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Nickel Creek — House Of Tom Bombadil
Album: Nickel Creek
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Released: 2000
Length: 3:38
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 macadavy wrote:
Great fiddlin' - a little racy for a Hobbit tho'! {#Wink}

 
That's 'cause he wasn't  a Hobbitt!

Posted 15 years ago by jadedragon    [ Reply ]
Lot of other music from Nickel Creek I'd prefer over this....  almost everything from their last album is awesome.
Posted 15 years ago by danagle    [ Reply ]
Saw Chris Thile's new band, The Punch Brothers, recently. Very different from Nickel Creek.
Posted 15 years ago by HarrO    [ Reply ]
 manleywoman wrote:
Oh, god, make it stop . . .
 

i agree, what a way to start my rp experience today {#Sorry}
Posted 15 years ago by philinnz    [ Reply ]
so you drop your penny in concerning pawlowian behaviour ...
but take care: It is a short way from Nickel Creek to Nickel Crack and then Nickel Back!
 i4niblind wrote:

Glanced at the name and saw "Nickel" and had to do a quick check for my sanity that it wasn't Nickelback...  then I proceeded to search for any Nickelback songs on RP, and I was very pleased to see there wasn't even one track.  This truly is  a musical haven!


 


Posted 15 years ago by Baum74    [ Reply ]

Glanced at the name and saw "Nickel" and had to do a quick check for my sanity that it wasn't Nickelback...  then I proceeded to search for any Nickelback songs on RP, and I was very pleased to see there wasn't even one track.  This truly is  a musical haven!


Posted 16 years ago by i4niblind    [ Reply ]
 Baum74 wrote:

well, I was not exactly SHOCKED, but I admit the first thing I did was checking if Bela had something
to do with this track. (I guess all other gifted Banjo players curse us for this pawlowiak behavior)

 
Except that Bela's instrument of choice is the banjo, and Chris Thile's is the mandolin.


Posted 16 years ago by MusicAddict    [ Reply ]
I would have thought Chris Thiele

 Baum74 wrote:

well, I was not exactly SHOCKED, but I admit the first thing I did was checking if Bela had something
to do with this track. (I guess all other gifted Banjo players curse us for this pawlowiak behavior)

 


Posted 16 years ago by FrankMc    [ Reply ]
Dynamite wrote:
I was UTTERLY shocked when I discovered this was not Bela Fleck.

well, I was not exactly SHOCKED, but I admit the first thing I did was checking if Bela had something
to do with this track. (I guess all other gifted Banjo players curse us for this pawlowiak behavior)

Posted 16 years ago by Baum74    [ Reply ]
Great fiddlin' - a little racy for a Hobbit tho'! {#Wink}

