The two families, the Watkinses and the Thiles, met after Sean Watkins and Chris Thile had mandolin lessons with the same music instructor, John Moore. Sara Watkins studied with Moore's bandmate, Dennis Caplinger. The band name came from a song by Byron Berline, who was Sara Watkins' fiddle instructor.
Nickel Creek's first performance was at That Pizza Place in Carlsbad, California in 1989 with Scott Thile, Chris's father, playing string bass. Sean Watkins was only twelve years old at the time. At the start Chris Thile played guitar and Sean Watkins played mandolin but later they decided to switch instruments. The band played many bluegrass festivals throughout the 1990s, and the band members were home-schooled to accommodate their tour schedule. Nickel Creek's first two albums were Little Cowpoke (1993) and Here to There (1997).
The group received two Grammy nominations: Best Bluegrass Album and Best Country Instrumental for the song "Ode to a Butterfly". The trio was nominated at the CMA Awards for Best Vocal Group and the Horizon Award and were named one of the "Five Music Innovators of the Millennium" by TIME Magazine in May 2000. Nickel Creek's "The Lighthouse's Tale" video was nominated for a CMT "Flameworthy Video Award" for Group/Duo Video of the Year.
In 2002 the band released their fourth album, This Side, produced by Alison Krauss. It was a departure from their previous releases which were purely bluegrass. Although the core influence of bluegrass remained, other genres such as indie rock and folk rock were present in their music included cover songs Spit on a Stranger by Pavement, and Should've Known Better by Carrie Newcomer.
In 2005 the band released their fifth album, Why Should the Fire Die? with more rock and pop influences. The album debuted and peaked at No. 17 on the Billboard 200 and topped the Billboard bluegrass chart.
In late summer 2006, via Billboard and their official website, Nickel Creek announced that at the end of the year they would no longer be recording as a group and their tour, scheduled through 2007, would be their last for an indefinite period of time so band members could expand their musical horizons.
The band had plans to record its final performance at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville in November 2007 but the idea was later "scrapped".
The band released a new album in the spring of 2014. They also played a handful of live shows and festival dates, including a concert at the Ryman Auditorium, the last venue the band played when it played its last show.
Robin And Marian
Nickel Creek Lyrics
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As mentioned, "Robin and Marian" by Nickel Creek is an instrumental track, so it doesn't have any lyrics to interpret. However, the title of the song is a reference to the well-known legend of Robin Hood and Maid Marian. In the legend, Robin Hood is a skilled archer and outlaw who robs from the rich to give to the poor, while Maid Marian is his love interest and eventual wife. The legend has been the subject of numerous films, books, and song lyrics over the years, so it's possible that "Robin and Marian" was inspired by some aspect of the story, although without lyrics or any additional contextual clues, it's impossible to say for sure.
Despite the lack of lyrics in "Robin and Marian," the song showcases the impressive musicianship of the members of Nickel Creek. The track features intricate acoustic guitar work from Chris Thile, Sean Watkins, and Sara Watkins, as well as rich fiddle melodies and delicate mandolin lines. The song builds gradually, with each instrument weaving in and out of the mix to create a rich sonic tapestry that's both contemplative and celebratory. The overall effect is one of immersive beauty, showcasing the band's ability to captivate listeners without ever saying a word.
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Official Swordmaster
I remember listening to this as a kid... one of my favorites for the sense of drama and intricate details.
guarrana
this song would fit into a reconnaissance fair so well
Torrefied
Want to correct you here but I think you're trolling
Divine Appointment
Blow your mind if you truely listen to the intricate details!
Green Cobra
this cd was played at my dnd sessions.
Rory Giambalvo
1.25 speed sounds really cool.
Pratham Bhatia
cool mix master
Mark Kennedy
me family lineage started out in Ireland as O'Kennedy's sent away to Scotland we dropped the"O"in disgust and have been Kennedy's ever since. Moved to America we did and have been thoroughly confused ever since. But one thing remains true and that is me Irish blood dances a jig with me Scottish side every time I hear this song.
Agent Anderson
advanced sound for kids? interesting.
Snarla99
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