The Conservative Cave

The Bar => The Lounge => Topic started by: BEG on November 19, 2011, 08:07:35 PM

Title: Yo-Yo Ma...The Goat Rodeo
Post by: BEG on November 19, 2011, 08:07:35 PM
You must watch. I love Yo-Yo Ma.

[youtube=425,350]F-BkhEF1d5U[/youtube]
Title: Re: Yo-Yo Ma...The Goat Rodeo
Post by: longview on November 19, 2011, 10:28:35 PM
Wonderful!  I'd heard about this project.  I like him, too.





For music that good, I can even overlook the fact that the actual term is "goat roping," never goat rodeo
Title: Re: Yo-Yo Ma...The Goat Rodeo
Post by: Eupher on November 20, 2011, 12:05:29 AM
There are few musicians on this planet who bring nearly as much joy into their art as does Yo Yo Ma. He is always expanding himself, learning, and creates new sounds with every project.

He's an inspiration for many, and Mrs E and I are certainly two who are inspired by his sheer joy and artistry - he makes it look easy.

It's good to know he's human, too. He once left his $2.5 million Stradivari cello in the trunk of a NY taxi.

http://www.nytimes.com/1999/10/17/nyregion/in-concert-searchers-retrieve-yo-yo-ma-s-lost-stradivarius.html
Title: Re: Yo-Yo Ma...The Goat Rodeo
Post by: Chris_ on November 20, 2011, 12:17:27 AM
[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y9gzQT7JRSM[/youtube]

I tried to find a good video of this song, but this was the best I could get.

The behind-the-scenes shots are interesting.
Title: Re: Yo-Yo Ma...The Goat Rodeo
Post by: longview on November 20, 2011, 07:35:01 AM
[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y9gzQT7JRSM[/youtube]

I tried to find a good video of this song, but this was the best I could get.

The behind-the-scenes shots are interesting.

Another great one.  That was ineresting.  I can't imagine what it would be like to have musical talent.
Title: Re: Yo-Yo Ma...The Goat Rodeo
Post by: BlueStateSaint on November 20, 2011, 01:07:39 PM
I saw Yo-Yo Ma on Fox & Friends about a week or so ago.  They did this then.  My jaw slowly dropped open when he started playing his cello--all it did was add a woodsy-type element, IMO, to the already smokin' bluegrass.  His cello is a perfect compliment to the music.  Payday is Tuesday.  I'll have the album that night.

When I worked at the lab, one of my co-workers  was a cellist in the Albany Symphany Orchestra.  Our senior PhD. nicknamed him "Yo-Yo Ma."  I thought it was an insult, until I heard Yo-Yo Ma play.
Title: Re: Yo-Yo Ma...The Goat Rodeo
Post by: DixieBelle on November 20, 2011, 04:06:54 PM
Beautiful! I love the simple elegance. Take that silly pop stars!
Title: Re: Yo-Yo Ma...The Goat Rodeo
Post by: Eupher on November 20, 2011, 06:37:21 PM
Beautiful! I love the simple elegance. Take that silly pop stars!

 :exactly: Intonation, balance were perfect. Soulful singing. A real aural treat. Compare this to my stepson's caterwauling while fronting some progressive heavy metal band - earplugs were mandatory. *sigh*
Title: Re: Yo-Yo Ma...The Goat Rodeo
Post by: DixieBelle on November 21, 2011, 07:56:57 AM
^I would MUCH rather listen to this than something that sounds like 1. a cat being castrated 2. auto-tuned and mechanical 3. nonsensical lyrics that don't make any sense but hey it's a got a catchy hook!

Yeah, I love real music.
Title: Re: Yo-Yo Ma...The Goat Rodeo
Post by: Wineslob on November 21, 2011, 10:26:03 AM
^I would MUCH rather listen to this than something that sounds like 1. a cat being castrated 2. auto-tuned and mechanical 3. nonsensical lyrics that don't make any sense but hey it's a got a catchy hook!

Yeah, I love real music.


I HATE auto-tune.  :mad:








 :cheersmate:


Euph, I still love PROG.......so...............  :tongue:
Title: Re: Yo-Yo Ma...The Goat Rodeo
Post by: Eupher on November 21, 2011, 10:40:12 AM

I HATE auto-tune.  :mad:

 :cheersmate:

Euph, I still love PROG.......so...............  :tongue:

It's a dirty job, but somebody's gotta do it.  :fuelfire:

Honestly, what I heard the other night can only be construed as screaming. Couldn't understand a damned word, the volume was insanely too much (to the point where we both had to wear earplugs), and while the whole thing was pretty cool for my stepson (his first gig with this band), Mrs E and I got the hell out of there most ricky-tick.
Title: Re: Yo-Yo Ma...The Goat Rodeo
Post by: Wineslob on November 22, 2011, 10:39:53 AM
It's a dirty job, but somebody's gotta do it.  :fuelfire:

Honestly, what I heard the other night can only be construed as screaming. Couldn't understand a damned word, the volume was insanely too much (to the point where we both had to wear earplugs), and while the whole thing was pretty cool for my stepson (his first gig with this band), Mrs E and I got the hell out of there most ricky-tick.


Well, you did mention it was Metal..........................uggh. ( I like old school Metal, but if it sounds like Cannibal Corpse, yeech)