Posted 16 years ago by macadavy    [ Reply ]
splooge wrote:
nice tits
I think someone got lost on his way to eBaum's World. Great troll name, btw.
Posted 16 years ago by Koan    [ Reply ]
I give it an 8 for Chris Thile alone. The siblings add the extra 1.
Posted 16 years ago by Jimi_the_Saint    [ Reply ]
mread wrote:
Chris Thile amazes.
They all amaze. Saw them on their farewell tour a couple of months ago.
Posted 16 years ago by n4ku    [ Reply ]
g-rod wrote:
Anyone get the time signature(s) for this? Every time I think I have it figured out, I don't.
I believe to have spotted a fast 7/8 and a fast 9/8, apart from the recurring 'straight' 8/8
Posted 16 years ago by chordcloud    [ Reply ]
Chris Thile amazes.
Posted 16 years ago by mread    [ Reply ]
More Tom Bombadil!
Posted 16 years ago by maryte    [ Reply ]
splooge wrote:
nice tits
the girl on the left is pretty well stacked too
Posted 16 years ago by salice    [ Reply ]
nice tits
Posted 16 years ago by splooge    [ Reply ]
Oh, god, make it stop . . .
Posted 16 years ago by manleywoman    [ Reply ]
Dynamite wrote:
I was UTTERLY shocked when I discovered this was not Bela Fleck.
OMG...and you SURVIVED!
Posted 16 years ago by prickelpit96    [ Reply ]
This River Daughter is a'dancin!
Posted 17 years ago by quintana_roo    [ Reply ]
Wow, talk about ask and thou shalt receive -- I was complaining just yesterday about how the only Celticy-music I ever hear on RP is the from the Afrocelts! And here we are today with two in a row? Sweet.
Posted 17 years ago by lathyris    [ Reply ]
I was UTTERLY shocked when I discovered this was not Bela Fleck.
Posted 17 years ago by Dynamite    [ Reply ]
g-rod wrote:
Anyone get the time signature(s) for this? Every time I think I have it figured out, I don't.
Not sure about that but I think the key is DD.
Posted 17 years ago by bokey    [ Reply ]
Anyone get the time signature(s) for this? Every time I think I have it figured out, I don\'t.
Posted 17 years ago by g-rod    [ Reply ]
Dude wrote:
Nickel Creek are just amazing! If you ever have the chance to see them play... don't miss it. They are some of the most talented musicians to come along in this generation.
Do it this summer, it's the last Nickel Creek tour.
Posted 17 years ago by wally42    [ Reply ]
yclept wrote:
too bad they left Tom Bombadil out of the movies
Agreed. Even the 'special editions'.... Had the budget , I'll bet , just too complicated to explain why he was not effected by The Ring. Excellent tune and ref , btw. Strong 9.
Posted 17 years ago by trekhead    [ Reply ]
amazing to see a reference to ATHF on a bluegrass song with a LOTR title. you talk about a mix of influences! ploafmaster wrote:
Commence ta jigglin', ya'll! This song just makes me feel like the very definition of Jolly!!!!
Posted 17 years ago by IMGoph    [ Reply ]
jah_blessed wrote:
I can appreciate the skill needed to pull off such a performance, but that doesn't make the track itself any better I'm afraid. This is really awful.
Posted 17 years ago by slartibart_O    [ Reply ]
prickelpit96 wrote:
What a sweet girl.
There are only three reasons a girl wears a sweater. One is because it's cold. And the other two are obvious
Posted 17 years ago by heyjoe3577    [ Reply ]
too bad they left Tom Bombadil out of the movies
Posted 17 years ago by yclept    [ Reply ]
What a sweet girl.
Posted 17 years ago by prickelpit96    [ Reply ]
Nickel Creek are just amazing! If you ever have the chance to see them play... don't miss it. They are some of the most talented musicians to come along in this generation.
Posted 17 years ago by Dude    [ Reply ]
Great music to relax on, awesome fingerwork.
Posted 17 years ago by Aikeleer    [ Reply ]
One day those kids are gonna have kids and they're going to hear so much grief about the hair on the album cover.
Posted 17 years ago by bokey    [ Reply ]
Coppertop wrote:
Sam Bush, surely :)
... no, its Chris Thile.
Posted 17 years ago by fretman    [ Reply ]
She could tom my bombadil any day. sorry...couldn't resist
Posted 17 years ago by SmilinJimmy    [ Reply ]
AlienRelic wrote:
I thought it was Bela! Surprised me. Nice.
Sam Bush, surely :)
Posted 18 years ago by Coppertop    [ Reply ]
Such a talented group! I get worn out just listening to them play.
Posted 18 years ago by Coppertop    [ Reply ]
Roverfish wrote:
She's cute. I wouldn't go beyond that. I'm guessing you're at Vassar now. ;-)
Women with large breasts always get an automatic upgrade. Nice mandolin playing here.
Posted 18 years ago by Harpua    [ Reply ]
awesome play! but really no soundtrack for sleep
Posted 18 years ago by undo_silence    [ Reply ]
Posted 18 years ago by trekhead    [ Reply ]
Wow, that made me dizzy
Posted 18 years ago by Shesdifferent    [ Reply ]
Looking forward to seeing them in Telluride next month.
Posted 18 years ago by flipchurn    [ Reply ]
More Nickel Creek, please. Thank you.
Posted 18 years ago by pixidrizzl    [ Reply ]
I thought it was Bela! Surprised me. Nice.
Posted 18 years ago by AlienRelic    [ Reply ]
winter wrote:
Love this song. But I hate, absolutely HATE Tom Bombadil. Talk about a wasted interlude in an otherwise brilliant book!
check out thiele's album, "all who wander are not lost."
Posted 18 years ago by sans    [ Reply ]
shevek wrote:
You mean, despite the fact that he was a merry fellow, and that bright blue his jacket was, and his boots were yellow? Why?
Precisely for the reasons you cited. Alright, maybe not precisely. But pretty damn close. All the cutesy stuff - Bilbo's birthday bash, all the idyllic Shire nonsense, and especially that weirdly merry Tom Bombadil doofus - in LotR is, IMO, irritating. I know it's good to have a bit of contrast to all the darkness and drama, but I don't think Tolkien manages it well that often. But that's just my opinion ...
