Bela Fleck | My Bluegrass Heart "Big Country" Grey Fox 2022

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  • @TuesdaysJustAsBad
    @TuesdaysJustAsBad ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Bela fleck after Michael's solo made an expression when the audience hollered in excitement. This facial expression is also found in the dictionary next to "Yeah, fuckin' A' right, you better holler." Then he looked back at Michael, the blind man, and nodded. That's some great shit.

  • @maxrainwater
    @maxrainwater 2 ปีที่แล้ว +55

    Wow, Michael Cleveland on Big Country is the vibe I never knew I needed

    • @RobLifford
      @RobLifford 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      That segue into Down in the Swamp and back out again is just too cool. He's one of the greatest

    • @brr9247
      @brr9247 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Wow!! Sooo Sooo good and live? Sounds so much better than some studio recording. So much talent on stage here.

    • @IMando
      @IMando 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Mark Schatz's huge grin says he agrees with you!

    • @funkyfeet412
      @funkyfeet412 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I was at this performance in the volunteer section right in front of the stage. A great Grey Fox memory.

  • @spokaneman7327
    @spokaneman7327 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Big Country is and probably will forever be my favorite Béla Fleck tune. I love hearing it in all its variations. Live at the Quick is still my favorite version, but this may have taken a close second.

  • @64bluegrass
    @64bluegrass 2 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    That’s the mighty Jake Jolliff on mando. I’ve been lucky enough to play with his dad, Bill, a great banjo player. ❤️

    • @steveblanchard2712
      @steveblanchard2712 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Great folks. Played with them in a band for 3 years.

  • @jimmymack4079
    @jimmymack4079 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    I’m completely teared up at this. The duet between Michael Cleveland and Bela Fleck is one of the most magical musical moments I’ve heard in years! The rest of the song is just so right

    • @danieldudley9125
      @danieldudley9125 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I felt like Bela was just providing context for Michael to play around and develop from. It just kept growing. Haven't heard anything like that in years. Wonderful to behold.

    • @Kenny-xh7ms
      @Kenny-xh7ms ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@danieldudley9125😮

  • @jthawken123
    @jthawken123 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Legitimately one of the most beautiful songs ever written.

  • @ChristophHenrici
    @ChristophHenrici ปีที่แล้ว +5

    it‘s the duet , the incredible interplay between Bela & Michael, which blows the top of a tremendous performance by all

  • @AikiFuz
    @AikiFuz ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Béla always comes off as the most generous, ego-free bandleader I’ve ever seen, always happy to let everyone else take the spotlight first.

    • @rickjason215
      @rickjason215 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      In Bluegrass usually everyone on stage gets to solo, except many times the bass player. I alwaywondered if Bela plays any other instruments?

    • @AikiFuz
      @AikiFuz ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@rickjason215He plays guitar and keys, at the very least.

    • @TuesdaysJustAsBad
      @TuesdaysJustAsBad ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He is the Maestro.

    • @Kenny-xh7ms
      @Kenny-xh7ms ปีที่แล้ว

      I read somewhere he was once a bassist.

  • @Toby_iVapour
    @Toby_iVapour ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Wow, the interplay between them is unparalleled.. on what is of course an absolutely classic tune...
    It seems so rare for magic like this to be performed on camera - so glad it was! 🙂

  • @JamesBaldwinhome
    @JamesBaldwinhome 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I can't like this enough. One of my very favorite tunes with a fantastic band of such talented musicians.

  • @loubell5196
    @loubell5196 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I’ve seen videos of Micheal Cleveland before but didn’t realize he was from my home state as well! Proud Hoosier moment

  • @donaldrees3618
    @donaldrees3618 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I have to thank you folks who put this together. That was some of the best filming of the musicians as they played so you could actually see what they were doing.

  • @BanjoFrog612
    @BanjoFrog612 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Puts a tear in your eye. Here’s to hoping Béla and Michael do a duo album together at some point. They are electric together!

  • @MsGavbo
    @MsGavbo 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    The fact that this video is only at 66k views says more about our world and where it’s at than the amazing artists that just made magic on the screen here.
    Thank you fellas.

  • @LarryPerkins78
    @LarryPerkins78 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    wonderful...and great to hear John Hartford's banjo again, too

  • @Frankie-zl8uz
    @Frankie-zl8uz 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Cant go wrong with Big Country/Down in the Swamp..amazing!

  • @panosskentzos
    @panosskentzos ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Grey Fox did the right thing, that's exactly what I'd do too if I had an Elder Scroll,
    love the Flectone music

  • @jerryoutlaw3396
    @jerryoutlaw3396 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    So sweet!!! This is the real stuff.

