Anyone who has ever attempted to play any musical instrument can appreciate the world-class level of talent on this performance, including Alison on the fiddie. Jerry Douglas is simply incredible. And Dan Tyminski's ability to run up and down the scale with his voice is natural and effortless, yet special all at the same time.
Simply one of the greatest bluegrass bands of all time. The talent they assembled is just astonishing. If they ever send send out another Voyager mission I believe a selection from Alisson Krauss & Union Station should be on the golden record.
I wish I could see them. Notice how with this much talent and skill they don't have to run back and change outfits several times to keep it interesting. No special effects. Just real music.
If you want real artistry in music be it country, rock, jazz or whatever, you have to look for it. The world is pop...bad pre-produced, focus group made pop. It sucks.
I'm from the U.K and most people over here just don't get country. I grew up listening to Tanya Tucker, Glen Campbell and Tammy Wynette thanks to my mum's love of it....and THANK GOD I did! Just LOVE country, especially this kind of bluegrass picking style...proper musicians!!!!!
I have the pleasure and distinct privilege of listening to this group of world class performers live at the finest musical venue near to my home town. This video is a fine recording of the excellence in music that Alison Krause, Jerry Douglas, Dan Tominski, Ron Block and Barry Bales bring to our world every day. Words don't do them justice. They are indeed awesome!
What gets me is as good as this video, Alison Kraus and Union Station Live is, they put this to shame when you are actually in a theatre watching them. I've seen them many times in person and I can tell you, there is NO band that's better live. NO BAND AND I MEAN EVERYONE and Ive seem many over the years, some of the greatest and they simply pale in comparison to this band when they play live. Can't wait until they decide to tour again. Alison has been doing her own thing with Robert Plant and they've made some great music but it's time for another AKUS record and tour.
ben gibson Yes they are. James Taylor introduced Jerry Douglass on the Eric Claptons Crossroads concert when he backed up JT on dobro the Jimi Hendrix on dobro. I thought that was a cool intro.
Alison Krauss and Union Station are the best bluegrass band that I have ever heard and Ralph Stanley is right up there with them.....Bluegrass can't be beat...
What I really Love about this, aside from the Magnificent performance of Everyone on stage, is the Fact that there are No Drums. All of the percussion is provided by the Strings. Love It. Love Everything about this performance. QUALITY HIGH CLASS Performance.
They have a way of making 5 players sound like 10. Great harmony, great picking and Barry forgotten on bass is the glue. His timing is impeccable; a highly polished outfit, this. I had the privilege of seeing them live back around 94-95 and their sound was 100% as true and perfect as it is here.
This would be a good black screen opening for a movie. The boy sneaks on a train at night and wakes up in a tunnel. When the music picks up the beautiful smokey mountains appear as his open car exits the tunnel. The boy is amazed by the beauty.
Amazing. It sounds like pieces that he's been saving for ages. It's one of those riffs you play for years alone; never done, but forever evolving. It feels to me the song they play is several separate songs but formed around his dobro and blended into a masterpiece of awesome.
This is probably the most comprehensive use of every available bluegrass instrument on this song,Dan tyminsky can play it with just his guitar and it's awesome but this is too notch
These artists are truly amazing. In a time where people take what other musicians create and turn it into “songs”, I look at a performance like this and I am blown away by REAL musicianship
There aren’t many live performances that can stand up to this one. Not enough words to describe the mastery occurring not only on stage but also give the sound guy a RAISE
Dan Tyminski looks like 'Frank' from American Pickers in the clip but actually is a proper world class picker...... This jam soothes my soul..... Lap steel is so haunting.... Best from Australia!
Damn right. NO ONE can beat Jerry Douglas. Listen to the song "We Play Hide and Seek" off of Jerry Douglas's "Slide Rule" album. BEST dobro I have EVER heard
When I sit down to enjoy some good music (mostly Bluegrass) this is always included in my line-up. I have been listening to this and many other Union Station songs for many years'. Im not American but was born to love Bluegrass. I agree with another comment that their talent and coordination of the instruments makes it so exciting to listen to. World Class!!
