Classic Yo-Yo Music

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by: Johann Sebastian Bach, Astor Piazzolla, Mark O'Connor, Antonin Dvorak, George Gershwin, John Williams, Edgar Meyer, Johannes Brahms, Dun Tan, Gabriel Faure

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Average Rating: Rating: - Great talent, but an unfortunate compilation I bought this CD thinking that Yo-Yo Ma is a sure bet. Now, there is no disputing his talent, and when his playing is highlighted, it is certainly wonderful. However, on this CD, it is difficult to even remember that it is Yo-Yo Ma! Lost amongst guest artists, orchestras, and even singers, one begins to think that his name is the only thing on the CD. Certain tracks make me cringe. Simple Gifts, for example. Not only does he play this over-used tune, he has someone sing it. If you`re not sick of it from school choirs and preschools, by all means get this CD. Otherwise, invest in something of a higher musical quality than cliché pieces that don`t even fit into a classical catagory. Rating: - A good sampler As previous reviews have stated this CD is a sampler from previous albums. So if you are a long time Yo-Yo Ma fan this CD is not going to pleasurable and you may actually find it jarring. But if you are just trying out Ma and don't know what to get or to try afterall, CDs are pricey, then get this CD. If you are a huge fan of his _Soul of Tango_ then get this CD just for the unreleased cut of Piazolla's Tango Sensations: Fear (it is a great piece full of energy). You may also want to get this CD for the Alison Krauss cut of Simple Gifts. For the truly thrifty who think that the MP3 or OOG version of the music (ripped on premium ware and played on a higher end stereo) will be satisfactory I would argue that you will lose a great deal of richness so, get the CDs of Ma's music for fuller quality. This CD is good for the beginner and for those who compulsively collect Ma cuts but for the average fan it is a skip. Rating: - Bravo! Many people seem not enjoy this varied collection of Yo-Yo Ma's music...I think just the opposite! I loved every moment of this CD; to me every piece was the "best of the best" of Yo-Yo Ma's music. The CD begins with a Bach cello suite, which brilliantly showcases Ma's rich-sounding cello-playing in stunning solo. His samplings of tango music are not to be beaten either-the "Libertango" is filled with the exotically exciting sounds of many different instruments which complement the perfect "tango sounding" cello. Gershwin's famous first prelude gets a new twist with brightly swinging cello and fitting piano accompaniment, and "Simple Gifts", with Alison Krauss singing, is a simple yet deeply feeling arrangement of a timeless hymn-certainly not to be missed! Last, but certainly not least, some highlights of Ma's Appalachian CDs are included and showcase this uniquely American form of music wonderfully. OK, I'll admit that the order and compilation of this music is a little different...but I think you'll find, like I have, that each piece is like a beautiful gem-shining and stunning and able to stand on its own.

Classic Yo-Yo Music

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