All Things Bill Frisell!!! - Page 9

justHerb · October 20th, 2009, 08:22 AM

I think Bill is amazing, but he seems to have settled into an Americana groove ever since the Nashville album.

dsschicago · October 21st, 2009, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by justHerb

I think Bill is amazing, but he seems to have settled into an Americana groove ever since the Nashville album.

I hear what you're saying. I was a little disappointed by his latest album's ("Disfamer") sound, just because it had a similar Americana take. Of course, that disappointment was quickly doused by the fact, IMO, that Disfarmer is the most beautiful thing he's recorded with that sound to date. I'm hoping that Bill experiences a sense of the perfection that Disfarmer conveys to me, and maybe he decides to move in another direction.
That being said, I thought "History, Mystery" spoke more to his "Quartet" sound than "Nashville", and his album "Floratone" also, for the most part, strayed away from the Nashville sound, as did "Unspeakable". They're recording a new Floratone album as we speak, which, I'm pretty sure, is scheduled for an early 2010 release.
It would be cool, however, for a jolt similar to the one I received when he recorded Intercontinentals. That album, following on the heels of "The Willies" (Americana) and the Holland/Jones album (straight-ahead, Frisell style), was a wonderful departure from previous albums while still permeated with his signature voice.
Y'know thinking back on his albums right now, it occurs to me that this guy has been putting out something like an album a year for the last ten. Considering the high level of musicianship and originality, that's an amazing accomplishment. I'm so preoccupied with enjoying each album, I kind've lost the perspective of the totality of his discography.

justHerb · October 21st, 2009, 12:39 PM

Props to Nonesuch for keeping him around so long.

if you don't have it already be sure to check out Richter 858 on Songlines with Bill, Hank Roberts, Jenny Scheinman and Eyvind Kang.

dsschicago · October 21st, 2009, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by justHerb

Props to Nonesuch for keeping him around so long.

if you don't have it already be sure to check out Richter 858 on Songlines with Bill, Hank Roberts, Jenny Scheinman and Eyvind Kang.

I found the Richter album unlistenable. I just couldn't get through it. Maybe some day down the road it'll ring for me.

dsschicago · October 21st, 2009, 05:46 PM

I've been wandering down the halls of emusic and checking out the Ambient section. One band called Disinterested sounded pretty good, and much to my happy surprise, Bill Frisell makes a guest appearance on a track. Here's a link to their myspace page with the full track. It's called "Blankets".

http://www.myspace.com/disinterestedmusic

justHerb · October 22nd, 2009, 07:17 AM

The Richter starts out a little chaotic but mellows out a little, you also have to consider that it was written to go along with the art.

Speaking of guest appearances, you may also want to check this out...

http://blog.southernlord.com/?p=61

http://www.cduniverse.com/productinfo.asp?pid=7615840

Masada · October 22nd, 2009, 03:39 PM

Get this album!! He's on at least a third of the album and it's magnificent, a mix of Americana, Psychedelic and Morricone.

dsschicago · October 29th, 2009, 08:56 PM

Available on his site...

Tractor Tavern
Seattle, WA
February 21, 2006

Bill Frisell - guitar
Tony Scherr - bass
Kenny Wollesen - drums
Hank Roberts - cello
Jenny Scheinman - violin
Eyvind Kang - viola

01 Improvisation #1 5:23
02 You Are My Sunshine 15:45
03 Improvisation #2 3:14
04 1968 19:38
05 Alias 11:52
06 Good Bye, Good Bye, Good Bye 9:01

Bonus Track (from set 2)
07 What's Going On? 11:22

total running time: 1:16:12

LWayne · October 30th, 2009, 10:13 AM

I think that the debate on whether the album reflects his "Quartet sound" versus "Nashville sound" is all academic. Bottom line is that he has continued to be a very prolific artist that releases quality product on almost an annual basis. He is a hell of a nice guy as well!

While I have the same reservations about Bill's recorded Richter 858 CD; catching the group perform live last year at the Village Vanguard was an entirely different story, and a revelation, which really made me appreciate the quality of the work which is not so obvious to my ears from the Songline CD.

Bill Frisell is a remarkable musician and I eagerly anticipate each of his new releases. Looking forward to the vinyl "Good Dog, Happy Man" as well as I hope it is a sonic masterpiece.

