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Meyer, Douglas & Barenberg — From Ankara to Izmir
Album: Skip, Hop & Wobble
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7.8

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Total ratings: 3614









Released: 1993
Length: 6:49
Plays (last 30 days): 2
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I always think I hear Stairway to Heaven in there every once in a while. Am I nutty?
Posted 1 month ago by slugore    [ Reply ]
so pretty
Posted 2 months ago by carmelmike    [ Reply ]
 SCOTTLAROCK wrote:

TEST

This is a TEST-TICKLE

Posted 7 months ago by IvanTheMediocre    [ Reply ]
 Pitjes wrote:

What about Jeff Healey, following?


Agreed, does feel like JH is a 'spiritual' succesor to this, yep.
Posted 7 months ago by IvanTheMediocre    [ Reply ]
What about Jeff Healey, following?
Posted 9 months ago by Pitjes    [ Reply ]
Holy Shite!  I love this.
Posted 10 months ago by waterwench21    [ Reply ]
SUPER STOCKED WITH THE SONG CHOICE THIS MONRING AND LOVE THE INFO PAGE SUPERB 
Posted 1 year ago by SCOTTLAROCK    [ Reply ]
TEST
Posted 1 year ago by SCOTTLAROCK    [ Reply ]
 prickelpit96 wrote:
The bandname sounds like a bunch of lawyers, but if this was true, those lawyers would do a nice 'second' job.

Judging by the album cover they all moonlight as Jerry Seinfeld impersonators.
Posted 1 year ago by sjccroquet    [ Reply ]
It just occurred to me that this song tells a story through sound, it doesn't need words at all, truly remarkable.
Posted 1 year ago by reijkman    [ Reply ]
cello gets me every time. or is that something else?
Posted 1 year ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
What is this wonder?
Posted 1 year ago by deniseperry    [ Reply ]
One of my favorite albums of all time!
Posted 1 year ago by jerko.bralic    [ Reply ]
 shayde wrote:

I don't set things to a 10 lightly. But this deserves it. Truly godlike.



The whole album is outstanding. Highly Recommended. 
Posted 1 year ago by kcar    [ Reply ]
Hello, très belle harmonie de cordes. Une jolie découverte qui me fait penser aux accents de Mark knofler par moments. Merci !!
Posted 1 year ago by dom29    [ Reply ]
 shayde wrote:

I don't set things to a 10 lightly. But this deserves it. Truly godlike.


I'm stingy with 10 ratings as well.  

Can't get to a 10 on this one, yet.
But I am going +1 to a 9 rating.
Posted 1 year ago by the_jake    [ Reply ]
 drictor wrote:

I have a feeling this would sound really good with some fine headphones!



Sounds pretty good with the inexpensive headphones provided in the office.
Posted 1 year ago by unclehud    [ Reply ]
 Philipirata wrote:



Grados, baby, Grados!



Only if you use EQ to boost low end below 100hz and tame the crazy high end peaks!  I  just bought a pair of Grado  SR80 X had have both the on ear S  pads and over ear G cups. Both Sound different & I have used EQ to make both of them sound great!
Posted 1 year ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
Telluride Sessions.... wonderful
Posted 1 year ago by Fionna    [ Reply ]
 drictor wrote:

I have a feeling this would sound really good with some fine headphones!




Grados, baby, Grados!
Posted 1 year ago by Philipirata    [ Reply ]
Hot damn. That is all.
Posted 1 year ago by rhlrstn    [ Reply ]
Ladies and Gentlemen, to your left, you can read up about Gerry Douglas. My gast is flabbered. He has played on 1,000 albums!
Posted 2 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
Jerry Douglas and Band are playing tomorrow (24 September 2022) in Doylestown PA!  Go say hi
Posted 2 years ago by MilesW    [ Reply ]
 eileenomurphy wrote:
SUPERB!!! I never heard of them before. Thank You RP!  
You're missing out. Mr. Douglas might be the best steel player EVER. Them other dudes ain't bad neither.

Posted 2 years ago by cc_rider    [ Reply ]
Anything Jerry Douglas plays just makes me smile!
Posted 2 years ago by mbolch30307    [ Reply ]
What I like  about this is that these guys really know how to play but they resist showing off.  Nicely understated.  
Posted 2 years ago by Alastair    [ Reply ]
Quite nice
Posted 2 years ago by LizK    [ Reply ]
This song pierces my soul
As though it were written just for me
Thank you
Posted 2 years ago by a_genuine_find    [ Reply ]
Bumped up from 9 to 10.   AMAZING!
Posted 2 years ago by rhiangalthie    [ Reply ]
Went to see Jerry Douglas with Tommy Emmanuel a few weeks ago.  Tremendous is not a word I use lightly but they were.  This album is one of my all time favourites
Posted 2 years ago by chrisnotlob    [ Reply ]
 nelamvr6 wrote:

This album is one of the ones I use to show off my stereo. It is amazingly well recorded!


