Rosewood, Spruce & Ebony

Rosewood, Spruce & Ebony

Rosewood, Spruce & Ebony

ASIN: B00068WRKM

Track Listings
 
1. Lost in the Shuffle
2. C. F. Martin & Me - Bull Harman & Bull's Eye, Carl Jackson
3. New River Train
4. January Wind - Bull Harman & Bull's Eye, Valerie Smith
5. Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown)
6. Waitin' on Cecil
7. Please Search the Book Again - Bull Harman & Bull's Eye, Rhonda Vincent
8. Arkansas Traveler
9. Baby You're Gone
10. Cross Eyed Cricket
11. Snowbird
12. Trim Cane
13. Ozark Mountain Memories
14. Your Last Chance

Rosewood, Spruce & Ebony,Bull Harman & Bull's Eye,Rcr / Cbuj Ent.,Bluegrass,Bluegrass strong with originality, focused heavy on guitar, with half vocals and half instrumentals.,Country,Folk,Pop
Rosewood, Spruce & Ebony
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Great release from one of bluegrass music's most happening flatpick guitarists
 Rosewood, Spruce & Ebony
Bull Harman & Bull's Eye
Manufacturer: Cbuj Ent
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

GeneralGeneral | Country | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Folk | Styles | Music
ASIN: B00068WRKM
Release Date: 2004-10-12

Tracks:

  1. Lost in the Shuffle
  2. C. F. Martin & Me - Bull Harman & Bull's Eye, Carl Jackson
  3. New River Train
  4. January Wind - Bull Harman & Bull's Eye, Valerie Smith
  5. Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown)
  6. Waitin' on Cecil
  7. Please Search the Book Again - Bull Harman & Bull's Eye, Rhonda Vincent
  8. Arkansas Traveler
  9. Baby You're Gone
  10. Cross Eyed Cricket
  11. Snowbird
  12. Trim Cane
  13. Ozark Mountain Memories
  14. Your Last Chance

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Great release from one of bluegrass music's most happening flatpick guitarists.......2005-11-25

Playing time - 43:50 -- Bull Harman's been playing guitar a long time (since age twelve). Over the years, he has performed as a member of The Harman Family, Rhonda Vincent and The Rage (1996-98), and he now fronts his own group called Bull's Eye. With his three Martin guitars (D-16, HD-28, and D-35), Bull Harman's second solo release entitled "Rosewood, Spruce & Ebony" builds upon the great success and exposure he achieved with his debut album called "Bull's Eye." Based in the midwest, Harman is now garnering the national bluegrass spotlight as a highly proficient flatpicker and rock solid rhythm guitarist.

Harman's creative approach to recording matches his choice of material with his musical friends and family that he feels will best bring the songs to life. Harman clearly has a large impressive network of bluegrass connections, as evidenced by the nearly 25 photos in the CD's jacket of Bull, many with various bluegrass luminaries. The exceptional cast assembled for this project include current bandmates and guests Gena Britt, Thayne Bradford, Jeremy Chapman, Stacy Harman, Tammy Harman, Mickey Harris, Carl Jackson, Bo Jamison, Jay Don Johnson, Randy Kohrs, Ned Luberecki, Valerie Smith, Kevin Strain, Cecil Tinnon, Paul Tinnon, and Rhonda Vincent.

The project opens with a contemporary instrumental, "Lost in the Shuffle," written by Dave Denman. Carl Jackson then sings his self-penned "C.F. Martin and Me," that inspired the album's title. The spirited "New River Train," done instrumentally, allows some hot breaks to be traded between guitar, banjo, mandolin, fiddle and Weissenborn guitar. "January Wind" features some fine lead and tenor vocals from Valerie Smith.

This album features three guitar solos (Norwegian Wood, Cross Eyed Cricket, Your Last Chance). Some personal favorites are the memorable and infectious instrumentals, "Waitin' on Cecil" and "Trim Cane," which have some unique melodic twists and turns. Besides the bully good picking, the album is a pleasant listen because it spotlights a number of very fine smooth bluegrass vocalists. Rhonda Vincent offers a heartfelt rendition of Jerry Goff's gospel number, "Please Search the Book Again," with its message to get your name into the book of life before you go.

Another highlight is Jay Don Johnson and Randy Kohrs providing some inspired duet singing on "Baby You're Gone." Bo Jamison's lead vocals are a perfect fit for "Snowbird." Bull's wife, Tammy, and Mickey Harris (this project's steady bass-player), share lead vocals on "Ozark Mountain Memories," written by Dixie Hall and Terry Herd. A 42-second surprise bonus track closes the album with Bull's 4-year-old son singing the old Sonny Osborne favorite, "Me and My Old Banjo."

This album is a very nice showcase of Bull Harman's artistry as a masterful guitar-player. It also offers a well-rounded selection of material, with equal representation of instrumentals and vocals. The supporting cast of players gives us a lot of variety. I'm not certain how Bull Harman comes by his nickname, but he may just give new meaning to the old slang term "Bull of the Woods," a term for a highly experienced logging foreman. Within bluegrass circles, I'll now use the term in reference to Bull Harman and his Martin guitars. With his solo releases, he's earned a reputation and the credibility as one of bluegrass music's most happening flatpick guitarists at present. (Joe Ross, staff writer, Bluegrass Now)

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  4. Sing The Hits Of Faith Hill (Karaoke)
  5. Sing The Hits Of In Love - Country Male (Karaoke)
  6. Sing The Hits Of My Kind Of Woman, My Kind Of Man (Karaoke)
  7. Sing The Hits Of Now That We Found You (Country Male & Female) (Karaoke)
  8. Sing The Hits Of Restless Heart Hits! (Karaoke)
  9. Sing The Hits Of Something Like That (Country Male) (Karaoke)
  10. Sing The Hits Of The Best Day - Country Male (Karaoke)

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