Give me Oil of Ninety-Nine, Three-Six, anything! I have done caught my death of cold, Lord have mercy - Bumble Bee Slim, I Done Caught My Death Of Cold
Wow, what touch... incredible. I'm not a big fan of classical guitar in an orchestral setting - the guitar cannot match the dynamics f an orchestra, even though they try to play quietly... the guitar always sounds flat and unemotional. But as a solo instrument, in the hands of someone like Ana, just fabulous.
Hi all, I expect some of you have been familiar with Jesse Winchester, a Mississippi native. I was so sorry to hear of his death a couple of weeks ago. I just happened to find this video. What a thing to open your mouth and have such a sound come out. All best, Johnm
Thanks for the post, John. I was a long time fan--ever since his first album came out. Living in Vermont at the time, I was exposed to his music early on. I was going to post the NY Times obituary, but didn't think it really related to our focus here, but following your lead, here it is:
Here's a hour's worth of Merle Travis and Doc Watson playing live together sometime in 1976. I don't know where or how this was recorded, but the music and the interaction with the two gentlemen in question sounds absolutely great.
Came by this in way of the Bert Jansch version. Karen Dalton's haunting version of Katie Cruel. Did any of you folks get to see her live back in the 60's?
Hey guys while i was surfing youtube i came across a great clip from the 60s of Tapio Rautavaara playing this beautiful finnish piece. Ive been trying to figure out the guitar part he plays but it is so different sounding than most western music and blues stuff i try to figure out. I have tuned my guitar down a half step to match his pitch playing out of a minor. its seems like hes just doing little base lines mostly but i was wondering if maybe he is using a different tuning all together? Beautiful though i thought i might as well share video with you guys because it is really awesome. cheers!
Hi crustypicker, He is playing out of A minor position in standard tuning, though he may be low. He's doing boom-chang back-up with moving bass lines, as you said. All best, Johnm