Acoustic Guitar Sessions Presents James McMurtry
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 25 ส.ค. 2016
- Texas singer, songwriter, and guitarist James McMurtry arrived at the AG studio recently, surly and travel-weary, with a new haircut, an old fishing cap, an Ovation 12-string guitar, and a deep well of stories to tell in song. McMurtry’s most recent album, Complicated Game - highly praised in the April issue of Acoustic Guitar - has more of an acoustic focus than his previous 10 releases dating back to 1989. Watch him play a pair of songs from the new album - the dark “Copper Canteen” and the comparatively lighter “How’m I Gonna Find You Now” (which, he grumbles, is “a little comic relief” after the first one) - followed by his famous new-millennium protest anthem, “We Can’t Make It Here,” from his 2005 album Childish Things.
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McMurtry is so under rated it it's insane...
Totally
dido
Agreed! His Songs are as AWESOME as his Dads books! Both are marvels!
Enjoy it while you can. Go see him live when you can sit close enough to see him sweat.
I disagree. He’s absolutely known for being a prolific song writer and musician. I have never heard anyone underrate him. He’s under-known perhaps.
The greatest song writer alive today. I saw his show a few years ago in in Mississippi. After the show, he actually hung around and mingled with the audience. I approached him, introduced myself and to my astonishment he assumed a relaxed posture, leaned against the wall and proceeded to engage me in conversation. I tried not to be a total fanboy, but it was hard. I will treasure the memory.
one of the most under rated songwriters of our time!
Don't know if you heard Darrell Scott, if not check him out .I think you might like him.
I've seen him a few times. And it is awesome that he hangs and mingles. I think his look when he sings makes people think he doesn't want to be bothered. Hardly. I just love the scenes and stories he is able to just make appear in your mind and his voice and melody just put the words all together. I love his music. Every song, and that cannot be said about any other artist in my inventory.
He's just like you
Mr. Mcmurtry is a living American treasure.
Lifetime fan here. He sings what I think inside but never express verbally. And yet I couldn't even begin to formulate the words to express it anywhere near how he does.
Me too! Are you coming to Austin? He plays the Continental Club wed nights.
I’ve seen James many many times over the years beginning with the “Where’d You Hide the Body” album. He rarely disappoints live. Sometimes you can tell the road has worn him down a bit, but his guitar playing is always the driving force of his band. His electric sound is effortless, full, and he can create an amazing sustain.
He’s the dustbowl version of Bob Dylan, the echoes of Woody Guthrie, and the best everyman songwriter alive.
This guy is amazing. He's notorious as a song writer, his vocals are unique and perfect for conveying the feel and purpose of the lyrics, but his guitar playing is SO fucking underrated. Listen to Chactaw Bingo on Live in Aught-Three -- his ability to play rythem and lead at the same time is steller.
the reason he is not a household name is because most people could not see quality and talent if it hits them in the head ! he is a treasure that only a few can recognize!!!
Love James he is great. Get the fire going get the beers out and just enjoy 😉 an artist and so down to earth
My wife and I had the pleasure of attending Jame's show a couple of weeks ago in Oregon. The show was excellent and we were also able to have a brief and pleasant conversation with James after the show. We enjoyed meeting him and he struck me as a nice genuine hard working man. He looked tired which is certainly understandable with the hectic schedule he and his band mates keep. They had another show at a women's club in southern California the next evening and it was already after midnight in central Oregon when we were speaking.
He certainly is a solid professional musician with exceptional talent. I complimented his top shelf writing skills as we talked and I also noted his humble demeanor and palpable talent. I would highly recommend his excellent music and entertaining show to just about anyone. My wife and I look forward to our next opportunity to attend another concert of his.
We can’t make it here anymore was the song that peeked my interest and now I’m a full on fan. Been bingeing all his songs like I’m high on dope and hooked on Jesus!
Amazing to me, 70K views and only 840 likes! James is an astounding talent, So glad Horses and Hounds was nominated!!!!
I was pushing his first record to my little fledgling home grown crowd in Crested Butte, Co KBUT-FM he had a great song called "I'm not from here, I just live here" Everybody in the Butte could relate to that one. Stecklein7, I hear that!
This guy is great...i have never heard someone play the twelve string like that since Leo K.
And all with a flatpick!!! Amazeballs.
One of my faves! Can't wait to see him again.
Unsung musical hero
One of my best friends lured me down to Gruene Hall on a very rainy night to enjoy the evening. The hall was about half full and there were holes in the beer bottles. A very fine night.
That's one helluva talented family...
one of the best Sunday shows i've ever had the privilege of attending at the 30-A festival... the room was filled with writers respecting the relaxed atmosphere... 2014 had a good moment...
Loved sxince the mid-twen tith century...'No More Buffalo' just slayed me ...still does!!!
We've been a fan of James McMurtry for 25 years.
1 of if not the best songwriter in the world the past few years at least.
I would go to every concert of his, he is just amazing
Elsa I went see him in Belfast last night..Top songwriter and story teller .. Brilliant band as well.. Outstanding night..
