You and your band are awesome! Where i live mandolin means strictly classical italian mandolin, so it was so cool to see the instrument under such a different light. Your music is so fun and energetic, couldn't stop tapping my foot. Thank you for sharing your art with us!
This all makes perfect sense, but I like how out of context you could say his explanation is "As a mandolin player in a bluegrass band, I'm the snare drum. To get started, I recommend playing some Bach."
This snare thing has blown my mind. As a guitar player, who fakes being a mando player, I've always thought of it as a melody machine. Learned so much from this.
I started watching this like "Heyyyy they got the same double bass dude back that was in the banjo episode", and then very quickly noticed that "THAT'S THE DUDE IN THE BANJO EPISODE"
Man... The jam session at 17:00 ish make me feel like im travelling all by myself, in the most beautifull landscapes known to man... Just me, my backpack, the strings and the sky. Music allways gets me very emotional, and that was it! Astonishing work!!
Theres nothing better than to listen to someone be unapologetically nerdy about a craft that they’ve put so much time and energy into. I came for the Banjo Slayer all those years ago, but I am absolutely staying for this series of musical crash courses.
There's just something about when a group of musicians are so in tune with one another 3:01 that one player can be literally on his steam deck but as soon as he hears he can connect, he does. It's awesome
Gosh that improv song was just unreal! One time i met a mandolin player in a violin store (they had other instruments too) and jammed with him (because of watching your videos rob!) and they're just so beautiful! Somehow they're so underrated, just awesome instruments!
I got an octave mandolin last year, and let me tell you, there is no better cheat code to getting other musicians to like you 🤣 I've written some singer-songwriter style tunes on it and played them at open mics, and the people there are SO tired of hearing acoustic guitar that they treat me as if I'm mozart himself. I've been invited to accompany people at shows and play on their albums, and I'm not even that great on the damn thing.
one of my favorite things about these videos is how much room you give the Context of the instrument to breathe, gives such a better understanding of the instrument and how it plays out in a band, as well as providing a slice of that culture or subculture it comes from. it's deeply human and it brings me out of the worst of moods to a genuine love for music again
There is small part of my brain that is only scratched by listening to different instrument experts give props to Rob for being able to pick up their instrument so quick.
The octave mando and the mandolin sounded super complementary. Not to mention the bass doing bass things and the little rolling feel the banjo gave. It was awesome
There's a Brazilian song called "Bandolins" (directly translates do Mandolins) by Oswaldo Montenegro, strongly recommend listening to it for anyone who likes the sound of this instrument.
Plenty of people mentioned the banjo and bass players reading a book and playing on a Steam Deck. But I really enjoyed when I noticed the bass player breaking his cool reading role and starting to shake his foot to the rythm at 8:08 because that's when I started to tap my foot also 😂
wow, i am not a super experienced player (~2 years) and i have never had the chance to learn or try and jam with others but that jam at 17 minutes literally made me pick up my guitar and grove along with some of the g and c chords i know. i will never get tired of these types of videos, thank you rob
the jamming with the whole band is some incredible stuff, i can’t imagine how cool it is to pick up a new instrument and almost immediately fitting right into a jam session!
That was a Nice way of explaining it to Rob-mando is the place where his guitar technique and his drumming sensibilities can truly meld. I hope he explores it more.
2:44 I love this guy 🤩 despite obviously being super talented, the way he humbly just shared a little snippet (so as not to be presumptive or impose) but then didn't need to be asked twice to fully go into it. That's true confidence and love of the craft right there -- he knows what kind of gift he's got, loves sharing it with anybody who's interested, and isn't the least bit concerned with proving it to anybody who isn't!
Rob, you are such a great learner and these instrument explorations are my favorite thing on this channel. I love the passion the experts bring, and the jams are such a good time!
I feel like a lot of the times I don't like certain musical genres because people don't show off enough, so it's not very exciting. I love these series of videos because it's the instrument players actually getting to show off.
Absolutely, most people's first exposure to new genres of music is whatever profit-optimized generic inoffensive and uninspired thing gets played on the radio, in an elevator, or on hold.
Brought a much needed smile to my face and lough out load when the banjo player said it was all about the banjo. Great video - makes you want to pick up an instrument.
I have never been into bluegrass, or mandolins, or banjos, but man is it great to see these people who are so good at what they do and hear them teach about the thing they love. Please keep making videos on any instrument out there!
Just got a mandolin myself about a month ago but I've been in a rut trying to figure it out, this actually helped a lot, so a huge thank you to Rob and Jake for that!
