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25 Nov 03 - 02:59 PM (#1060748) Subject: New Age/Folk Piano Players From: GUEST,Tunesmith I'm a fan of certain -so-called- new age pianists. George Winston is probably the most well-known and he has recorded tunes by a number of folk artists including Pete Seeger and John Fahey. Has anyone out there got anything to say on the subject? p.s. George does a great version of " Carol of the Bells", which is the subject of a current thread. |
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25 Nov 03 - 04:17 PM (#1060781) Subject: RE: New Age/Folk Pianist From: GUEST,Les B. So what do you think of Philip Aaberg? He's played our theater several times, as has Winston. Aaberg has appeared with Tim O'Brien and other bluegrassers as the "Grange" band. |
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25 Nov 03 - 04:25 PM (#1060784) Subject: RE: New Age/Folk Pianist From: Wesley S I think George became popular because no one else was recording anything like it at the time and it filled a niche. He's become an easy target since then. But if someone is recrding music that people enjoy I don't see what the problem is. I don't care for Celine Dion but if people want to buy her music thats fine with me. Two things I would compliment George on. He makes space available at each of his concerts for a local food bank to promote themselves and collect food. And he makes available a list of musical artists that were his influences over the years. He tells people { from the stage } that if you like this number you really need to check out Professor Longhair. Or other related artists. Concertwise he's also known to throw in a few musical suprises like slack-key guitar pieces or a few celtic or jewish harmonica solos. And he's a nice guy. |
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25 Nov 03 - 04:45 PM (#1060798) Subject: RE: New Age/Folk Pianist From: GUEST,Tunesmith Les.B I like Phiip Aarberg, although I'm having trouble getting in to his " Live from Montana" album. For any casual listeners, Winston's " December" is a good place to start with lots of seasonal stuff -and Pachelbel's Canon! But this IS a interesting version. |