Old Timey Art

emmline · Post by **emmline** » Thu Jun 19, 2008 6:22 am

I like the three people on the front car bumper, and the sax player with holes in his pants legs (need to visit site to see.)

Thomaston · Post by **Thomaston** » Thu Jun 19, 2008 7:04 am

Those are great! I saw several that I want.

Flyingcursor · Post by **Flyingcursor** » Thu Jun 19, 2008 11:38 am

emmline wrote:I like the three people on the front car bumper, and the sax player with holes in his pants legs (need to visit site to see.)

I think them's the Carter Family. If not then the guy looks a lot like A.P.

missy · Post by **missy** » Thu Jun 19, 2008 4:25 pm

Flyingcursor wrote:
emmline wrote:I like the three people on the front car bumper, and the sax player with holes in his pants legs (need to visit site to see.)
I think them's the Carter Family. If not then the guy looks a lot like A.P.

I agree, that sure looks like an autoharp!

Jack · Post by **Jack** » Thu Jun 19, 2008 7:06 pm

For someone who doesn't particularly understand the specific appeal of art such as this, what would you say you admire about this type of art?

crookedtune · Post by **crookedtune** » Thu Jun 19, 2008 7:45 pm

It's the Carter family. Left to right: Maybelle (a visionary pioneer of country/folk guitar, and Johnny Cash's mother-in-law), Sarah (the voice of the band), and A.P. (the genius and driving force). This was the greatest and most groundbreaking band in the history of country music.

And if it bothers you, ignore the word "country". This is essential listening for anyone who appreciates music.

cowtime · Post by **cowtime** » Thu Jun 19, 2008 9:20 pm

Jack wrote:For someone who doesn't particularly understand the specific appeal of art such as this, what would you say you admire about this type of art?

It makes me happy.

'cause I can feel the movement and/or hear the music. My favorites are -

and

Pull some Bow

This person has wonderful talent- nice use of light and dark.

Flyingcursor · Post by **Flyingcursor** » Fri Jun 20, 2008 9:21 am

crookedtune wrote: And if it bothers you, ignore the word "country". This is essential listening for anyone who appreciates music.

Exactly. One must first get their head around the fact that there was no such thing as "country" music, as we know it, when the Carters first recorded.

Did I ever mention I have a 5 CD set of the Carter Family's first 10 years?

dwest · Post by **dwest** » Fri Jun 20, 2008 9:48 am

I always considered the Carters bluegrass, just shows how universal they were. Tracy's work with light reminds me of Edward Hopper, beautiful work, great movement.