Rob, I just want to say how much I appreciate your deep love and knowledge of music-it's absolutely contagious. I love music theory, and your videos feel like a gateway into this incredible world that exists all around us in the form of sound. Seeing how it all fits together through your perspective is truly inspiring. You have a real gift for creating, and it shows in everything you do!
Bluegrass is the best, and basically acoustic metal in so many ways. Blessed to be here in WNC with one of the best scenes in the world. Also if anyone is wondering the tune they start playing is Nellie Kane from Hot Rize.
Each time you begin to jam the mnity of people around the world take their musical instruments and connect to your improvisation. You may not hear this, but you are sure that it is so. Music amazing. Thanks for your work.
4:44 to extend what Jake said: one major reason for the mandolin to have pairs of string is to make it easier to do tremolo (to mimic the bow on a violin). In barock/classic music, tremolo plays a big role on the mandolin.
These videos never miss, something so great about seeing passionate artists interacting with each other. The atmosphere is practically glowing with energy.
Henhouse Prowlers! LET'S FUZZIN GOOOOOO! 2 of my favorite worlds colliding! Henhouse Prowlers have performed worldwide as American musical embassadors of Bluegrass music and American roots in general.
I really don't mind country music, but oh man, vibes were vibing while watching this video! Gave me chills on the slow tune as well. All of you guys are brilliant!
damn, that part at around 17:00 felt so much like a outer wilds song, that's amazing how much those instruments can either play extremely chill music and hyperactive bluegrass licks!
In Germany bluegrass is really niche, most people never even heard of it. I'm always so happy to see someone covering one of my favorite genres! Also the Henhouse Prowlers are awesome! "Lead and Iron" is one of my favorite songs :)
yooo this is a crazy one for me for a few reasons: 1.)Your videos got me interested in more world music which ended up getting me into what I consider the "world music" of america: bluegrass 2.) Bluegrass love got me into learning mandolin for about a year now 3.)I love Jake Howard and Rob separately so a collab is a dream scenario
Absolutely love this. I definitely went from metal head to bluegrass bug over the last 10 years and it's awesome to see you venture into that vibe. Also love the impromptu jam to midwest gospel radio by yonder mountain 😂
This is my favorite of these videos so far. Rob you should do an acoustic record and bring these guys on as the rest of the band. Maybe have Sierra Hull or Chris Thile guest.
That improvised bit around 20 minutes suddenly reminded me of one of the early Mike Oldfield compositions from the 1970s - he did something very similar on maybe Hergest Ridge or Ommadawn... can't remember exactly. It was one I used to lie on the floor and lose myself in as a kid. Thanks for the reminder.
Country is a very hard music genre cause to chicken pick is hard and bluegrass is a subgenre of country where most bands don’t have a drummer so bluegrass is one of the hardest subgenres of country music ever made
Love how all these banjos, mandolines and their brothers and sisters are all so versatile and technically complex. Meanwhile the bass in every genre and every single song just goes: beep bop beep bop beep bop beep bop. :D:D:D:D:D
14:00 - as a music producer I heard the difference. There's a brighter top end, but only slightly. Solo this would be basically inaudible, but in the context of a quartet I can absolutely see this helping the mandolin punch through the mix
I fucking love how the guys at the back get a Steam Deck and a book out like they're at a doctor's office or something
...and still instantly jump in with the vocal harmonies.
Your games, everywhere... every... where.
I wish I had a bluegrass band near me ready to jump in a jam at all times.
If I win the lottery,
There’ll be signs.
@@robscallonhaha the dream that is❤😂
Haha! I will jump in on harmony while reading or playing a game EVERY time.
It was an honor to show you around the mandolin! I’ll be working on metal mandolin for the rest of this year, thank you 😈
Much love! Thank you for being wholesome and kind as Rob did
You and your band are awesome! Where i live mandolin means strictly classical italian mandolin, so it was so cool to see the instrument under such a different light. Your music is so fun and energetic, couldn't stop tapping my foot. Thank you for sharing your art with us!
@@TofuRabbit And where im from (Kentucky) this is the only way I heard it forever same with the "fiddle" lol
What is bluegrass if not the metal of folk music? (Folk metal notwithstanding)
that's the most fun I've seen with the mandolin since the first time I ever listened to Herschel Sizemore! Thank you guys!
I sincerely hope there’s an upright lesson to come from this session, would love to see more of these guys on the channel
*I spoke too soon*
You got it! One upright bass video coming up!
