For progressive bluegrass aficionados, Muleskinner Live - Original Television Soundtrack is something of a watershed event. Originally broadcast on public television in the late '70s, the documentary captured the bluegrass supergroup at the peak of it's powers in front of a live studio audience in Hollywood. Muleskinner's lineup was a knockout, boasting the talents of Clarence White, David Grisman, Peter Rowan, Bill Keith, and Richard Green, so it should come as little surprise that this live record is a powerhouse, illustrating everything that was right about progressive bluegrass. All nine songs that were originally aired on the TV program are here, along with four songs that were edited for broadcast. These tapes were often believed to be lost, so the availability of this reissue is quite a boon.
This is the world's first country music Blu-ray 3D disc. It is compatible with both 2D and 3D Blu-ray players and televisions. The music was recorded in REAL HD-Audio at 96 kHz/24-bit PCM and is presented in DOLBY TrueHD®. Users can select from 3 different audio mixes. Disc contains bonus features including channel identification tones, additional video, a photo gallery, liner notes and musician bios. BD-ROM section contains pre-ripped audio files at 96/24 stereo, 320 kbps MP3 and 48 kHz/24-bit Headphones [xi] ™.
John McEuen, co-founder of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, brings this traditional country band into your living room. The music was recorded in HD-Audio at 96 kHz/24-bit PCM and users can select from 3 different audio mixes: 5.1 "Stage", 5.1 "Audience" & 2.0 Channel Stereo. This is a DVD- Audio/Video disc. One side is in DVD-Audio format and the other is DVD-Video. Bonus material includes 40 minutes of interviews, live footage and behind the scenes video.
Tried & True is music with a big, beating heart. Two first cousins and sons of two members of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, HM play country music with electric and rock influence. They are also joined onstage by former "Hot Band" member, Albert Lee. This DVD-Audio/Video disc contains bonus features including 40 minutes of additional live concert video, small club performances and a bus trip to Vegas.
RECKLESS KELLY WAS HERE is a taut live set highlights the Austin quintets energetically brash blend of tequila-soaked vocals, blistering guitars, driving rhythm, and infectious melody. In addition to capturing their live charisma, the accompanying DVD also spotlights Reckless Kelly's penchant for comedy with hilarious bonus footage that includes "Reckless Kelly's Tips from the Road." This recording features new songs: "Break My Heart Tonight" and "Wiggles & Ritalin".
