Chris Thile & Michael Daves Duo

**BradKlein** · Apr-24-2011, 10:29am

Now that we're just a couple of weeks away from the CD release, I thought I'd start a fresh thread with this new Nonesuch Records produced video. There's also a free download of the studio version of this song, and guitar give-away, here.

Anyway, hoping I could steer this one away from simply, "do you or don't you like/approve of Thile", and into other areas now that we can actually here one cut, and soon, more. For one thing, I'm struck at how totally UN-LIKE 'Skaggs & Rice' this disc is going to be, (based on what I've heard so far) on all levels. And somehow that surprised me, even after hearing them play these past 4 years, or so. In addition to completely different players, and (I'll wager) recording techniques, there's also the D-18 v D-28 divide that really changes the overall sound.

**re simmers** · Apr-24-2011, 11:28am

Excellent DYNAMICS. Exciting music. Spectacular. Worth watching a couple thousand times. What else can I say?

Thanks for posting this.

Bob

**Murphy Slaw** · Apr-24-2011, 12:13pm

Chris is a busy guy, eh?

**Matt Witler** · Apr-24-2011, 12:31pm

You can hear the studio cuts for "Sleep With One Eye Open" and "Rabbit In a Log" by skipping ahead on the music player in the upper right hand corner of their website here:

http://www.thiledaves.com/

Really great stuff...

**Larry S Sherman** · Apr-24-2011, 2:30pm

I'm anxiously awaiting my pre-order too. I can't wait.

I'm always excited to see Chris do something different, although I hope he still keeps the PB going strong, and maybe releases some classical stuff soon.

I suppose it would be nice to post the other videos here as well?

Sleep with One Eye Open

Chris Thile & Michael Daves: About the Album

Larry

**Larry S Sherman** · Apr-24-2011, 2:36pm

Maybe a couple of live ones:

Chris Thile and Michael Daves duet Rabbit In the Log

Bury Me Beneath the Weeping Willow (cover) - Chris Thile and Michael Daves

Larry

**Douglas McMullin** · Apr-24-2011, 4:10pm

I jumped on this pre-order as well. Great sounding music and I am looking forward to the release. I also see that they are scheduled to play in Portland Maine on May 25th. I will have to try to get to that even though it is three and a half hours from me.

**Theo B** · Apr-24-2011, 9:50pm

I pre-ordered it as well, as well! I'm pretty excited for it. Chris' mandolin playing has always been a good inspiration for me.. I'm not the biggest fan of the tone Michael uses, but I'm sure I'll get used to it! And I'd like a free Martin guitar. Sounds.. Delicious.

**Alex Orr** · Apr-24-2011, 10:00pm

Originally Posted by BradKlein

Now that we're just a couple of weeks away from the CD release, I thought I'd start a fresh thread with this new Nonesuch Records produced video.]

Cool. I'll start a fresh discussion in this thread about how this ain't no bluegrass and Thile is over-rated

No, in all seriousness, I'm stoked for this record release. I was showing some of those clips to a guy I play guitar with and after the first one he was already onboard for the pre-order. I'm lookling forward to seeing them up here in Annapolis in May.

**Caleb** · Apr-25-2011, 3:36pm

Daves is scary good on the guitar. I guess I must be pretty late to the party because I'd never heard of the fellow till this collaboration. He sings like he's from another era. I'm impressed.

**Popeye39** · Apr-25-2011, 6:06pm

Got my preorder done early. I can't wait for this. Daves seems to have a unique tone to his voice. Thile is Thile so I know what I'm getting. Hope they tour around me, I'll go see it.

**fredfrank** · Apr-25-2011, 6:12pm

I think a DVD of this project would be well received. By me, anyway.

**Theo B** · Apr-25-2011, 9:45pm

By the way! If you pre-order it from Nonesuch records, you get a free MP3 copy and autographs! Who doesn't love autographs?

**Dave Greenspoon** · Apr-26-2011, 4:53pm

Holy Tortoise Shell, look at them fellers pickin' the fast one, and just being so purty on the slow one. Wow. I'm looking forward to the Annapolis show.

**Larry S Sherman** · Apr-29-2011, 1:31pm

A new video is available...awesome stuff.

Chris Thile & Michael Daves perform "You're Running Wild" (made famous by The Louvin Brothers)

Larry

**JeffD** · Apr-29-2011, 2:47pm

Originally Posted by Larry S Sherman

A new video is available...awesome stuff.

Chris Thile & Michael Daves perform "You're Running Wild" (made famous by The Louvin Brothers)

What an amazing mandolin solo. Tasteful, down right yummy, to the point, respectful of Ira Louvin's original mandolin solo, not competing with it, or emulating it, its all Thile's, no excursions to experimental geographies, no pyrotechnics, but absolutely virtuoso nonetheless. Everything I like. The solo says "listen to this music", not "listen to me".

But its more than that. Sure it missed every opportunity to suck, but it also augmented and lifted the song. Just beautiful. Just right.

**mando.player** · Apr-29-2011, 3:25pm

It's gonna be a long 10 days waiting for that CD to come.

**Caleb** · Apr-29-2011, 3:36pm

Originally Posted by JeffD

The solo says "listen to this music", not "listen to me".

Nicely put, and I agree. Such a beautiful song.

**Mike Bunting** · Apr-29-2011, 3:45pm

Originally Posted by JeffD

What an amazing mandolin solo. Tasteful, down right yummy, to the point, respectful of Ira Louvin's original mandolin solo, not competing with it, or emulating it, its all Thile's, no excursions to experimental geographies, no pyrotechnics, but absolutely virtuoso nonetheless. Everything I like. The solo says "listen to this music", not "listen to me".

But its more than that. Sure it missed every opportunity to suck, but it also augmented and lifted the song. Just beautiful. Just right.

That was a great solo. I like the way Chris looks lovingly into Daves' eyes whilst singing.

**BradKlein** · Apr-29-2011, 3:58pm

That's a sweet video (You're Running Wild), and when you include Michael's story, it probably says as much about tradition and innovation, and how they coexist, as any thread on the Cafe.

**PJ Doland** · Apr-29-2011, 4:44pm

I have never looked forward to the release date of an album this much before.

**Ed Goist** · Apr-29-2011, 5:47pm

Originally Posted by JeffD

What an amazing mandolin solo. Tasteful, down right yummy, to the point, respectful of Ira Louvin's original mandolin solo, not competing with it, or emulating it, its all Thile's, no excursions to experimental geographies, no pyrotechnics, but absolutely virtuoso nonetheless. Everything I like. The solo says "listen to this music", not "listen to me".

But its more than that. Sure it missed every opportunity to suck, but it also augmented and lifted the song. Just beautiful. Just right.

+1. I agree with every word of this post.
The videos from this collection are just remarkable.
Really looking forward to this one coming out.

**Larry S Sherman** · Apr-29-2011, 7:25pm

I wish that the CD came with these videos on a DVD. Or maybe a collector's version for a bit more with a DVD?

These videos are excellent.

**michaelpthompson** · Apr-29-2011, 7:58pm

It is certainly fun to watch them as they play. Adds a lot to the music. Interesting the way they augmented that retro look by shooting the video in black and white.