Cold Rain and Snow - Chris Thile & Aoife O'Donovan | Live from Here with Chris Thile

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Chris Thile, Aoife O'Donovan, our band, and members of Crooked Still teamed up for "Rain and Snow" after our December 7, 2019 show.
The band: Chris Thile, Aoife O'Donovan, Mike Elizondo, Tristan Clarridge, Chris Eldridge, Marcus Gilmore, Brittany Haas, Gregory Liszt, Brett Williams
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[@leehjones]

They took the song, and just wrung every last drop of soul from it. And the audience a cappella part was maybe the highlight. Live music gets no better, and there's not much better in life than live music, so...

[@bonjovisleftnut8954]

Lee Jones well said brother

[@bobmoshe]

An ensemble effort like this demonstrates how bone-headed the cancellation of LFH was...

[@chrisvorster5951]

Boy I miss LFH and all the magic moments that graced us each week. Always brilliant.

[@conancat]

A drum solo that takes it steady, slow and subtle. I love this so much

[@45067daddymac]

Never thought I would ever hear a drum solo in the middle of a bluegrass song! 😄

[@dutchpridder2706]

Actually the song Rain and Snow is decades older than bluegrass. :-)

[@deadbass36]

If you wanna be a real purist about it, you probably shouldn't even hear a drum in a bluegrass song.

[@whitporter5278]

...and his cymbal went awol in the middle of it...damn, hate it when that happens (live)!

[@resilientrecoveryministries]

And WHAT A SOLO! Perfect control.

[@BobSiefken]

This is the version of this song I first ever heard. Then the Dead's. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y4qoZ5KAnbSGaJI

[@jeffgaumond4250]

Acoustic music simply doesn't get any better than this. Aoife is such a treasure.

[@TheJunehog]

These "Live From Here" videos come across my feed, and I'm filled with mourning that LFH died from COVID. Such fabulous sets.

[@davidatkinson2262]

This is superb. My daughter recently commented that music is good for the soul, live music invigorates it. This is a perfect embodiment of that sentiment.

[@HandlesAreDumb_111]

The Stray Birds- 'Best Medicine' "If the body is a temple, the soul is a bell. That's why music is the best medicine I sell."

[@riofan7110]

This dude is the modern hero of this era!!Too intelligent,true to his beliefs,a regular guy but with a huge talent and energy!!!

[@ellenkristensen2203]

Chris Thile is pushing the song forward - everybody gets their "say" - lovely evening in Town Hall, Ellen

[@andyroth619]

Kudos to the guy in the audience who screamed out this request- your clever spontaneity has been rewarded with this sonic monument of enduring beauty :) ❤

[@estherleedavenport5273]

Is that the story? This was spontaneous response to audience request? It's the best single song I've ever heard; I'm 80 years old. The energy and communication are like none other

[@andyroth619]

@@estherleedavenport5273 yes, Esther Lee- I was there in the live audience that night, and much to Chris's delight, someone shouted out this request spontaneously, in the moment. Chris replied something along the lines of "well, someone's been thinkin'!" and proceeded to coordinate the band in preparation of playing this song in this style. The only word that comes to my mind for what happens at the Town Hall is: magic.

[@andyroth619]

I should also add the relevance of the request for context: the unofficial "theme" of that show's evening was "weather," so obviously this impromptu suggestion was highly apropos.

[@carlosm.devasconcelllos3939]

lol, Indeed

[@andyroth619]

@@estherleedavenport5273 Full show back up now for just a little while: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e5LJZHp6r5uSfdE Hope you get to enjoy!

[@TheDmccubbi]

Thumbs up is not enough.

[@goju08]

Goodness...Chris can command a band and highlight every musician he has around him. He is awesome.

[@allanbriggs807]

What a great cover of this song. The Grateful Dead would be grateful. They wouls appreciate this.

[@allanbriggs807]

Sorry "would"

[@TW-sy6df]

It is moments like these that show why LFH will produce pure musical brilliance. Take a classic song, add audience sing-a-long, an improvisational jam, along with Aoife's Crooked Still band mates, then enjoy the listening bliss they create. Love the dual fiddling (goosebumps).

[@christianharper9007]

We're all so sad that this amazing show is drawing to a close. Thank you for all the many amazing musical performances and collaborations over these last few years!

[@JakeTolbert]

The look on Aoife's face when they crash back in after the audience sings is everyone.

[@JochenVogel]

Thank You Chris Thile and team for some of the most beautiful music that has ever brightened my days. You did a wonderful job and will be missed sadly.

