Anthony Simpkins, "Beneath the Willows," ft. Matt Heckler // GemsOnVHS™
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 27 ส.ค. 2024
- In today's episode, Matt Heckler and I are back in Ryan Navey's banjo building workshop (www.carolinaba.... As I played a beautiful custom banjo he created for me, the master carver had a few words on practice, patience and the process of craftsmanship. He ain't wrong. At the beginning, it's hard to be proud of what you've created. It's over the course of time and progress that you start to take pride in your work and see results. No more true a lesson could be fitting of today's song, a traditional performed by me of all people, with the good folks Ryan and Matt on guitar and fiddle.
This is a song I recorded for a project some years back, in a whirlwind recording session with Damon Moon in Atlanta, Georgia. I've never been too keen to release my own recordings, and thus it sat in the dusty vault, lost to time. None other than Ashley Mae of Lost Dog plays fiddle on the tracks. This is one of my favorite ballads, "Beneath the Willows", a song done in countless ways by countless folks! If you trace the history of this song, you can find slight variations of it in places from Appalachia to England. We need more traditional songs on here, and I encourage folks to dig into the classics. Music didn't start in the 20th century!
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came cuz I liked your singing in the project zomboid video but holy crap this was actually really good
thanks king
@@GemsOnVHS I thought you were the king though
Me too
Love Matt Heckler's answer "I'm still learning" when asked about playing the fiddle. :)
Good to see you on the other side of the camera dude 👌
sing it brother! May Kingdom find peace with Eden :).
I'm quite convinced that no one plays the fiddle like Matt Heckler. That boy is something else.
This guy looks like someone reincarnated Buddy Holly and dipped him in some Bluegrass.
Doc Wallen lol excellent description haha
Can't unsee it now.
😂😂
Hahaha awesome!
It’s amazing to see him play after recording all these people
Hello from Scotland!
Fantastic stuff, I love the channel. Great voice. Get more tunes out!
Please don't delete anymore, hahah, I wanna hear it non stop
Sorry bout that, kept fucking up the video lol.
@@GemsOnVHS naaah, keep on with the good work!
You sir are doing gods work, keep this american music alive
Damn it’s good to see you have more than just camera and editing skills.
In fact, I kinda wish I could play banjo and sing as good as you dude!
You should do more of this 👌
thanks bud, i'll do more soon!
The ol’ Heckler special, thanks GemsOnVhs.
The true aficionados are always so humble...goes into the Latin origin of the word "Amateur". They always have something more to learn, because they keep an open mind about their passion, and their Love for their craft burns like Fire: fueled by every day that we live, the very fabric of the Human Element.
Much love brothers! I really enjoyed this pleasant, albeit brief show of Musicianship.
Happy Holidays from NC!
thanks Jason, those are kind and wise words.
@@GemsOnVHS I feel like nobody knows that way back in the day, to be an Amateur at something literally meant one does it out of Love. Then it kinda began meaning "I know I'm not good but I do this because I Love it." Beethoven once said "To play a wrong note is insignificant; to play without Passion is inexcusable!"
Hey from not too close but close to Charlotte, NC!! 🤓
Sorry, forgot to check date. I do that a lot, Hey anyway!!
Beautiful choice
Done so good
Old timey
Just like me
Thank you Anthony
P.S.
I love when he belts out the chorus
Real power
This sounds so perfect and peaceful, keep it goin' guys!
Greetings from the Netherlands 🇳🇱
Here because of Zomboid. Excellent song. New favorite bluegrass artist starting today.
A man of many talents! Love the song. It sure is a doozy!
Anthony Simpkins Thank you so much for gems on VHS. You introduced me to a new genre of soulful music.
@@jaywayne6065 no problem brotha
It’s about dang time!!! Good to see you on here performing yourself. As always, giving the people what they need
That banjo is an absolute masterpiece
Ah, the main man.. bringing us his amazing music as well as everyone else’s ✊
This music heals the soul.
