Live from Home: Chris Thile plays Gillian Welch's "Hard Times" | Live from Here with Chris Thile

[@64puma64]

Even the mandolin didn’t know it could do that.

[@tomf1dublin1]

So funny and true .

[@Genieinbottle5450]

Hahahaha

[@TheTucsonJeff]

👏👏👏👏 😄😄

[@noahrobertson4127]

Fast but is it as fast as Ricky Skaggs doing Rawhide? Now we are talking

[@tonekilltech]

For the first 83 years of its life, that mandolin had no idea what it was capable of.

[@monologtube]

The bell was ringing in the same key. ❤

[@benjaminquay]

You've gotta professionally record this version of Hard Times. It's amazing!!

[@TSimms7]

Oh boy that was nice on the eardrums

[@flightplan1000]

Y'know Chris, they're doing wonders with decaf coffee now...

[@millyabrahams4977]

Lol!!!

[@ryanjones7509]

I have listened to this many times and you still make me cry every time. Thanks Chris!

[@monologtube]

Check out the live performance of this at newport festival .

[@composerguy1437]

Chris Thile embodies such a stunning combination of artistry, soul, and fierce technical mastery. Such a joy to hear him. I'm happy he's on this planet with us.

[@ejsarkipato]

He is not human, my theory was alien but now I’m leaning AI.

[@c.a.t.732]

What an astonishing performance. My mind was doubly boggled when he ventured up beyond the twelfth fret into what I think of as no-man's land tiny fret-spacing world, and shredded up there as well. The man's talent never ceases to amaze. Thank you Mr. Thile... your spirit is such an inspiration.

[@jeffgaumond4250]

That Lohr signed Gibson was a good investment. It takes someone of his talent to bring out its' best.

[@mattdaaamon]

its fucking crazy to see someone so casualty crush an instrument like this. This dude is a monster player and arranger.

[@barbarabaldwin7120]

ABOVE 12TH FRET!!!!!!!!!!!

[@bradkelley8732]

yes. beyond the 12th fret is just jaw dropping, but I think all in all, just the arrangement is most astonishing. Not that we hae to rank them. He does so many things well. Wow.

[@patrickt3569]

Oh this old classic: *shreds*

[@austenrobinson2747]

I don’t know how I missed this 3 years ago but I’m glad I found it today. Probably the greatest mandolin player to ever hold a pick and in a class with geniuses like Mozart as an overall musician. It’s a pleasure and honor to hear him play.

[@pickettmonroe]

My literal ear worm for a week!

[@pipercolearchitects]

National/Global treasure

[@lastofthemohicans1]

YES!!!!

[@troyoswald5683]

Thanks Chris. We are so lucky!

[@dennisrobinsongardner]

YYYEEEESSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!

[@camibeth8132]

Mandolin Orange YES!

[@TransparentHead]

Chris sure is one stellar human being.

[@mikebarg2002]

And the crowd goes wild...

[@leemaxwell1912]

Chris, thank you. If you get bored, please, more.

[@michaelbruchas6663]

Chris - please shoot your videos in horizontal mode - for us to see more! Love you guys!

[@caitlin.hardee]

The skill. It's no newsflash, we all got the memo decades ago, but he still manages to astonish me every time. A force of nature.

[@oitsamy]

Oh, thanks so much. Be well, stay well.

[@vilmamosier9618]

Thank you from Corpus Christi, TX.

[@jslate73]

I came before for the virtuosity. I came back for the solace. If I close my eyes and imagine he’s playing in my living room, I feel a little bit better.

[@joelbernstein7563]

So good.

[@henrykeibel6516]

gillain and david, always Indiigo and ani john denver and james taylor ! mandolin orange.

[@amongers5745]

I mean. He hits every note.

[@steveking8527]

I am now convinced...you are simply not human. Much respect, Chris. Thank you.

[@jimmythefish]

Magic! Thanks so much Chris.

