Whoever said.. "a whole new way to play guitar" ... that about sums it up. This fellow Bert Jansch was completely unique .. inimitable. Everything he did was/is cpmplex, beautiful, and of interest. Both as a guitar technician and as an interpreter. Thank god for these videos.
Mr. Jansch was completely unique, completely profound as an artist. We were lucky to hear him, and he cannot be replaced. God bless you Bert. Thank you to the person who uploaded this wonderful video.
Such a fine player...like watching the dervish Andy Irvine, fingers like spiders all over the fretboards of his instruments, Jansch is truly amazing. Neil Young apparently called him something like the Hendrix of acoustic (I'm sure I'll be corrected), and though Jansch recently opened for the great latter and said pish-tush, Neil's the real deal, they're both great and clearly mutual admirers. His is my fave version--others too fast, tho Archie Fisher's nice too. The pacing, the mild vox.
@BackWoodsChild I only discoverd Bert about 5 years ago, and I have to give credit to Mr Youngs biography, otherwise [incredibly], I still might not have been aware of this man and his [ sorry, lost for words]. Thanks Bert
@sparticle1 Yep, they all borrowed from traditional roots,When I was 17(many a year ago) my best friend told me the song was about a vampire!! That always stuck with me.
Thanks for the interest. The only other thing I can think of is that he was nabbed by opportunistic cameraman while practicing, so if it is not an actual performance, he will just be "doodling", in which case, it is a shame this got out.
@TheGB1950 Jimmy Page actually borrowed very heavily for Black Mountain Side from a Jansch version of another traditional English song called Black Water Side. Jansch himself uses similar phrases to those that appear in Black Water Side in quite a few of his own tunes.
Yes; tend to agree, it seems he has decided to give it a squirt in a quiet place just as practice. -- Be nice if someone posts a good quality version of Bert Doing this in concert..
This is great, although I prefer the version on his Rosemary Lane album, it's slower and allows more time for intricate sections that flow better than this version. Still, I'd love to be able to play either version, it's just too tricky for my ability level at the moment.
this sounds a good bit like white summer by zeppelin.. before I get flamed, I'm aware many of page's acoustic compositions were inspired by BJ, but I had not heard this particular song until just now
That's because 'White Summer' is basically a cover of Davy Graham's DADGAD arrangement of 'She Moved Thro' the Fair' and Davy was one of Bert's greatest influences, probably his greatest. Bert, and John Renbourn (among many others) borrowed many of Davy's licks; 'Reynardine' is in drop D tuning where the lowest four strings share the same tuning as DADGAD like 'White Summer,' or 'She Moved Thro' the Fair.'
I can hear a similarity between this and his "Black Waterside" are they basically the same tune with different lyrics? Not beaning a musician It's hard to tell.I know they are all traditional in nature and theirs a cross over from UK to early American settlers music.
@theoxwhocan oh fuck yes. high five on that one. bert is the MAN. nobody should even say his name without being on their KNEES in thankfullness whilst doing so. i would have that mans baby just on general principle.
Doesn't really matter, but Bert was given an FG1500 in the 1970's by Yamaha and later he had an LL-16 I believe, Practice makes you play better, not Yamaha, although it has to be said that they make some nice instruments.
clever use of a transposition of the original chords structure from the 1971 recording hidden by the stupid editing of the film, but when you know, what Bert did in that earlier recording. it's reasonably easy to figure most of what he's doing here ... nothing hard or very clever its easy to get into his reasoning for the different key the guitar is in. maybe his voice was a little bit cigarette smoke damaged and gasping or he just couldn't be arsked to detune the guitar to that old John hurt down tune he'd used on that 71 recording of this tune. and Bert he is always playing to his strengths, just to keep the copycats guessing using old lute tricks and other devious things John R must have whispered in his ear. ... what what's that use a capo yeah I always do, its very surprising what a capo can do for getting Strang flavourings buzzy squeaks and metallic squawks out from the old plank of wood
He seems to be playing this really fast, and just kind of tossing the song off - don't take the mystery out of it, Bert - you're the one who put it there.
This is one of (his) great tracks of all time, but in this version, he seems to throw it away. Big shame. Maybe he didnt want to do it & was forced into it? Maybe he wasn't well? Dunno.
Bert's playing is magical because he combines an staggering technique with all the warmth and humanity of his gentle soul. He makes this song his own.
Couldn't have said better.
Yep.
