Gone, Just Like a Train

Gone, Just Like a Train

ASIN: B000005J57

Editorial Reviews
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Bill Frisell is a soulful jazz minimalist with a sophisticated sense of harmony, a daring rhythmic approach, and an instantly recognizable, personal sound--part jazz, part rockabilly, part blues, part psychedelia--a remarkable melodist who can transmute single notes into sapphire tears. Yet while his fellow improvisors have pursued more and more complex forms, Frisell seems to be reaching back to the simplest folk forms to animate his post-modernist's view of Americana, and Gone, Just Like a Train is a cultural whistle-stop that conveys his land's epic rhythmic dynamism, regional diversity, and backwaters of mystery and quiet wonder. It's as if the Modern Jazz Quartet interpolated Cream, and together with his remarkable collaborators, bassist Viktor Krauss and drummer Jim Keltner, the Bill Frisell Trio successfully plumbs a variety of expressive forms within the raging seas of intellectual complexity that have traditionally defined the domain of modern jazzman. --Chip Stern

Jazz Times
Frisell has a mysterious take on the guitar, one that can suggest and function in just about any style there is, conjure a wide range of textures and tones, work in a variety of registers (sometimes at the same time), and effortlessly slip from inside to outside. With assistance from bassist Viktor Krauss and drummer to the superstars Jim Keltner (Cooder, Dylan, Clapton, Harrison), he draws on all of those resources for this follow up to 1997's Nashville.

Tracks:

Blues For Los Angeles
Verona
Godson Song
Girl Asks Boy (Part 1)
Pleased To Meet You
Lookout For Hope
Nature's Symphony
Egg Radio
Ballroom
Girl Asks Boy (Part 2)
Sherlock Jr.
Gone, Just Like A Train
The Wife And Kid
Raccoon Cat
Lonesome
More Blues For Los Angeles (Bonus Track)

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Bill Frisell is a soulful jazz minimalist with a sophisticated sense of harmony, a daring rhythmic approach, and an instantly recognizable, personal sound--part jazz, part rockabilly, part blues, part psychedelia--a remarkable melodist who can transmute single notes into sapphire tears. Yet while his fellow improvisors have pursued more and more complex forms, Frisell seems to be reaching back to the simplest folk forms to animate his post-modernist's view of Americana, and Gone, Just Like a Train is a cultural whistle-stop that conveys his land's epic rhythmic dynamism, regional diversity, and backwaters of mystery and quiet wonder. It's as if the Modern Jazz Quartet interpolated Cream, and together with his remarkable collaborators, bassist Viktor Krauss and drummer Jim Keltner, the Bill Frisell Trio successfully plumbs a variety of expressive forms within the raging seas of intellectual complexity that have traditionally defined the domain of modern jazzman. --Chip Stern

Customer Reviews:

You Don't Know What a Trio Can Do...........2006-10-22

...until you've heard this. You may know what Clapton did with Jack and Ginger (and it was brilliant) or what Hendrix did with Noel and Mitch (ditto), but this is something else again. This is a trio with a jazz flavor (Jim Keltner showing that a great drummer is a great drummer anywhere, as Ginger has in his later work) but plugged in and occasionally as intense and edgy as any rock work. If you don't know Frisell you're in for a treat.

But be sure to listen to how the pieces are composed if you're at all interested in musical structure. There is a lot of fascinating harmonic and rhythmic experimentation going on here. But even as he pushes the envelope, Frisell stays grounded in song forms that are not too hard for the less adventurous listener. If you find avant-garde jazz too "out there" and you've heard Bill is "one of those", don't let it stop you. You will be pleasantly surprised. (Oh, and check out John Mclaughlin too, but more of that elsewhere.)

Fun and Fresh - Frisell's The Man.......2003-01-10

First of all, this was my first introduction to Bill Frisell; and the album art had a lot to do with my purchase. It is the perfect visual match for the music it contains. This, more than any other album in my jazz collection, is the one that takes itself the least seriously - (except, perhaps, for Friday Afternoon in the Universe - MMW), and it really shows in the playability of the album. That isn't to say that the music is light-weight - it most certainly is not; you can just tell that Frisell is having a lot of fun playing these songs.

It's light music - although Frisell draws influence from all areas of American musical history, this is definitely a jazz album in the cool tradition. If you're a fan of Miles Davis, or minimalist instrumentation, then you are going to enjoy this album. Frisell doesn't just play a guitar - he speaks through it. And sometimes, saying less says more.

This is the perfect album for headphones-in-bed, late-night walks or early morning coffee on the back porch. It's mellowing music, and imaginative music. It's great.

Musical Portrayal of Images Unseen.......2003-01-03

Gone, Just Like a Train, is an amazing display of Frisell's subtlety and imaginative composition/improvisation. These songs will seep into your mind and echo for a long time to come. Whether it be the colorful melodies of "Girl Asks Boy," "The Wife and Kid," or the sonic explosion of "Lookout for Hope," this album reach you in ways you've yet to be reached. Frisell's playing, as always, is very subtle and takes several listenings to get a really good grasp of. Victor Kraus's playing is very modest and true to the music, thus making great melodic counterpoint with Frisell's playing. Jim Keltner really moves in this album. The snare delay and occasional reverse delay of the cymbals are tastefully placed throughout this album. I recommend this album for anyone who cares about music or life in general.

