A creative, detailed and frank film with a lot of Punch
Having seen the 40 minute classical suite live in New Haven the year following the release of Punch and being a long term fan of the Thile Magical Mystery Tour, I was delighted with this documentary. A highlight was the third part of the suite as performed in New York. This section had all the angles and closeups and visual variety you would expect from a good documentary. The first, second and fourth parts were expertly excerpted and pieced together from jams, practice sessions and live performances. There are also many interesting inserts, including a very early Nickel Creek clip and a childhood movie of Gabe playing the fiddle. The interviews and backstage banter range from simple observations of life on tour to critical moments of reflection and intra band politics. This film is entertaining and has great sound quality. Very impressive for any fan.
Great Documentary
If you're aware of Chris Thile, his band's, his bandmates or not, this is ans excellent documentary any musician should see. Watch this movie!
This film has my heart!
In this film, Mark Meatto tells the story of the beginning of the Punch Brothers. From seeing the band in rehearsals to being able to catch their side of performances, he is there to show us things that are usually kept private. It is a point of view that I can only dream of having with every band I love. Using everyday circumstances of these guys' everyday life, Meatto tells a story that allows the fan to live the frustrations and triumphs that the band worked through at its conception. I truly enjoyed Meatto allowing me to view the Punch Brothers' journey of trying something innovative to knowing they struck Gold.
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