Damn right!  I just went +2 to 9 as I'm breaking in a new 2.1 desktop stereo setup, this is the type of recording that drives audiophiles to get the 1% better equipment for 200% more money.  

Long Live RP and well recorded & great sounding music played through affordable hi-fi gear!!
Posted 2 years ago by lizardking    [ Reply ]
 drictor wrote:

I have a feeling this would sound really good with some fine headphones!



It does - have my BOSE headphones on, here at work, and am in a dream state.  
Posted 2 years ago by AhhtheMusic    [ Reply ]
 eileenomurphy wrote:
SUPERB!!! I never heard of them before. Thank You RP!  



I agree!  Thanx RP!     
Posted 2 years ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
what an escape, beautiful
Posted 2 years ago by bigguyoz    [ Reply ]
SUPERB!!! I never heard of them before. Thank You RP!  
Posted 2 years ago by eileenomurphy    [ Reply ]
hot damn that's some hella good string playing in there
Posted 2 years ago by rhlrstn    [ Reply ]
rarely matched in almost every way.  just terrific.
Posted 2 years ago by liveaudio608    [ Reply ]
 S-curvy wrote:

A great album that is best on a quality hi-do system.


Decent headphones allow you to appreciate the bass solo in particular
Posted 2 years ago by the_jake    [ Reply ]
Was in Izmir last year, for some reason this song is so evocative of that city. really got me into Bluegrass....incredible skill, just love it.
Posted 2 years ago by Ben_Smedley    [ Reply ]
Am I dreaming, or is Edgar Meyer really hitting an E two octaves above a guitars high E string ... ON A BASS!
Posted 2 years ago by a_genuine_find    [ Reply ]
Gives me Goose Bumps every time.
Posted 3 years ago by the_jake    [ Reply ]
so. Damn. Good. 
Posted 3 years ago by Tippster    [ Reply ]
Love this. Sooo Goood. 
Posted 3 years ago by pburrow328    [ Reply ]
Douglas has quite a resume. 
Posted 3 years ago by nomnol    [ Reply ]
 njswede wrote:

That base solo!!!!!!!




I saw Edgar Meyer play about the time this album came out. I don't remember if he was solo or with someone else. It wasn't this trio. It was amazing what he could do with a string bass. He is truly a virtuoso.
Posted 3 years ago by kazoo    [ Reply ]
A great album that is best on a quality hi-do system.
Posted 3 years ago by S-curvy    [ Reply ]
Well this is pretty good 'on a patio in Mexico on a Sunday afternoon' music. Which is where I am. So that worked out nicely. 
Posted 3 years ago by ExpatLarry    [ Reply ]
Reminds me of Gaye Delorme. I like it.
Posted 3 years ago by forthbrdge    [ Reply ]
That base solo!!!!!!!
Posted 3 years ago by njswede    [ Reply ]
I really enjoy these longer compositions, setting an atmosphere, letting every instrument shine, makes me drift and reflect, makes me feel more grateful for all the things and experiences I have and had.
Posted 3 years ago by ExploitingChaos    [ Reply ]
 mikedgreene wrote:
if the cello is wobble, the dobro must be hop, then the guitar must be skip?
unless he is playing slide dobro then that is wobble and the cello is hop?
 

I believe that's a bass, not a cello....
Posted 4 years ago by nelamvr6    [ Reply ]
if the cello is wobble, the dobro must be hop, then the guitar must be skip?
unless he is playing slide dobro then that is wobble and the cello is hop?
Posted 4 years ago by mikedgreene    [ Reply ]
Beautiful hi fi test track, serious low bass.
Posted 4 years ago by nickodgers    [ Reply ]
 Proclivities wrote:

They're getting up there.  Haven't you seen their TV commercials?  "If you've been hurt in a car accident contact Meyer, Douglas, and Barenberg..."  Cool tune, nice production.
 
And they represent Dunder Mifflin Paper Co.
Posted 4 years ago by bruceandjenna    [ Reply ]
The album title reminds me of my old Dansette record player...
Posted 4 years ago by kbs    [ Reply ]
 drictor wrote:
I have a feeling this would sound really good with some fine headphones!
 
Indeed it does on my AudioTechnicas
Posted 4 years ago by lemmoth    [ Reply ]
Started off with a 7 but then it just didn't want to end, so dropped it down to a 6. As reasonably good as it is, I think it wore out its welcome.
Posted 4 years ago by stegokitty    [ Reply ]
 ntoll wrote:
Love the bass solo.
 
