Every few months i need to come back and listen to you play this song, take in your voice and your incomparable claw-hammer banjo playing. The scenery is wonderful too and reminds me of the trip my wife and i took in 2022 to Cape Breton Highlands National Park. i know it is not there but the North Atlantic headlands are beautiful wherever you were in Newfoundland. Maybe someday i will get all the way up there but it will have to be alone. My wife passed away in February so i have to cherish the memories, and listening to beautiful sad songs helps.
@@meredithmoon Thanks so much Meredith. I would love to see you live sometime, but i don't know if you ever come all the way down to Baltimore in the US. Guess i need to travel north again. You make me want to put down my guitar for awhile and try the banjo.
@@PeterMurr-sl9gu I'll be there eventually. Got some Northeastern States shows booked for the fall... they'll be on my website meredithmoon.com - you can also sign up for the "bandsintown" alerts to get a notification when I book one near you. Hope you can make it out sometime too! And I encourage anyone to try the banjo. It is great fun. Cheers!
Bautiful haunting playing and singing as always. Great setting too. I think your banjo has seen so much service now that it's looking v "vintage" and a lovely (and obviously loved) instrument!. :)
Great tune well played , Ayr is beautiful on a nice summers night looking over to Arran and Alisa Craig. Hope you put up more Scottish tunes for the banjo.🤩👍
I recently bought a banjo and have begun taking Scruggs style lessons. However, after listening to you play and sing, I may need rethink that decision and move to clawhammer style. I love the way you play, your style, and your voice.
One of the most beautiful songs ever written, in my opinion. Also, every time I see a new part of Canada, I become more enamoured with that country. A few questions: 1) Are you playing in double C? 2) Will you post a tutorial on this song? 3) Will you include it in an album at one point?
Just curious do you play your banjo Scruggs style also? The position you play with frailing style, and notice the heavy use marks further back on the head more like you would have with Scruggs style. Enjoy your playing thank you!
Nope! Only clawhammer from this guy. I'm getting more into kentucky two-finger though, these days, but not at the time of thos video. Thanks and cheers!
@@meredithmoon I've recently moved to Kentucky so if you ever travel down this way to work on your two-finger skills, please let us know where we might come see you!
If I am not mistaken it is a Deering Goodtime banjo, I have the same model. You can recognize it by the engraved "Goodtime" in the headstock. Here is a link to buy www.banjostudio.com/products/deering-goodtime-americana-with-scooped-neck?variant=6910294849&_vsrefdom=adwords&gclid=CjwKCAjw0ujYBRBDEiwAn7BKt9mNjaxtk9XUbsLRHkVK9CVC6KvrC3Sk9op7yJwpaysy672Oi0ATJBoCnw4QAvD_BwE
Every few months i need to come back and listen to you play this song, take in your voice and your incomparable claw-hammer banjo playing. The scenery is wonderful too and reminds me of the trip my wife and i took in 2022 to Cape Breton Highlands National Park. i know it is not there but the North Atlantic headlands are beautiful wherever you were in Newfoundland. Maybe someday i will get all the way up there but it will have to be alone. My wife passed away in February so i have to cherish the memories, and listening to beautiful sad songs helps.
I'm so sorry for your loss, Peter, and I'm happy to hear that this song brings you comfort. Best wishes to you. M
@@meredithmoon Thanks so much Meredith. I would love to see you live sometime, but i don't know if you ever come all the way down to Baltimore in the US. Guess i need to travel north again. You make me want to put down my guitar for awhile and try the banjo.
@@PeterMurr-sl9gu I'll be there eventually. Got some Northeastern States shows booked for the fall... they'll be on my website meredithmoon.com - you can also sign up for the "bandsintown" alerts to get a notification when I book one near you. Hope you can make it out sometime too! And I encourage anyone to try the banjo. It is great fun. Cheers!
I'd buy a book of your songs tabbed out. Great songs.
It's in double c.
this one's an old appalachian folk song
A real gem from a young musician with an old soul.
You're quickly becoming one of my favorite modern banjo players.
I agree
I agree too!
What's this technique called?
@@suddensong- it’s based on clawhammer. But expert level!
Oh if only my banjo cried as sweetly as yours does in your hands...thanks for the inspiration.
I love the clarity and sharpness of your banjo and style. And your voice has much heart in it. I feel like shedding a tear whenever I hear this one…
A beautiful ballad to it's bare essentials with clawhammer banjo : I love !!!!
Very pretty version. Glad to hear us old time musicians are still around.
all your stuff is so pretty and moving. id love to see you in concert someday!
Beautiful.You capture the heart of this old Scots ballad.Well done. Your music inspires me.
Awww lass! Soul music touching hearts❤️
You're paving the way for new clahammer players like myself. Thanks for everything you do.
Bautiful haunting playing and singing as always. Great setting too. I think your banjo has seen so much service now that it's looking v "vintage" and a lovely (and obviously loved) instrument!. :)
Beautiful job, Meredith!
Great tune well played , Ayr is beautiful on a nice summers night looking over to Arran and Alisa Craig. Hope you put up more Scottish tunes for the banjo.🤩👍
I recently bought a banjo and have begun taking Scruggs style lessons. However, after listening to you play and sing, I may need rethink that decision and move to clawhammer style. I love the way you play, your style, and your voice.
