Re: New Chris Thile album
I had similar disconnect experiences with some great artists that I initially really liked. And please don't take this the wrong way and say I'm being overly critical. Music is art and sometimes the connection between artist and audience just doesn't happen.
Back in my (much) younger days I listened to Al Dimeola, a brilliant guitarist, but somehow his music got above me. And that's fine, I'm sure many others continued to love his music. And I still listen to his earlier albums.
Same could be said for two great banjo players I listened to, Tony Trischka and Larry McNeely. Great artists but maybe kinda went past my my musical IQ. Although I understand Tony is back in a more traditional bluegrass mode.
I could say the same about Duke Ellington. Love some stuff (The Great Paris Concert - live 1963 maybe ?). Later recordings not very much. Musical genius without a doubt. So maybe some of that is on me and my limited musical IQ. I get it and accept it.
I haven't listened to Thile's latest venture because quite honestly I'm more traditional in my tastes and I disconnected a while ago.
But I'll never question a great musician when he pushes his boundaries. That's what great artists do.
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