We shot it right after this one :)
bars
I could tell it was coming when I saw that white upright in the back
@@robscallon Let's gooooooo!!
Thanks for having us Rob! You should play a show with us. ;)
The banjo was in Rob's video last year, right?
Yup! That was me!
Yes please! Would love to see it!
Rob pulling out his usual Midwest Emo chords in a bluegrass setting just became a Punch Brothers song.
This all makes perfect sense, but I like how out of context you could say his explanation is "As a mandolin player in a bluegrass band, I'm the snare drum. To get started, I recommend playing some Bach."
You didn't know Bach was a drumer ?
Sounds like a musical parody of the turbo encabulator 🤣
This snare thing has blown my mind. As a guitar player, who fakes being a mando player, I've always thought of it as a melody machine. Learned so much from this.
bluegrass is seriously so underrated, extremely groovy without any drums, and people just shredding it on acoustic instruments
Stumbled across Molly Tuttle just trying out some guitars a while ago and was absolutely floored.
I started watching this like "Heyyyy they got the same double bass dude back that was in the banjo episode", and then very quickly noticed that "THAT'S THE DUDE IN THE BANJO EPISODE"
Man... The jam session at 17:00 ish make me feel like im travelling all by myself, in the most beautifull landscapes known to man... Just me, my backpack, the strings and the sky. Music allways gets me very emotional, and that was it! Astonishing work!!
The most emotional few minutes of my day right there 💖
I almost wish they would release that on spotify or something bro it was insane
I came to comment about that.. best part of the video for sure.
Same feeling! Beautiful
Theres nothing better than to listen to someone be unapologetically nerdy about a craft that they’ve put so much time and energy into.
I came for the Banjo Slayer all those years ago, but I am absolutely staying for this series of musical crash courses.
These guests need a bigger shout-out in the description.
Oh absolutely!
Slipped my mind
On it now 🤘
There's just something about when a group of musicians are so in tune with one another 3:01 that one player can be literally on his steam deck but as soon as he hears he can connect, he does. It's awesome
😂GREAT JOB GUYS !!!!! FANtastic ! Learned more in 10 min than inexpressible time. Keep on Trucking' 🌹❤ 🦋 ❤️🌹
Banjo guy pulling out a Steam Deck is my hero.
1:32 Banjo player in the back just casually pulling out a Steam Deck in the middle of filming a video. Love to see it. 🤣
1:49 "Mandolins are tricky for trying to play solo"
Rob: ... and I took that personally
17:45 my brain melted from joy at this exact moment. I looooove bluegrass!
that's what got me to press like instantly
It was contagious, stuff like this is why I always have an acoustic guitar near my desk to join in (and I did.) Music is just the best.
This series is a national treasure! You capture not just the "how" of different musical instruments, but also, crucially, they "why."
Gosh that improv song was just unreal!
One time i met a mandolin player in a violin store (they had other instruments too) and jammed with him (because of watching your videos rob!) and they're just so beautiful!
Somehow they're so underrated, just awesome instruments!
The jam sesh around the @17:00 mark got me misty-eyed. So good!
I got an octave mandolin last year, and let me tell you, there is no better cheat code to getting other musicians to like you 🤣 I've written some singer-songwriter style tunes on it and played them at open mics, and the people there are SO tired of hearing acoustic guitar that they treat me as if I'm mozart himself. I've been invited to accompany people at shows and play on their albums, and I'm not even that great on the damn thing.
As a bluegrass musician who's been watching your videos for years this makes me very happy! I hope more people get into this amazing genre!
Have never been much of a fan of country or blue grass but anytime I hear a mandolin I know it’s gonna be a good song.
one of my favorite things about these videos is how much room you give the Context of the instrument to breathe, gives such a better understanding of the instrument and how it plays out in a band, as well as providing a slice of that culture or subculture it comes from. it's deeply human and it brings me out of the worst of moods to a genuine love for music again
I feel like bluegrass is having a resurgence recently, and I'm loving it!
There is small part of my brain that is only scratched by listening to different instrument experts give props to Rob for being able to pick up their instrument so quick.
As a mandolinist, it was so so cool getting to see you learn about my favorite instrument and where I began my musical journey some 16 years ago!
For anyone wondering, the song at 2.37 isn't an original song, it's a cover of a bluegrass standard - Nellie Kane by Tim O'Brien and Hot Rize
The fact that we're progressively seeing all the members of Henhouse Prowlers, I dig it
Always a raucous time with the Henhouse Prowlers. Love how good the vibes are.