So Satisfying on Sundays.......2001-11-23

This is the album where Bill Frissell finally did it. You wake up on Sunday at noon and take half an hour to start the coffee and want to give the world a hug only you're way too tired. This is what you want to hear.

Great.......2001-11-21

I had never heard of Bill Frisell until I ran across an article in a magazine. It seemed interesting, so when I saw this cd in a record store, I bought it. I had no idea what to expect, not having ever heard him before. Well, I must admit, it took a little bit of getting into, but I find that is always the way with good music. Anyway, this now happens to be a solid favourite of mine, and every repeated listening adds something new that I had missed before. It is different than a lot of jazz that I have heard. There is a very eclectic mix within each song. Sometimes there is an almost "New-Age" sound that comes out, then there is the blues, traditional sounding jazz as well as contemporary, and through it all a rock beat. It is very, very interesting music to listen to. And then there is the packaging. A standard jewel case in a cardboard outer sleeve with some terrific artwork. As pleasing and interesting to the eye as the music is to the ears.

Ultimate Oldies Collection: The Anniversary Album [2 CD Set - 46 Original Hits Of The 60's And 70's]

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Ultimate Oldies Collection: The Anniversary Album [2 CD Set - 46 Original Hits Of The 60's And 70's]
Various Artists Heat Wave -- Martha Reeves & The Vandellas . The Lion Sleeps Tonight -- The Tokens Daydream Believer -- The Monkees , Build Me Up Buttercup -- The Foundations Surfer Girl -- The Beach Boys Surfer Girl -- , 10. Johnny Angel -- Shelly Fabares , Pretty Woman -- Roy Orbison 15. Stop! In The Name Of Love -- The Supremes 13. (Just Like) Romeo & Juliet -- Reflections 14. Oh , Thrill Me, Kiss Me -- 17. Hold Me , 22. Young Girl -- Gary Puckett , 1. Tears Of A Clown -- Smokey Robinson & The Miracle 2. Love Train -- The O'Jays 3. That's The Way I Like It -- K.C. & The Sunshine Band , 4. Knock Three Times -- Tony Orlando & Dawn 5. Magic -- Pilot 6. Maggie May -- Rod Stewart 18. Laughter In The Rain -- Neil Sedaka 19. Without You -- Harry Nilsson , and 7. She's Gone -- Hall & Oates
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The 60's Ultimate 1. Heat Wave -- Martha Reeves & The Vandellas 2. The Lion Sleeps Tonight -- The Tokens 3. Daydream Believer -- The Monkees 4. Build Me Up Buttercup -- The Foundations 5. Surfer Girl -- The Beach Boys 6. I Will Follow Him -- Little Peggy March 7. Cara Mia -- Jay & The Americans 8. A Lover's Concerto -- The Toys 9. The Loco-Motion -- Little Eva 10. Johnny Angel -- Shelly Fabares 11. Palisades Park -- Freddy Cannon 12. More Today Than Yesterday -- The Spiral Stairecase 13. (Just Like) Romeo & Juliet -- Reflections 14. Oh, Pretty Woman -- Roy Orbison 15. Stop! In The Name Of Love -- The Supremes 16. Since I Fell For You -- Lenny Welch 17. Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me -- Mel Carter 18. Breaking Up Is Hard To Do -- Neil Sedaka 19. Travelin' Man -- Ricky Nelson 20. To Sir With Love -- Lulu 21. Mony Mony -- Tommy James & The Shondells 22. Young Girl -- Gary Puckett & The Union Gap 23. Donna The Prima Donna -- Dion 24. See You In September -- The Happenings 25. Theme From "A Summer Place" -- Percy Faith The 70's Anniversary 1. Tears Of A Clown -- Smokey Robinson & The Miracles 2. Love Train -- The O'Jays 3. That's The Way I Like It -- K.C. & The Sunshine Band 4. Knock Three Times -- Tony Orlando & Dawn 5. Magic -- Pilot 6. Maggie May -- Rod Stewart 7. She's Gone -- Hall & Oates 8. Brandy -- Looking Glass 9. Joy To The World -- Three Dog Night 10. Long Cool Woman In A Black Dress -- The Hollies 11. Baby Come Back -- Player 12. Kiss And Say Goodbye -- The Manhattans 13. Turn The Beat Around -- Vickie Sue Robinson 14. Love Will Keep Us Together -- Captain & Tennille 15. Betcha By Golly Wow -- The Stylistics 16. Midnight Train To Georgia -- Gladys Knight & The Pips 17. Come And Get Your Love -- Redbone 18. Laughter In The Rain -- Neil Sedaka 19. Without You -- Harry Nilsson 20. Always And Forever -- Heatwave 21. American Pie [Long Version] -- Don McLean

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