Essentials Sneak Peak – J. Tillman

Just received my DVD of “Isle Land”, the 4 track DVD EP from J. Tillman. Dark, acoustic and perfect. So then, I just had to put a sneak peak on the Essentials Series next “victim”.

J. Tillman is most likely my “favourite” artist. This is what I may say if found strapped to a chair, my feet placed in a pool of tepid water and had some sort of car battery jumper cables coming towards me. Well, I might be convinced to admit this without the drama, just was looking to paint a mental picture…

Enjoy your Sunday with the KEXP performance of “Master’s House” from a while ago that ended up being on this month’s release of “Vacilando Territory Blues” from Western Vinyl.

~Smansmith

J. Tillman - "Master's House (live on KEXP)" [4:37m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Posted by slowcoustic @ 11 January 2009 4 comments

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Jan 12, 2009
7:27 am

#1 Gearoid :

Never heard of him before, but I like it. Reminds me a bit of Jason Molina in his intonation. It’s difficult to carry a song as stripped down as this without some serious talent.

Will have to check out more. Cheers.

Jan 13, 2009
4:30 am

#2 Oded :

Can’t wait for the CD to arrive either (no battery jumper cables are necessary…).

Jan 13, 2009
6:46 am

#3 herohill :

I got to see him in Paris when I was there for work. Played solo, in a pin-drop quiet theatre. Was unreal.

Jan 13, 2009
7:29 pm

#4 slowcoustic :

@ Gearoid – you have to get into him, you will not know what you did before!

@ Oded – I guess I should order my physical copy as well, I have at least the physical CD for all his releases.

@ Herohill – you bastard! I so envy you, that is the best way to hear J. Tillman, in a venue that is soo quiet you can hear the subtle and quiet parts – makes it that much more powerful. You da man.