Balsam Range and Atlanta Pops Orchestra Ensemble – Mountain Overture (Mountain Home Music Company, 2018)
Balsam Range, one of the finest acts in the current bluegrass scene, has recreated some of its cherished songs in Mountain Overture. It’s a collaboration with the Atlanta Pops Orchestra Ensemble (a 14-piece version of the 36-piece Atlanta Pops Orchestra).
The new versions of well-known Balsam Range songs take a different form, mixing the rural mountain music of North Carolina with classical music. It’s a beautiful combination that enriches the band’s sound and gives the songs a new life.
Balsam Range and Atlanta Pops Orchestra Ensemble have performed together in the past two years and showcased the album at major bluegrass events this year.
Mountain Overture is a masterfully sculpted album that brings together traditional and academic music, recreating memorable songs by Balsam Range.
Author: Angel Romero
Angel Romero y Ruiz has dedicated his life to musical exploration. His efforts included the creation of two online portals, worldmusiccentral.org and musicasdelmundo.com. In addition, Angel is the co-founder of the Transglobal World Music Chart, a panel of world music DJs and writers that celebrates global sounds. Furthermore, he delved into the record business, producing world music studio albums and compilations. His works have appeared on Alula Records, Ellipsis Arts, Indígena Records and Music of the World.
