North Carolina Banjo Collection
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Music Reviews of North Carolina Banjo Collection
Music Review: Worth It If You Like Old Time Appalachian Banjo Music
Rating: 5 Stars
When I first started learning to play the banjo I really didn't know too much about it, I didn't know any one else who played, and had to teach myself (not as hard as it sounds already knowing how to play guitar). At first I started learning bluegrass and 'melodic' clawhammer but it wasn't terribly satisfying and I gave up for about a year. Then I decided to persue some other types of playing which were far more satisfying to play for my own enjoyment. This is the first CD where I really found the style of music I wanted to play. It is known as 'Old Time' banjo. 'Old Time' banjo itself encompases a wide range of styles, some geographically specific, but it is mostly based on the classic 'clawhammer' technique. That's it for the banjo lesson, now for the CD review. Nice music. It's a half/half mix of newer recordings which are nice and clear, and older historical recordings which have poor sound quality. Still, it suited my purpose very well. Of particular interest to me were the follwing performers: Etta Baker, Marvin Gaster, Bertie Dickens, Kelly Sears, Snuffy Jenkins and A.C. Overton. There are other good tunes on here but the abovementioned are my favourites. I also own Kentucky Old Time Banjo (see my review) and Black Banjo Songsters Of North Carolina and Virgina (see my review). In order of enjoyability (is that a real word?) this CD ranks second behind Kentucky Old Time Banjo and better than Black Banjo Songsters etc. . If you're a fan of old time banjo, pick this CD up, it's well worth it. If you're interested in learning old time banjo I suggest you buy at least this and Kentucky Banjo.Music Review: Good Collection.
Rating: 4 Stars
Lots of songs. A variety of styles showcased(clawhammer, 2/3 finger pickin' etc). A few names you might be familiar with ...if you're familiar with the Anthology of American Folk Music set or of old timey music in general. Some really good songs. I don't know. Not every song was a hit with me though. Some bluegrassy tunes on here. I'm more into raw old mountain music. I enjoyed "Old Time Mountain Banjo" and "Mountain Music of Kentucky" more than this set although its not bad. If you can find this for a decent price then its definitely worth it. Otherwise...it's still worth it BUT not essential (just an opinion of course).
Well, overall this is still a good banjo collection. Not bad at all but it's not GREAT. It's easily a B/80-85%/4 Star album. There are better compilations out there and there are certainly worse.
edit: 08/09/2010
i've sat through this album a number of times and it was a grower for me. although i still prefer a few other banjo comps out there yet this one is worth owning. you get a lot of material with 2 discs and you're bound to find something to like. i'm more interested in the older tunes which this comp has a decent amount of.
Music Review: Six stars for NC Banjo Collection
Rating: 5 Stars
This 2-CD set is one of Bob Carlin's finest preservation/reissue recordings. I'd had a copy for 10 years & misplaced it during a move & missed it greatly. North Carolina truly is banjo country and anyone interested in the history of banjo music in the state needs to have this well-documented, well presented set. You will hear many styles of banjo from all corners of the state, from the coast to the mountains--from the well-known clawhammer/down stroke styles, to the equally wonderful variety of home-grown & individualized fingerpicking styles. I live in the Piedmont where fingerpicking/uppicking was once quite popular (Charlie Poole!) & refer to it often for inspiration.Music Review: Stella Kimble was my great-grandmother
Rating: 5 Stars
Stella was my great grandmother on my father's side. It is always wonderful to hear her music again. Like this? Check out Ray Alden's Field Recordings - 2006 release of Kimble Family CD. And be on the look out for another recording in 2009. . .from our family collections, on Ray's site in 2009. http://www.fieldrecorder.com/docs/store2006.htm
YAY RAY!! -Stacey Stancill, singer, Loveland CO