Name: Memory Theatre by James Leva
Brand: James Leva
SKU: 722321019928
Price: 9.9 USD
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 4 (91 reviews)

ALBUM

To the unfamiliar, old-time music resembles an antique from an earlier place and time. A number of artists like James Leva, however, have been apt at sprucing up traditional music while still respecting its roots. Memory Theatre is a remarkable album. Leva is joined by Celtic guitarist John Doyle (formerly of Solas) and his longtime singing partner Carol Elizabeth Jones. Together this crew digs deep into traditional American music to create a rich mix of instrumentals and vocals. There's a knockout version of "Boats up the River," with Jones and Leva's voices intertwining in a slow and soulful fashion. Perhaps the standout track is "Rain and Snow," a familiar song turned fresh and vital by Jones' penetrating lead vocal. It's easy to understand why a number of people consider her one of the best old-time vocalists. Leva also offers several fine vocals on numbers like "I Need to Find" and "I Remember the Way." The energetic instrumentals on Memory Theatre hold their own with the vocal pieces. Doyle's forceful guitar on "Sourwood Mountain" and "Half Past Four" offers an innovative base for Leva's fiddle to soar from. Hardcore old-time fans will be mortified by a few touches, like the drums on "Boll Weevil/Raleigh and Spencer" and "As It Is Fading," but that's too bad. Drums work nicely on both cuts. On Memory Theatre, Leva succeeds at a seemingly impossible task: he adds a contemporary edge to old-time music without sacrificing tradition. Don't miss it.
© Ronnie D. Lankford, Jr. /TiVo

1. Sourwood Mountain

by James Leva

Primary Artist: James Leva; Main Performer
Composer: Public Domain
Arranged By James Leva; Composer
Arranged By James Leva: Public Domain; Other

2. Boats Up the River

by James Leva

Primary Artist: James Leva; Main Performer
Composer: Public Domain
Arranged By James Leva; Composer
Arranged By James Leva: Public Domain; Other

3. I Need To Find

by James Leva

Primary Artist: James Leva; Main Performer
Composer: James Leva; Composer

4. Half Past Four

by James Leva

Primary Artist: James Leva; Main Performer
Composer: Public Domain
Arranged By James Leva; Composer
Arranged By James Leva: Public Domain; Other

5. Bollweevil/Raleigh and Spencer

by James Leva

Primary Artist: James Leva; Main Performer
Composer: Public Domain
Arranged By James Leva; Composer
Arranged By James Leva: Public Domain; Other

6. Big Hoedown

by James Leva

Primary Artist: James Leva; Main Performer
Composer: Public Domain
Arranged By James Leva; Composer
Arranged By James Leva: Public Domain; Other

7. Rain and Snow

by James Leva

Primary Artist: James Leva; Main Performer
Composer: Public Domain
Arranged By James Leva; Composer
Arranged By James Leva: Public Domain; Other

8. Farewell To the Stomping Ground

by James Leva

Primary Artist: James Leva; Main Performer
Composer: James Leva; Composer

9. I Remember the Way

by James Leva

Primary Artist: James Leva; Main Performer
Composer: James Leva; Composer

10. As It Is Fading

by James Leva

Primary Artist: James Leva; Main Performer
Composer: James Leva; Composer

11. Jake's Got the Belly-Ache

by James Leva

Primary Artist: James Leva; Main Performer
Composer: Public Domain
Arranged By James Leva; Composer
Arranged By James Leva: Public Domain; Other

12. Past the End

by James Leva

Primary Artist: James Leva; Main Performer
Composer: James Leva; Composer

13. Queen of the Earth, Child of the Skies

by James Leva

Primary Artist: James Leva; Main Performer
Composer: Public Domain
Arranged By James Leva; Composer
Arranged By James Leva: Public Domain; Other

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

13 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

47 minutes and 41 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 600x600 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

No lyrics found

Synchronized Lyrics

No synced lyrics found

Genres

Country, Singer & Songwriter, Folk-Rock, Contemporary Country, Urban Cowboy, Celtic

Label

Copper Creek

Music Distribution Service

CD Baby

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Dec 31, 2000

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

722321019928

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Memory Theatre

1. Sourwood Mountain

2. Boats Up the River

3. I Need To Find

4. Half Past Four

5. Bollweevil/Raleigh and Spencer

6. Big Hoedown

7. Rain and Snow

8. Farewell To the Stomping Ground

9. I Remember the Way

10. As It Is Fading

11. Jake's Got the Belly-Ache

12. Past the End

13. Queen of the Earth, Child of the Skies

Technical Specifications

Memory Theatre

Product information

Release options

1. Sourwood Mountain

2. Boats Up the River

3. I Need To Find

4. Half Past Four

5. Bollweevil/Raleigh and Spencer

6. Big Hoedown

7. Rain and Snow

8. Farewell To the Stomping Ground

9. I Remember the Way

10. As It Is Fading

11. Jake's Got the Belly-Ache

12. Past the End

13. Queen of the Earth, Child of the Skies

Technical Specifications