Hey y’all, this field recording is now available to stream on our spotify. Check it out here:
open.spotify.com/track/42P8YogxybrLCxxZ2axTNe?si=e0f2bae6be564504
Be sure to give us a follow on there so you’ll be the first to know when we release more.
Thanks for watching everyone. Ryan Navey has banjos he makes in this here shop, you can find them here (www.carolinabanjoco.com/cherry-banjo-for-brett.html). Anthony has this song on his bandcamp.
(anthonysimpkins.bandcamp.com/)
(th-cam.com/channels/fYnEEKv5Bz4T3pRiEgpP3w.html)
Beautiful pickin and singin anthony, hope to see more from ya!
Excellent. Beautiful song. I enjoy watching Matt play.
that patagonia fleece jacket looks so cozy
It's like wearing a sheep
@@GemsOnVHS I'm jealous to be honest
Holy shit. Ive been a fan of gemsonvhs for a few years now and have found many great musicians because of you. And ive played zomboid for a long while now and just matched harvestz video. It is amazing to me how small the world really is! Thank you for all your hardwork introducing these artists to the community and being so awesome yourself!
I always figured you dabbled in the arts I am so glad I got to finally see! Killed it bud. Glad to see you do one with Matt he slaps on the fiddle. Do one with Ben!
I cant get enough of this you guys did a great job of it more please
thanks - its on spotify now too
@@GemsOnVHS yeah I found it love to see some more playlists from you guys. Big fan of the channel keep up the good work. 👍🏻
You're a bloody gem yourself Anthony. Absolutely fucking fantastic mate!
I love this kind of music. It's so down to earth.
What happened to the first video of this? I stand by my comment! Y'all need to have a "campfire sing along" series where you and the other gems artists gather round the campfire. Just a thought. Love seeing you out there Anthony and hearin what you can do! Great stuff!
haha you're right bud.. i'm hoping to do more collaborative stuff with everyone and really make some magic together. too much talent not to sing together!
@@GemsOnVHS agreed, I'm on board
What a GREAT IDEA!!!! Hey, Gems did Ya HEAR!?!?!?
G c d?
This was super cool, Anthony! Nice to see you on that side of your camera.
Great voice Anthony! Hope to hear more!!
My heart is sad
And I am lonely for the only one I love
When shall I see her oh no never
Till we meet in Heaven above
Oh, bury me beneath the willow
Under the weeping willow tree
So she will know where I am sleeping
And perhaps she'll weep for me.
She told me that she dearly loved me
How could I believe it untrue
Until the angels softly whispered
She will prove untrue to you.
Oh, bury me beneath the willow
Under the weeping willow tree
So she will know where I am sleeping
And perhaps she'll weep for me.
Tomorrow was our wedding day
Oh God oh God where can she be
She's out a courting with another
And no longer cares for me
Oh, bury me beneath the willow
Under the weeping willow tree
So she will know where I am sleeping
And perhaps she'll weep for me.
Anthony, you are the Gem man. That was beautiful!
Great job Anthony.Good to have this song in video version and with Matt Heck-ofafidd-ler.Keep up with the good stuff Gems
I've been coming back to this video over and over for months, only just now did I read the description. Thanks for this and everything else you do.
You're very welcome!
Boy you can go
Keep em coming
We need more music from Anthony simpkins!!!
Anthony got some talent! Good stuff and thanks for keeping the good artists coming.
So ridiculously beautiful
Great, finally see the man behind Gems on VHS playing
That's our guy!
My favorite... Matt Heckler! So handsome, talented, smart and funny!💕
My favorite red-head.
Heckler is second only to Todd in my book!!!
Great great great. Please post more of you; that singing fits you well.
Such great playing, Best music and channel on TH-cam.
This is fantastic! Had to go home and learn this song after I heard you guys playin it. Keep up the good work love your channel!
I vote more of you Anthony! I’d totally kill to see that full version of you singing how I got to Memphis. 💙
I love all of the down to earth good picking songs. Inspiring to even is who can’t play a lick.