My favorite quote from Bert, "I'm in it for the beer"... love the 4 empties on the stage...
Whoever said.. "a whole new way to play guitar" ... that about sums it up. This fellow Bert Jansch was completely unique .. inimitable. Everything he did was/is cpmplex, beautiful, and of interest. Both as a guitar technician and as an interpreter. Thank god for these videos.
Bert Jansch is such a unique guitarist. A Scottish folk blues
artist, he's influenced so many
guitar players all over the UK & the USA.
Yup, Herr Bert was born in Stobhill hospital, Glasgow, not far from where I live.
Anybody who says that men can only do one thing at a time stands corrected after this - thanks Bert Jansch.
And thanks for sharing juutalaiswhynot.
RIP Bert Jansch what a talent
Mr. Jansch was completely unique, completely profound as an artist. We were lucky to hear him, and he cannot be replaced. God bless you Bert. Thank you to the person who uploaded this wonderful video.
So nice to see Bert looking healthy and still a real slick guitar picker.
The most brilliant guitarist who gave so much inspiration. Going to miss you Bert! Rest in Peace.
Bert Jansch was an innovator and a musical genius. His music is full of old tyme.
His voice sounds really cool even when hes older. Aged like fine wine.
Unforgettable - the world has lost one of it's true guitars geniuses!!!
RIP bert, thank you so much for this!
RIP Bert--we've loved you and your ballads for so many years, and listened with our hearts.
A fantastic guitar player. RIP Bert.
So hard just the playing and yet he sings and accompanies his melody as if he was strumming lol GOD BLESS YOU MEMORY!
Man this guy could pick like almost nobody else..
+DuneAquaViva Yup!!
just beautiful
Enjoyed this; keep going - you’re good 👍
Farewell and thank you for the inspiration.
one of the best 3 and a half minutes of my life , magic guitar , hard attack , beautiful melody
Such a fine player...like watching the dervish Andy Irvine, fingers like spiders all over the fretboards of his instruments, Jansch is truly amazing. Neil Young apparently called him something like the Hendrix of acoustic (I'm sure I'll be corrected), and though Jansch recently opened for the great latter and said pish-tush, Neil's the real deal, they're both great and clearly mutual admirers. His is my fave version--others too fast, tho Archie Fisher's nice too. The pacing, the mild vox.
Astonishing guitar and pure human spirit.
this is class! what a guitar player bert is
So lovely 🙏
Good bye Mr Jansch, thanks for everything
Thanks for posting this classic performance!
Amazing!!!!! Thank you!
Gorgeous! Priceless treasure!
+yyz its insane how such gems arent crazily popular....
He's magic and human...
Mesmerising.
"One man and his Guitar merge into perfection".....
pure pleasure
@BackWoodsChild I only discoverd Bert about 5 years ago, and I have to give credit to Mr Youngs biography, otherwise [incredibly], I still might not have been aware of this man and his [ sorry, lost for words]. Thanks Bert
I discovered him with Anne Briggs during covid folk enthusiast❤
wow, fantastic, thanks so much for this!
El mejor guitarrista de folk que existe
@UmmagummaGames Thanks Umma, I will check it out. Happy Christmas and a Bert filled new year, to you and all.
@sparticle1 Yep, they all borrowed from traditional roots,When I was 17(many a year ago) my best friend told me the song was about a vampire!! That always stuck with me.
What a brilliant arrangement using far from obvious chords. A wonderful performance sadly curtailed. RIP.
The Master! 🙀
RIP Bert!!!
RIP you genius
Thanks for the interest. The only other thing I can think of is that he was nabbed by opportunistic cameraman while practicing, so if it is not an actual performance, he will just be "doodling", in which case, it is a shame this got out.
4 opportunistic cameramen
@TheGB1950 Jimmy Page actually borrowed very heavily for Black Mountain Side from a Jansch version of another traditional English song called Black Water Side. Jansch himself uses similar phrases to those that appear in Black Water Side in quite a few of his own tunes.
Yes; tend to agree, it seems he has decided to give it a squirt in a quiet place just as practice. -- Be nice if someone posts a good quality version of Bert Doing this in concert..
