One of the guys who taught me to play had a sister (deceased) whose favorite song was Golden Slippers. He's an amazing musician and I know he must play the Hell out of this song--but he won't ever play it.
A HUGE Thank you! The night before, I received an email of the song list that our band is to play at a Benefit (Cancer) Concert this evening and "Golden Slippers" was one of the tunes included that I'm not at all fimiliar with. I'll be able to relate this to my mandolin for the tune! Nice Job, by the way!! :)
I'm not sure, but I think the key to why your music is so amazing and better than everyone else is your shuffle. I thinkit's the shuffle that is the trick.
thanks so much for this. it is of great value to someone trying to learn to fiddle in fiddle diaspora (germany). the camera angle is perfect. i try to listen, watch and study and practice over and over again. i just wish youtube would allow me to slow it down. please keep these coming. you don't believe how useful they are. thanks! - tom
Some people make a valid point that pattern bowing, such as shuffling, can be boring. Solo, unaccompanied, or getting it in sync with a small ensemble, seems flattery certain melodies more than others. Good shuffling can produce a bit of a trance state where music spells and sorcery can take place. Thanks for watching, if you can, help me get the website noted in my newer videos built up.
wow. you did such a great job on this. I'm just learning, haven't played in 43 years, please, would you tell me what key you are playing this, golden slippers in?
Getting carried away is good fun but it is a bit difficult to follow you on some parts, speaking as a listener. I wasn't trying to play along. I should learn this tune though since its one that I know my g-grandfather played.
My strumming hand is burning in anticipation! Your version has lots of ooompfy life! Wicked!
That last rendition is probably the best Golden Slippers I ever heard. Great playing on this much under-appreciated number.
Glad you like it, check out more videos hosted at my fidvid dot org website
One of the guys who taught me to play had a sister (deceased) whose favorite song was Golden Slippers. He's an amazing musician and I know he must play the Hell out of this song--but he won't ever play it.
i really like your fiddle clips,,thanks a million Rex mcgee!!!
this is the best version of this tune I've ever heard.
Thanks for sharing, Rex...That's some mighty fine old time fiddlin'
great stuff. love all your wee fiddle clips. however, i like this one even more cos' i can see what your right han's doin!!
more more more
thanks
A HUGE Thank you! The night before, I received an email of the song list that our band is to play at a Benefit (Cancer) Concert this evening and "Golden Slippers" was one of the tunes included that I'm not at all fimiliar with. I'll be able to relate this to my mandolin for the tune!
Nice Job, by the way!! :)
I'm not sure, but I think the key to why your music is so amazing and better than everyone else is your shuffle. I thinkit's the shuffle that is the trick.
thanks so much for this. it is of great value to someone trying to learn to fiddle in fiddle diaspora (germany).
the camera angle is perfect. i try to listen, watch and study and practice over and over again.
i just wish youtube would allow me to slow it down.
please keep these coming. you don't believe how useful they are.
thanks!
- tom
i have not played fiddle seince i was 9 :( i'm 15 and want to start again, this video is the best ever, i love it!
Great fiddling!! Interesting perspective!!
wish i could play golden slippers that good
Some people make a valid point that pattern bowing, such as shuffling, can be boring. Solo, unaccompanied, or getting it in sync with a small ensemble, seems flattery certain melodies more than others. Good shuffling can produce a bit of a trance state where music spells and sorcery can take place. Thanks for watching, if you can, help me get the website noted in my newer videos built up.
You are an awesome fiddler...great job on those double stops!!
Nice clean bowing. Thanks.
Fantastic......:)
Nice stuf bud.
Your version is awesome.
Keep the vids coming.
Great job!
Thx again for yr great tunes ! Be even better if u could break them down for us so we can all learn ! Regards Graeme ' from australia .
love your stuff dude
16 years ago?
I didn’t know YT was that old lol
i love it :)
Sounds awesome...i play it in the key of G
Start now while you're still young!
well, that's a good idea.
thanks!
cool!
You are good..id like to hear you with accompaniment..like a guitar and banjo..that would sound awesome.
wow. you did such a great job on this. I'm just learning, haven't played in 43 years, please, would you tell me what key you are playing this, golden slippers in?
Getting carried away is good fun but it is a bit difficult to follow you on some parts, speaking as a listener. I wasn't trying to play along. I should learn this tune though since its one that I know my g-grandfather played.
who disliked?!