Anthony Simpkins gettin' work done!
Nice to finally see you on the channel!
One of my favourites on this channel. Well done!
Beautiful Banjo
Love and respect for Appalachia and Americana!
This was a super cool moment for the channel
Omg Anthony can sing and rip it on banjo!!! I misjudged u brother. Always thought u were like me and couldn't play or sing but just loved music. We need more duets. Be awesome to see u play with Ben Tod. Thanks for helping us all find some unknown ppl
Went from some Aaron Watson to turnpike troubadors to this. TH-cam recommended is on point today!
we're in good company I see. welcome!
@@GemsOnVHS most definitely! Binged last years worth of videos today! Can't wait to see more!!
Awesome to see you on the other side of the camera, hope to see more of this.
Awesome!
kinda looking like a golden god, like a 5 star man!
This was amazing. Gonna be on repeat for a while, thanks for sharing.
Hope to see more of you playing and singing Anthony, you rock dude!
Thanks buddy, we're going to be doing a lot more collaborative and fun videos in the future.
@@GemsOnVHS YAY!!!!!!!
didnt know you got them skills Anthony. thats wussup. thank you
Anthony, are you the man behind the camera on all these Gems videos I have loved for the last few years? I was in my early 20's when I was introduced to Flat and Scruggs, now approaching 40 these videos, Lost dog and in the last year Matt Heckler have given me such hope in the future of music.
yessir. thanks kenneth. hope to see you in another 20 years still discovering great music.
I love your upbeat spin on this classic! Hope to see you and Matt all tour together with LDSB next year!
That was great
I like him!!! He's a lil guy with a Good Country singing voice - I will add him to my Todd, Heckler, Childers, & Wall Collection!!! Gotta have a couple of mild ones in it!!
Listen to Bossman, "...I'll start it off."
Thoroughly enjoyed that. Thanks lads!
Beautifully done!!!!
Yesss! So pleased to see you on the other side of the camera! Been catching snippets of you play on your IG stories and was wondering if you'd ever record for your own channel!
Yesss thank you
Damn Anthony get it brother!!
This is awesome! As others have said it's awesome to see you on this side of the camera, I can't believe it took this long with how talented you are! I can't wait to see more.
Still one of my fav covers
So delicate flower 🌼 of beauty
Greetings from Amsterdam, good song.
Awesome Anthony Killin it
This is fire
Beaut!
That was fun
This one GREW ON ME! wow.
Beautiful.
This is definitely my favorite music channel on TH-cam, you've earned another patreon subscriber
thank you good sir, more to come i do declare.
I wanna see more of you on this side of the camera I love your voice man
This is beautiful you should post more of your songs even if they are covers
🔥
that is a damn gorgeous banjo
The guitar player is the craftsman of that banjo. His company is:
Carolina banjo company.
If he made left handed banjos I’d be in dept now
@@TragicMask he will make you a lefty mate he does customs lol time to take out a loan!!!
Ha yeah it will be time to start looking into that.
Amazing!
This is brilliant
Finally Anthony!!! I’ve waited so long for this brother ⚡️
Awesome 😍
Awesome job Anthony! You can really tell you love this music. Been a subscriber since I discovered Lost Dog's version of Nicholas Ridout's I Wemy Down to Georgia. Keep er coming!
Anthony dude do more videos of yourself playing. Holy shit. Amazing.
God, I love this channel.
Now if someone can cover Clay Pigeons on GemsonVHS... it would be a dream come true haha
That was amazing but i was very bummed when the violinist didnt sing, love that guys voice 🙌
that's actually matt hecklers mute twin brother, Dan Heckler.
@@GemsOnVHS 😂
This is a true gem
This was great man! Nice banjo you're pickin' & grinnin' on too! You need to come to West Virginia and bring Benjamin, Ashley, Matt and Casper and let me take y'all to a few good spots to shoot videos. 👍
Ya left out Childers!!
I wish i could get this on spotify it's so good.