  • @nightskyimaging
    @nightskyimaging 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Holy Crap - this is a historic piece of musical brilliance! I will play this to start my day for the days I have left!

  • @Lentin00
    @Lentin00 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Impressive. And also saw Bela smiling once!

  • @h.t.n.7222
    @h.t.n.7222 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    How melodically insane would you like your violin solo?
    Michael Cleveland: yes

    • @colinwalker7943
      @colinwalker7943 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I love how Justin and Jake stand there in utter appreciation for the brilliance they're witnessing. And those dudes rip..

  • @larrycortner2210
    @larrycortner2210 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Mickael definitely fell in the groove, absolutely Incredible..

  • @tannerevans3056
    @tannerevans3056 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    With “Down in the Swamp” from Bela’s album Drive there towards the end. That makes this video have 2 of my all time favorite tunes in it. Michael Cleveland! Incredible.

  • @ElectricCelt56
    @ElectricCelt56 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I smiled with incredulity at the fiddle solo, and the Big Country chorus brought tears.

  • @tairdudeusa7981
    @tairdudeusa7981 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    The whole band is terrific but the solo by Michael Cleveland was amazing. No disrespect to any other fiddle players, but Michael has got to be the best there is!

  • @michaelswedberg1918
    @michaelswedberg1918 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    One of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard. Bela I've been a fan of yours since I was a teenager. Thank you Thank you Thank you!❤️❤️❤️

  • @MrBUBBAKY
    @MrBUBBAKY ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It brought me to happy tears.

  • @ermancroney3805
    @ermancroney3805 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for sharing your favorite form of entertainment with all of us. Wow!

  • @kyleboehner535
    @kyleboehner535 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My favorite song period.

  • @kazukibanjobanjochannel4651
    @kazukibanjobanjochannel4651 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love this song.
    beautiful

  • @duncanspd
    @duncanspd 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Holy Bluegrass! Just fantastic all around.

  • @mattkuzma1395
    @mattkuzma1395 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Saw them live in Wichita last night and it was an amazing show. Same lineup except with Sierra Hull tearing it up on mando.

  • @paulmorris6817
    @paulmorris6817 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have only really been listening to bluegrass over the last 6months and so glad i discovered Bela Fleck after the Womad concert in New Zealand a few years back.Sensational musicianship.

  • @alexanderednie1205
    @alexanderednie1205 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    One of Belas most beautiful compositions

  • @papaw5405
    @papaw5405 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The best of the best!

  • @gssong7111
    @gssong7111 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    love those spiros growling under the bow back there!

  • @ellenfalls1330
    @ellenfalls1330 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks, Face. I was lucky enough to see this group at Carnegie Hall one year ago when Billy Strings and others sat in. You've enhanced my 2022. Happy 2023!

  • @ScotchGambino
    @ScotchGambino ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The down in the swamp tease was sick!

    • @doncharleslundell
      @doncharleslundell ปีที่แล้ว +1

      And turned into more than a tease 🎶🪕🎻 😀

  • @elijahsimerson7839
    @elijahsimerson7839 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I played this in a percussion octet in high school, brings back good vibes

  • @AlekSpeck
    @AlekSpeck 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I played Little League baseball on the festival grounds Grey Fox takes place upon. Below this stage. I look back fondly now on the linebacker-like body hit, while playing third base, I took from the home team's runner. This has been my favorite song of the Fleckstones since that album came out.

  • @sconor1
    @sconor1 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    F'in incredible; Cleveland's chords, melodies and phrasing is beyond belief...and it just pours out of him like water! Well done!

  • @DogDoc1991
    @DogDoc1991 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a great way to start a spring Sunday. Thanks for posting this amazing performance of Big Country.

  • @gbrmusic
    @gbrmusic ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Have mercy. Simply fantastic...

  • @mitchhanick3600
    @mitchhanick3600 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That was awesome! Thanks for posting.

  • @Mourningbeers
    @Mourningbeers 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Absolutely amazing performance.

  • @Olha_72
    @Olha_72 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Дуже гарна музика. Дякую. Насолоджуюсь.

  • @jlange6171
    @jlange6171 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sometimes I struggle with whether or not Bryan is inspiring or completely discouraging! Unparalleled! Depending on my mood he'll make me want to play for hours, or sometimes tell myself I should just pack it up and enjoy!😂

  • @ShaunMcCance
    @ShaunMcCance ปีที่แล้ว

    This is easily my favorite Flecktones song, and I love it even more with a bluegrass lineup. I just wish this rendition was on the album.

  • @rogberube6422
    @rogberube6422 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wonderful.

