Chris Thile Amazing two song end of set Floydfest 7 28 12

[@bustedfender]

Chris and I have very similar styles on the mandolin. The only difference is that he uses his fingers, whereas my crazy solos only happen in my thoughts.

[@dionst.michael1482]

Exactly! And yet it still sounds more amazing than you even imagined it to be, not to mention a trip to watch.

[@austenrobinson2747]

Just like Mozart, Beethoven, and Bach. Chris Thile was born to do this. Anyone who watches him or listens to him is fortunate to be born during this time. Amazing prodigy.

[@nosineb]

Every once in a long while there comes along a genius who puts all the existing genius' in the shade. Here we have a mandolinist,composer, singer, who exceeds in ability to play mandolin, all who have gone before him. As far as I am aware, Chris Thile is the best there is in the world right now. Unless, you can show me better. Aren't we all so blessed?

[@PatSprayNativeLife]

I'd pay real money and risk catching the plague to see Chris Thile and Billy Strings on the same stage.

[@tylerrexjackson366]

Technically he might be the best but it’s all subjective too

[@Rusanovka]

@@PatSprayNativeLife Not nearly as good.

[@WVrocker6]

@@PatSprayNativeLife so glad that the power duo that is Chris Thile and Billy Strings happened this year!

[@ireneruthfox]

Once every 50 years a Chris Thile comes along.....He is the best at what he does right now, Enjoy.

[@FD4Pickles]

I hope Chris never gets self-conscious about his stage presence. It is totally evident in his face and movements - how much he enjoys the sounds he makes, and how much he wants the audience to enjoy the song as much as he does. Thanks for the quality video, 1709Steve.

[@velvetunderpants44]

He's like a human muppet, and I love it! *assuming a muppet could be the best mandolin player in the world...

[@jan2bratt]

He IS the mandolin. So obvious, his love for what he does. I wish everyone could find that kind of joy in something. Can hardly wait to see where he takes A Prairie Home Companion.

[@caitlin.hardee]

saw him the other year on his solo Laysongs tour and he said something in the lead-up to "Salt (in the Wounds) of the Earth", it was a bit convoluted, but basically casting various Biblical/demonic figures in the metaphor within the context of the performance, like which bits of him represented which aspects, and then he said something along the lines of, 'my soul, as ever, is played by the mandolin.' Really moved me. I can imagine for an artist of his prodigious gifts that it really does feel like that - a part of your mind, heart, spirituality cradled in this external precious thing that gives it voice.

[@austenrobinson2747]

Most likely the best mando player and musician living. His understanding of theory, composition, improv and flat God given talent won’t come around again in my lifetime. It’s a joy to see he’s actually enjoying what he’s doing and one humble dude having met him twice. Love antying posted on KZbin in a setting like this. It’s a joy to watch.

[@MikeGervasi]

Chris is so good it's staggering.

[@jeffreywilkinson9821]

I just got back from seeing him live, solo, in Minnesota, just he and his mandolin. These videos were good but tonight was about ten times better. Believe it or not. Those moments where he goes off the rails? Try a five minute improv through a bunch of different keys and genres and still with a flawless sense of rhythm. He is a gift from God.

[@joehoynik]

Thanks so much for posting this video. I've never been so moved by a performance. Chris is a true genius, McArthur award or not.

[@austenrobinson2747]

I’ve seen tons of his stuff solo or not if your looking for ANY flaw in his playing you won’t find it. The best mandolin player and musician I have ever hear and I’ve heard a lot in my 65 years. His improv skills are second to none. It’s a joy to watch someone this gifted.

[@claudelarosa3378]

Le talent à l'état pur ,sans effets ,ni artifice , "simplement avec sa petite "Mando" et sont immense Feeling ,Merci pour ces merveilleuses notes .

[@SkipWay]

wonderful. Chris is blossoming before our eye and ears into a mandolin virtuoso! and he sings and plays Bach too. Great.

[@PlymouthVT]

No he was a prodigy since very young.

[@SkipWay]

PlymouthVT I know--w/Nickel Creek, but his talent and chops are ever expanding. :)

[@giorgiomigliorati4458]

Incredible!! genio!! Saluti da Roma Giorgio

[@BrokenWingman]

Chris Thile is a musical genius. One of the greats.

[@brandonglenn794]

The baby crying at 4:40 was so sad that it would never be this good at anything in it's life. Or perhaps weeping for the 38 souls who disliked this video.

[@dirkdiggler7727]

Wtf you don't know that

[@catvampcraze]

Thank you for putting this up. I can't help but get this wan smile on my face. Suddenly the hot summer here seems to be hit with a cool, refreshing, breeze.

[@AustinRoss42]

I don't understand. He is so good. Why is he not more famous.

[@gregrogers8317]

He is famous I know who he is.

[@timpani25]

if he played guitar, he would be very famous. but the mandolin is not a 'superstar' instrument, IMHO.

