Just ran across these clips when surfing a U2 blog. As many of you know, Daniel Lanois is the masterful producer behind such greats as Emmylou Harris, Bob Dylan, Aaron Neville, the Slingblade soundtrack, U2, Peter Gabriel and many more.
What I like so much about these clips is Lanois’ demonstration of his deep connection with the emotional and spiritual current that runs through music and sound. You can see this especially in his coaching of the drummer in the first clip. Plus, his parting comment at the end of each clip really makes you think about what music and performance is all about. Well said Mr. Lanois.
Fiction Family
Just ran across this video. It’s by a new group called Fiction Family, which is a collaboration between Nickel Creek’s Sean Watkins and Switchfoot’s Jon Foreman–two bands that I really dig for various reasons. When I heard about the project, I kinda scratched my head (especially considering Switchfoot’s post-”The Beautiful Letdown” letdowns), but after listening to this cut, with its chamber-pop/Beatle-esque cues, I’m thinking I’ll need to dive in a little deeper. Check it out.
For more post-Nickel Creek goodness, check out Sean’s sister Sarah Watkins.
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