Lanois cost me a thousand bucks last week. I’ve been binging his music for a month. He is soooo fascinating. And after watching his Tiny Desk spot I finally couldnt stand it anymore and bought a keyboard and lessons. I’ll never be able to do what he does, but I will get good enough to make a joyful noise!
This is lovely, Jacob -- thanks for sharing. I'm a fan of everything Daniel has done. A Black Dub show was life-changing for me, as watching Brian Blade play with so much joy was the first step in of three that brought me back to drums, the instrument I grew up with, after 25 years on guitar.
We ran into Daniel and Brian later that night on the strip in Pittsburgh. They were heading out of town and waiting to grab pizza for the bus, and they could not have been kinder to us. I have a great photo of the three of us laughing.
That's great. Yes, it is always a joy to see Brian Blade play, especially with Daniel. I was lucky to have caught them twice together. Thanks for checking out the piece and the kind words.
Thanks for reminding me of 'Black Dub' heard a few tracks from that when it was released loved them but forgot to buy the CD. This short piece and photos were unique in their intimacy and feelings of being at the event my one regret is being a musician myself I would have liked to check out the musical gear Daniel uses.
I saw him in Gatineau, QC ladt April. A beautiful homecoming. Your photos are magnificent of a beautiful genius. God bless.
Lanois cost me a thousand bucks last week. I’ve been binging his music for a month. He is soooo fascinating. And after watching his Tiny Desk spot I finally couldnt stand it anymore and bought a keyboard and lessons. I’ll never be able to do what he does, but I will get good enough to make a joyful noise!
This is lovely, Jacob -- thanks for sharing. I'm a fan of everything Daniel has done. A Black Dub show was life-changing for me, as watching Brian Blade play with so much joy was the first step in of three that brought me back to drums, the instrument I grew up with, after 25 years on guitar.
We ran into Daniel and Brian later that night on the strip in Pittsburgh. They were heading out of town and waiting to grab pizza for the bus, and they could not have been kinder to us. I have a great photo of the three of us laughing.
Cheers!
That's great. Yes, it is always a joy to see Brian Blade play, especially with Daniel. I was lucky to have caught them twice together. Thanks for checking out the piece and the kind words.
Great write-up and photos. The pic of Trixie reminded me of the brilliance of her father’s music.
It was great that she was there, she's great. I need to dig into Chris Whitley's catalog now myself.
Thanks for this. I wish I’d been there, but this makes me feel like I have. Exquisite.
Thanks for reminding me of 'Black Dub' heard a few tracks from that when it was released loved them but forgot to buy the CD. This short piece and photos were unique in their intimacy and feelings of being at the event my one regret is being a musician myself I would have liked to check out the musical gear Daniel uses.
Nice!
So cool
Very cool! And great images. You got in pretty tight here!!
Thank you, Soren! You mean lens tight or hang tight? :)
"If you cannot see the whites in their eyes....", as you well know!
eh, a few feet distance and an 85mm can do nice things.