[@brt1strrbb110]

Cause he doesn't care about that sorta thing

[@gallantblues5328]

He's basically a god in certain circles

[@kelza83]

Because he hasn’t sold out that’s why.

[@hmmm56]

He seems to take even himself by surprise...astonishing...

[@kelza83]

How magical. Prodigy. Brilliant. I can’t believe there are dislikes on this video

[@michelbeaubarda4314]

WoW ! Qu'elle proximité ! AmaZing !!

[@adde65]

This guy is astounding.

[@seankenny9049]

If ever a talent was God-given, this is it! Born to play

[@neilcurwen3850]

Off the cuff "first song you ever learned" and that's the performance he comes up with... Can we think about that for a second? Its on such a different level...

[@chinaallthetime69]

Under-rated comment this. Such a natural performer.

[@HighCountryGuitar]

Love the way it looks like the music comes through his entire being, not just his mandolin.

[@emjayscafe]

Just got home from seeing him play at the Kimmel Center in Philadelphia. What a Goddamn treasure! Left me breathless....

[@jongomm]

I can't see the joins. There's bebop, baroque, bluegrass and a guy singing a funny song. I can't see the joins. He's so good, so so so so good.

[@balthusdire8337]

***** Can we get a Jon Gomm/Chris Thile collab? Or maybe Jon could join the punch brothers? Can I get a woop woop?

[@daniellouisduffy]

Balthus Dire I would cry with joy until my eyes fell out if that happened

[@Fishies125]

***** Exactly!!

[@4jdflyer]

+Daniel Duffy "We are never as close to truth, as with that which make us cry!" --jgd

[@goblinking4319]

+Jon Gomm commenting on a Chris Thile video?? My life is complete.

[@rlriii13]

Wow, what an hour! Thanks for posting the set in it's entirety. The three songs here are Wildwood Flower, Goin' Steady, and The Fox.

[@egreendc]

I wonder who goes online and gives thumbs-down to good music like this?

[@TheNaturalust]

There is a direct brain to fingers connection with Chris. How anyone can think that fast is simply stunning. I'm guessing the catalyst must be emotion because it is present from the first note to the last and allows no mistakes.

[@frankcorrenti5941]

The man has been in a different plane for so long but I am thrilled when I catch these solos.

[@andresskl1]

Wonderful stuff, thank you very much!

[@13WillSullivan]

I'm glad you were there filming this whoever you are!

[@todharper3964]

Amazingly Beautifully played by.... The Master:)

[@stevenpaitsel3214]

I'm a brand New FAN!!... Your Amazing!....

[@fetymann]

Go see Nickel Creek! They're touring.

[@dirtbanjo]

So cheeky

[@MrJazzy54]

Thank a lot for your answer!! Cheers!

[@Calchas21]

Literally almost started clapping at youtube from my desk at work, so good.

[@Les342]

This is so awesome! Thanks for recording and sharing this video.

[@hwheelmaker8329]

Just plain amazing.

[@tuliusy2k]

Thanks! It's an amazing melody!

[@markc2421]

I love this guys playing so much, it makes me wonder how do the videos for this show have less than a million views.

[@estano9111]

Amazing

[@davidstephenson7194]

Makes a band all by himself.....a truly amazing madolin player.

[@JasonUmbrellabird]

That is truly amazing.

[@CaptainPickalot]

His mandolin style is so incredible. It's spooky !

[@KailynsJoy]

This is gorgeous 😍

[@jc333jc]

Astonishing, just astonishing. And he sings too...

[@MoPoppins]

Wow...that is one gorgeous instrument! And Chris certainly does it justice.

[@jtdun44]

Chris is actually on Julian's first album, Sounding Point, also with Bela Fleck. Definitely worth a look.

[@edeledeledel5490]

Such creativity to extrapolate such variations on a simple tune.

[@MrJazzy54]

WHAT a BRILIANT sounding mandolin - and of course the recording to - and sertenly the men behind the mandolin!! HURRA!!

[@trevorf6851]

This is so good. Holy cow.

[@MsMandoSD]

Great video! And really good sound quality. :-)

[@caramason56]

Awesomeness 😊❤️🎶😊❤️🎶

[@austenrobinson2747]

You would be hard pressed to find a better improvationalist musician. Best I’ve ever heard.

[@Oakheart]

Play what ever you want

[@darrendix5163]

GNARLY! Chris is the best mandolin teacher as well.

[@rememberingunity]

Thanks for posting this, sir!

[@GoodGuysCarry]

Sick! 😧

[@dallasalbritton]

I love this

[@emtsnake84]

Would love to see that version of Wildwood Flower on an album, with all the variations. Similar to what Bela Fleck did on Perpetual Motion with "God Save the Queen."

[@seanmccourt2369]

6:36 little My Oh My style lick. LOVE this.

[@Frugivore]

I noticed that too! Best part is this was years before My Oh My. Very cool.

[@bjburb8334]

Probably the best.