After hearing this track on RP I tracked down the whole album. It's marvellous and all the folks in this trio are fantastic musicians. There's not a weak track at all and each player gets ample opportunity to shine. Really great stuff. Thanks RP.
Posted 4 years ago by ntoll    [ Reply ]
Love the bass solo.
Posted 4 years ago by ntoll    [ Reply ]
 the_jake wrote:

Decided to use the link on RP and purchase this album.
Will let you know how the rest of it stacks up.  
 
This purchase truly stands up.  
In a rolling auto not so well, but with headphones or good stereo and speakers for sure.
Posted 4 years ago by the_jake    [ Reply ]
 BillG wrote:

Edgar Meyer. One of the top 2 or 3 in the world. According to me, anyway...
 
That Jerry guy is pretty decent too...
c.
Posted 4 years ago by cc_rider    [ Reply ]
 Tippster wrote:
Damn, Jerry - you're just ridiculous.
 
so is Edgar.  I love listening to him when he lets loose.
Posted 4 years ago by GawgaBoy    [ Reply ]
 dwhayslett wrote:

..."experimental ethnic works"?
 

Based on the alarming frequency in which you antagonize other listeners, you were clearly bullied as a child.  
You can get help for that but I'm sure it will be expensive.
Posted 4 years ago by ace-marc    [ Reply ]
ottima compagnia  - eccellenti artisti - grazie
Posted 4 years ago by mario_1954    [ Reply ]
new tubes, new speakers...awesome flac stream = paradise
Posted 4 years ago by rascal    [ Reply ]
Damn, Jerry - you're just ridiculous.
Posted 5 years ago by Tippster    [ Reply ]
Long Live                                                                                                                         Radio Paradise
To me                                                                                                                                  9-OUTSTANDING
Posted 5 years ago by Tomasni    [ Reply ]
 flecting wrote:
Very clean and attractive. What we've missed to hear in that kind of experimental ethnic works. 10/10
 
..."experimental ethnic works"?
Posted 5 years ago by dwhayslett    [ Reply ]
Yes, I'll take these chops for lunch today!
Posted 5 years ago by MrStatenIsle    [ Reply ]
This album is one of the ones I use to show off my stereo. It is amazingly well recorded!
Posted 5 years ago by nelamvr6    [ Reply ]
Moving this beautiful piece up to 9
Posted 5 years ago by ai63    [ Reply ]
Only thing better would be if they put out another album.
The whole album is unbelievable. Russ is so underrated
Posted 5 years ago by dflee    [ Reply ]
Very clean and attractive. What we've missed to hear in that kind of experimental ethnic works. 10/10
Posted 5 years ago by flecting    [ Reply ]
 the_jake wrote:
Made the hair on my arms stand up.  Bumping up 7 - 8  {#Bananajam}
 
Decided to use the link on RP and purchase this album.
Will let you know how the rest of it stacks up.  
Posted 5 years ago by the_jake    [ Reply ]
I thought this was Mark Knopfler on the intro guitar - was surprised it was not
Posted 5 years ago by idavido    [ Reply ]
 KirstinMurphy wrote:

You're comment made me get mine out quickly- and phwarrrr, it adds whole new levels of depth. Thanks ;) Stunning piece of music..
 

Agree!
Posted 5 years ago by mrtuba9    [ Reply ]
 drictor wrote:
I have a feeling this would sound really good with some fine headphones!
 
You're comment made me get mine out quickly- and phwarrrr, it adds whole new levels of depth. Thanks ;) Stunning piece of music..
Posted 5 years ago by KirstinMurphy    [ Reply ]
 Proclivities wrote:

They're getting up there.  Haven't you seen their TV commercials?  "If you've been hurt in a car accident contact Meyer, Douglas, and Barenberg..."  Cool tune, nice production.
 
Funny!!  And considering the album name (Skip, Hop & Wobble) - work as ambulance chasing lawyers doesn't seem so far fetched!   Long Live RP!!
Posted 5 years ago by lizardking    [ Reply ]
 cc_rider wrote:
If these guys stick with it, they could be really good someday...
c.
 
They're getting up there.  Haven't you seen their TV commercials?  "If you've been hurt in a car accident contact Meyer, Douglas, and Barenberg..."  Cool tune, nice production.
Posted 5 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
Wow, very cool song.
Posted 5 years ago by chrisross    [ Reply ]
Must.Crank.The.VOTTs.
Posted 6 years ago by polymath    [ Reply ]
That Double Bass...double WHOA !!!! Love it.
Posted 6 years ago by ziakut    [ Reply ]
 cc_rider wrote:
If these guys stick with it, they could be really good someday...
c.

