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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: 3485









Released: 1993
Length: 6:49
Plays (last 30 days): 3
(Instrumental)
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What about Jeff Healey, following?
Holy Shite!  I love this.
SUPER STOCKED WITH THE SONG CHOICE THIS MONRING AND LOVE THE INFO PAGE SUPERB 
TEST
 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.
It just occurred to me that this song tells a story through sound, it doesn't need words at all, truly remarkable.
cello gets me every time. or is that something else?
What is this wonder?
One of my favorite albums of all time!
 shayde wrote:

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



The whole album is outstanding. Highly Recommended. 
Hello, très belle harmonie de cordes. Une jolie découverte qui me fait penser aux accents de Mark knofler par moments. Merci !!
 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.
 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.
 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!
Telluride Sessions.... wonderful
 drictor wrote:

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




Grados, baby, Grados!
Hot damn. That is all.
Ladies and Gentlemen, to your left, you can read up about Gerry Douglas. My gast is flabbered. He has played on 1,000 albums!
Jerry Douglas and Band are playing tomorrow (24 September 2022) in Doylestown PA!  Go say hi
 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.

Anything Jerry Douglas plays just makes me smile!
What I like  about this is that these guys really know how to play but they resist showing off.  Nicely understated.  
Quite nice
This song pierces my soul
As though it were written just for me
Thank you
Bumped up from 9 to 10.   AMAZING!
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
 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!!
 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.  
 eileenomurphy wrote:
SUPERB!!! I never heard of them before. Thank You RP!  



I agree!  Thanx RP!     
what an escape, beautiful
SUPERB!!! I never heard of them before. Thank You RP!  
hot damn that's some hella good string playing in there
rarely matched in almost every way.  just terrific.
 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
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.
Am I dreaming, or is Edgar Meyer really hitting an E two octaves above a guitars high E string ... ON A BASS!
Gives me Goose Bumps every time.
so. Damn. Good. 
Love this. Sooo Goood. 
Douglas has quite a resume. 
 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.
A great album that is best on a quality hi-do system.
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. 
Reminds me of Gaye Delorme. I like it.
That base solo!!!!!!!
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.
 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....
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?
Beautiful hi fi test track, serious low bass.
 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.
The album title reminds me of my old Dansette record player...
 drictor wrote:
I have a feeling this would sound really good with some fine headphones!
 
Indeed it does on my AudioTechnicas
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.
 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.
Love the bass solo.
 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.
 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.
 Tippster wrote:
Damn, Jerry - you're just ridiculous.
 
so is Edgar.  I love listening to him when he lets loose.
 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.
ottima compagnia  - eccellenti artisti - grazie
new tubes, new speakers...awesome flac stream = paradise
Damn, Jerry - you're just ridiculous.
Long Live                                                                                                                         Radio Paradise
To me                                                                                                                                  9-OUTSTANDING
 flecting wrote:
Very clean and attractive. What we've missed to hear in that kind of experimental ethnic works. 10/10
 
..."experimental ethnic works"?
Yes, I'll take these chops for lunch today!
This album is one of the ones I use to show off my stereo. It is amazingly well recorded!
Moving this beautiful piece up to 9
Only thing better would be if they put out another album.
The whole album is unbelievable. Russ is so underrated
Very clean and attractive. What we've missed to hear in that kind of experimental ethnic works. 10/10
 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.  
I thought this was Mark Knopfler on the intro guitar - was surprised it was not
 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!
 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..
 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!!
 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.
Wow, very cool song.
Must.Crank.The.VOTTs.
That Double Bass...double WHOA !!!! Love it.
 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...
Made the hair on my arms stand up.  Bumping up 7 - 8  {#Bananajam}
if you guys like this song, you have to listen the version by bering strait, i think it is even better.
If these guys stick with it, they could be really good someday...
c.
Very nice.
More amazing with each listen.
I love this! simple and clean!
very, very nice!
 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...
Nice Album Cover Design
{#Eek} 
Bass solo is AMAZING
I have a feeling this would sound really good with some fine headphones!
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.
find myself humming Bowie's Andy Warhol to this
Outstanding way to finish the afternoon{#Dancingbanana}
This song started as I rolled on to my way from İstanbul to Ankara.. great company :)
I want this! Never heard of them before, great
 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.  
drinking my morning coffee......reflecting on my time in beautiful Turkey. just beautiful!
Utter genius{#Hearteyes}
Thank you, excellent trio!

Cheers all around here!

{#Hearteyes}
{#Hearteyes}  

Memories evoked of those road trips from Ankara to Izmir ....
Thank you RP 
RP can come up with them
real good
 
From Ankara with love :)
Greetings from Izmir.
Skvělé,fantastické
Dudes better learn how to play their 'struments. {#Daisy}
 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}
    {#Good-vibes}    ..Top sound - loaded with good o'l fashioned joie de vivre ..   .{#Good-vibes}
Entire album is fantastic 
Listening RP is a beautiful experience where you can hear lovely tunes that are surprisingly titled after your hometown {#Laughing}
 ddog wrote:
Too much Dobro...Bro!    {#Crashcomp}

 
Mo' dobro please.  
 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. 
Lovely
Edgar Meyer? As a kid I used to enjoy the works of his brother, Oscar.
Why did i think this was stephen stills?
 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!
{#Sunny}indeed
Too much Dobro...Bro!    {#Crashcomp}
yok artık !!!
I've been from Ankara to Izmir and don't remember it sounding like this - more like grinding trucks, horns, muezzins, trucks and more trucks.
This is just too nice; though I like it fine, just sans the title. 
Ok, as I did not speak of yesterday, I hooked up a sub-woofer to my sound system and right after a completely wonderful but boring Joni Mitchell song came on and I was minorly unhappy but tonight we have a heavy (cello) bass night..Pardon my displeasure.. sounds good and oops now my favorite bass player of all time..Roger
Goes on way too long....make it stop