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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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