Tin Hat

333 · 09-30-2009, 01:35 PM

I am curious to know if anyone else in here is into this group. I'm unsure as to which genre I should have posted this under, but after some thought, I pegged this one the most appropriate.

Equipped with chords and melodies I've heard nowhere else, this group has been crucial in my exploration of chamber music. They have the capability to tie together jazz, classical and the blues with an eerie tone of nostalgia. Yet, at the same time, their music never fails to simply float in the lightness of sound. I always find something I've not noticed before while re-listening to them. This feeling combined with nostalgia from a new sound is more than enough to keep me coming back for more.

Members:

.Mike Orton (guitar, dobro)
.Carla Kihlstedt (violin, vocals)
.Ben Goldberg (clarinets)
.Zeena Parkins (harp, accordion)
.Ara Anderson (trumpet, harmonium, glockenspiel)

All multi-instrumentalists who are musically involved and driven beyond Tin Hat. To read more on their other works and side projects, you know what to do.

Discography:

.Memory Is an Elephant (1999)
.Helium (2000)
.The Rodeo Eroded (2002)
.Book of Silk (2004)
.Everything Is Illuminated (Motion Picture Soundtrack, 2005)
.The Sad Machinery of Spring (2007)

So, this is not the example I wanted to present because I like their older stuff a little bit more, but this is all I could find for now:

This song is from the album Book of Silk (2004). My favorite album is Memory is an Elephant. It's possible I could hook it up with links if anyone is interested. The only album I've not heard is the MPS they did for Everything is Illuminated

It's been awhile since I've made a thread because all the ones I've started thus far have been shit. As routine, feel free to move it elsewhere, if need be.

jackhammer · 10-07-2009, 04:01 PM

It sounds very much like movie soundtrack material to me but that's no bad thing. I wouldn't mind giving them a listen when you have the time to hook me up

Blue · 10-19-2009, 07:52 PM

I just listened to that track you posted and I thought it was brilliant. I definitely have to check out their material, I think I'd really, really dig it. Thanks for the tip.

**Janszoon** · 10-19-2009, 10:17 PM

Great band! I got into them because of Carla Kihlstedt and really enjoy the two albums I have.

333 · 10-28-2009, 12:03 PM

Aw, you guys did reply!

Yes, it sounds a lot like a movie score, but still some good stuff. I'll link you as soon as possible, Ja and Blue.

Janzoon, which albums do you have?

abdullah424 · 10-29-2009, 06:47 PM

They have a great sound to them. I managed to find most of their albums with the exceptions of Helium and Book of Silk.

Any chance of a link?

333 · 11-01-2009, 03:56 PM

I still have trouble finding their albums. I've only Book of Silk and Memory is an Elephant. I'll trade ya.

abdullah424 · 11-03-2009, 09:06 AM

Sounds like a plan. check your pm's

333 · 11-04-2009, 08:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by abdullah424

Sounds like a plan. check your pm's

No, sir. Check your's.

Edit: Also, which is your favorite?

SATCHMO · 11-04-2009, 08:28 AM

Ok. Are you kidding me?!?! how did I miss these guys?

09-30-2009, 01:35 PM	#1 (permalink)
333 Music Addict Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 965	Tin Hat I am curious to know if anyone else in here is into this group. I'm unsure as to which genre I should have posted this under, but after some thought, I pegged this one the most appropriate. Equipped with chords and melodies I've heard nowhere else, this group has been crucial in my exploration of chamber music. They have the capability to tie together jazz, classical and the blues with an eerie tone of nostalgia. Yet, at the same time, their music never fails to simply float in the lightness of sound. I always find something I've not noticed before while re-listening to them. This feeling combined with nostalgia from a new sound is more than enough to keep me coming back for more. Members: .Mike Orton (guitar, dobro) .Carla Kihlstedt (violin, vocals) .Ben Goldberg (clarinets) .Zeena Parkins (harp, accordion) .Ara Anderson (trumpet, harmonium, glockenspiel) All multi-instrumentalists who are musically involved and driven beyond Tin Hat. To read more on their other works and side projects, you know what to do. Discography: .Memory Is an Elephant (1999) .Helium (2000) .The Rodeo Eroded (2002) .Book of Silk (2004) .Everything Is Illuminated (Motion Picture Soundtrack, 2005) .The Sad Machinery of Spring (2007) So, this is not the example I wanted to present because I like their older stuff a little bit more, but this is all I could find for now: This song is from the album Book of Silk (2004). My favorite album is Memory is an Elephant. It's possible I could hook it up with links if anyone is interested. The only album I've not heard is the MPS they did for Everything is Illuminated It's been awhile since I've made a thread because all the ones I've started thus far have been shit. As routine, feel free to move it elsewhere, if need be.

10-07-2009, 04:01 PM	#2 (permalink)
jackhammer Ba and Be. Join Date: May 2007 Location: This Is England Posts: 17,331	It sounds very much like movie soundtrack material to me but that's no bad thing. I wouldn't mind giving them a listen when you have the time to hook me up __________________ It be my music and film collection. “A cynic by experience, a romantic by inclination and now a hero by necessity.”

10-19-2009, 10:17 PM	#4 (permalink)
Janszoon Mate, Spawn & Die Join Date: May 2007 Location: The Rapping Community Posts: 24,593	Great band! I got into them because of Carla Kihlstedt and really enjoy the two albums I have. __________________ A Night in the Life of the Invisible Man Time & Place 25 Albums You Should Hear Before the Moon Crashes into the Earth and We All Die last.fm

10-19-2009, 07:52 PM	#3 (permalink)
Blue Music Addict Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 287	I just listened to that track you posted and I thought it was brilliant. I definitely have to check out their material, I think I'd really, really dig it. Thanks for the tip.

10-28-2009, 12:03 PM	#5 (permalink)
333 Music Addict Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 965	Aw, you guys did reply! Yes, it sounds a lot like a movie score, but still some good stuff. I'll link you as soon as possible, Ja and Blue. Janzoon, which albums do you have?

10-29-2009, 06:47 PM	#6 (permalink)
abdullah424 Music Addict Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 351	They have a great sound to them. I managed to find most of their albums with the exceptions of Helium and Book of Silk. Any chance of a link?

11-01-2009, 03:56 PM	#7 (permalink)
333 Music Addict Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 965	I still have trouble finding their albums. I've only Book of Silk and Memory is an Elephant. I'll trade ya.

11-03-2009, 09:06 AM	#8 (permalink)
abdullah424 Music Addict Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 351	Sounds like a plan. check your pm's

11-04-2009, 08:28 AM	#10 (permalink)
SATCHMO Al Dente Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 4,708	Ok. Are you kidding me?!?! how did I miss these guys?