Common Chord
David Grisman · 1993
54 min · 13 tracks · traditional folk music
A tender blend of traditional folk melodies and bluegrass rhythms, rich with emotional depth and instrumental prowess.
Top tracks — play these first
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Ashokan Farewell — This track serves as a poignant centerpiece, showcasing Grisman's virtuosity while evoking deep nostalgia through its melancholic melodies.
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Wayfaring Stranger — Grisman's arrangement of this classic highlights his ability to breathe new life into familiar tunes, blending haunting vocals with intricate instrumentation.
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Dark Is a Dungeon — The song's dark narrative is beautifully complemented by Grisman's expressive playing, illustrating the emotional storytelling central to the album's theme.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- soothing melodies for reflection
- steady pacing for deep listening
- evocative nostalgia throughout journey
- captivating storytelling with warmth
Maybe skip if you
- prefer fast-paced engagement
- seek immediate musical gratification
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Critical Peak — Showcases Grisman's mastery of blending folk and bluegrass, enhancing his artistic reputation.
- Career context
- By the time David Grisman released Common Chord in 1993, he was already an established figure in the acoustic music scene, having gained recognition for his innovative approach to bluegrass and folk. This album followed his influential work in the '80s and highlighted his efforts to preserve and reinterpret American roots music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Tony Rice· Jerry Douglas· Nickel Creek
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Ashokan Farewell 5:20
- 2 Blackberry Turnpike 5:02
- 3 Barbara Allen 3:43
- 4 Dark Is a Dungeon 5:52
- 5 Eighth of January 3:02
- 6 Midnight on the Water 4:17
- 7 Wayfaring Stranger 5:36
- 8 Maiden's Prayer 3:44
- 9 The House Carpenter 3:54
- 10 Boston Boy 2:40
- 11 Down in the Willow Garden 4:11
- 12 Ommie Wise 4:31
- 13 Ashokan Farewell (reprise) 2:20
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