I remember being in awe when I found out that Chris Smither was self taught. It kinda makes sense because his picking style is truly unique . I am in awe again. I also love the hat.
Great picking pattern you’re doing, here. I’m about to play this song at my father Bill Staines’s celebration of life on Sunday, and he and Chris were very close friends for years. I always read this song as a loved one waiting up late for their significant other to get home from tour after a long drive, which I grew up seeing, with my Mom waiting until she saw my Dad’s headlights pulling into the driveway before she went up to bed. Good work with the cover. -Bowen
Thanks Bowen, I sure appreciate it. It’s funny you sent this, as I just listened to Chris’ version recently, and thought I’d like to actually learn it his way. But I’m not very adept with alternate tunings, and the to-do list grows ever longer. Maybe someday, as they say. Sorry about your father. I wasn’t aware of him, but just now spent some time scratching the surface. Quite a career, and great songs. Seems like he did things his way, and a lot of people loved him for it. Hard to beat that. I immediately recognized “Place in the choir” as I have little kids, and have heard various renditions. I had no idea he wrote it. Thanks again for the kind words, and for opening my eyes to your dad’s music. The best to you and yours in all you do. -Matt
Great cover, Matt! Yeah, Smither has this style of plucking those strings that seem deceptive because he can simulate a bass line as well as hitting the higher notes. I'm glad you appreciate this song as much as myself. These lyrics are PRECIOUS! Thank you!
I've always loved this song... the melody, the message, everything about it. You do a great version of picking it in your own style, and you have a great voice!!! And...I love how you inserted your birth year in the last verse there and changed it up a bit to rhyme...lol 😂
Thank you Mary. I always appreciate a listen and kind words. I watched a few of you videos, was wondering what kind of guitar you’re using? Keep singing and playing!
I’ll see what I can do, it’s been hard to accomplish much lately. It’s pretty straightforward, I’m playing out of D position with a capo on 5 strings at the 2nd fret, leaving the low E open. So basically drop E. Pretty much D, G and A. Thanks for listening!
That's a great take on that song. May have to cop that from you. :-). What brand of arch top? Sounds great! Reminds me of a Waterloo I played not long ago. Keep it up. Really enjoyed this!
It’s a Kalamazoo KG-21, which we’re made from 1935-1943. I think this is an early one based on the headstock and bridge. I haven’t been able to locate a serial number. It’s a cool guitar for sure. Thanks for listening, cop away!
amazing man you need to publish it on chris facebook you will get better comments and lots of blessings. this is good one, maybe you could enhance the quality of movie though...
Thanks Luke. No tab, just managed to squeeze Chris’ beautiful tune into my limited fingerpicking technique. I can give you more info if you’re interested. Cheers.
Ooo that's very Prine-ish sounding, too! I LOVE THIS COVER!
Thank you!
Well played! Nice original interpretive departure from Chris's guitar. Sweet vocals too, Matt.
Thank you 🙏
I remember being in awe when I found out that Chris Smither was self taught. It kinda makes sense because his picking style is truly unique . I am in awe again. I also love the hat.
Aw, thanks man. I’m pretty well self taught too. It’s my wife’s hat, I’ll let her know you like it.
Great picking pattern you’re doing, here. I’m about to play this song at my father Bill Staines’s celebration of life on Sunday, and he and Chris were very close friends for years. I always read this song as a loved one waiting up late for their significant other to get home from tour after a long drive, which I grew up seeing, with my Mom waiting until she saw my Dad’s headlights pulling into the driveway before she went up to bed. Good work with the cover.
-Bowen
Thanks Bowen, I sure appreciate it. It’s funny you sent this, as I just listened to Chris’ version recently, and thought I’d like to actually learn it his way. But I’m not very adept with alternate tunings, and the to-do list grows ever longer. Maybe someday, as they say.
Sorry about your father. I wasn’t aware of him, but just now spent some time scratching the surface. Quite a career, and great songs. Seems like he did things his way, and a lot of people loved him for it. Hard to beat that. I immediately recognized “Place in the choir” as I have little kids, and have heard various renditions. I had no idea he wrote it.
Thanks again for the kind words, and for opening my eyes to your dad’s music. The best to you and yours in all you do.
-Matt
That was nice man
Thank you! Very impressive work yourself, I’m following you now.
Jim Croce vibe. Love it
Thanks man.
Sure sign of a good performance is it makes me cry. I like this as much as the original.
Thank you, Karen. I truly appreciate it.
Great cover, Matt! Yeah, Smither has this style of plucking those strings that seem deceptive because he can simulate a bass line as well as hitting the higher notes. I'm glad you appreciate this song as much as myself. These lyrics are PRECIOUS! Thank you!
Thanks for listening! I definitely can’t approach Chris’s style, but I sure do appreciate it. He’s one of kind indeed!
Glorious ❤
Thank you 🙏
This is a great version and I love that you've gone with alternative tuning to the original.
@@brudinie Thanks for listening and commenting!
Beautiful. Well done
@@tony59able thank you 🙏
Great job. Just got in from seeing Chris locally (Narrows; Fall River, MA). Love your version.
Thank you
Great job
Thank you
I've always loved this song... the melody, the message, everything about it. You do a great version of picking it in your own style, and you have a great voice!!! And...I love how you inserted your birth year in the last verse there and changed it up a bit to rhyme...lol 😂
Ha ha, yeah, I figured I could change it just a tad to suit my age. Thanks for listening, and so closely too! Cheers!
I love your cover! Your voice and playing are super solid and so enjoyable.
Thank you Mary. I always appreciate a listen and kind words. I watched a few of you videos, was wondering what kind of guitar you’re using? Keep singing and playing!
@@Midaddz1 That is a 1944 Martin O. It is amazingly light and bright and has been my friend for over 30 years.
Mary very cool. It looked and sounded like something special.
Quite nice! Thanks!
Thanks for listening!
Sehr 👍 gut ,wunderschön
Thank you 😊
Nice version of a great song, Matt. Keep playing, man!
Thank you! Will do.
very nice!
Thanks!
Great cover! Could you post a tutorial or tabs to help beginers? I would like to learn this song the way YOU play it
I’ll see what I can do, it’s been hard to accomplish much lately. It’s pretty straightforward, I’m playing out of D position with a capo on 5 strings at the 2nd fret, leaving the low E open. So basically drop E. Pretty much D, G and A. Thanks for listening!
@@Midaddz1 You answered my question before I could ask it. Thanks.
Well done
👍🏼👍🏼
That's a great take on that song. May have to cop that from you. :-). What brand of arch top? Sounds great! Reminds me of a Waterloo I played not long ago. Keep it up. Really enjoyed this!
It’s a Kalamazoo KG-21, which we’re made from 1935-1943. I think this is an early one based on the headstock and bridge. I haven’t been able to locate a serial number. It’s a cool guitar for sure. Thanks for listening, cop away!
amazing man you need to publish it on chris facebook you will get better comments and lots of blessings. this is good one, maybe you could enhance the quality of movie though...
Thank you. I’m not sure what the deal is with the video quality. I must not be uploading in highest definition.
Great cover Matt! Is there a tab you used to learn the tune or just followed Chris' picking structure?
Thanks Luke. No tab, just managed to squeeze Chris’ beautiful tune into my limited fingerpicking technique. I can give you more info if you’re interested. Cheers.
Matt, this is absolutely beautiful! You are clearly a very talented young man.....thanks for sharing 👏
Strange how the different tuning makes it sound different
Indeed.
Play it again Sam
Sorry no light on!!!!!!! You expect someone to hold you
Play it again Sam