Punch Brothers movie

**kmiller1610** · Jul-28-2009, 5:09am

Originally Posted by Ivan Kelsall

Even as a Banjo player,i have to say that 'Banjo in Bach' doesn't work for me.It's tonally completely out of context within that form of music IMHO. It's wonderful to think that it 'can' be played on a Banjo at all,such is the technique of some of our great players these days,but sometimes it's necessary to take a step back & leave such music to more suitable instruments.

I've shown the clip to 10 people, all of them non-acoustic fans. Their favorite parts are where you can hear Noam gently, separately playing his notes (around 4:00). Comments are something like this: "I didn't know the Banjo could ever sound that soft!"

You may be too close to the instrument to recognize that the Banjo is the main thing that makes the Punch Brandenberg unique to untrained ears. Thile's Mandolin blends very well.

**BradKlein** · Jul-28-2009, 1:55pm

Originally Posted by kmiller1610

Their favorite parts are where you can hear Noam gently, separately playing his notes (around 4:00). Comments are something like this: "I didn't know the Banjo could ever sound that soft!"

It's true that he has a wonderful tone. I don't know banjos that well myself, but in the couple of times that I've heard Noam up close here in NYC, it's really striking how good he sounds on that Gibson top tension banjo. I don't know what comes from the instrument, the set up, his right hand... but it's a fine combination.

I don't think those P-Bros can imagine what a treat it is for us locals, when they pop up at small venues and jams.

**Alex Orr** · Jul-28-2009, 2:40pm

I really don't care for the majority of the stuff I've heard by Thile, with Nickel Creek being especially grating. Sure, he's technically brilliant, but personally, I find most of his music boring and his stage presence irritating. Yet, with that in mind, even I would go see that movie. Despite my personal lack of interest in his music, the guy is a genius musician and I love seeing footage of first-rate musicians playing, practicing, arranging, recording, and just talking about the music. Whether or not their music appeals to me personally, it's almost always a treat to get a glimpse into the musical lives of folks like that outside of an album or onstage in concert.

**clem** · Jul-28-2009, 3:19pm

Punch Brothers is a phenomenal BAND. My impressions were that they have melded into a band, that started as CT project. They all play and sing very well...and CT is not the most awe inspiring musician on the stage when they play

...and he is a brilliant musician and performer.

I can't wait to see this film...and see the band again.

**PhilGE** · Sep-04-2009, 11:15pm

Just saw the Brandenburg clip. Wow. Wow. Wow. If I read the notes right, it won't be in the movie. Now have it on my iPod. Wow... If I had seen this kind of stuff as a kid I probably would not have quit playing the cello. Inspiring.

**Steve-o** · Mar-08-2011, 3:16pm

Saw from the MC front page that the movie premiere's Friday in Nashville. Anyone know when/where it will be released from there? I checked the web site and no indications. If anyone attends, please update us. Thanks!