Cheers,
Harpeth Rising
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Review No. 1
- actual Dutch review, translated by a free online website.
"Intriguing! Somewhere I laugh me to death, because what a beautiful but peculiar record this. The compositions of David Greenberg, but his musical background you will not hold hands when your internet afstruint. His bond with music seems to have previously primarily limited to within the family and parties. Yet he is the center that allows flank by the quartet Harpeth Rising. Yes, we know that Jordana Greenberg is the daughter of David (and Miriam). Moreover, despite the non obvious case, judging by the pictures inside the album: David knows his classics. He stands there with his daughter (and pitchfork) as depicted in the painting American Gothic by Grant Wood. Synonym for hard work and domesticity. In daily life, David
Greenberg farm, located in Indiana. He describes himself as an occasionaloptimist, "He is Often found napping with the goats When he's supposed to be working!" It is clear that pa awareness beyond the publicity means, but when the album listen then you know that you are dealing have an unpolished diamond.The variance to music that you find on The End of the World is perhaps therefore equally intriguing. The distinctive character of Greenberg (is not uncommon with the years), combined with the fresh enthusiasm of Harpeth Rising. Most of the music is traditionally rooted, but the album even offers space for unexpected musical lines as the Mexican tinted Señorita with great one-liners "every lie holds a promise" and "There are women like you, Because there are people like me." Stylistically speaking at all to me. The self-mockery, the resignation, but the ability to get out of it what is inside within the possibilities that life offers: "Even death does not come cheap!" Insightful texts written in the folk idiom, which I occasionally put a link with Bob Martin's work (or perhaps Sam Baker).Moreover, there is room for a party in Goin 'Goin' Gone. The vocals are not limited only to that of David Greenberg. Besides instrumental let the other artists in the least unnoticed. Truckstop Mama (what a title!), A great song about the comfort that you find in the lonely existence as a truck driver, is to me sung by Chris Burgess. This masculine component within the classically trained Harpeth Rising, the percussion on this album for his account.Furthermore Jordana Greenberg violin, banjo and Rebecca Reed-Lunn Maria di Meglio cello. The album The End of the World connects northern elements of American folk with a southern temperament. A fascinating whole by a fascinating combination that you absolutely must hear!"
Review No. 2:
Greenberg farm, located in Indiana. He describes himself as an occasionaloptimist, "He is Often found napping with the goats When he's supposed to be working!" It is clear that pa awareness beyond the publicity means, but when the album listen then you know that you are dealing have an unpolished diamond.The variance to music that you find on The End of the World is perhaps therefore equally intriguing. The distinctive character of Greenberg (is not uncommon with the years), combined with the fresh enthusiasm of Harpeth Rising. Most of the music is traditionally rooted, but the album even offers space for unexpected musical lines as the Mexican tinted Señorita with great one-liners "every lie holds a promise" and "There are women like you, Because there are people like me." Stylistically speaking at all to me. The self-mockery, the resignation, but the ability to get out of it what is inside within the possibilities that life offers: "Even death does not come cheap!" Insightful texts written in the folk idiom, which I occasionally put a link with Bob Martin's work (or perhaps Sam Baker).Moreover, there is room for a party in Goin 'Goin' Gone. The vocals are not limited only to that of David Greenberg. Besides instrumental let the other artists in the least unnoticed. Truckstop Mama (what a title!), A great song about the comfort that you find in the lonely existence as a truck driver, is to me sung by Chris Burgess. This masculine component within the classically trained Harpeth Rising, the percussion on this album for his account.Furthermore Jordana Greenberg violin, banjo and Rebecca Reed-Lunn Maria di Meglio cello. The album The End of the World connects northern elements of American folk with a southern temperament. A fascinating whole by a fascinating combination that you absolutely must hear!"
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Review No. 2:
- actual Dutch interview, translated by a free online website.
"What happens when four classically trained musicians decide to make common folk? At best, it comes out interesting music such as Harpeth Rising, which skillfully blend influences from bluegrass, folk and classical music into a unique sound. And the first reason is, of course, ever at the unusual instrumentation: banjo and fiddle are already times for absolutely classic bluegrass - but a cello? And various hand drums suspected not really. But if Jordana Greenberg (v).Rebecca Reed-Lunn (bj), Chris Burgess (percussion), Maria Di Meglio (cello) start, then one thing is clear: There are musicians at work, who have not only found an unusual sound, but also write their own songs, differentiates them also from the broad field of today's Americana scene. "Seniorita" as is written so as of Leonard Cohen at a feutfröhlichen Siesta in Mexico.Sometimes you feel that the sadness is also reminiscent of 16 Horsepower (deducted the musical hardness and religious ruthlessness). Or just as a troop of Irish folk musicians who are stranded on a dude ranch and louder city cowboys. Boring no. Fun is what makes the whole time. And therefore: Harpeth Rising have published "The End of the World" is one of the most interesting Americana albums of 2012."
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Review No. 3
- from Midwest Record, based in Illinois, USA.
"How nice to see that not every kid who had their parent's involved in the early stages of their career grows up to hate said parent. First we had Darrell Scott letting his pop hang out with Guy Clark, now we have the violinist of this group putting her pop front and center. With sincerity that can't be feigned, if elder Greenberg is anything other than the unreconstructed hippie he appear to be, it's one of the best acting jobs ever. Building upon their dazzling doesn't-fit-the-format Americana, this set takes it to the next level of the game, pushing the envelope even farther as their chops deepen and their confidence grows. To hang any tag on these proceeding other than 'outstanding' is to do a disservice to listener and player. This is must hear genre busting music that's a must for anyone that would rather watch "Law and Order" repeats than suffer through another network talent show. Killer stuff."
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