Hey. Mom just died after a 5 wk battle w cancer. I listened to Either way, sky blue sky, and all of cruel country over and over. It was such a solace. Thanks. Glad there’s new music coming. ❤️
Sorry for your loss, Steph. This is a safe, supportive space where you can hopefully find a bit of solace through community. And Jeff's music, of course.
It’s very hard to process losing your mom after such a short losing battle with cancer. The same thing happened to me and it’s almost too much to take. I’m glad Jeff’s music was there for you.
I'm so sorry for your loss, Steph. Truly. Lost my dad to cancer so I understand how music can be so comforting during a difficult time. Wishing you well this holiday season, I know it won't be easy but thank goodness for talented musicians like Tweedy to help ease the pain a little.
Here's my question: Are you at all concerned that spending several days in Iceland, with its spectacular hiking opportunities, will ruin all other hiking for you?
Also just wanted to say thank you for the wonderful Carpool Karaoke episode. I knew it would be charming and I was still delighted by how charming it was. I think it's safe to say Nikki Glaser was all of us.
No, but the crush of tourism in Iceland, following too many NYTimes articles promoting it *has* ruined hiking and, indeed, the land that is hiked-upon in Iceland. Best to find another ruined tourist destination to subject to Instaham and crush beneath feet ...
Since I love movies and music equally, I've been meaning to ask you Jeff, what is your favorite movie and why? Or if you just want to rattle off a list of favorites, I'd love to know what they are. Thank you for being one of my biggest inspirations to keep writing songs. I was also the Jim that put out the Just A Fan tribute record a couple years back by the way. Appreciated your support. Can't wait to hear more songs in the future.
This is a nerdy technical question but since this Chit Chat Check In is subtitled “In The Studio” I hope it’s appropriate: What kind of reverb and/or slap back delay are you running on your vocals on Love Is The King? I hear it on Bad Day Lately and Even I Can See and most of the rest. It’s a beautiful sound. I would love to have a video of you and Tom talking through the mixing of tracks. Thanks. Take care.
Hey Jeff, looking for your take on the importance of between song stage banter. I feel like you are particularly adept at it. Been a to many a show where the performer barely acknowledges that there's an audience watching and it def diminishes the experience.
I would agree. I have to public speak in my job and I am not especially comfortable or confident with it. I am always keenly watching how others do it with grace and skill and I am marvelled at the ease that Jeff connects with the audience. It takes skill and experience but a wonderful sense of humour, which you have,Jeff.
I am quite convinced that Trampled By Turtles' Alpenglow is the best non-doily covered album of 2022. How do bands like TbT approach you to produce an album? What goes into producing an album for another band/musician (time commitment, artistic development of song concepts, etc.).
Did it kind of feel like the olden days of 1992 Tupelo with all the banjo, fiddle, and madolin and no drums?
I'm still relatively new to guitar and I watch a lot of the Tweedy Show vids to see, up close, what you are doing. First off, I am super impressed with the quality of sound ya'll get with just Susie's phone? Secondly, you seem to strum a lot with your thumb and, again, get really nice sound that way. When I strum with my thumb it's hollow? monotone? and definitely faint. Do you just have a supercallousedfragilistic thumb by now? Am I gonna have to paint mine with super glue to keep up? Lol! Might not be explainable (Hey, teach me to whistle in the comments section!) but I have spent a good amount of time trying to work this out. :) Excited to hear what you have been up to in the studio!
Hello Jeffy, I'm having a sick day today, and when I am having one of those which is not often, I like to watch Match Game. The old Match Game from when we were kids… I seem to remember once on the Tweedy Show that Charles Nelson Riley was mentioned, can you tell us a little more about your relationship or encounter with him? I absolutely love him and his sarcastic sense of humor… Perhaps that's where I got mine from? Any comments from Susie are welcome too!
Creative process question, bear with me. I’ve heard of other musicians dreaming of music, guitar riffs, lyrics and keep a note pad or tape recorder near their bed so they can remember when morning breaks.
Believe I heard that Neil young and Keith Richards make this a habit.
