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Music for Two

Béla Fleck · 2004

124 min · 20 tracks · jazz · bluegrass music

An intricate tapestry of bluegrass and jazz, weaving together improvisation with classical precision.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic exploration with peaks
  • wave-like pacing for deep listening
  • intricate interplay between instruments
  • for extended sessions
  • requires attentive, focused engagement

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeks instant gratification
  • prefers standalone tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
By 2004, Béla Fleck had established himself as a leading figure in progressive bluegrass and acoustic music. 'Music for Two' emerged after his acclaimed project 'The Flecktones' and marked a shift towards more intimate duets, showcasing his prowess alongside fellow musicians. This album reflects his ongoing exploration of genre boundaries and collaborative artistry.
Stylistic neighbors
Chris Thile· Punch Brothers· Nickel Creek

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Bug Tussle 4:55
  • 2 Invention No. 10 0:53
  • 3 Pile-Up 6:55
  • 4 Prelude No. 24 2:59
  • 5 Solar 3:59
  • 6 Blue Spruce 8:45
  • 7 Canon 4:27
  • 8 The One I Left Behind 5:00
  • 9 Menuett I-II from Partita No. 1 2:11
  • 10 Prelude No. 2 1:39
  • 11 Palmyra 10:32
  • 12 The Lake Effect 3:15
  • 13 Largo from Sonata 3:11
  • 14 Allegro Vivace from Sonata 1:13
  • 15 Wrong Number 2:59
  • 16 Woolly Mammoth 7:44
  • 17 Wishful Thinking 2:56

Disc 2

  • 1 Obstinato: Making Music for Two 38:56
  • 2 Green Slime 5:23
  • 3 Happy Drum Drum Monkey Girl 6:49

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