Down From the Mountain: Live Concert Performances by the Artists & Musicians of O Brother, Where Art Thou?
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Free Music Review: four and a half stars, really
Hit: 4 Stars
This isn't quite as good as the soundtrack to O Brother Where Art Thou, but that was a really high standard to meet, and this comes very close. In fact, I like the Fairfield Four's version of "Po Lazarus" on this better than the version on the first record. John Hartford's version of "Big Rock Candy Mountain" here, on the other hand, I don't like nearly as well. But the reason to get this is for the songs that aren't on the other. "I Want to Sing that Rock and Roll" is particularly lovely and full of longing, but it's only a nose ahead of the rest of the songs, which are consistently good.
I really recommend this wholeheartedly if you liked the "O Brother" soundtrack. If you haven't heard that, get them both. If you didn't like it, I just don't know what to do with you.
Free Music Review: Know What You Are Getting
Hit: 4 Stars
This CD definately reflects the title of it. It is music right from the mountains, just like it was sung through the ages. Stark, real, emotional. Not bluegrass, not country, not old-timey, just good old fashioned mountain music. There are negatives and positives to this project but I think the most important thing to realize is what type of music you are getting. If you like this type of music you will like this CD, if you do not like this and are buying the album simply because you heard all the hype about the movie you probably will not like this CD. It is the roots of country music that are displayed here. Country and bluegrass at one time were not considered different and they both came from this style.
With classic performances, if you enjoy this style, you will benefit from listening to the CD.
Free Music Review: Jams more than the soundtrack
Hit: 4 Stars
I thought "Down From the Mountain" was an excellent companion to the "Oh Brother, Where Art Thou?" soundtrack. In fact, if you want to hear more improvisational and inspirational music, the live album is definitely for you. Though "I'm a Man of Constant Sorrow" is absent, you forget quickly. All the songs suck you in and have the cool, down-home feeling that you hope to experience when listening to this true-and-only country music. This is not supposed to BE the soundtrack, merely a taste of the music that inspired the soundtrack. Don't expect it to be the same, but do expect it to be better, because it is. I would recommend this album to all who enjoyed the movie and its soundtrack. The fact that it is live is a definite bonus. Enjoy.Free Music Review: more of the same, which is very good
Hit: 4 Stars
Gillian Welch's "I Wanna Sing That Rock and Roll" is THE standout track of this very solid collection. In fact, it's probably better than anything on the "O Brother..." soundtrack - and that's saying something. This record, unlike "O Brother..." was recorded live. The fidelity is good, the performances are passionate and the track selection is dead on. What I especially like is that this record is not simply a live performance of the movie soundtrack. There are new tracks here (like Welch's), which compliment the songs that reprise their appearance from the soundtrack. This group of songs is not a sterile, rote recitation of "O Brother's" glory; its a natural progression into the past.Free Music Review: Good Stuff
Hit: 4 Stars
A very eclectic mix of music. I particularly liked the two Alison Krauss and Union Station songs, plus "Dear Someone," "John Law Burned Down the Liquor Sto'," "Green Pastures," and "I'll Fly Away." This album introduced me to Gillian Welch and David Rawlings--I'll probably be buying something by them next.Four stars because the songs with my girl Alison singing are duets, and on those songs, her singing partners seem to drown her out. Her voice is practically inaudible on some parts! Ought to be a crime :o)