Marty Stewart: Rising | Country.de

Six years after his breakthrough album Way Out West, Marty Stewart is now releasing a new album: to rise. Meanwhile, not only did he change labels, but a lot happened around and with him. Marty Stewart Inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame, he and his amazing band, The Cool superlativesCelebrate their 20th anniversary Inducted into the Musicians Hall of Fame as a band Marty Stewart celebrates “50 years in Nashville” and “30 years as a member of the Grand Ole Opry” Reopens the venerable Ellis Theater in his hometown of Philadelphia, Mississippi (part of the “Conference country music”), and W.

But for album: Marty has been quoted as saying that this new album picks up where “Way Out West” left off. I can confirm that! However, while “Way Out West” was more or less a road movie, “Altitude” is more or less a space movie. You can easily see this in the first song, the two-minute instrumental “Lost Byrd Space Train (Scene 1)”. Great opening but it also contains the word “Bird”. This also indicates the musical way in and through this album. The producer is Marty Stewart himself, his sound engineer Mike Conley As well as their superlatives Kenny VaughanAnd Harry Stinson And Chris Scruggs. According to the available information, Marty Stewart wrote all the songs himself and he and his band recorded the songs themselves.

Album “Sweet Heart of the Rodeo” Byrds, released in 1968, was another Marty Stewart musical influence. more Lester Flat And Johnny Cash Much has been said about Marty, and there have already been musical and titular references to the Byrds’ influence on the past few albums. Gold 2018 Roger McGinnByrds Frontman Chris Hillmanhimself an influential (not only) country musician, toured for that album’s 50th anniversary, and Marty Stewart and his smash hits were the backing band (and more).

Freaks and surely many fans and interested parties will know that Marty Stuart has owned the original Fender Telecaster since 1980. Clarence White He, the Byrds’ guitarist at the time. But he doesn’t just have this extraordinary guitar, but he also masters Clarence White’s guitar style. This explains the Byrds’ very short distance to Marty Stewart. And precisely this guitar puts its stamp on the first song, the aforementioned instrument; Clear and powerful.

It follows the first single, formerly known as bachelor “Country Star” has been released. No, this is not self-flattery. Let’s remember: it was a journey. space flight. We start playing and the journey begins with the second song. Is it true Is it a dream It doesn’t matter Let’s close our eyes and travel with us! “Country Star” will actually have it hit potentialbut Marty Stuart has long since stopped staring at charts, and that’s a good thing, in more ways than one!

Also released was previously released “Sitting Alone”, which is similar to “Time Don’t Wait” but is a brand new song and not a self-release. It’s possible that Marty Stewart got most of the album during the aforementioned “Sweetheart of the Rodeo.” a trip written and said in one interviewThat he somehow did not understand his song until the pestilence forced him to sit at home alone.

Some people will know that I am a musician. I want this review But don’t let it turn into “specialist enthusiasm” and you, dear readers Music lovers, boring with a lot of guitar jargon, but it has to be said that although this album from 2023 sounds fresh, powerful, and modern, it still showcases the sounds, effects, and instruments from the time when the Byrds were active. In addition to the aforementioned Telecaster (Marty Stewart’s main instrument for decades, along with the Martin Signature HD-40 and his famous mandolin), there are also Rickenbacker twelve-string guitars, coral sitars and a variety of effects that were typical of it. time. If you enjoy it, you are welcome to go on an exploration tour.

“A Friend Of Mine”, which begins with the beat of “Tempted”, tells the listener that if they have had one or two misfortunes in life, they will be friends with the narrator. Isn’t that exactly what Country or country music issues? That feeling, no, this sure knowledge that you’re not alone in so much misery, in so much grief?

“Space” is the song where the coral sitar shows right way in the beginning. And “space” is the real one Masterpiece! However, “space” does not symbolize the universe here, but rather space as the antithesis of “narrow”, for freedom. “The streets are so crowded, the world is so noisy, and I feel so out of the crowd.” “Those high, towering mountains are calling to me, the calm waters, and the redwood tree. Some day soon, I will disappear without a trace, I just need some space.” A man’s cry for help in a world that’s getting louder, narrower, and louder?

And as if in response to that plea for help, the album’s title track, “Rise,” sounds. Double fiddle, steel guitar, and perhaps one of the last studio uses of the legend Hargus Robbins “The Pig” On the piano – everything is inclined Country music fan you can wish. more nation Not possible!

“Vegas” is another great song. If you listen carefully, you can feel the mood of “Ooh Las Vegas”, a.k.a Song from – right, Gram Parsons. He was briefly a member of the -right Byrds, recording the album -right, “Rodeo Sweetheart”. The guitar solo contains elements of Marty’s solo on “Back to Country”. As Marty said, “It sounds familiar, but it’s fresh and new.”

Obviously, “The Sun Sleeps Softly” is Byrds territory. Beautiful Song. “Follow me to a place above the clouds, and close your eyes, there is no blink.” great!

Will Byrd’s missing space train (scene two) take us to the next leg of the journey? “Nightriding” is the name of the next song. Typical scene: Cadillac driving through the night. We are definitely in MississippiMarty’s home state. Pounding blues rhythms give way to a breezy lightness in the chorus – what a great album, please!

Who has paid attention and knows what is still missing from the Marty Stewart model album? Right, pointing out MachineAnd American citizen And – Johnny Cash. The front of the “Tomahawk” points the way straight away. With a deep bow of “Big River”, subtly concealed, he sings of “the Bible and the silver tomahawk”. Yes, the song was very suitable for the great teacher.

Maybe “Time To Dance” isn’t the moment you’re done a trip Can move again after sitting for a long time, but also post-pandemic optimism, and with the rickety guitar introduction also a bow to Bakersfield.

It looks like a nice one acoustic guitar wake us up Do we wake up was it a dream? I feel a hand, I see a light, a voice that says, “I understand.” somewhere, “in the middle of nowhere, a thousand miles from home”; Again the hand, the light and the voice that says, “I see.” “The Angels Came Down” is the name of the beautiful song, almost at the end – like a prayer. Likewise, “Way Out West” concludes with the worshipful “Wait for the Morning”.

The journey then ends with the Lost Byrd space train (the epilogue), and for the sake of Take a vacation We hear the train whistle go off, bringing back memories of The Pilgrim album.

Bernd Wolf He writes about Marty Stewart – I really hope you weren’t expecting a short and sober review, as that is not the subject of this paper. It’s a tribute to a really great album! No, I also don’t think it’s a good thing that it took me so long to get to this MasterpieceBut the wait was more than worth it. I probably won’t hear anything else for the next few weeks. That’s what I felt in 2017 with “Way Out West.”

Marty Stewart and His Super Awesome Formulas – Elevation: Album 2023

Title: Height
artist: Marty Stewart and His Brilliant Formula
release date: May 19, 2023
labels: Snake Farm Chronicles (Rough Trade)
Shapes: CD, Vinyl and Digital
tracks: 14
Type: traditional country

Song list: (to rise)

01. Bird’s Lost Space Train (Scene 1)
02. Country Star
03. Sitting alone
04. A friend of mine
05. Space
06. Height
07. Vegas
08. The sun is sleeping softly
09. Byrd’s Lost Space Train (Scene 2)
10- Night ride
11. Tomahawk
12. It’s time to dance
13. The angels have descended
14. Bird’s Lost Space Train (Finale)