Clawhammer Medley - Steve Martin & The Steep Canyon Rangers | Live from Here with Chris Thile

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    Steve Martin and The Steep Canyon Rangers perform a medley of clawhammer banjo tunes on our December 10, 2016 broadcast
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  • @richarddudley9920
    @richarddudley9920 2 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    You know what I think , Steve Martin is a damn good comedian for a banjo player!

  • @MikeKobb
    @MikeKobb 7 ปีที่แล้ว +144

    I could listen to Steve Martin play clawhammer-style banjo all day.

  • @stevenkoehler6018
    @stevenkoehler6018 5 ปีที่แล้ว +104

    Wow-That Steve Martin kid...some day he’s gonna MAKE IT.

    • @briangupton7967
      @briangupton7967 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      good song

    • @archywiseman
      @archywiseman 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ya think?

    • @marshavanvoorhis5992
      @marshavanvoorhis5992 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      LOVE HIS CLAWHAMMER MEDLEY‼️Add the Steep Canyon Rangers and you have the GREATEST ❣️”Boy Band”❣️EVER‼️ I love them ALL ♥️M

    • @stevenkoehler6018
      @stevenkoehler6018 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@marshavanvoorhis5992 Yes!

  • @c.blakerockhart1128
    @c.blakerockhart1128 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    That poor black child sure has come a long way.
    All I need is this banjo. All I need is this banjo and this chair.....😎🇺🇸

    • @dalegribble60
      @dalegribble60 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      ....and this ashtray! All I need is this banjo, this chair and this ashtray...AND I NEED THIS!

    • @c.blakerockhart1128
      @c.blakerockhart1128 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@dalegribble60 Yep. He GOTTA have that. But he doesn't need anything else but......

    • @peteespinosa2186
      @peteespinosa2186 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Paddle ball game, this lamp and thermos. That’s all.
      Almost forgot the Opti-grab.

  • @bonechip01
    @bonechip01 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    the man with one heart

  • @zoemorosini4553
    @zoemorosini4553 2 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    I got chills when the rest of the band joined in

    • @peterdelmonte9832
      @peterdelmonte9832 ปีที่แล้ว

      I know from the past that yours is the majority view about the band adding to the effect but for me it’s always the killer. The tension of the troubadour solo is for me the best. When the others join in, the spell is broken and it’s instantly ordinary and my close attention is gone.
      That man sure can play clawhammer though.

    • @petelavelle7987
      @petelavelle7987 หลายเดือนก่อน

      .me also....
      They are a very gifted troupe!

  • @dalegribble60
    @dalegribble60 5 ปีที่แล้ว +66

    I knew he was a picker, didn't know he was a frailer.....as a newbie clawhammerist I thoroughly enjoyed this!

    • @olliehays3206
      @olliehays3206 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      upvoted for teaching me a new word, and I grew up going to the fiddler's convention in Athens AL 😄

  • @plucknpick6414
    @plucknpick6414 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Few entertainers bridge many generations....Steve is probably at the top of the list.

  • @SethBeck
    @SethBeck 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    How could this not make you happy?

  • @kitboysen441
    @kitboysen441 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    One of the Best Banjo Men ... and he takes it so seriously...

  • @kattat919
    @kattat919 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    This man has been blessed with many talents.. And he's used them well

  • @DarkFiend69
    @DarkFiend69 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Steve: "I'd like to take a moment to recognize the band."
    *stares at them intensly*

  • @juliestevens6931
    @juliestevens6931 6 ปีที่แล้ว +86

    Man, every time I see Steve Martin playing the banjo, my respect for him just keeps going up. I liked him before for his comedy, but MAN, as a musician, I have new levels of respect for him - and envy!!!

    • @markdemell8056
      @markdemell8056 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      So ; your saying ; you liked him less, because he did less. So his respect meter went up after he displayed a better dance, sounds very , conditional respect .Tsk , tsk.

    • @clayman1565
      @clayman1565 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@markdemell8056 that's kinda how respect works. You don't just respect people, you gain respect for people after learning things about them.

    • @taydrabrookshire347
      @taydrabrookshire347 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Clay Fenlason thank you

    • @juliestevens6931
      @juliestevens6931 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@clayman1565 Yes, thank you. A lot of people seem to think they automatically have respect and don't understand they have to earn it. And also don't understand how easy it is to LOSE it, and possibly NOT get it back!

