Bill Frisell - Tele - Downbeat

gtrwrks · July 7th, 2005, 12:54 PM

The new issue of Downbeat features Bill Frisell with a surf green Thinline RI - looks great on the cover and in the copy. Also, he tells about a few other teles he's playing "a lot" these days.

Heads up!

Dana · July 7th, 2005, 01:37 PM

Thanks, can't wait to check it out.

Fret Wilkes · July 7th, 2005, 01:58 PM

FYI - Bill is on Louden Wainwright III's new album "Here Come The Choppers". Jim Keltner on drums too.

Very good indeed, give it a go.
Fret

TeleTubby · July 8th, 2005, 02:28 AM

Just saw Bill's Quintet a week ago and he played the very Thinline you mentioned. His playing was typically brilliant (as was were the other 4 members) but I have to be honest- it was slightly annoying to see him twisting/tweaking/turning the knobs on his effects. I know he was looping/sampling and it was used well and sounded great, but it was especially nice when he stopped that and just played the guitar because he's so gosh darn wonderful at it. Is it just me? Don't get me wrong- I'll still buy, listen to, and love everything he does, and I highly recommend everybody go see him, if you get the chance.

Old Doc Skinner · July 8th, 2005, 10:48 AM

I just found out Bill is on the new CD by Loudon Wainwright III ("Here Come the Choppers"), along with Greg Leisz. Ten seconds later, I was downloading that sucker from iTunes. Can't wait to get out of work tonight & go listen to it! 8)

Redneck Robot · July 9th, 2005, 09:23 AM

I don't know if the Downbeat article mentioned this, but apparently Bill Frisell is currently working on Paul Simon's new album as well...

And, if that wasn't intriguing enough, the session is being produced by Brian Eno.

There's three people I never thought would work toghether. Should be really cool! :)

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Fret Wilkes Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Harmony, R.I. Age: 51 Posts: 863 21 Photos	Loudon Wainwright FYI - Bill is on Louden Wainwright III's new album "Here Come The Choppers". Jim Keltner on drums too. Very good indeed, give it a go. Fret __________________ See, I didn't reconize ya when ya first drove up till ya stuck yer hand out and wove then I seen right off who ya was and knowd ya. Epiphany: The Ignore List can make the TDPRI and even BETTER place to be!

July 8th, 2005, 02:28 AM	#4 (permalink)
TeleTubby Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Lynden, WA Posts: 451	Just saw Bill's Quintet a week ago and he played the very Thinline you mentioned. His playing was typically brilliant (as was were the other 4 members) but I have to be honest- it was slightly annoying to see him twisting/tweaking/turning the knobs on his effects. I know he was looping/sampling and it was used well and sounded great, but it was especially nice when he stopped that and just played the guitar because he's so gosh darn wonderful at it. Is it just me? Don't get me wrong- I'll still buy, listen to, and love everything he does, and I highly recommend everybody go see him, if you get the chance. __________________ "Bless my cotton socks, I'm in the news..." Saint Julian, circa 1980.

July 8th, 2005, 10:48 AM	#5 (permalink)
Old Doc Skinner Tele-Holic Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Virginia Posts: 672	I just found out Bill is on the new CD by Loudon Wainwright III ("Here Come the Choppers"), along with Greg Leisz. Ten seconds later, I was downloading that sucker from iTunes. Can't wait to get out of work tonight & go listen to it! 8) __________________ There is more stupidity than hydrogen in the universe, and it has a longer shelf life. -Frank Zappa

July 9th, 2005, 09:23 AM	#6 (permalink)
Redneck Robot NEW MEMBER! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 2	I don't know if the Downbeat article mentioned this, but apparently Bill Frisell is currently working on Paul Simon's new album as well... And, if that wasn't intriguing enough, the session is being produced by Brian Eno. There's three people I never thought would work toghether. Should be really cool! :)