I have posted about Punch Brothers in the past. Yes, I am proud to say I do enjoy the style of bluegrass that Chris Thile makes and it is terribly calming. My alternative rock roots can’t do anything about that. So that’s the statement of the day.
I really dived into some his early groups moments a few days back and there were a few INCREDIBLE moments I would love to share.
Helena: 0:43 – The transition between the ‘telephone’ effect of a compressor of vocals to his raw pure voice. It is done SO SMOOTHLY and with such clarity that it literally took my breath away and adds so much to the song.
The whole danged song ‘Somebody More Like You.’ First, harmonies are on spot on. Second, the little guitar riff throughout is uber tricky and I appreciate it. Third, that the violin just CANNOT match a vocal minor line and I love it.. :37-:38 AND 1:56-1:57.. or was this intentional? A call and response? Either way, it makes me happy.
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The ridiculous key changes of Can’t Complain. 1:40. I wish my brain worked like that. Seriously. And I love the serious cello bass drop in the earlier parts of the bridge.
Alright.. enough small clips for one day.. maybe a whole song to please the listeners.. Let’s go back to when their first CD had JUST debuted…
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