[@elanadusse9938]

Bring back LFH!! Best Radio show EVER! do we really need more bad news? bring back this stellar musical revue!!

[@josephkarl2061]

That bass solo - this song 😍😍

[@DownToFunkAU]

A colossal tragedy that they took this off the air. Hoping for better days ahead where Chris and the band can bring their sonic wizardry back into our lives.

[@highlonesome-coloradobluegrass]

Yes it is! May be they will bring it back this year.

[@empiremonkey]

Damn, Chris is singing like a champ nowadays. I love this song. Makes me so homesick for the good ol' days in the Blue Ridge of my youth. Love from Bangkok.

[@rtgonzo]

Being in the house at Town Hall that night was simply magical. Sitting in the 5th row singing low harmony when Chris turns and calls the audience; like the house was just another member of the band. That is a thrilling, you are not going to forget This any time soon, maybe ever, kind of moment.

[@andyroth619]

Yes!!! It is magic!!!!

[@tommycate3788]

Man. Drums don’t usually move me to tears. But that was perfect. What great musicianship from everyone. Deep, deep respect...

[@jondoe888i]

Aoife's voice and harmonizing go straight to my soul! And a great job by all.

[@cathannah7860]

This just kept getting more beautiful. Even we (the audience) didn't drop our parts. Magical stuff...

[@LibbyRal]

Listening to this is wonderful, but watching it is a magical experience.

[@LibbyRal]

I love watching musicians interact. Nothing beats making music with a group, rather than alone, either.

[@eecornetta]

Twas a serendipitous morphing of their two bands - Chris's AND Aoife's, on a perfectly ancient song, & Chris knows just how to wring every drop of fun out of a LFH encore including audience participation in a soulful a cappella slow ending. but does he stop there? No! 2, 3, 4 jumps back into a righteously rollicking rocking instrumental finale, O! M! G! Long live Live From Here

[@mistahcoughdrop]

The Democratic expression of despair in this roots-driven tune offers everyone a chance to open our emotional and intellectual pores. Bravo.

[@amateurchess8044]

Delicate music

[@59markr]

GENIUS - right before our very eyes people.

[@williambrennan8197]

Chris Thile constantly surrounds himself with the best talent. This is outstanding. He is a genius !

[@kent2360]

Chris is like Tommy Emanuel a genius that loves seeing other people play well...

[@jackstraw262]

RIP live from here :(

[@DH-ce6dh]

What do you mean buy RIP?

[@sttommore]

What a fantastic performance. Tasteful solos from each, and that morphing from bluegrass lament to a sort of slow jam to full on bluegrass, then to an almost soul/power ballad. Then the audience singing under Chris's direction. Wonderful.

[@tm502010]

Please Bring This Show Back!

[@fredhurst2528]

You had me at Aoife, everything else was just delicious gravy poured all over with a coffee and Bailey's for afters.

[@HandlesAreDumb_111]

/agree She got my attention when I found Crooked Still but she keeps showing me things... like Yo-Yo Ma... he's been in my awareness for years but it was with Aoife and Chris on 'Here and Heaven' that I finally /got/ it...

[@willbigelow472]

@Fred- the Grateful Dead got me to love this song originally. You too?

[@linnygjones]

I don't think I have ever heard anything so beautiful and so perfectly directed. All the hairs on my arms were straight up. Just amazing.

[@ninofiol]

Magic happened here!

[@dantegreco1]

Pure improvisational genius.

[@HarleyKing001]

Love the tempo and sultry drive in this song.

[@rdehn5799]

wow, Chris, pure tao... poetry in motion, so this is what a fully actualized human looks like....thanks

[@BethanyBassett]

Incredible.

[@conancat]

That choral moment at the end, dayum!! I wish I could be there!

[@BlickInStead]

What musicianship, all around. And those two just winging those harmonies!... And Thile, of course, is supernatural.

[@johnmcmillan9415]

Bluegrass to funky blues jam,to Rollin hillbilly funk. I love you man!

[@CORNSMOKE-GaryLaCorte]

.... nothing short of OUTSTANDING !!

[@simonsbuddy]

WHAT A TREASURE!!! Brilliant performances from everyone.

[@Rickpar]

Sublime! Brings tears to my eyes.

[@estherleedavenport5273]

riding home from the mountain yesterday. This plays---tears and laughter....

[@darrencodd8798]

This is class their is still good music out there thank God

[@ukelyptus]

hot damn when mike elizondo comes in with that bass...