8:10 love the foot going while reading in the background
The octave mando and the mandolin sounded super complementary. Not to mention the bass doing bass things and the little rolling feel the banjo gave. It was awesome
There's a Brazilian song called "Bandolins" (directly translates do Mandolins) by Oswaldo Montenegro, strongly recommend listening to it for anyone who likes the sound of this instrument.
Mandolins in Brazilian Portuguese being "Bandolins" is a special kinda funny, and I love it.
I also recomend checking out a "choro" mandolin brazillian artist called Hamilton de Holanda, the guy's a beast in mando
Plenty of people mentioned the banjo and bass players reading a book and playing on a Steam Deck. But I really enjoyed when I noticed the bass player breaking his cool reading role and starting to shake his foot to the rythm at 8:08 because that's when I started to tap my foot also 😂
Mandolin FTW! 🎉
wow, i am not a super experienced player (~2 years) and i have never had the chance to learn or try and jam with others but that jam at 17 minutes literally made me pick up my guitar and grove along with some of the g and c chords i know.
i will never get tired of these types of videos, thank you rob
I'm a lifelong guitarist that just got gifted a mandolin. This is perfect timing!
These videos make me so happy. Thank you all!
the jamming with the whole band is some incredible stuff, i can’t imagine how cool it is to pick up a new instrument and almost immediately fitting right into a jam session!
This might be my favourite instrument spotlight video you've done
That was a Nice way of explaining it to Rob-mando is the place where his guitar technique and his drumming sensibilities can truly meld. I hope he explores it more.
It is incredible how talented everyone in this room is. Great video and superbly entertaining.
2:44 I love this guy 🤩 despite obviously being super talented, the way he humbly just shared a little snippet (so as not to be presumptive or impose) but then didn't need to be asked twice to fully go into it. That's true confidence and love of the craft right there -- he knows what kind of gift he's got, loves sharing it with anybody who's interested, and isn't the least bit concerned with proving it to anybody who isn't!
unlikely that I would ever select such music to listen to ‘on my own’, and yet, ….. I utterly enjoyed this.
Rob, you are such a great learner and these instrument explorations are my favorite thing on this channel. I love the passion the experts bring, and the jams are such a good time!
Man these guys are awesome, love the chemistry
The piece with the octave mandolin was absolutely insane bro
I feel like a lot of the times I don't like certain musical genres because people don't show off enough, so it's not very exciting. I love these series of videos because it's the instrument players actually getting to show off.
Absolutely, most people's first exposure to new genres of music is whatever profit-optimized generic inoffensive and uninspired thing gets played on the radio, in an elevator, or on hold.
You can tell Rob loves music so much. That's why i'm subbed.
Brought a much needed smile to my face and lough out load when the banjo player said it was all about the banjo. Great video - makes you want to pick up an instrument.
I have never been into bluegrass, or mandolins, or banjos, but man is it great to see these people who are so good at what they do and hear them teach about the thing they love. Please keep making videos on any instrument out there!
Just got a mandolin myself about a month ago but I've been in a rut trying to figure it out, this actually helped a lot, so a huge thank you to Rob and Jake for that!
Rob, I just want to say how much I appreciate your deep love and knowledge of music-it's absolutely contagious. I love music theory, and your videos feel like a gateway into this incredible world that exists all around us in the form of sound. Seeing how it all fits together through your perspective is truly inspiring. You have a real gift for creating, and it shows in everything you do!
So after watching you learn bluegrass, I think the only logical next step is to go with mariachi! I’d love to see you shred on a bajo quinto!
I always love the sound of mandolin, it sounds like a more crisp version of the ukulele. Great video as usual, Rob. 😁
These videos with the Henhouse Prowlers give me such a sense of joy, smiling the whole time. Love it!
Bluegrass is the best, and basically acoustic metal in so many ways. Blessed to be here in WNC with one of the best scenes in the world.
Also if anyone is wondering the tune they start playing is Nellie Kane from Hot Rize.
After that bit @20:15 I'm going to need to request more metal mandolin. Awesome dudes and awesome playing, I can't wait to see the upright bass video
I'm a guitarist and just started the mandolin a week ago. It's a super fun instrument and I love it!
Each time you begin to jam the mnity of people around the world take their musical instruments and connect to your improvisation. You may not hear this, but you are sure that it is so. Music amazing. Thanks for your work.
4:44 to extend what Jake said: one major reason for the mandolin to have pairs of string is to make it easier to do tremolo (to mimic the bow on a violin). In barock/classic music, tremolo plays a big role on the mandolin.
