Song of the Hills: Instrumental Impressions of America's Heartland

by APPALACHIAN DREAMS / VARIOUS

Overview

Featuring an all-star cast of traditional folk musicians including Eric Weisberg, Jay Ungar, Molly Mason, Tony Trischka, Norman Blake, and John Doan, Song of the Hills is composed of light and airy interpretations of old-time American music. Fiddle, flatpicked guitar, Dobro, and subtle orchestration run through most songs, giving a rich full sound on compositions ranging from spirituals to barn dances. Although the performances are clean and flawless, it is almost a shame to see such brilliant musicians slowed to a rather bland pace. While not for the most die-hard bluegrass and old-timey aficionados, the album is a gentle walk through pleasant versions of these comfortable tunes. ~ Zac Johnson

Product Details

Release Date:	01/19/1999
Label:	Shanachie
UPC:	0016351604125
Rank:	52437

Tracks

1. Tom Bigbee Waltz  - Molly Mason  - John Sebastian  -  Traditional  - Jay Ungar
2. The Water Is Wide  - John Doan  -  Traditional
3. Midnight on the Water  - Molly Mason  - Benny Thomasson  -  Traditional  - Jay Ungar
4. Seneca Square Dance  - Peter Blue  - Brian Keane  - Molly Mason  -  Traditional  - Jay Ungar
5. Footprints in the Snow  - Rupert Jones  - Bill Keith  - Kenny Kosek  - Molly Mason  -  Miller  - Stacy Phillips  -  Traditional  - Tony Trischka  - Eric Weissberg
6. Sweet Sunny South  - Stacy Phillips  -  Public Domain  - Jon Sholle  -  Traditional
7. Shenandoah  - Brian Keane  -  Traditional
8. The Greenwood Tree  - Nancy Blake  - Norman Blake  -  Traditional
9. Shady Grove  - Dan Barrett  - Alan Feldman  - Kenny Kosek  - Lorraine Lee  -  Traditional
10. Charles Giteaux  - Nancy Blake  - Norman Blake  -  Traditional
11. Man of Constant Sorrow  -  Traditional  - Eric Weissberg
12. Darling Cora  -  Traditional  - Eric Weissberg
13. When First Unto This Country  - Molly Mason  - John Sebastian  -  Traditional  - Jay Ungar  - John Whelan
14. Wagoner's Lad  - Joan Baez  - John Sebastian  -  Traditional

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Bill Keith   Primary Artist,Banjo
Kenny Kosek   Primary Artist
Tony Trischka   Primary Artist,Banjo
Jon Sholle   Primary Artist,Guitar (Acoustic)
John Whelan   Primary Artist,Accordion
Lorraine Lee   Primary Artist,Dulcimer
Brian Keane   Primary Artist,Handclapping,Guitar (Acoustic),Conductor
Eric Weissberg   Primary Artist,Dobro,Mandolin,Guitar (Acoustic),Bass
Stacy Phillips   Primary Artist,Guitar
Norman Blake   Primary Artist
Molly Mason   Primary Artist,Handclapping,Bass (Acoustic),Guitar (Acoustic)
Ken Kosek   Primary Artist
John Sebastian   Primary Artist,Autoharp,Harmonica
Peter Blue   Primary Artist
Alan Feldman   Primary Artist,Banjo,Cittern
Dan Barrett   Primary Artist,Cello
Nancy Blake   Primary Artist,Cello,Guitar (Acoustic)
John Doan   Primary Artist,Harp Guitar
Jay Ungar   Primary Artist,Fiddle,Mandolin,Handclapping
Sarah Adams   Viola
Vivian Israel   Cello
David Cerutti   Viola
Roxanne Bergman   Violin
Carol Benner   Viola
Gregor Kitzis   Violin

Technical Credits

Briane Keene   Producer
Bill Keith   Performer,Arranger
John Doan   Arranger,Performer
Eric Weissberg   Arranger,Performer
Tony Trischka   Performer
Jon Sholle   Arranger,Performer
John Whelan   Performer
Scott Petito   Engineer
Lorraine Lee   Performer
Mark Wilder   Mastering
Brian Keane   Orchestration,Mixing,Arranger,Engineer,Producer,Mastering,Performer,Liner Notes
Keith Chirgwin   Editing
Stacy Phillips   Arranger,Performer
Jay Ungar   Arranger,Composer,Performer
John Sebastian   Performer,Arranger
Miller   Composer
Molly Mason   Arranger,Performer
Jason Pierce   Mixing,Assistant Engineer
Joe Melotti   Orchestration
Don Wallace   Orchestration,Orchestral Copyist
Ron Bach   Mixing,Digital Editing
Peter Blue   Performer
Phil Magnotti   Mixing
Public Domain   Composer
Alan Feldman   Arranger,Performer
Dan Barrett   Performer
Suzanne Kapa   Assistant Engineer
Jim Emrich   Mixing,Engineer
Rupert Jones   Composer
Nancy Blake   Arranger,Performer
Traditional   Composer
Benny Thomasson   Composer
Kenny Kosek   Performer
Joan Baez   Composer