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

Chris Thile playing solo on the small backporch stage at Floydfest 2012. This is the last two songs of a one hour set.

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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...

[@MikeGervasi]

Chris is so good it's staggering.

[@hmmm56]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@BrokenWingman]

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

[@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. :)

[@emjayscafe]

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

[@kelza83]

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

[@HighCountryGuitar]

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

[@CaptainPickalot]

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

[@seankenny9049]

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

[@frankcorrenti5941]

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

[@Honkytonkified]

Thanks, Steve! He is a treasure. I learned these songs earlier in my 1st year with a guitar 1968! But I never heard em played like this!!

[@egreendc]

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

[@adde65]

This guy is astounding.

[@Calchas21]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@michelbeaubarda4314]

WoW ! Qu'elle proximité ! AmaZing !!

[@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 .

[@JasonUmbrellabird]

That is truly amazing.

[@stevenpaitsel3214]

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

[@fetymann]

Go see Nickel Creek! They're touring.

[@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.

[@davidstephenson7194]

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

[@hwheelmaker8329]

Just plain amazing.

[@jc333jc]

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

[@13WillSullivan]

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

[@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

[@andresskl1]

Wonderful stuff, thank you very much!

[@dirtbanjo]

So cheeky

[@giorgiomigliorati4458]

Incredible!! genio!! Saluti da Roma Giorgio

[@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.

[@todharper3964]

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

[@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.

[@MrJazzy54]

Thank a lot for your answer!! Cheers!

[@tuliusy2k]

Thanks! It's an amazing melody!

[@Les342]

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

[@trevorf6851]

This is so good. Holy cow.

[@ChickNGuitars]

This is gorgeous 😍

[@VeterusTV]

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

[@edeledeledel5490]

Such creativity to extrapolate such variations on a simple tune.

[@Oakheart]

Play what ever you want

[@MrJazzy54]

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

[@darrendix5163]

GNARLY! Chris is the best mandolin teacher as well.

[@bjburb8334]

Probably the best.

[@pathoscatz1]

I love the way the music makes his body move

[@rememberingunity]

Thanks for posting this, sir!

[@rainjustice38]

Wow! Insanely good.

[@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.

[@dallasalbritton]

I love this

[@Sttonkeoj]

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

[@doctorcthulhu3702]

Look up Chris Thile: Mandolin Man

[@austenrobinson2747]

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

[@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."

[@TonyClarkGuitar]

So good he made that baby cry!

[@estano9111]

Amazing

[@brianmoyer5523]

That first song was great!

[@Rialas]

Crazy good.

[@darylgreco2965]

Nobody plays it better than Thile

[@MsMandoSD]

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

[@richardsmyth691]

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

[@thomasfoytek7633]

Passion

[@GoodGuysCarry]

Sick! 😧

[@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!

[@redeyexpress1]

A stellar blend of expressionism and technique, BRAVO!

[@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.

[@ammamaw10]

unbelievable!!!!!!

[@chimpansi2]

Amazing..wow

[@catalot]

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

[@caramason56]

Awesomeness 😊❤️🎶😊❤️🎶

[@JedediahParish]

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

[@PaulMcCaffreyfmac]

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

[@chapelwaite]

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

[@brandondickson4266]

Your the man

[@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

[@petehunt4534]

fab!

[@itzMoJo67]

this guy !!

[@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.

[@JGPorcello]

Sweet!

[@Pixilstixx]

My hero. :)

[@emjayscafe]

unfortunately the 90,000+ or so other people who could be watching this couldn't possibly appreciate it.

[@akiwayneukonmaanahoa1590]

Dripping with talent.

[@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.

[@drmlabs]

its obvious he sold his soul at the crossroads

[@orley104]

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

[@allentate8261]

I don't know if I show be honored by the fact that I also play an instrument or ashamed by the fact that he makes me seem an infant on my instrument of choice.

Mil corações ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@bearpawproducts]

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

[@avmcclure]

Going Steady by Faron Young

[@keirkeir9859]

Yup He ain't wearing no shoes

[@chocolateganesh]

chris thile is pro at paintin that picture, during his marraige montage solo, a baby cried right at the part after the sexy licks and the hurriied panicked chromatic patterned thing.. birthing forth a musical baby ;] ILL GO STEADY W/ U CHRIS THILE AYE PAPI

[@darrelly.hamamotoph.d.7833]

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