Podcast 334: Chris Thile

Chris Thile (Punch Brothers, Nickel Creek) joins us this week's
Fretboard Journal Podcast for an introspective talk about the
making of Laysongs, his new solo album. It's a project that has
the groundbreaking composer/mandolinist meditating on themes
of organized religion, god and church (he even recorded the
project in a former Hudson, NY church). During out chat, we talk
about the compositions found on the album, his vocal technique,
Live From Here, and why even Lloyd Loar-signed Gibson F-5
mandolins aren't perfect as-is. It's a fun and insightful
conversation with one of our favorite musicians. 


https://www.christhile.com


Originally recorded May 13, 2021. 


The Fretboard Journal's 48th issue is now mailing. Julian Lage
graces the cover. Click here to read up on it and start your
subscription.


Don't forget, we now host an entire family of podcasts,
about everything from lutherie to home recording: Luthier on
Luthier; The Truth About Vintage Amps; The Truth About Recording
& Mixing;Acoustic Voices; and Sweep the Floor.


This episode is sponsored by Mono Cases, Folkway Music and
Retrofret Vintage Guitars. 

Extra thanks to Calton Cases and Martin Guitars for sponsoring
all that we do.