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From his 2014 album by the same name "Walking Song" is very sweet and easy to listen to. it combines traditional Irish and American bluegrass sensibilites w...
Jul 30, 2013 · It’s a driving, bluesy, mid-tempo song about a fine young horse, with vocals shared by Block and Alison Krauss. The chorus displays just the sort of poetry that attracted Ron to Reynold’s writing.
Walking Song reflects their shared sense of creative freedom both lyrically and musically. Tunes like the Celtic-tinged “Let There Be Beauty,” the country-slanted “Ivy," and the poignant “Colors” match Reynolds’ rich, vivid lyrics with Block’s fine-etched melodies to entrancing effect.
Walking Song reflects their shared sense of creative freedom both lyrically and musically. Tunes like the Celtic-tinged “Let There Be Beauty,” the country-slanted “Ivy," and the poignant “Colors” match Reynolds’ rich, vivid lyrics with Block’s fine-etched melodies to entrancing effect.
In an unusual but fruitful pairing, bluegrass notable Ron Block teamed up with teacher/poet Rebecca Reynolds to craft the tunes on Walking Song. Block (best known as the banjo player with Alison Krauss’ Union Station) met Reynolds through an online spirituality forum; their discussions led to a songwriting partnership.
