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Like many bands, the three San Diegans of Nickel Creek have their compelling levels of mystery. But sometimes they still get asked to describe their music.
“When I meet someone on a plane, someone who sees the instrument and wants to know what I do,” says mandolinist Chris Thile, “I always say, ‘It’s acoustic.”
Guitarist Sean Watkins extols the freedom a trio can provide. “Because we knew each other so well musically as well as personally, our songs can take different shapes live without too much thought — and it’s really nice to have three versatile instruments when we leave the page.”
Violinist Sara Watkins will sum things up. “We use a lot of detailed arrangements, but there is also room for improvisation. I think of us as a sort of high-energy chamber band.”
On Why Should the Fire Die?, Nickel Creek is like any other band—any other band who manages to write, play, and sing a commanding album. The album is their third collection for Sugar Hill Records, following 2002’s This Side and 2000’s eponymous debut. It was recorded in Los Angeles with producers Erika Valentine (who has overseen projects for Smashmouth and Queens of the Stone Age) and Toxic Berg. Although the music bursts with contemporary nerve, the recording sessions drew on the timeless power of classic analog equipment, vintage reverb, and single-stereo microphones. The result is a newly unignorable Nickel Creek who fuse and personalize a wide array of styles with uncommon vigor and élan.
“When I meet someone on a plane, someone who sees the instrument and wants to know what I do,” says mandolinist Chris Thile, “I always say, ‘It’s acoustic.”
Guitarist Sean Watkins extols the freedom a trio can provide. “Because we knew each other so well musically as well as personally, our songs can take different shapes live without too much thought — and it’s really nice to have three versatile instruments when we leave the page.”
Violinist Sara Watkins will sum things up. “We use a lot of detailed arrangements, but there is also room for improvisation. I think of us as a sort of high-energy chamber band.”
On Why Should the Fire Die?, Nickel Creek is like any other band—any other band who manages to write, play, and sing a commanding album. The album is their third collection for Sugar Hill Records, following 2002’s This Side and 2000’s eponymous debut. It was recorded in Los Angeles with producers Erika Valentine (who has overseen projects for Smashmouth and Queens of the Stone Age) and Toxic Berg. Although the music bursts with contemporary nerve, the recording sessions drew on the timeless power of classic analog equipment, vintage reverb, and single-stereo microphones. The result is a newly unignorable Nickel Creek who fuse and personalize a wide array of styles with uncommon vigor and élan.
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jennstar18 wrote:
Criminally underrated. [6]
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Lupin1112 wrote:
Criminally underrated. [5]
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schwagcast wrote:
Thanks for improving the soundtrack to my life.
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BrigidGH wrote:
Criminally underrated. [4]
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ravagingmasses wrote:
which album is the most folkish and least pop?
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martyen wrote:
Please, please, pleeeeease come back and make another album.
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3amConspiracy wrote:
Do yourself and check out their podcast. So far there have only been to but they have been great. First one contains an awesome Bob Dylan cover and the second has a special appearance from Fiona Apple. Watkins Family Hour Podcast FTW!!!
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AnyHumanHeart wrote:
aww, the first album I ever got was "This Side". I was like 12. That cd was possibly the best thing that happened that year. Listening to it right now, sweet memories.
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gebhardino wrote:
i like their way of music.
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slunkapod wrote:
Went whale watching in Sitka Alaska, and, wow, these three were on the boat!!! Very nice and friendly, Chris sat my 4 y.o. daughter on his lap and sang to her. Was a good time (despite it being crummy weather and not a lot of whales).
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toflagship wrote:
I miss them so much.
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frankblanigan wrote:
I have never heard a better band in all of my music listening. honestly, the best band i have ever heard. pleeeaaaassseee come back!
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chyeah05 wrote:
come back please
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KatieM123456789 wrote:
Nickel Creek changed my life. I grew up on them; I would not have been the same person I am today if it weren't for them. "This Side" has got to be my all-time favourite song. Ever.
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VatoBreakOnThru wrote:
Criminally underrated.
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MuseMyEpicCake wrote:
Criminally underrated. [3]
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WladVulture wrote:
Criminally underrated. [2]
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dreeeei wrote:
their songs make me happy. i like NICKEL CREEK! :)
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aplusmusic wrote:
they were so good live.
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Empty_Skies wrote:
Criminally underrated.
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Watkins Family Hour Podcast
1 Oct 2011 | from www.nickelcreek.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=frontpage
Sara and Sean of Nickel Creek are podcasting their monthly
residency at Largo in Los Angeles. Friendly collaborations
between themselves and their special guests are featured. The
first episode brings Grant Lee Phillips, Kate Micucci and fellow
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