Jazzmando.com Review: Bethany & Rufus - 900 Miles
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Sound: http://bethanyandrufus.musicdish.net
Bethany & Rufus - 900 Miles (Music Video)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iuXc-RLtblY
We are always enchanted by artists who can take an instrument out of
predictable context and create a whole new way of looking at its
function. This is also significant to mandolinists who seek to push
the boundaries of its capabilities, and more traditional roles.
We found some great out-of-the box thinking and musical inspiration in
this video from minimalists Bethany & Rufus, in their interpretation
of the folk classic, Nine Hundred Miles. Bethany Yarrow, daughter of
Peter Yarrow of folk legends Peter, Paul & Mary, is joined by ground-
breaking cellist Rufus Cappadocia in this enthralling performance.
We've enjoyed researching their other CD discography and YouTube
entries.
We haven't figured out whether to label this "Techno Cello" or "Folk
Trance." Nonetheless, it's terrific.