    • @dandurkin5186
      @dandurkin5186 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Perfectly said.

  • @crasherdgrate
    @crasherdgrate ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I love that the band joined in on the song "So Familiar"

  • @AlexBoan94
    @AlexBoan94 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Nothing like seeing a man at peace with his instrument.....

  • @nanb8767
    @nanb8767 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    The expression on Steve Martin's face when he was playing was very interesting. You could tell he was really enjoying playing that, and like his mind was somewhere wonderful while he was playing it.

  • @johnsarab4500
    @johnsarab4500 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Blue Grass and Steve Martin are both greatly under rated! I'm a Chicano, who grew up with Beatles, Hendrix, Santana, Mexican music, Motown and I love Bluegrass.

  • @vincentmckiernan4975
    @vincentmckiernan4975 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I am watching again. After a day of being a nurse, you are relaxing. Thank you.

  • @nicholasbrush1498
    @nicholasbrush1498 7 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    Steve Martin is the greatest Steve Martin ever !!!

    • @RikardPeterson
      @RikardPeterson 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I don't know the other Steve Martins, but I can agree that this one is pretty great.

    • @markdemell8056
      @markdemell8056 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      He managed to not get beat up by fame and Hellywood er Hollywood.Did you all know that a witches wand is made of Hellywood er I meant , Hellywood. Hollywood .

  • @ST-kr7hz
    @ST-kr7hz 5 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    It is difficult to describe how much I love this man.

    • @janemeyer794
      @janemeyer794 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      ME TOO. MEEEEEEEEW TOOOOOO

  • @dandurkin5186
    @dandurkin5186 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Steve, thank you so much for adding so much enjoyment to our lives. No finer way to use your talent.

    • @whatincarnation
      @whatincarnation ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Theres only a few left like Steve Martin

  • @wesleurs
    @wesleurs 6 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    The following songs are played:
    00:10 : Promontory Point
    01:00 : The Great Remember (for Nancy)
    02:17: So Familiar

    • @anitamason9152
      @anitamason9152 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      thank you... I thought I heard the great Remember

    • @blainechappell5383
      @blainechappell5383 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wes Leurs thanks, I was wondering about the first one. I want to find tabs

    • @SirShakeJunt
      @SirShakeJunt 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@blainechappell5383 I've been really wanting to learn those riffs too since I heard him play his tiny desk concert. I didn't realize it was an actual song. I thought it was just clawhammer improv before So Familiar. Let me know if you find tabs for it, I'd appreciate it!

    • @blainechappell5383
      @blainechappell5383 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ryan I've found the tabs for all 3

    • @SirShakeJunt
      @SirShakeJunt 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@blainechappell5383 Did you find your tabs elsewhere besides what I just linked for Promontory pt?

  • @castercamber
    @castercamber 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Somewhere, Stringbean is smiling to hear this.

  • @carolhansen4657
    @carolhansen4657 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Here we see a genius focused on one of his many excellent talents. I love you, Steve Martin.

  • @ladyspeed18
    @ladyspeed18 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I love bluegrass music....Thank you Steve for making it awesome again

  • @carolnewlin2756
    @carolnewlin2756 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I close my eyes and see my dad playing clawhammer banjo with 2 brothers on fiddle and guitar and didn't stop til homecoming. They started as kids...Thanks Steve Martin for this style of music!

  • @bradsexton2315
    @bradsexton2315 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Such a beautiful piece. Not too many can capture clawhammer like Steve Martin.

  • @iansloan9309
    @iansloan9309 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    utterly brilliant.

  • @avgjoe-cz7cb
    @avgjoe-cz7cb 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    well he said, 'Look it up,' : Clawhammer , sometimes called frailing, is a distinctive banjo playing style and a common component of American old-time music. The principal difference between clawhammer style and other styles is the picking direction.

  • @patriciajrs46
    @patriciajrs46 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Steve is quite good. I'm always impressed and entertained.