[@grussell-dempsey2153]

HOLY MULEY COW!! Thanks, Chris. We miss you here in Minnesota. Hope you are back soon.

[@jherte55]

Thank you for sharing your genius gift which provides a nexus to bond with my musical sons. Jim H Morton, IL

[@robertwilliams-wd6cp]

Mandolin Orange , Yes .

[@dougb9221]

@@jeffhrsn OK, here's a stab, but I have SO many favorites. I think most would cite Waltz About Whiskey as maybe their most well-known and beloved - and I am totally in that camp too - but my top 3 are: Cavalry, Jump Mtn. Blues, and One More Down.

[@MattGiere]

Old Times and companions, their cover of Spanish Boots of Spanish Leather, Hey Stranger... Basically anything that Emily sings on

[@johnpalgrave6998]

MO and WJ's mentioned by Chris Thile - well deserved recognition. . .....

[@richardsanders7566]

thank you Chris!

[@zackleisinger5862]

That bass rhythm shift in the chorus is incredible

[@edeledeledel5490]

More More More.....please...

[@juddeemaxwell7590]

Sweet! Thanks for the joyful noise!

[@justinmurphy3020]

If only svery mandolinist in lockdown could come out of it sounding like this! Whoa, fantastic Chris ... thank you soooo much

[@sayetka]

Always speechless with this guy!

[@matthewlacy7305]

How does this only have 146K views?

[@jaacaamaar]

Chris isn’t a musician he’s a magician. He doesn’t play music he exudes magic

[@johnf5476]

Wonderful …. thank you Chris

[@jazzlehazzle]

WHOOOHOO!! CHRIS!!!

[@billnelson9413]

That was crazy

[@damgoodstuff7185]

My 3-year-old saw this and asked "Does he have braces?" He remembers your Tiny Desk Concert!

[@mwhawley]

WOOOOO GO ON CHRIS, GO TALK WITH THAT MANDO YOU MANDO MAN

[@MeaganHanes]

Always floored by your skills Chris!!!

[@ellisagutierrez9574]

Brandy Carlisle! Love to hear her here on KZbin or Facebook!

[@Otterlimits]

Songs in the Key of Clock. So great!

[@LesThomas]

Bravo, you beautiful human being! Thanks Chris.

[@patrickfort4467]

Love the song, but could you play a little faster? What, are you just learning that instrument?

[@pennywebb867]

🤣😂🤣😂

[@nathano87]

If he keeps this up, he'll be something one day.

[@troyoswald5683]

;) Great comment Patrick!

[@bnellie83]

@Iliana Roca sad that you can't tell he's joking. What it's like to be like you?

[@coryCuc]

@@bnellie83 There's always that one person who doesn't get it. I've wondered the same thing lol.

[@danpugh9407]

Inspirational

[@thygevandassen5725]

.... I wish I could send Chris a mental hug for every time I've been blasted away by his music. Maybe I should just start sending him a dollar instead :D

[@mrdoodiehead1642]

Ditto! ✌️❤️ from Asheville NC

[@bobcherry2202]

Just WOW! Such speed and grace combined! A master at play

[@herbertwells8757]

I felt much better after listening to this. Thanks, Chris.

[@laurajones3902]

I am amazed. Awesome and much enjoyed! Would love to see your mandolin also if possible..... Just amazing!

[@lawrencetaylor968]

Can’t help but love you Chris.

[@3DCGdesign]

Thank you, Chris. Hugs from far away.

[@howards8535]

Ohhh... sooo good🙂.

[@banjoboston6413]

One of the Best songs everrrr!!!!!

[@nicolev2028]

mandolin playing angel!

[@jonmars9559]

Most excellent. I admit I thought upping the tempo might come off sounding rushed but on some super human level Chris manages to sing out leisurely and relaxed while playing mandolin at mach speed. Just amazing.

[@sonjarobbins7264]

Gracious, that was fantastic! Thank you

[@luizfreitag]

Thank you

[@phyncke]

Whew! This is so good!

