted for a more 'dead' sound, 'Bass & Mandolin' incorporates just enough reverb in each performance to help make the compositions come to life even more.
One can only hope Thile and Meyer will be able to continue to collaborate and create as sonically rich LPs as this one in the future. Who knows. Maybe the next record can be called 'Bass & Mandolin & All The Other Instruments You Didn't Think We Played.'