Do you keep post it notes on your bedside table? Do you find your creative juices are flowing more free lot in the morning after a good slumber or at night as you wind down the day?
Interesting question. I live around many good songwriters & musicians. I respect their processes. The most prolific one I know uses his cell phone to record ideas. It works except when it come to jumping from the idea to actual recording. (And sometimes the rough tracks are the greatest. )
It is in recognizing which tracks are the ones and in being willing to serve the song - whatever that means - for however long it takes. It is in the actual work where the rubber hits the road. Inspiration comes to some lucky souls in blinding flashes. Then, like all of us, they must use intensive focus and real hard work to see it through.
Speaking of mental notes... I believe on a Tweedy Show that once took place on a bus, you'd played a snippet of Romeo and Juliet by Dire Straits. I'd love to hear the finished version of that one. Thanks...
Hey. Mom just died after a 5 wk battle w cancer. I listened to Either way, sky blue sky, and all of cruel country over and over. It was such a solace. Thanks. Glad there’s new music coming. ❤️
I’m so sorry for your loss. May her memory be a blessing.
Thanks, Jeff...much appreciated. Currently trying to navigate Jewish traditions now. New territory for me. I think listening to LITK helps. ❤️
I feel your pain, Steph....we lost our mom last night #fuckcancer - Cruel Country on repeat all day today. No complaints from the fam'.
Dave, I’m so sorry. Fuck cancer indeed.
I'm sorry, Dave. Sending love to you and your family. ❤️
Yes Dave…sending good thoughts to you and your family too.
I’m so sorry. OxO
I'm so sorry for your loss, Dave. fuck cancer indeed. Sending love to you and your family.
Sorry for your loss, Steph. This is a safe, supportive space where you can hopefully find a bit of solace through community. And Jeff's music, of course.
It’s very hard to process losing your mom after such a short losing battle with cancer. The same thing happened to me and it’s almost too much to take. I’m glad Jeff’s music was there for you.
I'm so sorry for your loss, Steph. Truly. Lost my dad to cancer so I understand how music can be so comforting during a difficult time. Wishing you well this holiday season, I know it won't be easy but thank goodness for talented musicians like Tweedy to help ease the pain a little.
Sorry for the dramatic post 🙁
I am truly sorry to all who have lost someone to cancer. I’m in the club also and it sucks. I hate cancer.
I played Sky Blue Sky on guitar after my Dad died, and continued almost daily….it’s a reminder….things will get better, and you’re not alone x
So sorry. We’ve been through that twice. Sending love and peace.
I'm so sorry, Steph. Sending love. ❤️
So sorry for your loss Steph.
I’m sorry for your loss, Steph. Losing someone you love is so hard.
So sorry - so fast. Also try Wishful Thinking on AGIB. XO
So so sorry for your loss. Jeff’s music was so comforting to me when I lost my dad to cancer many years ago. Sending you peace.
I lose my dad suddenly last year. I know how hard or can be right now. I hope your loving memoirs of her can give some comfort
So sorry Steph for your loss but glad to hear the music is a bit of comfort to you. Sending good thoughts your way.
Here's my question: Are you at all concerned that spending several days in Iceland, with its spectacular hiking opportunities, will ruin all other hiking for you?
Also just wanted to say thank you for the wonderful Carpool Karaoke episode. I knew it would be charming and I was still delighted by how charming it was. I think it's safe to say Nikki Glaser was all of us.
Yes!! Loved that episode.... loved it so much.
No, but the crush of tourism in Iceland, following too many NYTimes articles promoting it *has* ruined hiking and, indeed, the land that is hiked-upon in Iceland. Best to find another ruined tourist destination to subject to Instaham and crush beneath feet ...
The dreaded Black Down Stroller Rollers in da Hoods.
Happy Birthday to Spencer!
Since I love movies and music equally, I've been meaning to ask you Jeff, what is your favorite movie and why? Or if you just want to rattle off a list of favorites, I'd love to know what they are. Thank you for being one of my biggest inspirations to keep writing songs. I was also the Jim that put out the Just A Fan tribute record a couple years back by the way. Appreciated your support. Can't wait to hear more songs in the future.
