![]() ![]() ![]() Though not explicitly stated, the song seems to be written in the hopes that people can settle their differences begin to come back together as a country. Their voices blend in a near perfect way, making each vocal line feel like they’re melding into each other. The musicianship of both singers shines brightly on this song and their history of performing and recording together makes it all the more intimate. The duo’s vocal lines merge together and depart from each other, often turbulent, but more often ending in sweetly paired harmonies. Listener, may your ears open wider Than they’ve ever been To bitter enemies and friends alike When Jarosz enters the song, she does so overlapping Thile’s vocal line. This is perhaps intentionally representative of the political climate – even more specifically, the way we relate to each other within it. There seems to be no concrete center to the song. The song has an anxious quality to it the melodies are atonal, the accompaniment is frenzied and quick, and the lyrics are dense. Dear traveler, may this year bring you Closer to the people you were Closer to this time a year ago Thanks for Listening – Chris Thile The song begins with an angular mandolin line, twisting and turning over itself until Thile’s voice appears from the void, wishing his listeners well. Falling three quarters of the way through the album is the beautiful “Modern Friendship,” a sparkling duet between Thile and Jarosz discussing the intricacies of friendships and relationships in this politically volatile time. Several songs include features, with singers Gaby Moreno and longtime collaborators Aoife O’Donovan and Sarah Jarosz joining him. ![]() The album is littered with politically themed songs, like “Elephant In the Room,” a not-so-subtle song about avoiding politics at family holidays (“Ever heard about a fellow named Ricketts? Yes! Anything to do with his politics? No!”). The ten song album, entitled Thanks for Listening (out December 8, 2017, via Nonesuch Records), is filled with gems only Chris Thile could write – he has turned bluegrass into something new, giving it influence from pop to classical and back again. Late in 2017, Thile announced an upcoming solo album, comprised of songs written for and performed on the show. For a show full of story-telling and music, Thile’s quick-wittedness has made him a perfect fit. One of his latest endeavors has been the take-over of longstanding NPR show “A Prairie Home Companion” – which now bears the name Live From Here. This list doesn’t even begin to scratch the surface of the various bands, projects, and recordings he’s been a part of over his expansive career. He’s made waves with his band Punch Brothers, recorded an album titled Goat Rodeo Sessions with cellist Yo-Yo Ma, violinist Stuart Duncan, and bassist Edgar Meyer, and has been one-third of beloved bluegrass trio Nickel Creek since the ’90s. The 36-year-old mandolinist and singer has made his mark on the bluegrass world and beyond. Exclusive: CUTTING-EDGE COMPOSERS CORNER- Ryann RedmondĪt this stage of his career, Chris Thile is no stranger to collaborations. ![]()
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