Moody Bluegrass: Nashville Tribute to Moody Blues

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i must admit that i was skeptical when i heard this cd was coming out. how in the world could moody blues music be translated into the NASHVILLE bluegrass sound??! i am a big moody fan, but only a casual fan of bluegrass music (i must be in the mood - no pun intended - to enjoy it). i was amazed to find how easily and how masterfully moody tunes could become acousticly oriented bluegrass. bluegrass, like most other genres of music, can come in a wide spectrum of forms - from purist to pop. not being an expert, i would have to say that the style would fit more into the "popular" bluegrass genre which would make it more palatable to the casual listener. i was delighted to find examples of moody songs from most of their long career, and not just focusing on the hits. this is a great cd and the performers interpret the songs very well. if i was a moody, i'd be flattered.

This is an excellent tribute album. It is very interesting to listen to these classic Moody Blues songs performed in a bluegrass style. My favorite track is Nights in White Satin. This is one of the most romantic songs ever recorded, and this cover captures the spirit of the song perfectly. Another highlight on this CD for me is the song I'm Just a Singer in A Rock and Roll Band. This is a very lively track. I really liked this song, because I can hear the beauty of the instruments especially the banjo and fiddle. The Voice is another track that is nicely done. This cover sounds faster than the original, but I still felt it sounded fresh.
I've never heard the harp played in bluegrass music before. It is a lovely instrument that can be heard on the song Late Lament. I think that these Moody Blues songs performed bluegrass style sounds pretty good!

If you're a Moody Blues fan, get this album. If you're a bluegrass fan, get this album. If, like me you're both...well, I think you know the answer. This is a masterpiece. You would swear these songs were written for this style of playing, so good are the arrangements and performances. Great songs can take being stretched into new incarnations, and this album proves these are great tunes. The love and care these musicians show the music and the superb playing makes this an utter joy to listen to. The only misstep for me is including Late Lament...bad poetry is bad poetry, no matter what style of music surrounds it! Other than that, this reshaping of Moody Blues music is sheer perfection.