  • @gittar
    @gittar 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Touched me. Just plain beautiful music

  • @TheReal7Bit
    @TheReal7Bit 5 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    You can see his love for the music and his instrument in his face. Beautiful playing, beautiful to look at

  • @moe42o
    @moe42o 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    He really goes far and takes us with him on these journeys! Like no one else! Pure magic!!! Mad respect for his talent.

  • @cliffordholloway6291
    @cliffordholloway6291 7 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    saw Steve Martin in 1971, he opened for Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. Great!!

  • @Buth1983
    @Buth1983 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    When the band joins in its a whole other level

  • @jonmars9559
    @jonmars9559 7 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Heck yeah! I love where Prairie Home Companion is going.

  • @thomas7johns
    @thomas7johns 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I hope Steve and SCR release this particular medley on their next album. I could listen to this song loop all day long.

  • @blainechappell5383
    @blainechappell5383 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I've FINALLY learned how to play this, and I think I play it daily.

  • @julylady24
    @julylady24 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I was about to say - who dislikes this? It's gorgeous!

  • @wmmichaels4877
    @wmmichaels4877 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Wow ! You can tell that his heart and soul is here in his music. I love this so much. Thanks Steve.

  • @michaelmuir5293
    @michaelmuir5293 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    ....Love Steve Martin & The Steep Canyon Rangers...
    any dark clouds--just gave way to sunshine
    "don't die--with your music still inside"

  • @Judymontel
    @Judymontel 7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Steve Martin - that's one FINE musician!!!

  • @alexisjones9267
    @alexisjones9267 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is beautiful and incredible. I am so in awe.. cant wait until i can play this some day.

  • @AngryHatter
    @AngryHatter 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    He is amazing.

  • @billspooks
    @billspooks 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Brilliant. So much more than one may realize, Steve Martin is an accomplished musician.

  • @Judymontel
    @Judymontel 7 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    oh god - I love you Steve Martin - you are SUCH a fine musician!!

  • @AnthonyJones-zo7dy
    @AnthonyJones-zo7dy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    ...watched one of his interviews and introduction to one of his songs played in claw hammer style... ‘this song captures the combination of sadness and melancholy... much like I wish I had a photo of my agent when I told him I wanted to go on a banjo tour...’ Well... I’m glad he did it anyway... what an amazing musician... writer... play write... comedian... and genuine person.
    All the (continued) VERY BEST!

  • @jaluck
    @jaluck 7 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    I'm SO happy these clips are now available on TH-cam. Thank you!! 8-)

  • @mrzog12
    @mrzog12 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love his style of CH. so melodic

  • @thelonewolf8333
    @thelonewolf8333 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    There are some interesting people out there with a lot of talents and Steve is one of them, what a life!

  • @chrisf247
    @chrisf247 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    People see Steve Martin when I send them this clip and laugh, but I can't think of anyone else who could play it better.

  • @kentstringer4160
    @kentstringer4160 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nostalgia, longing, love, loss. I have a painting of a dirt road by meadow. A tree arches over the path creating a sorta of frame of the path ahead. I can feel the presence and wonder as if I were in the picture. Reminds me of how the expressions you create bring an image of Un describable images. Who knew a banjo and an old song?

  • @marysmith8128
    @marysmith8128 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Beautiful.

  • @GTHarmonica
    @GTHarmonica 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great to see him playing clawhammer

  • @pipertripp
    @pipertripp 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Crackin' wee tune, Stevo! That was mint!

  • @mid-ohioguardian6927
    @mid-ohioguardian6927 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    clawhammer adjective
    claw·​ham·​mer | \ ˈklȯ-ˌha-mər
    Definition of clawhammer of relating to, or being a style of banjo playing using the thumb and one or more fingers picking or strumming in a downward direction

  • @JW-ev3if
    @JW-ev3if ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Who knew??? I didn't that's for sure. This extremely talented man has music mastered on that banjo. Go Steve! Never cease to amaze me.

    • @donnymcjonny6531
      @donnymcjonny6531 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Pretty sure he's in the rock n roll Hall of Fame (or bluegrass, can't remember). Steve Martin is the real deal

  • @attilatasciko4817
    @attilatasciko4817 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks.

  • @nsiepmann
    @nsiepmann 7 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    That second tune, 'The Great Remember' is one that has stuck in my head (and my fingers, whatever I may be playing) for years.

