Name: Mike Marshall & The Turtle Island Quartet by Mike Marshall & The Turtle Island Quartet
Brand: Mike Marshall & The Turtle Island Quartet
SKU: 823421108328
Price: 9.9 USD
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Rating: 3 (77 reviews)

ALBUM

The fusion of classical string quartet music with bluegrass sounds unlikely, but as young conservatory-trained musicians have entered the bluegrass field it is no longer such a long shot. In fact, both halves of the present collaboration between mandolinist Mike Marshall and the Turtle Island String Quartet have progressive bluegrass credentials: Marshall first appeared with David Grisman's band in the 1970s and has a long record of inspiring a wide variety of collaborators, while the Turtle Island String Quartet was co-founded by the great pioneer of new acoustic music, violinist Darol Anger. Anger is present here only in an arrangement of Robert Johnson's "Crossroads," which contains little that classical crossover quartets have not done before. Anger's erstwhile collaborator David Balakrishnan does better with a four-movement suite called "Interplay" that draws on Indian traditions and casts the mandolin in a variety of rhythmic roles, while Marshall writes several pieces featuring the mandolin as a more conventional lead. Probably the most intriguing works here are a group of Brazilian pieces in which Marshall and the quartet trade off functions. Fans of the Kronos Quartet from the classical side and Chris Thile and especially the underrated Anger on the bluegrass/new acoustic side will find much to enjoy here. ~ James Manheim

1. Interplay: I. Shoka

by David Balakrishnan, Mike Marshall, The Turtle Island Quartet

Primary Artist: Mike Marshall
The Turtle Island Quartet; Main Performer
Composer: David Balakrishnan; Composer
Music Publisher: Balapadam Music; Other

2. Interplay: II. Inner Voices

by David Balakrishnan, Mike Marshall, The Turtle Island Quartet

Primary Artist: Mike Marshall
The Turtle Island Quartet; Main Performer
Composer: David Balakrishnan; Composer
Music Publisher: Balapadam Music; Other

3. Interplay: III. Rishi's Dance

by David Balakrishnan, Mike Marshall, The Turtle Island Quartet

Primary Artist: Mike Marshall
The Turtle Island Quartet; Main Performer
Composer: David Balakrishnan; Composer
Music Publisher: Balapadam Music; Other

4. Interplay: IV. Thyaga

by David Balakrishnan, Mike Marshall, The Turtle Island Quartet

Primary Artist: Mike Marshall
The Turtle Island Quartet; Main Performer
Composer: David Balakrishnan; Composer
Music Publisher: Balapadam Music; Other

5. Brazilian Choro Medley: Apenhei-te Cavaquinho / Ternura / Corta Jaca

by Carlos Oliveira, Mike Marshall, The Turtle Island Quartet

Primary Artist: Mike Marshall
The Turtle Island Quartet; Main Performer
Composer: Carlos Oliveira; Composer
Music Publisher: Public Domain
Irmaos Vitale; Other

6. Egypt

by Mike Marshall, The Turtle Island Quartet

Primary Artist: Mike Marshall
The Turtle Island Quartet; Main Performer
Composer: Mike Marshall; Composer
Music Publisher: Rotagilla; Other

7. Loro

by Egberto Gismonti, Mike Marshall, The Turtle Island Quartet

Primary Artist: Mike Marshall
The Turtle Island Quartet; Main Performer
Composer: Egberto Gismonti; Composer
Music Publisher: Sidoamerica Music; Other

8. House Camp

by Mike Marshall, The Turtle Island Quartet

Primary Artist: Mike Marshall
The Turtle Island Quartet; Main Performer
Composer: Mike Marshall; Composer
Music Publisher: Rotagilla; Other

9. Gator Strut

by Mike Marshall, The Turtle Island Quartet

Primary Artist: Mike Marshall
The Turtle Island Quartet; Main Performer
Composer: Mike Marshall; Composer
Music Publisher: Rotagilla; Other

10. Sweets Mill

by Mike Marshall, The Turtle Island Quartet

Primary Artist: Mike Marshall
The Turtle Island Quartet; Main Performer
Composer: Mike Marshall; Composer
Music Publisher: Rotagilla; Other

11. Crossroads

by Darol Anger, Mike Marshall, The Turtle Island Quartet

Primary Artist: Mike Marshall
The Turtle Island Quartet; Main Performer
Composer: Darol Anger; Composer
Music Publisher: Unichappel; Other

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

11 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

1 hour, 3 minutes and 14 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1500x1500 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

Classical, Country, Classical Crossover, Bluegrass, Contemporary Country, Rock, Singer & Songwriter, Alternative Country, Contemporary Folk, New Acoustic, Worldwide

Label

Adventure Music

Music Distribution Service

Orchard Enterprises Inc

Country

United States

Language

No linguistic content

Popularity

Release Date

Dec 31, 2012

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

823421108328

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Mike Marshall & The Turtle Island Quartet

1. Interplay: I. Shoka

2. Interplay: II. Inner Voices

3. Interplay: III. Rishi's Dance

4. Interplay: IV. Thyaga

5. Brazilian Choro Medley: Apenhei-te Cavaquinho / Ternura / Corta Jaca

6. Egypt

7. Loro

8. House Camp

9. Gator Strut

10. Sweets Mill

11. Crossroads

Technical Specifications

Mike Marshall & The Turtle Island Quartet

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1. Interplay: I. Shoka

2. Interplay: II. Inner Voices

3. Interplay: III. Rishi's Dance

4. Interplay: IV. Thyaga

5. Brazilian Choro Medley: Apenhei-te Cavaquinho / Ternura / Corta Jaca

6. Egypt

7. Loro

8. House Camp

9. Gator Strut

10. Sweets Mill

11. Crossroads

Technical Specifications