[@bossHogOG]

Excellente

[@lisafox1001]

Wow. Just, amazing! Thank you 🙏.

[@GoldTopDeluxe70]

I gave you a “thumbs up” but that doesn’t quite say enough! Beautiful work!…

[@smarterthananyone]

Another magic moment with LFH.

[@Dave-cv4zt]

WOW!! every one of the band members are certainly gifted.

[@MichaelRosenbaum29]

They are filling some big shoes here. And doing it right! Cold rain and snow +

[@TheDmccubbi]

Love the transition from mandolin to banjo at 5:50!

[@EdStrudas]

The patience. The dynamics. The chops. Oh man.

[@dadgads]

So god damn brilliant...I almost forgot to breathe

[@maryaport]

Super! Great fusion!! 🎵🎵💟

[@schwartzenheimer1]

Joe Cocker would be proud of Chris: the Rotating Rocker of the Mandolin! Great performance...

[@michaelwallace4298]

Wow

[@japanesemaplepruning]

So, so good

[@paullandry5907]

Yes sir eeee! Love it!

[@matthias.hess1]

Laughed at the cymbal stand failure at 3:18 ! Marcus was unfazed.

[@nuqirs]

Chris Thile and Vulfpeck Bassist Joe Dart have super similar mannerisms and I cannot unsee it

[@jonmars9559]

Fantastic!

[@elizabethhollandd]

So good!

[@neildesperandum6114]

I’ve said it before; Aoife O’Donovan’s quite important. Does a lot of really good stuff. Contributes a lot. Generally, I mean. Not just on this video.

[@jeffgaumond4250]

She's awful purty too!

[@robertsmyth4998]

All those summer holidays in Ireland may have had an influence , ☘️☘️☘️love Aoife Sarah and Sara, I’m With Her, just great☘️☘️☘️💚❤️💚

[@eecornetta]

& don't forget solo Aoife, Sometimes Why, & so many colaberations! She can do no wrong.

[@bodhi47]

really fun. I mean, really really fun.

[@pzbrawl]

Bloody brilliant.

[@PeterCat1111]

Thank you!

One day I want to jam with Chris Thile.

[@horridus4879]

They would fit in at Woodstock.

[@Crandaddy81]

LFH was a true American treasure... and they just threw it in the trash....

[@jellymaster1000]

Nice work Chris!!

[@edmierzwinski8829]

When we get this Covid thing under control we could add Molly Tuttle to your rotating house band but otherwise awesome!

[@bobblofinshlof9741]

No clue what time you wrote this comment but this show got cancelled

[@ronbenenati2987]

WOW. the was NICE

[@merilee222]

Just…Wow.

[@robertnoble6956]

Damn that bass sounds so good

[@KimiWallrus]

Bangin!

[@ALLforLOVE13]

I love Pentangle's version of this song too!

[@jhawk53]

But I thought the song was called “Cold Rain and Snow”!? How the heck can I enjoy it now? /s

[@dutchpridder2706]

The original is called "Rain and Snow" and dates back to the early 1900's

[@billm2484]

Absolute Trust and Precision. Impeccability. Chris, Knowing that the vocals were weak - but the instrumentation Perfection - and integrated both into the end by forcing correction. Ended abruptly, but appropriately, on an instrumental masterpiece. Be easier to just practice the singing at least a Few times first be easier... but, instrumentally? Profound. And Loved the wrapup.

[@PepeGracia4]

Great version. I recommended also the Pentangle version. Very different

[@rasm0225]

That bass solo at 2:00. Not a player, but it sounded simple but fantastic. Great mix too.

[@dlc1119]

dang! I remember the old Grateful Dead version of this tune, and Tony Rice does a great job with it, but this is wild!

[@highlonesome-coloradobluegrass]

Great song!

[@tomthomas8472]

That's just smoking hot!

[@cantoraluanaabrahaooficial9060]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@jakescheirer3022]

It's got that 'ooh'!

[@mac8697]

that drum solo was sick af

[@tjzambonischwartz]

Ho-lee sheeeit.

[@toidsty86]

Brutal cough timing from the audience at the very end

[@Phisherman86]

Shit this is great.

[@Tyler_Wilson]

That cymbal just couldn’t hang.

[@MsLori62]

Damn!

[@Sisyphean]

I keep hoping to hear an announcement that an entity is going to resurrect this show!

[@quintonking9960]

Didn't really need that crash anyway . . .

[@tracyavent-costanza346]

everybody gets to do a break. sweet.