Chris Thile Interview

In this interview, we&joined by mandolinist, composer and singer Chris Thile. MacArthur &Fellow and multiple Grammy-winner, Chris is founding member of seminal acoustic groups &Creek&and &Brothers&We dive into his creative process, his approach to mandolin and stories behind his incredible career. Timecodes: 00:00 - Introduction 01:03 - Features of Mandolin 03:29 - Story of Mandolin 05:09 - Tuning Mandolin 06:11 - Development of Mandolins 08:08 - Producer of Poetry Tones 09:16 - Partiality of Mandolins 10:24 - History of Mandolin 11:35 - Problems with Tool 12:54 - Role of Tom Crandall 14:20 - Attachment to Instrument 16:21 - Harmony in Music 17:40 - History of Nickel Creek Band 20:05 - Influence on Bluegrass 22:05 - Bluegrass Explosion 23:14 - Billy & His Performances 27:01 - Traditions & Innovations 30:22 - Family Musical Roots 32:27 - Influence of Family Music 33:58 - Influence of Jazz Collection 35:39 - Rhythmic Precision 37:55 - Evolution of Musical Interests 38:53 - Beatles&Influence on Bluegrass 42:14 - Emotional Depth of Music 44:10 - Influence on Young Musicians 45:28 - Creating Unique Style 46:12 - Role of Mandolin in Bluegrass 47:47 - Influence of Christian Education 49:06 - Tours & Meetings with Musicians 50:04 - Conversations with Glenn 52:45 - Changing Opinions through Communication 58:33 - Song Meaning 01:00:43 - Reflections on Time & Music 01:02:12 - Bach&Music 01:03:21 - Atmosphere & Pace 01:05:40 - Fugue in C Major 01:07:54 - Fingering & Technique 01:09:36...