The Weavers


The Weavers Reunion at Carnegie Hall.......Who actually listens to this crap? I am not talking about the sound quality, I am talking about the music itself. I own one of the approved audiophile pressings and I just don't get it.
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I'm a Weavers fan. I can see how it feels "fluffy" to those used to more modern sounds, but...

Their music develops tremendous momentum exclusively from vocals and acoustic stringed instruments. The rhythmic urgency feels (to me, anyway) like it underlies a lot of the music that came out of the rock movement and the tonality presages a lot of country music. I also think that the vocal harmonies are beyond great. I find many of those old traditional folk bands forward looking in that respect.

Clearly not everyone's cup of tea (and definitely a reach for hard rock types), but I find that there's a lot to like for an open minded fan of contemporary popular music.

Marty
More often than not one can ascertain the maturity of some people by their provocative and/or inane forum posts even though you don't know them from Adam.
If you grew up during the folk music period this album is a classic. If you are not into folk music you will not be into it. Your reaction is one of ignorance, not taste
Alan
I like them on youtube, but I can see where it would not be that enjoyable, listening audio only. Just like some Opera.

Cheers
To me the best musical instrument is the voice. It is easy for me to get caught up in good vocal harmonies such as the Weavers, Crosby Stills Nash and Young, The Persuasions, Simon and Garfunkel, Peter Paul and Mary, the Beach Boys, Everley Brothers and many others. Wow just thinking about this is good for the soul. The emotional connection is hard to not capture on a good system. Sweet sounds they are. In fact I wouldn't mind hearing of other vocal harmonies recordings that are great. I am not talking about do-wop which I really don't care for.