'Rocket Science' by Béla Fleck & the Flecktones

‘Rocket Science’ by Béla Fleck & the Flecktones is a studio album released on May 17, 2011 by E One.

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RVM prescreen

1 . Gravity Lane (Raleigh, NC, 6/4/11)

2 . Prickly Pear (Summer Camp, Chillicothe, IL, 5/29/2011)

3 . Howard / Life In Eleven (Magfest, 2011)

4 . Like Water (North Shore Center, 3/2/12)

5 . Sweet Pomegranates (2012/04/10)

6 . Falani

7 . Bottle Rocket (2012/04/10)

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Track Listing : 1.Gravity Lane (Béla Fleck) – 05:58 . 2.Prickly Pear (Béla Fleck) – 03:49 . 3.Joyful Spring (Howard Levy) – 02:39 . 4.Life In Eleven (Howard Levy, Béla Fleck) – 05:25 . 5.Falling Forward (Béla Fleck) – 05:08 . 6.Storm Warning (Béla Fleck) – 07:57 . 7.Like Water (Victor Lemonte Wooten, Béla Fleck) – 04:42 . 8.Earthling Parade (Béla Fleck) – 07:58 . 9.The Secret Drawer (Future Man) – 02:12 . 10.Sweet Pomegranates (Howard Levy) – 05:55 . 11.Falani (Béla Fleck) – 06:50 . 12.Bottle Rocket (Béla Fleck) – 05:53

Jeremy Cowart

Musicians : Béla Fleck – 5-String Banjo On (1, 3-8, 10-12), Goldtone 10-String Prototype On(8), Deering Crossfire Electric Banjo On (2 – 6) . Future Man – Drumitar, Acoustic Drums, Percussion . Howard Levy – Bass Harmonica On(8), Harmonica On(1 – 4-8 – 11 – 12), Synth Harmonica On (2), Piano On(1-7 – 10 – 12) . Victor Wooten – Fodera 4-String Bass, Fodera 5-String Nyc Bass, Compito 5-String Fretless Bass (5 – 8 – 11)

Production : Produced By Béla Fleck . Kevin Dailey – Engineer . Richard Battaglia – Engineer . Richard Dodd – Mastering

Package : Jeremy Cowart – Photography . Sean Marlowe – Art Direction . Paul Grosso – Cover Art

Recorded 2010 – 2011.

Released On May 17, 2011 By E One.

(Source ‘Rocket Science’ by Béla Fleck & the Flecktones | Official Site)

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JazzTimes
In some ways, Howard Levy’s unique musicianship and creativity have provided a real boost for his old comrades. The compositions are all quite bold, showcasing everyone’s versatility and highlighting the collective power of the band. […]

All About Jazz
The writing hasn’t been this strong since, well, the last time Levy was in the bandand because Fleck remains the group’s primary composer (though everyone contributes), it becomes clear that it’s always been as much about who he is writing for as what he is writing. […]

George Graham
I’ll definitely give this CD grade “A” for sound quality. Fleck always has high standards in how his music is captured on recordand this CD is no exception. The instrumentation is recorded with very good clarity and minimal studio effects. The dynamic range is also quite commendable, giving the percussion a nice impactand not trying to compete in the loudness wars. […]

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