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Marco Fornasari, Guastalla, Reggio Emilia
Questo CD non è il greatest hits di un gruppo affermato che si specchia nel proprio successo. Siamo in presenza di musicisti veri che si divertono suonando insieme ... fai clic su "Find Out More" di seguito ...
Al Cane -- photographer, DJ, former Labor Party town councilman, and organizer of "Faringdon (UK) Welcomes Buskers!" -- writing on August 5
I was really knocked out to get hold of a copy of “Mebanesville Town & Country” late one night at Faringdon's Folly Fest. Thank you. The next day I played it in my car on my way to a house party in the countryside nearby, and it fitted my mood so well as I was driving through the wheat fields. I was particularly taken by the Italian tunes and especially Mafia Maffia. But what made it really work for me was to hear some of the musicians on the recording playing in front of me at the very house party--that was a real treat. I have particularly enjoyed Jody McCall's song Blood. As another song says, “Give Me Wings” - may you fly high and spread your sounds around. Until we meet again nella taverna in some southern European village deep in the countryside, Bella Ciao, Ciao, Ciao. Grazie.
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Samuele F. S. Pardini, Professor, American Studies & Italian Language, Elon University comments on "Mebanesville Town & Country" on July 21
Your record is truly global music.
Five languages, multiple musical traditions, both secular and religious tunes, multi gender singing. The Beatles’ cover is the highlight for me.
I am enjoying listening to it.
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David Grace, Member, Coronet Section, Milwaukee Festival Brass, Milwaukee, WI, comments on "Mebanesville, Town & Country" on Aug 25, 2019
Larry, where do I start? Listening in order, the first time, I hit re-play about 6 times on Here Comes the Sun. Fantastic song. Fantastic rendition.
Two words come to mind as I listen to this CD: "Generous" and "Frolic". (And delightful and fun and charming and endearing.)
You have the ability to lead but you also, as a good leader, have the ability to follow. Everyone in your band has the ability and sense and the musicality to know: when it's my turn I take it and when it's not I'm out of the way but still part of the tapestry. Having played with you makes it all the more charming and endearing and generous because I know how you relate to each other and visitors. Something so fun as Here Comes the Sun, followed immediately by the haunting, Latin tune shows your depth and breadth and consciousness of music.
Then I got to the last track! Oh my word! Best track on the CD. What else is there to say? Who is that guy? I want to sing/play with y'all and that saint some day! (NB: Mr. Grace is referring to Mr. Joe Thompson. For more information about Joe, visit the "New CD" section, as well as "About Hawfields & Mebane" of this site.)
Again, a fun, eclectic frolic, showcasing your musical generosity, breadth, and passion for this art form.
Ben fatto! Bravissimo!
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