Because our mp3s have no drm, you can play it on any device that supports mp3, even on your ipod. All of which makes levys return to the fold for rocket science a. It reached number 1 on the billboard jazz chart and number 36 on the top independent albums chart. Rocket science is in every way a tribute to what the flecktones do well, and it also is just another set of fun, groovy and really, really, really well played jams. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. Howard levy left the band back in 1992, leaving bela fleck, victor wooten, and roy future man wooten as a trio for six years before saxophonist jeff coffin came aboard in 1998. Rocket science marks the first recording by the first fab four flecktones in almost two decades, with pianistharmonica player howard levy back in the fold. Bela fleck and the flecktones jay and susie gogue performing. Jul 03, 2019 rocket science marks the first recording by the first fab four flecktones in almost two decades, with pianistharmonica player howard levy back in the fold alongside fleck, bassist victor wooten, and percussionist drumitarist roy futureman wooten. A reunion of the original quartet known as bela fleck.
Bela fleck and the flecktones jazz released may 17, 2011 eone music one would be forgiven for thinking that the reunion of the flecktones original lineup for rocket science was a nostalgic one, but thats not what happened. Rocket science bela fleck and the flecktones album wikipedia. Visionary and vibrant as anything in their already rich canon, rocket science feels more like a new beginning than simply the culmination of an early chapter. Rocket science vneck the flecktones official online store. Feb 06, 2020 bela fleck and the flecktones rocket science deluxe edition 2011 posted by on may 17 2011 artist. Resisting feelings of nostalgia, the album saw the grammy awardwinning quartet create some of the most forwardthinking music of their long, celebrated career. Bela fleck and the flecktones rocket science deluxe edition 2011 posted by on may 17 2011 artist. Bela fleck banjo and brothers victor bass and roy future man wooten drums, drumitar have continued to tour and record together as the flecktones since then, but the reintroduction of levy on harmonica and piano clearly provides a creative boost. Rocket science, the first album of new music from bela fleck and the flecktones in six years, opens with a familiar banjo gambol from fleck, which soon makes room for something unheard in a. The bands name is a play on 1960s rock band dick dale and the deltones the flecktones formed in 1988 when bela fleck was invited to perform on the pbs tv series the lonesome pine specials. American apparel unisex fine jersey short sleeved 3button henley 100% ringspun.
Rocket science hails back to their flight of the cosmic hippo era origins. Bela fleck and the flecktones rocket science mediafire. Bela fleck and the flecktones returned in 2011 with rocket science, one of their best and most consistent albums in several years. The original members were fleck on banjo, victor wooten on bass guitar. Bela fleck and the flecktones discography includes. To support the may 17th release of rocket science, the band will be heading out on a north american tour that opens with a set at summer camp. Jazz, jazz fusion, bluegrass, folk, classical, world music. Astoundingly adept musicians who are comfortable playing. Then in 2011, levy reentered the fold as the flecktones recorded a new album, rocket science, and the original quartet has since returned to the stage together for brief, intensive stretches over. Fleck reunited the original flecktones for the spring 2011 release rocket science, and toured with the band, as well as the trio with hussain and meyer, which resulted in the concert album the melody of rhythm. Rocket science marks the first recording by the first fab four flecktones in almost two decades, with pianist harmonica player howard levy back in the fold alongside fleck, bassist victor wooten, and percussionist drumitarist roy futureman wooten. Like water is the true pastoral jam on the disc, with the flecktones at their most laidback and grooving before carrying it all out on the careening, sprightly bottle rocket. Download bela fleck and the flecktones mp3 songs and albums.
Rocket science, which is out today may 17, marks the first. Download and print sheet music or learn how to play online. Rocket science is a studio album by bela fleck and the flecktones, released in 2011. Bela fleck and the flecktones is an american band that combines jazz and bluegrass music.
The bands name is a play on 1960s rock band dick dale and the deltones. Morning edition for january, 2012 hear the morning edition program for january. The song life in eleven won best instrumental composition at the 54th annual grammy awards. I try to find something that im excited about because i know when im excited about something, if theres something that intrigues me, i cannot put the banjo down. Bela fleck and the flecktones telecharger et ecouter les. Rocket science henley the flecktones official online store. Bela fleck really brings the banjo to unique places and i wish more people werent turned off to this band because it is labeled as bluegrass. Sep 29, 2015 bela fleck and the flecktones discography. After the first tour together as the original flecktones, they recorded their latest album rocket science and proved once again that the finer things in life only get better with age.
One would be forgiven for thinking that the reunion of the flecktones original lineup for rocket science was a nostalgic one, but thats not what happened. Rocket science contains the signature experimentation, instrumental prowess, and cocktail of styles that have made the flecktones successful in the past and is a nice. Along with their incredible output as a group, members of the flecktones have. Rocket science cd the flecktones official online store. This past sunday these sonic super heroes returned to the mile high city for. Arch enemy khaos legions limited deluxe edition 2011 flac download. It is so refreshingly flecktones and that means original that ive listened to this album 4 or 5 time already since purchasing.
Rocket science recaptures everything that made the flecktones so fresh. Votes are used to help determine the most interesting content on rym. May 17, 2011 rocket science is a studio album by bela fleck and the flecktones, released in 2011. The bands 2011 album, rocket science, marked the first recording by the original band members in almost two decades. Rocket science brings the original flecktones together for the first time since howard levy left the group in 1992. Bela fleck and the flecktones rocket science deluxe. Mp3 is a digital audio format without digital rights management drm technology.
The bands 2011 album, rocket science, marked the first recording by the original. Apr 08, 2012 rocket science, the latest release from bela fleck and the flecktones, reunites the bands original members with new music and continues to raise the bar for instrumental jazz. Bela fleck and the flecktones 1991 flight of the cosmic hippo 1992 ufo tofu. Rocket science marks the first recording by the first fab four flecktones in almost two decades, with pianisth. This past sunday these sonic super heroes returned to the mile high city for a no holds barred easter extravaganza.
Download bela fleck and the flecktones mp3 songs and. Far from being a wistful trip back in time, the album sees the grammy awardwinning quartet. Rocket science fires on all cylinders and comes off as a fresh and exciting reintroduction to a newly energized flecktones. Mar 14, 2011 to support the may 17th release of rocket science, the band will be heading out on a north american tour that opens with a set at summer camp festival in chillicothe, il on may 29th. Rocket science released 2011apple music amazon spotify store. Listen free to bela fleck and the flecktones rocket science gravity lane, prickly pear and more. When it comes to instrumental virtuosity, there are few acts that can match bela fleck and the flecktones.