Chris Thile & Brad Mehldau
Chris Thile · 2017
63 min · 11 tracks · bluegrass music
A sophisticated blend of bluegrass and jazz, weaving intricate melodies with thoughtful improvisation.
Top tracks — play these first
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Scarlet Town — This track stands out due to its hauntingly beautiful arrangement, where Thile's emotive vocals beautifully intertwine with Mehldau's piano, creating a poignant narrative experience.
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I Cover the Waterfront — A reinterpretation that showcases the duo's ability to imbue classic standards with fresh emotional depth, it highlights their chemistry and improvisational prowess.
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Don’t Think Twice, It’s Alright — This cover transforms Dylan's original into an intimate conversation between mandolin and piano, demonstrating their unique approach to storytelling through music.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks
- thoughtful improvisation for deep focus
- for reflective evening listening
- wave-like pacing with gentle ebbs
- intricate melodies that invite attention
Maybe skip if you
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer straightforward, upbeat tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By 2017, Chris Thile was firmly established as a genre-defying artist known for his virtuosity in mandolin playing and vocal delivery. This album, a collaboration with jazz pianist Brad Mehldau, marked Thile's continued exploration of musical boundaries following his Grammy-winning work with Punch Brothers and his role in the progressive bluegrass scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Punch Brothers· Nickel Creek· Yonder Mountain String Band
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 The Old Shade Tree 6:27
- 2 Tallahassee Junction 5:57
- 3 Scarlet Town 6:06
- 4 I Cover the Waterfront 7:02
- 5 Independence Day 3:12
- 6 Noise Machine 4:53
Disc 2
- 1 The Watcher 5:30
- 2 Daughter of Eve 9:01
- 3 Marcie 4:52
- 4 Don’t Think Twice, It’s Alright 6:04
- 5 Tabhair dom do Lámh 4:21
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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