Shady Grove
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 12 ก.ย. 2024
- A traditional tune and a classic - I am not a lead guitar player, so this was a bit like flying blind for me, but a good challenge!
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Wow, Carson, that's a GREAT version of this old traditional song. For folks who are generally unfamiliar with it, 'Shady Grove' has been around for over 100 years, and is likely a derivation of an even older traditional song called 'Matty Groves'. Although of no documented origin, the song likely began in Appalachia. Doc Watson helped to popularize it, and it's been recorded by dozens and dozens of artists, including Jerry Garcia.
I came on to say how the tune is like Matty Groves. One of my favourite Fairport Convention songs.
I think that matty groves actual took the tune from this song, its older! (Or at least the tune is)
@@marybateman8127 Thanks for that. I hadn’t realised that this isn’t the original tune for Matty Groves.
I didn't know Shady Grove's tune is related to Matty Groves! You learn something new every day.
Love waking up to a new Carson McKee video😮💨
@Gail Burke or in midday here in Spain 😜
Or anywhere else between :D
Ooh, that guitar build at the beginning is so rich and lovely. This is such a nice version of a song I really love.
Brilliant! I'm impressed at how you have taken a folk song covered by so many people and made it your own, while at the same time keeping to the traditional spirit of it. (Also, nice flatpicking. You should definitely do more of that :-) )
Thanks!!
Great older video of Carson flatpicking: th-cam.com/video/2mK1x9f0atQ/w-d-xo.html
I've been listening to this song for longer than Carson has been alive (not a discredit to his youth, but areluctant acknowledgement of my age). Always great. The guitar part is always what caught my attention. It's a fun little song to pick through, with a bunch of acoustic momentum. For some reason, after all these years, this is the first time I actually heard the words and the story. WOW! Thanks! 😊
One of the first "Folk Songs" I learned to play and sing way back in the early 60"s - and I guess I've heard sung and played in dozens of very different styles. Yours is outstanding. Nice one, Carson !
Much appreciated!
the single note/picking runs where excellent! ...voice, as always, sublime! Thank you Carson
I don't think I've heard this song before. Really nice! One of the things I love most about Carson is that he sings so clearly that I can usually catch all the words. (Not true for everyone.)
I'm one of those people. Especially with new pop music, half of the time I don't hear/understand what is being sang and I have to look up the lyrics. I'm convinced that is one of the reasons I prefer instrumental music. With Carson and similar artists, it is a joy to listen to.
@@michaelengelby732 Absolutely!
As a European I learned the english language through songs ( started with Cat Steven's) , I'm my whole life in love with meaningful songs, ballads , gospels, traditionals...... This song I didn't know, Carsons voice and playing straight touched my heartstrings.
Impressive guitar at the start. Again it’s like it was written for you. Well done Carson
I've been back for this about 20 times now. Incredible cover, my friend!
Hanging around Josh would make anybody devalue their own guitar skills. But you've got no worries this was well done. And the vocal was excellent as always.
It is false modesty Tim. Carson is quite a good player: th-cam.com/video/2mK1x9f0atQ/w-d-xo.html
An amazing tune that is fairly unknown to many of us!
This is one of the very best renditions I've ever heard of this classic song. Loved it! Carson you've added your voice and picking to showcasing an American classic!
Great job. Love that you identified the guitar in the description. Your song just made my day. 🙏
Ooh... This is the most delightfully dark version of this song I've ever heard. The DEPTH man! Awesome job Carson!
Great guitar work, man! It's been delightful over the last couple of years to see your playing evolve. And your voice as always is flawless. The way you vocally bend those notes is perfect.
Carson, it's a distinct pleasure to see your talent and maturity bloom so rapidly. Your voice, style, musicianship, and songwriting get exponentially better with every submission. Big fan!!
You're playing and singing wonderfully! It touched my heart😌...
I know, that sounds cheesy, but I don't know how to describe it better.
Greetings from Germany!
Everyone should push themselves a little bit when playing, I love watching you guys (Reina, Josh and Toni - and all the players you team up with). Always putting out 1st class efforts on a wide variety of stuff - I love your version of "16 Tons.." with Josh, great fun!
This is the best guitar work I have seen Carson put out: th-cam.com/video/2mK1x9f0atQ/w-d-xo.html (with JT)
Love that song. Reminds me of my younger days and Doc Watson. Great rendition! Thank you. 😎
The Jerry Garcia and David Grisman version of this song is one of my mom's and my favorites. It reminds us of my now passed grandfather who used to play folk songs like this all the time. Fantastic work with this one! Absolutely love it!
Well done-great song and the sound of that guitar is wonderful
Thanks for the inspiration brother! I hadn't thought of using a cut capo 🤔. Gorgeous sound!
It has been our pleasure to watch your confidence grow, and the development of your talent rapidly mature. This is a great tune, done so well.
Each song makes it more difficult to pick a favorite from you.
So I suppose I must pick them all. However this song is so good I must say it's my favorite and you are really going to have a difficult time making one to top it. . . Made me think of the music from the series "Serenity" "Firefly".
Keep up the great writing. Love your music.
I agree. So every song is „the other favorite“ 🤷🏼♀️🙂
Thank you Carson!...magnificent rendition of an Appalachian folk classic!
I'm in love with the sound of your voice!