[@rainjustice38]

Wow! Insanely good.

[@brandondickson4266]

Your the man

[@Rialas]

Crazy good.

[@chapelwaite]

It's "Going Steady", by Faron Young.

[@anhumblemessengerofthelawo3858]

_"first song I ever learned?"_ busts out Paganini

[@richardsmyth691]

what ever he is on i want it....

[@thomasfoytek7633]

Passion

[@pathoscatz1]

I love the way the music makes his body move

[@bearpawproducts]

What's the name of the song he starts singing at 3:00? its sooo cool!

[@avmcclure]

Going Steady by Faron Young

[@chimpansi2]

Amazing..wow

[@ammamaw10]

unbelievable!!!!!!

[@capnfoo]

His playing with Nickel Creek was the most impressive live show I've seen.

[@royelmo38]

Sean n Sarah are mesmerizing alone but then you add this guy and WOW!

[@markkulyas2418]

Yep, i caught Nickel Creek at the Fox Theater in Hanford California, something I'll never forget, beautiful music.

[@billlawson5571]

His mind takes his fingers for a fantastic trip

[@petehunt4534]

fab!

[@brianmoyer5523]

That first song was great!

[@VeterusTV]

Not enought superlatives to describe this: genius, prodigy, musical ninja.

[@PaulMcCaffreyfmac]

I'd love to hear him play with Stash Wyslouch. What a hoot that would be.

[@JGPorcello]

Sweet!

[@drmlabs]

its obvious he sold his soul at the crossroads

[@orley104]

fair price to pay for all that talent n' style?

[@TonyClarkGuitar]

So good he made that baby cry!

[@manifestingid]

well the first song starts as wildwood flower and then he moves it in to a faron young song as for the tabs or sheet music for either... thile is mainly improvising but the basic melody is somewhere on the internet... wish I could provide more help.

[@Sttonkeoj]

His playing is otherworldly! He had to have sold his soul!

[@doctorcthulhu3702]

Look up Chris Thile: Mandolin Man

[@itzMoJo67]

this guy !!

[@agentanderson1383]

hendrix had a term for where chris is head is at here? did he call it epajerk, a place between the conscious and subconscious? a mental twilight state of being aware and being in a dream state? what i am receiving from watching him play his string stick? very interesting carry on!

[@dennisrobinsongardner]

Seriously. C'mon. Man. Those freak'n runs. Especially the run from 4:41-4:45. #holy #lord #pure #gold

[@austenrobinson2747]

Most would be happy playing right notes at 1/2 speed.

[@frankpeter6851]

Someday I'm going to see him live... But I want just him, no one else. Like he is here, and in a small theater.

[@JedediahParish]

2nd song is called The Fox. I grew up hearing The Smothers Brothers version!

[@Pixilstixx]

My hero. :)

[@darylgreco2965]

Nobody plays it better than Thile

[@redeyexpress1]

A stellar blend of expressionism and technique, BRAVO!

[@akiwayneukonmaanahoa1590]

Dripping with talent.

[@barbarasalisbury4023]

I've played mando since childhood ,currently I play a 14 inch scale alto mando and a trad SAVANNAH the other a probably an unmarked JOHNSON ,playing ragtime,piedmont blues and classic rock of post era.SEE Barbara Salisbury KZbin.com however Chris thiele is something else.I saw REM with a mando but I must hear more RADIOHEAD,Chris might like a tune my dad who studied under Walter Damorosch who studied under Eugene Ormandy,loved to play "poka dots and moonbeams"I have a humble version,but CHRIS THIELE COULD HIT IT OUT OF THE PARK!CHRIS YOUNG

[@twbroadwell]

The first song is Wildwood Flower.

[@catalot]

Chris is magic. Bluegrass needs a thousand sons like him.

[@darrelly.hamamotoph.d.7833]

@2.59: "Goin' Steady" by Faron Young.

[@Yavor54]

Virtuoso? Nope, "One in a billion".

[@britbeatleboy]

**one in seven billion there is no one like this on the planet

[@georgeeakin7690]

Someone once told me I'm one in a million.So I thought, great, there are 7,000 other people just like me walking around.

[@gordonharvey1144]

George Eakin Time to kill the other 7,000!!! LOL

[@deborahcollins4498]

ml

[@elvislagonda4738]

Chris if you ever want a lesson on how to get your frets to buzz or how to ensure your pick and your left hand are completely out of sync, I'm your man.😀

[@AzlanValentine]

7:30 damn

[@ShakeNBakeMatter]

Tuliusy2k - This is actually 3 tunes. The first is Wildwood Flower, followed by Going Steady by Faron Young and the third is the Fox. This video made me crack up at the end with the guy trying to sing The Fox with Chris but is at least 2 beats behind most of the time, doesn't know all the words, and is singing off key. I bet if he had a mandolin, he would share his mandolin talents with the audience as well. There is a reason Chris is on the stage and not the singalong guy...