Bluegrass is the most heartfelt and powerful music. Just listen to a Bluegrass station on Sat radio or in general..It tells the story of love heartbreak and movin on....
Jerry -Who ??? The master my friend no other will ever surpass this mans ability I am totally amazed as an older dobro player in a country band i have a love for a legend
When something sounds too good to be true, it might just be true, anyway. These folks are the real deal, the top of the line in their craft, excelling in their talents. No fakery, no electronic alterations. Hear them in person.
herd this song for the first time to day .dec 25 2012 ,loved it had to play back 3 times .sounded better each time .this is why ilove country and blue grassmusic ,it tells a story.music speaks where words fail.this is what the world needs more of.god bless america.
First saw this video in 2009, loved it then, and listened to it off and on ever since and now it's 2019. I've grown up around it haha, I recorded it on a flipphone for my ringtone, and then downloaded this video and cut to mp3 and burned it to a cd and drove around back roads listening to this on repeat with some cold beer. Love it
The music stylings of Alison and union station , along with some of the old favorites, like Skaggs, Bill, and the country gentlemen is what inspires me as a musician. Bluegrass as a genre, can not be done anyway but " raw" you hear some of the big names in country music belting bluegrass out. Brad Paisley, ( you'll never leave Harland alive) Travis Tritt (Georgia rose) to name a few. If you can play and sing bluegrass, than you've earned my respect.
Yes this whole group is the best that i ever have listened to as i live in nova scotia canada and cannot walk so have to reloy on the computer not too bad Allison is a sweetie music is my life keep it going keep smiling
Folks I appreciate your love, and I too LOVE this Beautiful HEARTFELT music. But it's NOT Country music. It's, it's own genre, Bluegrass or some call it Mountain music. ABSOLUTELY Beautiful! Country music is Beautiful as well!! My people are Cherokee and Walsh/Scotch Irish from the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. 💖🎶💖🎶
I have told people this for years and they don't believe it, that is, until they actually see them in person. The best live band by far, BAR NONE. They re like one unit. It's amazing just how they jell. No one else does it this well and I've seen some of everyone. And to think, that I was introduced to them by accident. a friend had two tickets and invited me to go. I'm so glad I did. That was back in 1995 and been a fan ever since.
I actually came here from Hayde Bluegrass Orchestra. A Norwegian Bluegrass group. Try Their Red Box Concert. I can't believe I have never heard Jerry Douglass play this fantastic Dobro piece. RU-vid's algorithms can sure led one down some unexpected roads. P.S, the rest of Union station are hot on this, also.
Wow I grew up on this kind of music these musicians are the real deal they got Heart you either born with it or you ain't you can't train for it or take lessons . It's in your veins from the very first Breath you TAKE.!!!
My god ..!!!!!!......I have never heard anything as incredible as this piece of music...and I like all types..........I first heard this particular song no a program on BBC TV 📺 called the Transatlantic sessions and was astonished ......this music is on another level like my country’s best Irish music .......without our music this art would not exist..... Slán go foil a cairde
Sadly, Today's "country" has almost Completely been run into a ditch and left for dead. Other than Union Station of course who are simply superb....I'm not an algorithm but perhaps check out "The Peterson's", and "Hayde Bluegrass Orchestra"...an incredible bluegrass group from NORWAY!!! Rebekka Nilson is just a completely Brilliant vocalist; reminiscent of and on par with Alyson. God Bless and Happy New Year.
Oh how I love to hear them play this incredible piece of music. So sweet yet the song is about how harsh survival was in Appalachia long before the depression. The people who came from that time always stay fresh on my mind. Their strength built a great Nation for a time.
One of the best concerts I ever went to was Alison Krause and Union station in Sun Valley, Idaho. I got to spend 2 hours standing 20 feet from this amazing group of artists. A memorable experiece indeed.
