Punch Brothers - Movement and Location (Live)

An incredibly haunting performance by a superb bluegrass band. Punch Brothers perform "Movement and Location" on Conan with a tender elegance that begs your utmost attention. The stage is pitch black with just a few floor lights illuminating the five band members and their instruments. They are in perfect sync with one another, fading in and out in order to allow for one instrument to take the lead while the others follow along with a beautiful subtlety. The violinist is absolutely brilliant, hitting the high notes and timing them just right while the rest of the guys finger pick like madmen. I must warn you that if you're in a particular mood this song just may make you cry.  If you like this track be sure to check out their album Who's Feeling Young Now? and the song "Dark Days" from The Hunger Games Soundtrack.

Some thoughts...

- The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey is an awesome and, yes, epic movie. I saw it in IMAX 3D and enjoyed it way more than I thought I would. Make sure you check it out before it's out of theatres.

- So I paid $400 for 2 vaccinations to protect me from Japanese Encephalitis when I'm in SE Asia. I have since learned that I really didn't need these shots... Fuck.

- I find it absolutely hilarious how the brilliant GM Mike Gillis has turned Roberto Luongo from a long-contract, high-paid burden into a highly sought after commodity from many other NHL teams. Now we basically get our pick of some top prospects and/or top 2 line scorers. Pretty neat.