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Bluegrass Of Appalachia

Bluegrass Of Appalachia

STYE616 · Paul Gelsomine
An authentic collection of Appalachian Bluegrass tunes played live by the Paul Gelsomine Band. Banjo, Fiddle, Guitar, Mandolin and a bit of Dobro for some added spice. Enjoy this fun, laid back collection of feel good tunes.
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ReleasedOct 2018

Tracks

10 main mixes
Big Old Muddy Creek
STYE616 · Bluegrass Of Appalachia · Paul Gelsomine
1:57·99 bpm·B flat·6 versions
Country, AmericanaAppalachian, Cheerful, Feel Good

A relaxed mid-tempo bluegrass tune at 99 BPM in B flat, with rolling banjo, fiddle lines, flatpicked acoustic guitar and walking upright bass played live as a band. Easygoing and cheerful rather than showy, it suits river and back-porch imagery and runs just under two minutes.

CountryAmericanaAppalachianCheerfulFeel GoodFunHappyMid TempoBluegrassFolkRelaxedHillbillyBanjo
1:57
Country Ramble
STYE616 · Bluegrass Of Appalachia · Paul Gelsomine
1:45·110 bpm·A·5 versions
Country, AmericanaAppalachian, Cheerful, Feel Good

A brisk 110 BPM romp in A, banjo and fiddle trading the lead over guitar and upright bass in a live-room feel. The shortest cue on the set at 1:44, it moves without becoming a full breakdown, ideal for a quick travelling sequence.

CountryAmericanaAppalachianCheerfulFeel GoodFunHappyMid TempoBluegrassFolkRelaxedHillbillyBanjo
1:45
The Devil's Rope
STYE616 · Bluegrass Of Appalachia · Paul Gelsomine
2:06·130 bpm·B flat·6 versions
Country, AmericanaAppalachian, Cheerful, Feel Good

A fast 130 BPM bluegrass burner in B flat driven by banjo and mandolin over guitar and bass, playful rather than sinister despite the title. High-energy and picking-forward throughout, it works where mischief or a tall tale is on screen.

CountryAmericanaAppalachianCheerfulFeel GoodFunHappyUpbeatBluegrassFolkPlayfulHillbillyBanjo
2:06
Sweethearts Dance
STYE616 · Bluegrass Of Appalachia · Paul Gelsomine
2:13·60 bpm·E·4 versions
Country, AmericanaAppalachian, Emotional, Feel Good

The slowest piece here at 60 BPM in E, a tender Appalachian waltz-feel ballad with banjo, fiddle, mandolin, guitar and bass warmed by accordion. Sentimental and unhurried across 2:13, it reads as courtship, family history or a quiet goodbye.

CountryAmericanaAppalachianEmotionalFeel GoodFunHillbillySlowMid TempoBluegrassFolkRomanticRelaxed
2:13
Cornstalk Run
STYE616 · Bluegrass Of Appalachia · Paul Gelsomine
2:11·130 bpm·G·6 versions
Country, AmericanaAppalachian, Cheerful, Feel Good

A bright, fast 130 BPM number in G where banjo and mandolin drive hard and harmonica adds a dusty top line over guitar and bass. Sunny and playful start to finish, it suits farm work, harvest and anything with dirt roads and momentum.

CountryAmericanaAppalachianCheerfulFeel GoodFunHappyUpbeatBluegrassFolkPlayfulHillbillyBanjo
2:11
The Trail Ends Here
STYE616 · Bluegrass Of Appalachia · Paul Gelsomine
2:03·85 bpm·A·5 versions
Country, AmericanaAppalachian, Emotional, Feel Good

A reflective 85 BPM cue in A built on banjo, mandolin and acoustic guitar with upright bass, piano and lonesome harmonica shading. Warmly emotional and settled rather than driving, it fits an ending, a departure or an arrival after a long road.

CountryAmericanaAppalachianEmotionalFeel GoodFunHillbillySlowMid TempoBluegrassFolkRomanticRelaxed
2:03
Old Codger
STYE616 · Bluegrass Of Appalachia · Paul Gelsomine
1:57·80 bpm·D·6 versions
Country, BluesAppalachian, Emotional, Feel Good

An 80 BPM shuffle in D with a blues streak, banjo and slide dobro leaning against acoustic guitar and upright bass. Wry and unhurried, it carries the character of an old-timer on a porch swing and leaves plenty of room over the top.

CountryBluesAmericanaAppalachianEmotionalFeel GoodFunHillbillySlowMid TempoBluegrassFolkRomanticRelaxed
1:57
Junction City
STYE616 · Bluegrass Of Appalachia · Paul Gelsomine
1:58·120 bpm·G flat·5 versions
Country, AmericanaAppalachian, Cheerful, Feel Good

An upbeat 120 BPM tune in G flat with banjo, mandolin and fiddle sharing the melody over guitar and bass. Cheerful and forward-moving without the breakneck pace of the 130 BPM cuts, it makes a useful travelling or work-montage bed.

CountryAmericanaAppalachianCheerfulFeel GoodFunHappyUpbeatBluegrassFolkPlayfulHillbillyBanjo
1:58
Pleasureville Breakdown
STYE616 · Bluegrass Of Appalachia · Paul Gelsomine
2:06·130 bpm·C·4 versions
Country, AmericanaAppalachian, Cheerful, Feel Good

A classic 130 BPM bluegrass breakdown in C, banjo and mandolin racing over guitar and upright bass with dobro slide colour. The most overtly virtuosic and celebratory of the fast cues, built for dancing and for comic speed.

CountryAmericanaAppalachianCheerfulFeel GoodFunHappyUpbeatBluegrassFolkPlayfulHillbillyBanjo
2:06
Amanda's Reel
STYE616 · Bluegrass Of Appalachia · Paul Gelsomine
1:59·75 bpm·B flat·5 versions
Country, AmericanaAppalachian, Emotional, Feel Good

A gentle 75 BPM reel in B flat with fiddle carrying the tune above rolling banjo, acoustic guitar and upright bass. Warm and lightly nostalgic rather than driving, it suits a family portrait, a quiet homestead scene or a soft closing image.

CountryAmericanaAppalachianEmotionalFeel GoodFunHappyMid TempoBluegrassFolkRelaxedHillbillyBanjo
1:59

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