I’m not typically a bluegrass or mandolin fan but I’ve been listening to this ending jam session over over it is epic.
These videos never miss, something so great about seeing passionate artists interacting with each other. The atmosphere is practically glowing with energy.
y'all are great teachers! so cool seeing how the bluegrass sound gets put together
Henhouse Prowlers! LET'S FUZZIN GOOOOOO! 2 of my favorite worlds colliding!
Henhouse Prowlers have performed worldwide as American musical embassadors of Bluegrass music and American roots in general.
I really don't mind country music, but oh man, vibes were vibing while watching this video! Gave me chills on the slow tune as well. All of you guys are brilliant!
Whith the amount of love you spread in this world you deserve nothing but happiness
damn, that part at around 17:00 felt so much like a outer wilds song, that's amazing how much those instruments can either play extremely chill music and hyperactive bluegrass licks!
I love how one of my favorite local bands ends back up on this channel!
How come the world seems so much better when you watch a bunch of superb musicians just grooving together! Thank to all of you, made my evening. 👏👏😁
I love these types of videos you make man, Theyre so genuine and fun to watch.
These shows are always so delightful and joyous. Don't know how else to say it.
In Germany bluegrass is really niche, most people never even heard of it.
I'm always so happy to see someone covering one of my favorite genres!
Also the Henhouse Prowlers are awesome! "Lead and Iron" is one of my favorite songs :)
Oh man, I love your video's so much! Thanks, Rob!
Jake is always posting beautiful videos in the mandolin subreddit. I'm so stoked to see him here with Rob!!
yooo this is a crazy one for me for a few reasons: 1.)Your videos got me interested in more world music which ended up getting me into what I consider the "world music" of america: bluegrass 2.) Bluegrass love got me into learning mandolin for about a year now 3.)I love Jake Howard and Rob separately so a collab is a dream scenario
God hearing the talent in this is just unreal and makes me just enjoy music more
why a happy jam and these awesome guys made me tearful and cry 😫
I'm so happy so you exploring instruments again. Keep the head up, Rob. You are enough as you are.
As a mandolin player, I was shaking my head just like that at 14:00
Music is a universal language. I love seeing how much fun everyone has when playing with Rob.
So cool how many different types of string instruments you get to introduce to people.
Dude, these videos! I just keep smiling all the way through! We love you Rob for doing this!
That jam sesh was genuinely beautiful. I never thought I’d hear such a rich blend of blue grass and rob’s flavor of midwest emo.
Looove the jam towards the end. The best parts of a rob scallon video every time.
This was a great episode. All this bluegrass got me thinking though... would love to see an episode where Rob digs into the jamband scene.
I’m so happy you are getting into the bluegrass instruments! This put a smile on my face😁
Jake has developed on hell of a strumming hand, I wish I could strum so effortlessly.
Absolutely love this. I definitely went from metal head to bluegrass bug over the last 10 years and it's awesome to see you venture into that vibe. Also love the impromptu jam to midwest gospel radio by yonder mountain 😂
I love this series so much. It's always a fun and interesting watch.
This is my favorite of these videos so far. Rob you should do an acoustic record and bring these guys on as the rest of the band. Maybe have Sierra Hull or Chris Thile guest.
The two big jams in this were so tasty--especially the OM jam.
I'm a mandolin player, too, but my focus is on Irish Traditional music,
That improvised bit around 20 minutes suddenly reminded me of one of the early Mike Oldfield compositions from the 1970s - he did something very similar on maybe Hergest Ridge or Ommadawn... can't remember exactly. It was one I used to lie on the floor and lose myself in as a kid. Thanks for the reminder.
Country is a very hard music genre cause to chicken pick is hard and bluegrass is a subgenre of country where most bands don’t have a drummer so bluegrass is one of the hardest subgenres of country music ever made
Love how all these banjos, mandolines and their brothers and sisters are all so versatile and technically complex. Meanwhile the bass in every genre and every single song just goes: beep bop beep bop beep bop beep bop. :D:D:D:D:D
11:32 That made me feel things. What the heck? 😭
Good stuff y’all!
14:00 - as a music producer I heard the difference. There's a brighter top end, but only slightly. Solo this would be basically inaudible, but in the context of a quartet I can absolutely see this helping the mandolin punch through the mix
Instantly one of the videos on TH-cam that go on my "good vibes" playlist🙌
I'm too dyslexic to play an intrament so I love being able to sit in on these jam sessions like these.
Chris Thile showed me what a mandolin can do. Its amazing. A solo mandolin with a vocal is second only to solo banjo with vocal.