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The Crow http://www.fishpond.co.nz/Music/Crow-Steve-Martin/0011661064720

New Songs for the Five-String Banjo

Artist: Steve Martin

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Performer Notes
  • Personnel: Steve Martin (banjo).
  • Audio Mixer: Nick Sevilla.
  • The banjo has been a major player in Steve Martin's act since his earliest days of stand-up. Back in the era of wild 'n' crazy guys and arrows through heads, the comedian's bluegrass breakdowns seemed just another puzzle piece to his absurdist shtick. However, four decades into a career of comedy, movies, novels, and memoirs, Martin proves his banjo love no passing fancy on his dead-serious 2009 musical debut, THE CROW. It's a somber yet fun affair that ranges from rollicking instrumentals like "Hoedown at Alice's" and "Tin Roof" (on which he is joined by fellow comedian-musician Eugene Levy) to the rich country balladry of "Pretty Flowers" (featuring Dolly Parton & Vince Gill in gentle duet). The only time Martin regresses to silliness comes on "Late for School," a dizzying, sweet, and downright hilarious narrative of a dash to beat the opening bell told from the frantic schoolboy's perspective.

Professional Reviews
Entertainment Weekly (p.67) - "Martin showcases his fine five-string talents on instrumentals such as 'Pitkin County Turnaround' and the wistful 'Freddie's Lilt.'" -- Grade: B

Producer:John McEuen
Format:CD
Country:USA
UPC:0011661064720
Release Date:27 July, 2009

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5.0 out of 5 based on 3 reviews. 5 of 5 Stars! – Customer review on 25/01/2010

I am a recent student of the Banjo and have been keeping an eye for this CD.
Order was shipped and arrived in good time during the Christmas/New Year week.
Well done Mr Steve Martin and Fishpond.co.nz.


Brian F.

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5.0 out of 5 based on 3 reviews. 5 of 5 Stars! – Customer review on 13/01/2010

I had been looking for this album for a long time and Fishpond was one out of only a few to have it for a really good price.
There are songs on here from exceptional artists that were never released on their independant albums, so I am pleased to finally have the rare songs on CD. Thank you!

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4.0 out of 5 based on 3 reviews. 4 of 5 Stars! – Customer review on 04/01/2010

I have a desire to learn Banjo and I bought this Disc to give me some Idea of the sound achievable with Five strings instead of four strings you must hear it to appreciate the difference.

Charles R Kerr

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