#108 The Smell of Pouring

It's easy to talk about folksy settings and square dances. What else do you want to smell here? I smell reunion in progress–small streams in a forrest, coming together, forming something bigger, of a higher call. They unite and continue in their way down, gurgling: smiling, sunny, festive.

You need to say Bernstein when you say Copland. A wonderful account, hearty and hilarious. Spring's in the air.

Composer: Aaron Copland
Work: Appalachian Spring Suite, 4. Fast
Recording: New York Philharmonic, Leonard Bernstein

#10 The Smell of Countryside

There's music where's everything. It's funny, it's moving, it's majestic. The mood is changing every minute.

But above all, you can smell grassroots. So clean, easy to understand. Beautiful humbleness, no ornaments. Earthy, full-bodied, proud American music.

Composer: Aaron Copland
Work: Billy The Kid
Recording: San Francisco Symphony, Michael Tilson Thomas