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Michael J. Miles : American Bach
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Clawhammer banjo and double bass playing Bach's first and thrid cello suites, and Miles' own "Suite for the Americas."
Genre: Classical: Traditional
Release Date: 1997
American Bach
Michael J. Miles
Record Label: Right Turn On Red Music
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Preview Song Name Time Buy
1. Suite for the Americas: Prelude 3:17 Album Only
2. Suite for the Americas: Courante 2:34 Album Only
3. Suite for the Americas: Dorian 2:45 Album Only
4. Suite for the Americas: Gigue 2:33 Album Only
5. Suite for the Americas: Guaracha 4:09 Album Only
6. J.S. Bach Cello Suite I: Prelude 2:36 Album Only
7. J.S. Bach Cello Suite I: Allemande 4:18 Album Only
8. J.S. Bach Cello Suite I: Courante 1:57 Album Only
9. J.S. Bach Cello Suite I: Sarabande 2:12 Album Only
10. J.S. Bach Cello Suite I: Minuet I and II 2:34 Album Only
11. J.S. Bach Cello Suite I: Gigue 1:39 Album Only
12. J.S. Bach Cello Suite III: Prelude 4:05 Album Only
13. J.S. Bach Cello Suite III: Allemande 3:56 Album Only
14. J.S. Bach Cello Suite III: Courante 3:12 Album Only
15. J.S. Bach Cello Suite III: Sarabande 2:39 Album Only
16. J.S. Bach Cello Suite III: Bouree I and II 3:27 Album Only
17. J.S. Bach Cello Suite III: Gigue 2:31 Album Only
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Album Notes

Michael has transcribed, performed and recorded JS Bach's 1st and 3rd Suites for unaccompanied cello. This was a rather preposterous notion, but Miles like many, became enchanted by these extraordinary melodies. No banjo player has ever recorded these works in their entirety. Critics and musicians alike have applauded this work.

"Miles has dared to take on some of the most profound music ever written...and succeeded."
HOWARD REICH, CHICAGO TRIBUNE

"With understanding of phrasing and feel, Miles has produced a CD that will stand the test of time as a great, unequaled performance...this great music should not go unnoticed."
JOHN McEUEN, NITTY GRITTY DIRT BAND

"A remarkable feat...my first reaction to his playing was a smile and then amazement."
JANOS STARKER, INDIANA UNIVERSITY

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REVIEWS

great
author: Matt Jenson
                            
Just when you think you've heard it all! I'm a banjo player and I lent this CD to my classically-trained piano-teaching mother and I think she finally sees the banjo as a legitimate instrument! A great CD for banjo lovers and classical lovers alike!
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Incredible!
author: Margaret Christenbury
                            
This is positively sublime. Even if you don't like banjo you'll love this!
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