LWayne

dsschicago · October 31st, 2009, 06:01 PM

In addition to the new Floratone album coming soon, Bill is also collaborating with Vinicius Cantuaria on Vinnie's next album. This is a partnership that's met with wild success previously and on both musician's albums. Looking forward to it, big time.

MooseAlexander · November 6th, 2009, 10:16 PM

some choice Bill Frisell videos worth checkin out

http://www.jazzonthetube.com/videos/bill-frisell

jkelman · November 7th, 2009, 05:21 AM

Meant to post, saw Frisell with the 858 Quartet (Hank Roberts - wow! - Eivind Kang and Ron Miles) in Germany a week or so back. Review here.

October 29th, 2009, 08:56 PM	#128
dsschicago Distracted Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bluegrass Country Posts: 3,167	New Live Download #7 Available on his site... Tractor Tavern Seattle, WA February 21, 2006 Bill Frisell - guitar Tony Scherr - bass Kenny Wollesen - drums Hank Roberts - cello Jenny Scheinman - violin Eyvind Kang - viola 01 Improvisation #1 5:23 02 You Are My Sunshine 15:45 03 Improvisation #2 3:14 04 1968 19:38 05 Alias 11:52 06 Good Bye, Good Bye, Good Bye 9:01 Bonus Track (from set 2) 07 What's Going On? 11:22 total running time: 1:16:12

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October 20th, 2009, 08:22 AM	#121
justHerb Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: NYC Posts: 860	I think Bill is amazing, but he seems to have settled into an Americana groove ever since the Nashville album.

October 21st, 2009, 12:39 PM	#123
justHerb Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: NYC Posts: 860	Props to Nonesuch for keeping him around so long. if you don't have it already be sure to check out Richter 858 on Songlines with Bill, Hank Roberts, Jenny Scheinman and Eyvind Kang.

October 21st, 2009, 05:46 PM	#125
dsschicago Distracted Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bluegrass Country Posts: 3,167	I've been wandering down the halls of emusic and checking out the Ambient section. One band called Disinterested sounded pretty good, and much to my happy surprise, Bill Frisell makes a guest appearance on a track. Here's a link to their myspace page with the full track. It's called "Blankets". http://www.myspace.com/disinterestedmusic

October 22nd, 2009, 07:17 AM	#126
justHerb Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: NYC Posts: 860	The Richter starts out a little chaotic but mellows out a little, you also have to consider that it was written to go along with the art. Speaking of guest appearances, you may also want to check this out... http://blog.southernlord.com/?p=61 http://www.cduniverse.com/productinfo.asp?pid=7615840

October 22nd, 2009, 03:39 PM	#127
Masada Spirits Rejoice Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 360	Get this album!! He's on at least a third of the album and it's magnificent, a mix of Americana, Psychedelic and Morricone.

October 30th, 2009, 10:13 AM	#129
LWayne Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: USA Posts: 195	I think that the debate on whether the album reflects his "Quartet sound" versus "Nashville sound" is all academic. Bottom line is that he has continued to be a very prolific artist that releases quality product on almost an annual basis. He is a hell of a nice guy as well! While I have the same reservations about Bill's recorded Richter 858 CD; catching the group perform live last year at the Village Vanguard was an entirely different story, and a revelation, which really made me appreciate the quality of the work which is not so obvious to my ears from the Songline CD. Bill Frisell is a remarkable musician and I eagerly anticipate each of his new releases. Looking forward to the vinyl "Good Dog, Happy Man" as well as I hope it is a sonic masterpiece. LWayne

October 31st, 2009, 06:01 PM	#130
dsschicago Distracted Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bluegrass Country Posts: 3,167	In addition to the new Floratone album coming soon, Bill is also collaborating with Vinicius Cantuaria on Vinnie's next album. This is a partnership that's met with wild success previously and on both musician's albums. Looking forward to it, big time.

November 6th, 2009, 10:16 PM	#131
MooseAlexander Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Olivebridge, NY Posts: 35	some choice Bill Frisell videos worth checkin out http://www.jazzonthetube.com/videos/bill-frisell

November 7th, 2009, 05:21 AM	#132
jkelman AAJ's Big Nose Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 4,930	Meant to post, saw Frisell with the 858 Quartet (Hank Roberts - wow! - Eivind Kang and Ron Miles) in Germany a week or so back. Review here.