That was better than a plate of the finest spaghetti, made by an Italian chef in Italy. I’d rather listen to you Carson than eat. You’re an amazing artist. 💚
Carson all that you do is as good as gold! Always look forward to your next song!
superb. i'd love you to do more like this with Josh too. This style along with Cherry wine etc are just the best imo
@Gail Burke Seems to me that they are all family now, as are we all while the thread of their music weaves us all together. I agree with your substance reference. These people are the sound track of today. Absolutely great!
LW - you will love this flatpicking work with JT: th-cam.com/video/2mK1x9f0atQ/w-d-xo.html (fairly old)
Morning Carson! Loving the consistent content!
Man, that Martin has stellar low end, for an 000-series. Great job! 👍
Awesome cover!!!!! Would love to hear this on a 12 string.
Really clean and crisp, both vocals and guitar, start to finish. Thanks much for sharing it.
Two sounds that are equally heartfelt and find their way to our souls ❤️ ❤️
your guitar playing compliments your voice. I thank you for sharing your talent it always brightens my day
Outstanding rendition! Glad I found your channel!
Great as always am loving the room you’ve been filming in
Loved seeing you guys in NY first time there, Came from Cape May, south NJ. Seen you when you were leaving!
Solid flatpicking! Love it. Man... i wish i could sing like you. Thanks for sharing!
Firefly vibes here and there... very nice song!
Oh wow. Was expecting something fantastic but was not ready for this. Thanks for sharing your talents Carson!
Awesome thanks Carson
Great version of this classic. Love the use of the partial capo. Also, that guitar is beautiful af.
Thank you Carson
Very good Carson. This is the music i love
Great job Carson
Very nice Carson. Always a pleasure to hear you perform. Thank you
Your cover hits the mark!
Carson, thanks for helping to keep the Folk tradition alive!
wow, I'm hearing some Garcia tones in your playing, awesome
Brilliant!
Thank you. What a great version for all new and long time lovers of this song.
Thank you! Very good.
It's great to hear a new version of this long-standard classic. I was curious which set of lyrics you were going to use as there are probably a 100, if not more!
A great guy Carson I like it
Great stuff Carson! I always enjoy listening to you sing and play! Cheers!
Sounds great Carson
You did fantastic Carson!!! Your singing range and tone is so smooth and just fantastic and your guitar playing was done very very well!!! Glad you took the challenge!
Carson, I love your voice phrasing and tonal quality. The guitar picking is pure and clean. Great job! So glad I subscribed.
That "mountain modal" key (Doric, I believe) really gives the song its dark, bittersweet tone. Well done!
Really nice Carson, so enjoy this Bluegrass/Folksy tune that is so genuine, and the Guitar is exceptional !!
This is the best you've done. Great guitar, fantastic vocals.
Great performance of Shady Grove. I expect your vocals to be top-notch but your guitar work was excellent also. You should try flying blind more often. Thanks.
Rich and balanced sound, smart use of the 1/2 capo, nice voice . Really an impressive job here
There are some talented kids out there. This guy is the real deal.
What a version of this song what a version ❤❤❤❤
A favorite of mine!
I’ve been playing this one for years. Bravo!! I love hearing your selection of genres, Carson! Big fan!
Excellent! Looks like the partial capo puts you into a DADGAD like tuning which I love.
J'adore cette chanson remarquablement interprétée, que j'ai découverte il y a 45 ans en achetant les vynilles de Doc & Merle Watson. Cher Carson, vous dites que vous n'êtes pas un guitariste soliste, mais vous avez le don des dieux : une voix en or !
C'est pourquoi je suis grand fan de vos chansons solo.
J'ai écrit dans ma langue pour que vous sachiez qu' on aime votre talent, même en France.
Merci bien, c’est trop gentil!! Ça me rend heureux de savoir que mes chansons sont appréciées partout!
Great old classic song, Carson! You do it proud, kid!
Well done! My theory on the capo everyone is commenting upon: With it in place, you're essentially in standard tuning (looks like standard shapes you're using). With it off, you're in some sort of funky D-tuning. How's that?
Dang somehow I'm not getting notifications for all your video. Wonderful performance!
Great
Wow!
Insanely impressed by your fingerwork in this one Carson!
Nice guitar playing! I would never have guessed it was outside your comfort zone. Great song, too! I've liked it for years, never heard all those verses, though.
You out did yourself on this one dude ! Tune
Gracias!! 🇦🇷
Geweldig!! In Dutch.. 🙌🏼
Truly splendid
Well done young man. Doc would’ve been proud.
Awesome , job 👍👌
Wow, that was just awesome! 😃😃😃
Well done Carson!!!!! Great picking!!!!
Awesome! Good job,Carson!👍
Just fantastic as always. Thank you so much. Loved this picking!
OH MY GOD, THIS IS BEAUTIFUL, AS USUAL I GUESS HAHAHAAH💜💜💜
Outstanding!!! I love such a fluid interpretation of this classic song. Bravo!!!
you had me 3 notes in ....then I saw the half capo in use and I was all in :-)
As always excellent performance Carson.
what a big step u made on the guitar, awesome :) now josh can learn something from you ;)
Vielen Dank, das war richtig klasse.
Oh man, thats very well done
Cracking ! Love it!
Nice, alwas a pleasure!
Loved the picking! Totally a different version and I loved it man! Great talent!
Very nice!
Had to come back for a second listen of this bad boy