Posted 18 years ago by winter    [ Reply ]
This is terrific.
Posted 18 years ago by lester    [ Reply ]
Great follow-up to The Pogues. Great title, too.
Posted 18 years ago by betterdaze    [ Reply ]
That was DH's and my mantra/criticism about the LOTR series: "STILL no Tom Bombadil"
Posted 18 years ago by maryte    [ Reply ]
winter wrote:
I hate, absolutely HATE Tom Bombadil
You mean, despite the fact that he was a merry fellow, and that bright blue his jacket was, and his boots were yellow? Why?
Posted 18 years ago by shevek    [ Reply ]
Love this song. But I hate, absolutely HATE Tom Bombadil. Talk about a wasted interlude in an otherwise brilliant book!
Posted 19 years ago by winter    [ Reply ]
Why the hell didn't I go see them for free when I had the chance?!! And I totally agree on the Tom Bombadill thing. Yay!
Posted 19 years ago by smilestoomuch    [ Reply ]
Hey! Great upload! Thanks. Good New Grass... Love these guys (and the Bombadil ref) 9.
Posted 19 years ago by trekhead    [ Reply ]
I think Nickel Creek could crap on a platter and I'd like it.
I'm sure the artist appreciates the standards by which you judge the music. Enough with the crunchy granola music this morning plsktx.
Posted 19 years ago by dreadpixie    [ Reply ]
I can appreciate the skill needed to pull off such a performance, but that doesn't make the track itself any better I'm afraid. This is really awful.
Posted 19 years ago by jah_blessed    [ Reply ]
Deronius wrote:
Nice playing and anyone that writes a song about Tom Bombadil is aces in my book
yup
Posted 19 years ago by pope183    [ Reply ]
Candleben wrote:
And the girl is hot :D
She's cute. I wouldn't go beyond that. I'm guessing you're at Vassar now. ;-) I think Nickel Creek could crap on a platter and I'd like it. Just something about them I like...ever since I saw them first up in Telluride. Excellent tune.
Posted 19 years ago by Roverfish    [ Reply ]
keeeraaaaazzzzzy pickin'!!!!!!
Posted 19 years ago by DisplacedNorthrnr    [ Reply ]
Commence ta jigglin', ya'll! This song just makes me feel like the very definition of Jolly!!!!
Posted 19 years ago by ploafmaster    [ Reply ]
And the girl is hot :D
Posted 19 years ago by Candleben    [ Reply ]
Nice playing and anyone that writes a song about Tom Bombadil is aces in my book
Posted 19 years ago by Deronius    [ Reply ]
daaaaaang. fast fingeersss
Posted 19 years ago by bebe    [ Reply ]
virtuosinal
Posted 19 years ago by stickittotheman    [ Reply ]
I'm happy to report that they are working on a third CD.
Posted 19 years ago by Pyro    [ Reply ]
There's a lot of good newsgrass / traditional groups out there who are under 30. If you love Nickel Creek, try The Mammals, The Duhks, Hot Buttered Rum String Band, or The Greencards. It's all good! :goodvibes.gif:
Posted 19 years ago by haoleboy    [ Reply ]
I LOVE Nickel Creek. First album especially, from whence this derives. Best live show I've seen in some time.
Posted 19 years ago by ashbyman    [ Reply ]
Orp wrote:
Nickel Creek is one of the niftiest newgrass bands out there. Chris Thile is probably the most technically adept mandolinist in the US, and he's only 22 years old. They have two albums out and put on a great live show - see them if you have the chance!
:nodhead: They are freakin' phenomenal live!
Posted 19 years ago by Pyro    [ Reply ]
wxman wrote:
I wish they would have included Tom Bombadil in at least the dvd version of the Lord of the Rings.
Well, at least they gave some of his lines to Treebeard. Nice nod to the fans, I thought. I think ol' Tom would like this song.
Posted 20 years ago by McGroovy    [ Reply ]
I wish they would have included Tom Bombadil in at least the dvd version of the Lord of the Rings.
Posted 20 years ago by wxman    [ Reply ]
Awesome!
Posted 20 years ago by Monkeysdad    [ Reply ]
Amazing!!! I can't get over these guy's. I put in this album whenever I just want to feel good. I am also glad to see a nod to Tom Bombadil. Poor guy was bumped from both Ralph Bakshi and Peter Jacksons renditions of LOTR's.
Posted 20 years ago by jed2667    [ Reply ]
Wow. I own the CD and have heard the tune recently and hearing it now Im really impressed as if I hadn't heard it before.
Posted 20 years ago by Friend    [ Reply ]
This is a fun song. Very talented.
Posted 20 years ago by MOMMA    [ Reply ]
these kids are GOOD
Posted 20 years ago by Red_Dragon    [ Reply ]
I like it. Haven't heard any new grass really since New Grass Revival. Good stuff.
Posted 20 years ago by musicalshores    [ Reply ]
Nickel Creek is one of the niftiest newgrass bands out there. Chris Thile is probably the most technically adept mandolinist in the US, and he's only 22 years old. They have two albums out and put on a great live show - see them if you have the chance!
Posted 20 years ago by Orp    [ Reply ]
I really wanted to dismiss these kids and their "Newgrass," but everything I've heard, I like. I should never doubt Allison Krauss.
Posted 20 years ago by bigpomp    [ Reply ]
Nice ! I don't get the lyrics tho?
Posted 20 years ago by traveyes    [ Reply ]
These "kids" have soul beyond their years. Great chops, tasty licks, inspired and meaningful lyrics (on songs that have them anyway!). I find a lot of the New Grass stuff pretty interesting and fresh. Nickel Creek is certainly at the head of that class in my book.
Posted 20 years ago by Rockabobbie    [ Reply ]
Nickel Creek has an amazing feel for authentic folk & bluegrass. Very talented group.
Posted 20 years ago by pdhski    [ Reply ]