I had only ever been familiar with him by reputation until I saw him open for Jason Isbell this week. I was literally hanging on his every word. A masterful storyteller who really knows how to put a song across. He definitely made a new fan in me.
He plays pretty much every week in Austin at the Continental club
Great guitar sound, and YES from an Ovation, and very classy lyrics...superb
Why is this guy not a household name? He is the Springsteen of my generation, or rather what Springsteen wanted to be, anyway. Harry Chapin was never this harsh, but never remember the world being as hard back then.
Not a household name? Have you never heard of sports bars?
What a great songwriter!!!
What a song writer!!!!!!!
Mr McMurtry is not even released in Australia. I found a reference to one of his songs in a Steven King novel The Dome. I had a listen to a song called Talkin at the Texaco and as a result, nagged my local record store guru until he got me an import of Just Us Kids. I made copies for my mates and the rest is history. I play in a band and Texaco is a regular. Sorry no royalties for you James, but if you ever come to Margaret River West Australia to play, we will all be there and we will buy all your merch. Legend!
That’s some great songs ❤❤❤
Great!! The first song reminded me of my first marriage
Legend statius 🤠
"can't make it here anymore" true!
Just my humble opinion, but James is the best guitarist l have ever heard in my 71 years on the planet. Aint no Clapton,Hendrix,Django,Atkins or anybody else could hold a candle to him
@AWelsh Celt I agree. But also I'm in awe that he can manage to somehow sound as full as a complete band while playing solo. th-cam.com/video/AWEJPqJtZsk/w-d-xo.html
Let’s not go overboard. He’s a damn fine guitar player with a style all his own but not as good as those names you mentioned. But I’ll tell you what he is: He’s just as good a songwriter as any of the best songwriters of all time. You’ll be hard pressed to find anyone better with a pen.
Best ever!
My lady and I managed to see Mr. McMurtry play at the Continental Club a few years ago during our pilgrimage to Austin. Last twenty minutes of a solo acoustic set. But oh, those twenty minutes!!!
Has a better song ever been written the song describes life
John Prine, Todd Snider, and Jimmy Mac...my drugs of choice.
McMurtry is one of the greatest songwriters of all time. Chills and tears brother
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Never heard of Todd Snider. I'll check him out.
@@etiennedegaulle3817 Huge variety from Todd, just poke around and look at his live stuff. He's fantastic and hilarious.
And John Haitt. Another great word man.
@@janniemackay1893 Fo Sho! I caught John Hyatt in Boise, Id at the Wilma Theatre. He did a 2 hr show. While his band took breaks , he soloed with a harmonica and guitar.
I really dig James' music and lyrics.
This is fantastic!
Awesome !!!! kind Sir Mary of the woods a big fan of your lyrical talents.as well as your guitar. happy in Whipoorwill Oklahoma. Hulah Lake hula girl..Moana.mo fro....mother frozen.........
nice one! enjoyed it
He reminds me of John Prine with an edge. Prine is my favorite, RIP. I just discovered James and hope to see him live someday.
This is awesome
Yep - An American Treasure. Storytelling at it's best.
Brilliant
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gritty realism is a hard song to write and a harder song to sing, Mr.Mc lays it down and tells it through gritted teeth cos he fuckin means it!
This shoulda have been the "HIT"💜
He's a genius, simple as that.
Impressive
Nothing but brilliance!
I have a friend who hates Ovation Guitars. They have amazing necks and sound like they don't give a damn what he thinks.
@johnwashburn3793 the body of the guitar is idiotic. But they usually sound really good. I've got a 6 string ovation. Good sounding guitar!
@@lukeswain1752 I have had a 12 fret 6 string with a 1 7/8" nut and slotted headstock for about 45 years. I have played the heck out of it over the years. It is not my best sounding guitar I have, but still fun to play.
Take all my money, attention, and imagination. Mesmerizing. This is what I want.
This song is still true today.
Strange to see him play an Ovation, however I think he's in the golden age of his writing.
I know. It’s not an impressive sound. Ovations never did it for me, much too tinny.
Ain't no fan of scissors, but I am a fan of james mcmurtry .
Love the song... Double drop D tuning, Capo at the 5th fret...anyone know the chords he's playing?? I am trying to figure it out by watching the video but it is cumbersome....
And, well kids...that's how it's done.
late to this great clip. is there a chord and tuning guide for this?
Can you please tell me what microphones you are using in this recording ?
I'm gonna have to get used to the short hair.....always my fave from first listen...
that James, he's still pretty spry
Hah...we see what you did!
Its a shame this was removed ftom spotofy
Anyone know the tuning?
mediajammer looks like drop d then he tunes back to standard.
I see a lot of videos I don't like but I never feel the need to click the thumbs down on a music video. I just move on. Who are the ten people that didn't like this?
Who cares?
CEOs? 😊
Song is great! But official video is better just because of the bartender
this is real country not that main stream shit
I got a mad coming on and it's gonna be dreadful
Such a shame this great talent fell for the great govt covidd sham & vaxxine porn, as well as social woke absurdities...
Somehow still, I love his music.