King of Bluegrass: The Life & Times of Jimmy Martin (2003) Review

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(More customer reviews)For any Jimmy Martin fan or bluegrass fan for that matter, this is a movie to own. He's an interesting character and this movie proves it. He reminds me a lot of my late grandfather(my dad's dad). I was thoroughly impressed with this movie. It was so good to see Jimmy "in action". It shows that Jimmy is not just someone who has become a parody of himself or someone else, he's still a bluegrass/country "artist" after all these years. I had the privilege of seeing Jimmy at the bean blossom bluegrass festival in 2002, but it was great to see an in depth look at the man behind "the legend". I don't think you'll be disappointed with this film. Mr. Goehl worked very hard on it, and it shows. I just hope he can someday make a sequel!!! :-)

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This DVD documents Martin's lifelong quest to become a regular member ofthe Grand Ole Opry in Nashville. Known for his flamboyant dress andbrash behavior, Martin is the rebel figure of bluegrass. From 1949 to1954 he was the lead singer and guitarist for bluegrass pioneer BillMonroe's Blue Grass Boys, helping form the "high lonesome sound" that'sso widely regarded today. Martin went on to a successful solo career,recording for Decca, but the Grand Ole Opry eluded him all his life. "King Of Bluegrass" features interviews, exclusive live footage, and rare historical footage of Jimmy and many of country music's early pioneers.

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DVD-Southern Old-Time Fiddle Tour Review

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(More customer reviews)This is really great stuff, well presented. My only criticism would be I'd like to see more tracks so its easier to replay the tunes from where you need to, in order to learn them. Fortunately I learn fast by ear, by everyone may not. Not for beginners, but perfect for the mid level player like me.

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Take an instructional tour of traditional fiddling, region by region! Bruce Molsky, one of today's most popular performers of Southern old time music, teaches six fiddle tumes from this powerful musical tradition, each from a different geographical area and in a different tuning. For inspiration, Bruce draws on historic recordings by pioneering artists such as Tommy Jarrell, Fiddlin' John Carson, Eck Robertson, Uncle Bunch Stevens, and Carter Brothers and Son.As you play along with Bruce, you'll be learning a variety of bowing patterns- from the basic shuffle and sawstroke to more advanced combinations- as well as droning, rhythmic emphasis, phrasing and other subtleties that put drive and beauty in these great old tunes. With his deep understanding of these styles, Bruce effortlessly brings you beyond the basics and into more advanced playing techniques. The alternate tunings give each tune a rich and unique old-time sound.

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