1. Future Man - Strength in Numbers, OConnor, Mark
2. Texas Red - Strength in Numbers, Bush, Sam
3. Pink Flamingo - Strength in Numbers, Bush, Sam
4. Duke and Cookie - Strength in Numbers, Bush, Sam
5. One Winter's Night - Strength in Numbers, Meyer, Edgar
6. Macedonia - Strength in Numbers, Bush, Sam
7. The Lochs of Dread - Strength in Numbers, Fleck, Bela
8. No Apologies - Strength in Numbers, Douglas, Jerry
9. Slopes - Strength in Numbers, Fleck, Bela
10. Blue Men of the Sahara - Strength in Numbers, Fleck, Bela
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This acoustic supergroup joined forces in the summer of 1988, and the result was a true landmark in "new acoustic" music. As if bluegrass (and even "newgrass") was too constricting, the quintet--Sam Bush (mandolin), Jerry Douglas (dobro), Bela Fleck (banjo), Mark O'Connor (violin), and Edgar Meyer (bass)--incorporates classical-style themes and arrangements within the context of bluegrass instrumentation. Their unbelievable technique and musical ability was never in question; however, what makes the album special is the uncanny blend of precision and freedom, of improvisation and structure. Each of the 10 compositions were written by a different twosome (do the math permutations). Playful bluesy lopes ("Pink Flamingo") accompany tinges of reggae ("The Locks of Dread"), Celtic ("Macedonia"), and Middle Eastern ("Blue Men of the Sahara") music. There are urgent burners, somber mood pieces, and tender ballads, all delivered with grace. --Marc Greilsamer
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The Telluride Sessions
- Audio CD: 0 pages (1998-03-24)
- Publisher: Mca Nashville
- Label: Mca Nashville
- Studio: Mca Nashville
- Average Customer Review:
 based on 56 reviews
- Sales Rank in Music: #5314
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Summary: Outstanding 2008-10-31
Comment: If you like the Appalachian Journey, Short Trip Home or similar, this album will not disappoint. One of the best of its kind.
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Summary: A FINE MODERN BLUEGRASS ALBUM 2008-06-01
Comment: A beautiful balanced acoustic album which seems that will never faint out throughout time .FLECK and his mates create a superb album loyal to musical values of integrity and honesty towards humanity .HARMONY AND MELODY ALTERNATE EQUALLY HERE.EXCELLENT.
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Summary: Really is timeless 2008-04-03
Comment: This album was recommended to me by a coworker, who, having grown up in Tennessee, was always lamenting the Northern ignorance of all things bluegrass. I said I'd give this album a try, and was I ever surprised! Since I possess an utter lack of knowledge about Southern music, all I can say is that this is truly rockin' music. But this album has breadth, too. I occasionally find a piece of music that conjures vivid imagery in my mind; the last one being Paganini's "Caprice In C Minor" for solo violin. This album has one, too: "One Winter's Night" is a breathtakingly beautiful piece of music. Anyway, a great all-round album. If you like acoustic strings, get it!
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Summary: Excellent 2008-03-30
Comment: If you like artists like Bela Fleck, you will LOVE this album. I wish Strength in Numbers had produced more albums together.
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Summary: Nothing Better Than This 2008-03-15
Comment: I'll be brief and to the point: I cannot imagine musicians more proficient with their instruments than these fellows are with theirs. The music is technically dazzling and melodic, alluring and even addictive at the same time. A rarity, and a pure joy to hear. Every note is a surprise.
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