This is great, although I prefer the version on his Rosemary Lane album, it's slower and allows more time for intricate sections that flow better than this version. Still, I'd love to be able to play either version, it's just too tricky for my ability level at the moment.
this sounds a good bit like white summer by zeppelin.. before I get flamed, I'm aware many of page's acoustic compositions were inspired by BJ, but I had not heard this particular song until just now
That's because 'White Summer' is basically a cover of Davy Graham's DADGAD arrangement of 'She Moved Thro' the Fair' and Davy was one of Bert's greatest influences, probably his greatest. Bert, and John Renbourn (among many others) borrowed many of Davy's licks; 'Reynardine' is in drop D tuning where the lowest four strings share the same tuning as DADGAD like 'White Summer,' or 'She Moved Thro' the Fair.'
Agreed.
@agwblack I say U.K. when I'm not sure of roots.LOL A Great performance I have it on a Bert Jansch Live play list.
rest in peace
wow
@TheGB1950 man I gotta read the lyrics! That's awesome it's about a vampire haha.
@BackWoodsChild Same for me mate, discovered him through Neil Youngs biography, and Neils right, Bert is an incredible musician.
@broncosrock16 It's probably not about a vampire, but I still think of it that way (Memory)
To correct myself, Black Water Side a traditional Irish song (not English)
Can anybody tell me where I might get this Dreamweaver film, I have googled it and have found nothing!
There is no way you're going to see this comment. Here you go: www.dailymotion.com/video/xmll66
Check out Jimmy Page White Summer -Black Mountain Side same tune?
Can't you clean up the sound quality even a little bit?
@SeaReut " Inspired by " lol aren't you kind ! RIP Bert Jansch
@skankspankr was it in nashville? cuz i went
0:28 “thanks camera guy…”
Hello .I feel also the same impression, Bert does not sing as well as on the disc.
J.C.
anyone got a tab for this version?i am close in drop d but the little flurries of notes and the last bit of intro i cant see what he doing
And again
I can hear a similarity between this and his "Black Waterside" are they basically the same tune with different lyrics? Not beaning a musician It's hard to tell.I know they are all traditional in nature and theirs a cross over from UK to early American settlers music.
Bootleg of a practice session? Massive hiss level, VERY hurried delivery. Still worth a listen.
Fact
@theoxwhocan
oh fuck yes. high five on that one. bert is the MAN. nobody should even say his name without being on their KNEES in thankfullness whilst doing so. i would have that mans baby just on general principle.
elements of flamenco definitely at the beginning...
Anyone know what type of Yamaha that is?
Doesn't really matter, but Bert was given an FG1500 in the 1970's by Yamaha and later he had an LL-16 I believe, Practice makes you play better, not Yamaha, although it has to be said that they make some nice instruments.
@moiliryc ?
clever use of a transposition of the original chords structure from the 1971 recording
hidden by the stupid editing of the film, but when you know, what Bert did in that earlier recording.
it's reasonably easy to figure most of what he's doing here ... nothing hard or very clever
its easy to get into his reasoning for the different key the guitar is in.
maybe his voice was a little bit cigarette smoke damaged and gasping
or he just couldn't be arsked to detune the guitar to that old John hurt down tune
he'd used on that 71 recording of this tune.
and Bert he is always playing to his strengths, just to keep the copycats guessing
using old lute tricks and other devious things John R must have whispered
in his ear. ... what what's that use a capo yeah I always do,
its very surprising what a capo can do for getting Strang flavourings
buzzy squeaks and metallic squawks out from the old plank of wood
He seems to be playing this really fast, and just kind of tossing the song off - don't take the mystery out of it, Bert - you're the one who put it there.
its about a were fox , highwayman, fairy king,mass murderer ,robin hood
@joshfinz
Indeed, the person behind that name is looking for negative attention.
Remains the question how he or she came to view this video ...
;(
******
This is one of (his) great tracks of all time, but in this version, he seems to throw it away. Big shame. Maybe he didnt want to do it & was forced into it? Maybe he wasn't well? Dunno.
people talk crap abt obvious legends just to get attention...
I'm sorry you don't know how to include the higher register of the fingerboard. I'm outta here, but thanks, anyway.
You're awful at guitar aren't you
There are no tabs. Nor should there be any. It is as simple as that.
fucking magic fingers. some of those bends are from a higher plane
Truth hurts
This is the best version of this song although my dad has a record where he does a much better job of it.
Trolololololo
Why the fuck did you bite on that obvious bait?
And you need a hobby
zzzzzzzzz.....
Truth hurts?
why does most of everyone I like choose to wear smelly white sneakers?
;)
Aha. That's the humourless chaps way of trying to appear witty.
Not fact, opinion. Now go away.