[@pountner]

Genious keep on doing your great music ✌️😁

[@riofan7110]

This guy is by far one of my favorite human beings!!Not to mention what a musician!!

[@ngc-ho1xd]

America doesn't have any need of Kings or queens, we have Chris and his mandolin and they are truly majestic.

[@beercanburr4058]

I don’t know who you are but thank you for that.

[@56MightyMike]

#LivefromHome is a great idea! Thanks for sharing!

[@billpiotter8190]

Thank you Chris. That was total enjoyment

[@bobblomquist1289]

Thanks Chris for brightening my day!

[@dankenny9500]

Can’t even comprehend that solo at 2:40. My hero!!

[@stonesinew]

I just stumbled across this last night and I must have listened to it twenty times since then. Incredible.

[@dustinfields2055]

One of, if not, the greatest mandolinists of all time! More people need to see what the mandolin can do. It’s not just a “bluegrass” instrument. It’s so much more. Keep pushing the boundaries, Chris.

[@RiffCollector]

Insane musicianship and love for music 👍🏻👌🏻❤️

[@climerk]

Chris Thile, you bring joy! Thank you!

[@coloredpencils01]

Would love to hear from the Wailin' Jennys!

[@francesrasmussen8710]

Amazing talent.

[@chuckmatses6803]

Whoa, whoa, whoa!!! Mercy!

[@4Motion54]

Hello Chris, you got me, you got me..... from the first note from your mandolin and the first tone out of your mouth, when you began to sing! Incredible, absolutely incredible.... God bless you and stay safe and well too!

[@MrHoneyWho]

wow! What a musician, what a man, what a message!

[@saxofof]

WHAT A BLAST !!!

[@jolobill]

Thanks, Chris!!

[@ppybmjc]

You always did lift me up. Then when I moved to Nashville I was briefly a neighbour of Noam also, I met him first when he was rescuing an abandoned dog form our local dog park. I hope both of you and all of yours are well.

[@skyjockbill]

I got dizzy watching this! Such a virtuoso, breathtaking.

[@acrow1714]

BRAVO!

[@scottbookman]

a true musician .

[@miguelescalera626]

That’s awesome 😎 👏

[@jimelrod1720]

thank you Chris for these videos from home. Blessings.

[@craigferguson1304]

So heart warming seeing the artists stranded like the rest of us, reaching out. Enough walls already. And, I do love watching Chris teaching mandolins how to play.

[@augustwest8851]

Thanks for your uplifting spirit.

[@Notchriswigley]

Gorgeous. I wish you would play with Billy Strings!

[@whitebroncomusic]

Stunning! Stay safe Chris.

[@katemcgaughey2701]

Chris, I tapped back in to this video tonight, and I'll say, it really helped me. I think I'm the only person in the WORLD who would call 2020 the best year of their life, but I got lucky and had some real great things happen to me that year. But, now that I'm struggling, I look back to moments like these when you were reaching across the Awesome void and trying to reconnect with our fellow human beings, and NAILING it... I didn't need this then, but I do now, and I'm so grateful. :)

[@CaitlinEaster]

Awesome! Thank you so much. I'd die for a little Jealous of the Moon 💛 😘🖖😘

[@dharmabam]

chris, the number of folk you’ve given the courage to get out of bed this morning. bless ye.

[@markc2421]

Thanks Chris

[@pjw2000]

Love you for doing this, Chris. To quote author/KZbinr and fellow beacon of internet wholesomeness John Green (who was quoting Robert Frost), "The only way out is through, and the only way through is together." Cheers.

[@wes4439]

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[@erkindanger]

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[@faithfulskeptic936]

Of course Chris is the very best mandolinist in the cosmos, but don't forget the brother's voice! Great range and clarity. Nice persona too!

[@mistahcoughdrop]

The manic poetry of Chris Thile. It's how we are now. Love from Paris...