 
Yea- they're not even using all the strings yet...
Posted 6 years ago by misterbearbaby    [ Reply ]
Made the hair on my arms stand up.  Bumping up 7 - 8  {#Bananajam}
Posted 6 years ago by the_jake    [ Reply ]
if you guys like this song, you have to listen the version by bering strait, i think it is even better.
Posted 6 years ago by kiroptera    [ Reply ]
If these guys stick with it, they could be really good someday...
c.
Posted 6 years ago by cc_rider    [ Reply ]
Very nice.
Posted 6 years ago by GaryandLiz    [ Reply ]
More amazing with each listen.
Posted 6 years ago by a_genuine_find    [ Reply ]
I love this! simple and clean!
Posted 6 years ago by leeboy    [ Reply ]
very, very nice!
Posted 7 years ago by helgigermany    [ Reply ]
 a_genuine_find wrote:
Nice Album Cover Design
{#Eek} 
Bass solo is AMAZING

 
Edgar Meyer. One of the top 2 or 3 in the world. According to me, anyway...
Posted 7 years ago by William    [ Reply ]
Nice Album Cover Design
{#Eek} 
Bass solo is AMAZING
Posted 7 years ago by a_genuine_find    [ Reply ]
I have a feeling this would sound really good with some fine headphones!
Posted 7 years ago by drictor    [ Reply ]
Add Bela Fleck to this band and you get "Strength in Numbers " the band from the 90's who put out only 1 album. Also very excellen.
Posted 8 years ago by LuvWilloughby    [ Reply ]
find myself humming Bowie's Andy Warhol to this
Posted 8 years ago by 1wolfy    [ Reply ]
Outstanding way to finish the afternoon{#Dancingbanana}
Posted 8 years ago by helios150    [ Reply ]
This song started as I rolled on to my way from İstanbul to Ankara.. great company :)
Posted 8 years ago by Oğuz    [ Reply ]
I want this! Never heard of them before, great
Posted 8 years ago by rommesw    [ Reply ]
 alux wrote:

Mo' dobro please.  

 
I agree with the "too much".  This guy is the best—but for me, the resonator is a great spice, but not a great dish.  
Posted 8 years ago by dsd    [ Reply ]
drinking my morning coffee......reflecting on my time in beautiful Turkey. just beautiful!
Posted 8 years ago by linz_bobinz    [ Reply ]
Utter genius{#Hearteyes}
Posted 8 years ago by Buffskillman    [ Reply ]
Thank you, excellent trio!

Cheers all around here!

{#Hearteyes}
Posted 8 years ago by fitmartin    [ Reply ]
{#Hearteyes}  

Memories evoked of those road trips from Ankara to Izmir ....
Thank you RP 
Posted 8 years ago by Azrica    [ Reply ]
RP can come up with them
real good
 
Posted 8 years ago by Skydog    [ Reply ]
From Ankara with love :)
Posted 8 years ago by userman    [ Reply ]
Greetings from Izmir.
Posted 9 years ago by twoplain2sea    [ Reply ]
Skvělé,fantastické
Posted 9 years ago by zeman_jakub    [ Reply ]
Dudes better learn how to play their 'struments. {#Daisy}
Posted 9 years ago by kingart    [ Reply ]
 Limpopoking wrote:
Entire album is fantastic 

 
Yuuu-up! 

Gave this disc as a thank-you to a dear friend, and she absolutely loved it. 

Have these guys done anything else together? 

{#Dancingbanana}
Posted 9 years ago by kcar    [ Reply ]
    {#Good-vibes}    ..Top sound - loaded with good o'l fashioned joie de vivre ..   .{#Good-vibes}
Posted 9 years ago by Jannne    [ Reply ]
Entire album is fantastic 
Posted 9 years ago by Limpopoking    [ Reply ]
Listening RP is a beautiful experience where you can hear lovely tunes that are surprisingly titled after your hometown {#Laughing}
Posted 9 years ago by mustafacank    [ Reply ]
 ddog wrote:
Too much Dobro...Bro!    {#Crashcomp}

 
Mo' dobro please.  
Posted 9 years ago by alux    [ Reply ]
 Jelani wrote:
Edgar Meyer? As a kid I used to enjoy the works of his brother, Oscar.

 
That elicited a welcome guffaw on this, a rainy Monday. 
Posted 9 years ago by MojoJojo    [ Reply ]
Lovely
Posted 10 years ago by owchita    [ Reply ]
Edgar Meyer? As a kid I used to enjoy the works of his brother, Oscar.
Posted 10 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
Why did i think this was stephen stills?
Posted 10 years ago by Kaisersosay    [ Reply ]
 Shesdifferent wrote:
Goes on way too long....make it stop

 
You surely have strong feelings about music, but I feel a bit too dismissive. Making it stop is remarkably easy with access to a computer. Wait: there's your solution!
Posted 10 years ago by bam23    [ Reply ]
{#Sunny}indeed
Posted 10 years ago by oldfart48    [ Reply ]
Too much Dobro...Bro!    {#Crashcomp}
Posted 11 years ago by ddog    [ Reply ]