Chris Thile
acoustic mandolin // progressive bluegrass
I don’t spend too much time watching CMT – probably 10 minutes total in my life. But the first time I paused on that channel was when I heard Nickel Creek – beautiful rural bluegrass instrumentation matched with resonating vocal harmonies. Chris partnered with the Watkins’ siblings (Sean & Sara) to release their impressive self-titled album. Later, as part of the one time collective, Mutual Admiration Society, he released “Laurie De’ Tullins” – a bucolic tune of soothing string plucking. Halfway through, a deep double-bass enters teasing a counter-bassline to the mandolin work on top, somehow recalling Glover Gill’s excellent Waking Life soundtrack into my memory.Pensive plucked thoughts giving way to coy aural interplay.
That bass is as smooth as Betty Crocker frosting. Delicious.
Chris Thile is a genius on that instrument. I saw Nickel Creek perform in concert last year and they were amazing. Go see them when they come to your town.
Earlier in the day I was trying to track down some Chris Thile due to a recommendation from a friend and couldn’t track anything down on his site for download. But then here you come and supply the goods. The track is magnificent. Thank you very much.
this is indeed fab you should listen if you get a chance to CMT they stream some fab stuff and if you have a mini disc or suchlike you can tape and then play to your hearts content willie bob and toby.
When I listen to this I do think of, like you said, pastures, lakes, and the sun setting behind an outstretching forest. To me, this vision of nature represents solitude. And as I hear the music I recall every regret I have ever had.
cheers for the tune
Gurg