Tuesday, August 18, 2015

Persistent earworm alert IX

I considered classifying today's entry as an overlooked cover tune, but it works just as well as an enjoyable yet persistent earworm.  Sometimes, unexpected instrumentation, when it works better than you ever imagined, can make you appreciate a theme song that you never disliked but also never sought out.  Prior to hearing this reworking, I never thought of the mandolin as the obvious lead instrument for a spacey TV or movie theme.  I've learned, however, that when multiple mandolins join forces, they produce the wonder known as Nashville Mandolin Ensemble's "Where No Mandolin Has Gone Before, a.k.a. 'Star Trek.'"  Just when you think you've heard the limits of what's appropriate for the mandolin...