  • @ThePabloreeves
    @ThePabloreeves 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    magical!

  • @edwebb5467
    @edwebb5467 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great Song

  • @UBRipples
    @UBRipples 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Bela Fleck is an amazing musician. I had the great pleasure of seeing Michael Cleveland and Flamekeeper at the 2021 Lancaster PA Roots and Blues Festival. They kicked off the Saturday lineup in great style.

  • @snapjacksonphotography
    @snapjacksonphotography 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Making John Hartford’s banjo sing!

  • @justinmaxwell86
    @justinmaxwell86 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I remember seeing an interview of doc Watson and some kid with a fiddle… that kid is Michael Cleveland… holy shit! This guy is setting off bush fires with that fiddle playing

  • @superjay42
    @superjay42 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Michael's solo is obviously a barn-burner, but that three-way conversation between Bryan, Jacob, and Justin starting around 3m00s is just sublime 🙏

  • @UBRipples
    @UBRipples 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Bela Fleck is an amazing musician. I had the great pleasure of seeing Michael Cleveland and Flamekeeper at the Lancaster PA Roots and Blues Festival in 2021. They led off the Saturday lineup in great form.

  • @mikewillifordjr
    @mikewillifordjr ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That’s like an exciting drive to grandmas house and the ending is when you pull up and smell apple pie

  • @freebird1969
    @freebird1969 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sweetness.

  • @seththompson1584
    @seththompson1584 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    ❤❤❤ cool banjo player 😊😊😊

  • @ryancohenmusic
    @ryancohenmusic 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The past 10 minutes and 6 seconds somehow made everything okay again.

  • @Joshbaity79
    @Joshbaity79 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Well done

  • @michaelbresciani9428
    @michaelbresciani9428 ปีที่แล้ว

    WOW

  • @BanjosandRobots
    @BanjosandRobots ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great playing! When bluegrass becomes acoustic jazz. Looks like Bela is playing an early model Deering Hartford. Have never seen him play it before. I own one myself, easier on an old guy's back than most Mastertones.

  • @cliffworks748
    @cliffworks748 ปีที่แล้ว

    smile guys!

  • @adamadeptus3686
    @adamadeptus3686 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How was Bela not smiling like the bassist during that fiddle solo??

  • @cjnav7832
    @cjnav7832 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    BelaSuave!

  • @Stameboat
    @Stameboat 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Who’s playing slide? I’ve seen him in a lot of stuff but never actually know who he is.

  • @RajuK-p3c
    @RajuK-p3c 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    👍👏👏⭐💐

  • @hbrianunderwood4946
    @hbrianunderwood4946 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Is that Bryan Sutton on guitar?

  • @DRayL_
    @DRayL_ 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That fiddle player.......OMG!

  • @josephpashka7369
    @josephpashka7369 ปีที่แล้ว

    Shmokin' !

  • @JochenVogel
    @JochenVogel 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How to not play "Loch Lomond"...and then some. And I'm so glad to hear Michael Cleveland finally play with the best of his genre. That's where he belongs.

  • @tn3294
    @tn3294 ปีที่แล้ว

    holy fiddle batman!

  • @smalloy88
    @smalloy88 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    this rivals the transatlantic sessions version of this tune

  • @printsfoot9466
    @printsfoot9466 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    ジョンハートフォードのバンジョーか??

    • @Wifebuyer
      @Wifebuyer 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes it is!!

  • @Roses_R_redeR
    @Roses_R_redeR ปีที่แล้ว

    🔥🥀🥀⛽️🎭⛽️🥀🥀🔥

  • @lynnemarie2022
    @lynnemarie2022 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing musicianship indeed, but the song is just too long.😳

  • @ronoliphant2680
    @ronoliphant2680 ปีที่แล้ว

    this sounds more like an intro than Big Country, it ain't got nothin to do with big country.

  • @billstetler6769
    @billstetler6769 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This isn’t bluegrass

    • @ravveana8396
      @ravveana8396 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Y hay algún problema si no fuera bluegrass... Venga disfruta de la música, déjate llevar y olvida prejuicios

  • @dgrossiter8610
    @dgrossiter8610 ปีที่แล้ว

    I thought it would be the Jimmy Martin instrumental. This one puts me to sleep. sorry.

    • @leonlobos9718
      @leonlobos9718 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I play both on banjo. Same name but different. I find this much harder to play, but it is less energy than Jimmy's. I love Jimmy Martin. Had a few shots os whiskey with him in the day. This version has a few quotes from Bela's drive album - probably his best album! FYI I'm 69 and have been playing since 1977. Take another listen.