Nickel Creek Appreciation Thread

[two-by-twostep]

Originally Posted by Lee3691

Good stuff. Just heard they got back together. Chris Thile is a genuis.

Originally Posted by Proudest_Raider

I mean he's literally a genius. Got the MacArthur Genius grant in 2012 I think. The youngest to receive it. Incredible stuff.

Never listened to this band/Chris Thile, but I do remember seeing an interview with him a few years ago when he won a MacArthur grant - seemed like a really cool/humble guy.

Any recommendations on where to start with their music?

[whygohome?]

Originally Posted by DMBenjamin

Never listened to this band/Chris Thile, but I do remember seeing an interview with him a few years ago when he won a MacArthur grant - seemed like a really cool/humble guy.

Any recommendations on where to start with their music?

Their best album in my opinion is "Why Should the Fire Die", i think their best songs are "When in Rome" and "Can't Complain" and they're both on there. If you like that give a listen to "Nickel Creek" and after that go for "this side". Somewhere in there check out Thile's solo album "how to grow a woman from the ground", its in a similar vein.

If you like jazz and more experimental stuff, check out any of the "Punch Brothers" albums. They are some of the best musicians out there and they follow no rules and come up with some seriously interesting and exciting music.

[dontshootmydog]

Upon completing an inspiring, hauntingly beautiful rendition of "Helena," Thile says this....

http://youtu.be/FUFVHj88NbA?t=5m38s

"Literally haven't played it in seven years"

That's why this band is fantastic