1957: Solo Cajun Guitar

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In the tradition of John Fahey, Leo Kottke, and Doc Watson, David Doucet makes his 1957 an intimate, sweet portrait of melody and finesse. The fingerpicking that Doucet employs is stunning but only in proportion to the melodies he tackles. This is, then, more an embrace than a display, full with the richness of Cajun traditionals that have long been the fare of Doucet's other outlet, Beausoleil. The big, remarkable difference with 1957, though, is its stripped quality, with flair and varnish totally absent so that the guitar can almost viscerally sing and weep and dance. And when that's not enough, Doucet chimes in vocally, with a tone that of course recalls his brother Michael's croon but still stands out--largely because here everything is nice and relaxed, as if happening on a long, balmy bayou afternoon. --Andrew Bartlett

1957: Solo Cajun Guitar,David Doucet,Rounder Select,Cajun,Cajun / Zydeco / New Orleans,Pop,World Music,Zydeco

Average customer rating: Wonderful playing, intriguing songs About best guitar playing and sound I've ever heard Cajun Guitar Shines in the Spotlight

1957: Solo Cajun Guitar David Doucet Manufacturer: Rounder Select ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Zydeco | Cajun & Zydeco | Regional Blues | Blues | Styles | Music Cajun & Creole | Cajun & Zydeco | Regional Blues | Blues | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music Rounder Records | Specialty Stores | Music Cajun & Zydeco | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music North America | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Quand J'ai Parti Blues de Musicien ASIN: B00001SI96 Release Date: 1999-10-26

Tracks:

1. Lake Arthur Stomp
2. Cowboy Waltz
3. J'ai Fait Une Grosse Erreur
4. Tu Peux Pas Me Faire Ca
5. Cajun Waltz
6. Midland Two-Step
7. Baiolle
8. Les Blues Des Routes
9. Port Arthur Waltz
10. Bayou Sorrel
11. J'ai Marie Un Ouvrier
12. 1957
13. My True Love
14. Rue Canal
15. Une Piastre Ici, Une Piastre La-Bas

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In the tradition of John Fahey, Leo Kottke, and Doc Watson, David Doucet makes his 1957 an intimate, sweet portrait of melody and finesse. The fingerpicking that Doucet employs is stunning but only in proportion to the melodies he tackles. This is, then, more an embrace than a display, full with the richness of Cajun traditionals that have long been the fare of Doucet's other outlet, Beausoleil. The big, remarkable difference with 1957, though, is its stripped quality, with flair and varnish totally absent so that the guitar can almost viscerally sing and weep and dance. And when that's not enough, Doucet chimes in vocally, with a tone that of course recalls his brother Michael's croon but still stands out--largely because here everything is nice and relaxed, as if happening on a long, balmy bayou afternoon. --Andrew Bartlett

Customer Reviews:

Wonderful playing, intriguing songs.......2002-01-08

David Doucet's guitar playing is reason enough to buy this CD, but he gives you a double bonus with the songs he selected for this release -- just the right mix between lilting tunes and haunting ballads. You don't have to be a Cajun music lover to appreciate them -- although they are wonderfully representative of the richness of Cajun culture -- but simply anyone who appreciates the magic of a beautifully played guitar. Bravo, David! Please give us another solo guitar collection.

About best guitar playing and sound I've ever heard.......2001-08-15

I bought this CD at the 2001 National Folk Festival in East Lansing, Michigan, after hearing David Doucet play. The sound is fantastic as is his playing of these great melodies. He sings French on some cuts and I think his voice, though good, is not 5-star. However, he is a master of the guitar and I give this CD 5 stars for the amazing fingering and the superb recording clarity. I hope he comes back to the Great Lakes Folk Festival sometime soon.

Cajun Guitar Shines in the Spotlight.......2000-04-05

For more 20 years, David Doucet has been an excellent ensemble player with America's foremost Cajun band, BeauSoleil. As a solo performer, he blends his skill in both flatpicking and fingerstyle guitar to create a gumbo of traditional masterpieces. Doucet has an understanding of Cajun and Creole culture that contributes largely to his choice of technique. His vocal delivery on many of the cuts enhances the relaxed feel of this enjoyable, inviting CD. Liner notes include comments as to the history of many of the pieces, as well as special tunings.

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