“But the boys are back in town with Not Our First Goat Rodeo, a set of 10 whimsically titled new tracks of mostly instrumental concoctions from the same recipe, but with a slightly heftier pinch of the experimental.”
“Goat Rodeo never comes close to the pulling-every-which-way willfulness of its title’s implications. Instead it lets its individual players show their own qualities, then prove how well they cohere and coalesce into a choice, unpredictable conversation.”
“The natural symmetry is still intact, and while the chemistry they created makes the music sound almost effortless, the sounds that resulted are every bit as creative and compelling as one might expect from an ensemble made up of such master musicians.”
“If anything, Meyer played it even better here than on the recording.”
“Mr. Meyer is not only a legitimate heir to this tradition but also a great energizing factor to the field. His versatility should be celebrated.”
“The most remarkable virtuoso in the relatively un-chronicled history of his instrument.”
“One of the most interesting parts of being involved in a wider spectrum of musical style is the exposure to many more people and their perspectives,” says Meyer.
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Read articleBass Musician magazine speaks with Edgar about The Goat Rodeo Sessions, the impact of being a multi-instrumentalist, and advice for the changing face of music.
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