Easternmost point in North America, Cape Spear! Beautiful place! Beautiful song!
Very nice rendition! I also hope to hear you singin' a sea song down there in Newfoundland
dear god voice of a warrior angel
You’re the best - thanks for sharing!
That drop thumb is a nice touch. Great location too.
What is this technique called?
I'd love for you to put this on your next album - this exact arrangement. Stunning, thank you :)
Beautiful rendition. 🙂
Your technique is so claw, stellar and Miss Maestro, then, you bring your sing on in, too! 🤗
Encore une bien belle chanson. Merci du fond du cœur 😊
Oh génial... avec l'enceinte, j'écoute avec le vent et le rythme de l'eau 😊
I am mesmerized by your right hand movement. It is as smooth and clear as your voice.
There it is, the high lonesome sound! Superb clawhammer style.
Great video Meredith. I love your voice, and that drop thumb clawhammer style is soooo nice ;)
So clear and mournful, love it. but that gravel could not have been a comforting sit.
What an awesome video! Beautiful voice, beautiful song, beautiful singing!
Beautiful playing. Love the triplets.
I love your playing, sat here in my room by the garden window carving my spoons and this on in my headphones
Always happy to see you've uploaded a new video and in such a marvellous setting too! Also enjoying your latest album on Bandcamp :)
Just amazing
Meredith Moon sounds great anywhere!!!
🙏 beautiful 🤘
Banjo is a great instrument, your playing proves that. And you are great!
This video is so cool, gotta say it’s my favorite of yours. I love your music, keep up the great work!
Very nice and soothing.
Meredith, your work is wonderful! I cannot remember if i commented the first time i found you on TH-cam, so i thought i should comment again!
Thanks Peter! Cheers.
this is beautiful
Yesssss bhy, loves it
Beautiful rendition. You have a great banjo style.
Perfect for navigating - I should play this in the bridge right after getting underway…
The sacred tones!
Beautiful
For me your version is the definite version of this ancient song.
Pleasing, Meredith.
Your voice is so beautiful! And such amazing scenery! Fantastic video
Love it. Thank you
☘️🌹perfect🌹☘️
I keep listening to this and some of your others. Wonderful.
Beautiful!!!
Would love to see a tutorial for this. Great stuff! :)
Effortless. Class.
Oh my. . .beautiful!!! You inspire me to keep practicing. . .
My favorite
I dig your style!
beautiful and moving as always
Love this it reminds me of a girl called Amy
Gorgeous.
Très beau paysage côtier de terre-neuve qui me rappelle ma gaspésie.
You'e amazing !
Nice!
Could you do a how-to for your version of this song? It is quite beautiful, and I would love to learn it how you play it.
That would be really helpful for me too! 😊
It's in double c tuning. You can work it out knowing that.
Newfoundland - near to Ireland and Scotland so - in more ways than one - YIPPEE !!!
Nice..
Newfoundland !
❤
Nice
One of the most beautiful songs ever written, in my opinion. Also, every time I see a new part of Canada, I become more enamoured with that country.
A few questions:
1) Are you playing in double C?
2) Will you post a tutorial on this song?
3) Will you include it in an album at one point?
still hanging in there? Sure seems like Double C to me, I plan to tackle this next.
12D3 Hello ,,Yes she is in gCGCD . WHat a beautiful voice ...
💙🐦⬛💙
Que me dera tocar o meu banjo como tu tocas o teu...
When are you coming back :) !!!
Beautiful !! sorry what are the chords you're playing ?
tnkyo
Just curious do you play your banjo Scruggs style also? The position you play with frailing style, and notice the heavy use marks further back on the head more like you would have with Scruggs style. Enjoy your playing thank you!
Nope! Only clawhammer from this guy. I'm getting more into kentucky two-finger though, these days, but not at the time of thos video. Thanks and cheers!
@@meredithmoon well it's good stuff for sure your playing, carry on!!
@@meredithmoon I've recently moved to Kentucky so if you ever travel down this way to work on your two-finger skills, please let us know where we might come see you!
What type of banjo are you using here? it sounds majestic.
It's a Deering Goodtime that she added a scoop to.
but also, she's just really good.
How much for a tab/lesson of this
What banjo do you have?! I noticed the place where you're plucking is bored out, I want that :(
If I am not mistaken it is a Deering Goodtime banjo, I have the same model. You can recognize it by the engraved "Goodtime" in the headstock. Here is a link to buy
www.banjostudio.com/products/deering-goodtime-americana-with-scooped-neck?variant=6910294849&_vsrefdom=adwords&gclid=CjwKCAjw0ujYBRBDEiwAn7BKt9mNjaxtk9XUbsLRHkVK9CVC6KvrC3Sk9op7yJwpaysy672Oi0ATJBoCnw4QAvD_BwE
Is this standard tuning?
Merissa Fenton I think she is tuned in double C... gCGCD... I could be wrong tho...
What kind of strings do you use on your Goodtime?
What is this style called?
Is that a heavily modified Deering Goodtime?
MitchMb14 looks burned on the head
MitchMb14 just the word “Americana” covered up
Tuning?
Just plain old double c
I want to buy your cd
Tbut155 Thanks! You can purchase it at meredithmoon.bandcamp.com
The video freezes at around 20 sec. Also throughout the whole thing. Could you re-upload ? :) Thanks!
plain speaking
Nice!