Have fun here while you're waiting for an answer:
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Thank you kindly for sending this!!
This is a nerdy technical question but since this Chit Chat Check In is subtitled “In The Studio” I hope it’s appropriate: What kind of reverb and/or slap back delay are you running on your vocals on Love Is The King? I hear it on Bad Day Lately and Even I Can See and most of the rest. It’s a beautiful sound. I would love to have a video of you and Tom talking through the mixing of tracks. Thanks. Take care.
Inquiring minds.
Hey Jeff, looking for your take on the importance of between song stage banter. I feel like you are particularly adept at it. Been a to many a show where the performer barely acknowledges that there's an audience watching and it def diminishes the experience.
I would agree. I have to public speak in my job and I am not especially comfortable or confident with it. I am always keenly watching how others do it with grace and skill and I am marvelled at the ease that Jeff connects with the audience. It takes skill and experience but a wonderful sense of humour, which you have,Jeff.
Well, here goes nothin'...
I am quite convinced that Trampled By Turtles' Alpenglow is the best non-doily covered album of 2022. How do bands like TbT approach you to produce an album? What goes into producing an album for another band/musician (time commitment, artistic development of song concepts, etc.).
Did it kind of feel like the olden days of 1992 Tupelo with all the banjo, fiddle, and madolin and no drums?
I'm still relatively new to guitar and I watch a lot of the Tweedy Show vids to see, up close, what you are doing. First off, I am super impressed with the quality of sound ya'll get with just Susie's phone? Secondly, you seem to strum a lot with your thumb and, again, get really nice sound that way. When I strum with my thumb it's hollow? monotone? and definitely faint. Do you just have a supercallousedfragilistic thumb by now? Am I gonna have to paint mine with super glue to keep up? Lol! Might not be explainable (Hey, teach me to whistle in the comments section!) but I have spent a good amount of time trying to work this out. :) Excited to hear what you have been up to in the studio!
Supercallousedfragilistic? Ami, you've outdone yourself. 😊
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Hello Jeffy, I'm having a sick day today, and when I am having one of those which is not often, I like to watch Match Game. The old Match Game from when we were kids… I seem to remember once on the Tweedy Show that Charles Nelson Riley was mentioned, can you tell us a little more about your relationship or encounter with him? I absolutely love him and his sarcastic sense of humor… Perhaps that's where I got mine from? Any comments from Susie are welcome too!
First Jeff Tweedy prog rock album? Polka project? Smooth jazz? The anticipation is killing me. But it's good to know that you're busy making music.
Creative process question, bear with me. I’ve heard of other musicians dreaming of music, guitar riffs, lyrics and keep a note pad or tape recorder near their bed so they can remember when morning breaks.
Believe I heard that Neil young and Keith Richards make this a habit.
Do you keep post it notes on your bedside table? Do you find your creative juices are flowing more free lot in the morning after a good slumber or at night as you wind down the day?
Happy Holidays. Thanks for the gift of music.
Interesting question. I live around many good songwriters & musicians. I respect their processes. The most prolific one I know uses his cell phone to record ideas. It works except when it come to jumping from the idea to actual recording. (And sometimes the rough tracks are the greatest. )
It is in recognizing which tracks are the ones and in being willing to serve the song - whatever that means - for however long it takes. It is in the actual work where the rubber hits the road. Inspiration comes to some lucky souls in blinding flashes. Then, like all of us, they must use intensive focus and real hard work to see it through.
Hope this helps.
Carpool Karaoke was so much fun. Would you consider doing a full version for starship casual of that masterpiece you wrote as a child, Born to Run?
Speaking of mental notes... I believe on a Tweedy Show that once took place on a bus, you'd played a snippet of Romeo and Juliet by Dire Straits. I'd love to hear the finished version of that one. Thanks...
Were you at all surprised by Glenn's Instagram being hacked or were you just all, "Welp, that's Glenn for ya"?
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Do you have pet names for your various guitars—and if so is it more male names or female names or perhaps gender non-specific? Explain.