Not Our First Goat Rodeo
Yo-Yo Ma · 2020
44 min · 10 tracks · classical
A playful yet sophisticated blend of classical, jazz, and folk influences intertwining in intricate arrangements.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- playful sophistication in arrangements
- steady mid-tempo listening experience
- intricate melodies for focused attention
- moments of whimsical reflection
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking high-energy tracks
- prefer straightforward song structures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2020, 'Not Our First Goat Rodeo' is a collaborative project featuring Yo-Yo Ma alongside acclaimed musicians Chris Thile, Edgar Meyer, and others. This album follows the artist's extensive career in classical music, showcasing his willingness to explore cross-genre collaborations after decades of establishing himself as a leading cellist.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Joshua Bell· Itzhak Perlman· Lara St. John
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Your Coffee is a Disaster 4:40
- 2 Waltz Whitman 3:44
- 3 The Trappings 3:39
- 4 Every Note a Pearl 4:37
- 5 Not For Lack of Trying 5:09
- 6 Voila! 3:11
- 7 Scarcely Cricket 4:46
- 8 We Were Animals 5:22
- 9 Nebbia 4:31
- 10 757 ml 5:08
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