Three Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest

Béla Fleck and the Flecktones · 1993

57 min · 13 tracks · bluegrass music · space rock · funk rock

A vibrant fusion of bluegrass, funk, and progressive rock with intricate instrumentation and spirited improvisation.

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Three Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest is an album by Béla Fleck and the Flecktones, released in 1993. A vibrant fusion of bluegrass, funk, and progressive rock with intricate instrumentation and spirited improvisation. This album is significant for its critical acclaim, receiving a Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Jazz Performance in 1994. It also expanded the audience for progressive bluegrass music by integrating elements of funk and jazz, influencing a generation of musicians seeking to push genre boundaries. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Three Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest sound like?

A vibrant fusion of bluegrass, funk, and progressive rock with intricate instrumentation and spirited improvisation. Rooted in bluegrass music and space rock.

What makes Three Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest by Béla Fleck and the Flecktones notable?

This album is significant for its critical acclaim, receiving a Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Jazz Performance in 1994. It also expanded the audience for progressive bluegrass music by integrating elements of funk and jazz, influencing a generation of musicians seeking to push genre boundaries. By 1993, Béla Fleck and the Flecktones were establishing themselves as a unique force in acoustic music following their self-titled debut in 1990. 'Three Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest' marked their second album and showcased a more ambitious sound that further blended genres, solidifying their innovative approach to bluegrass and beyond.

How many songs are on Three Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest?

Three Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest has 13 tracks, running approximately 57 minutes.

Tracklist

13 tracks·57:05

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

1 Vix 9 4:27
2 At Last We Meet Again 5:35
3 Spunky & Clorissa 4:30
4 Bumbershoot 5:24
5 Blues for Gordon Standout 5:17
6 Monkey See 3:16
7 The Message 4:05
8 Interlude (Return of the Ancient Ones) 2:06
9 The Drift 3:29
10 A Celtic Medley: Meridian / Traveling Light / Salamander's Reel Standout 6:38
11 Peace, Be Still Standout 4:04
12 The Longing 5:28
13 For Now 2:39