  • @flyingcutless
    @flyingcutless 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    you gotta love Steve martin ...

  • @sandybanjo
    @sandybanjo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow, and double WOW!

  • @Porgie1999
    @Porgie1999 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is mind blowing

  • @thrux900ful
    @thrux900ful 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Was never a fan of his comedy, but his claw hammer is amazing! What a talent!

  • @janemeyer794
    @janemeyer794 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I LOVE YOU STEVE MARTIN

  • @brianparis6892
    @brianparis6892 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    been a fan all my life. love you steve

  • @silverfoxy3527
    @silverfoxy3527 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Awesome! So happy this is available on youtube to watch. This is our favorite show

  • @mikecox3659
    @mikecox3659 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I just like the way you pick.

  • @stareeagle
    @stareeagle 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing!

  • @wadedixon6595
    @wadedixon6595 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful and artsy and rambling and whimsical and professional.

  • @herbieschwartz9246
    @herbieschwartz9246 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Makes me smile.

  • @luckylady7542
    @luckylady7542 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Besutiful!!!!

  • @Sylkenwolf
    @Sylkenwolf 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love this! Never knew he could play a Banjo. Now I wanna learn 😊

    • @fractuss
      @fractuss 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      He has played for his entire career, including his standup days as his fame took off.

  • @19ruby58
    @19ruby58 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    It's a pleasure to share the planet with you, sir.

  • @johntolvstad7210
    @johntolvstad7210 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you Steve you are super

  • @lynphillips2109
    @lynphillips2109 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I got to see Steve Martin and Martin Short with The Steep Mountain Rangers. They played this medley and one more number. It was my favorite part of the show. I would've loved listening to Steve Martin and the band play for a couple more hours. I love Martin Short too, but he and Steve sure did a lot of low-brow comedy. The music was the best part.

  • @masondixon2675
    @masondixon2675 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That was pretty nice of him to let the band come in when it was more than halfway through.

  • @eagletpants8634
    @eagletpants8634 ปีที่แล้ว

    He’s a monster on the banjo

  • @galeparker1067
    @galeparker1067 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Listening to the strategic logic of the ongoing 3 Rd world war..... Thank u for THIS popping up..... Yahoo!!!! 👃✌️🥰🇨🇦

  • @johnjackson7464
    @johnjackson7464 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    aging gracefully. Thanks Steve.

  • @ronniewilloughby2035
    @ronniewilloughby2035 ปีที่แล้ว

    Pick it Son ! Keeping the Music alive .

  • @greentie792
    @greentie792 ปีที่แล้ว

    Steve has his own style. It is actually quite unique. If I could play half as good I would be completely happy.

  • @Mikelavoridesbikes
    @Mikelavoridesbikes 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    beautiful

  • @darrellinkster7385
    @darrellinkster7385 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic.

  • @chrisfloyd9224
    @chrisfloyd9224 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Steve Martin from the "Jerk" to an outstanding musical talent. I knew he could play the banjo but awesome.

    • @AnnLippert1
      @AnnLippert1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      actually, Steve Martin was on Johnny Carson in 1975 playing the banjo!!!! 6 years BEFORE the Jerk. just trivia. oh and guess he was playing in 71 also.

    • @janemeyer794
      @janemeyer794 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Music is his special purpose.....

    • @patriciajrs46
      @patriciajrs46 ปีที่แล้ว

      Do you know why he said dead men don't wear plaid? It's because he could tell the man was not a wild and crazy guy.

  • @ianpeden2906
    @ianpeden2906 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wonderful!

  • @robertolson8374
    @robertolson8374 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Steve Martin !

  • @davehochella2502
    @davehochella2502 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What kind of banjo is Steve Martin playing? It looks beautiful and expensive.

  • @cillian0.068
    @cillian0.068 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love him! Oh my lord he is so good! He's also awesome at acting like oml i cant begin he's my favorite comedian

    • @matthewnotch8331
      @matthewnotch8331 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      NerdyGirl one time I was on an Internet forum and somebody made a topic about who’s the coolest person ever and I picked Steve Martin and I have never changed my mind about that

  • @GarnettM
    @GarnettM 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cool tune

  • @robcase6299
    @robcase6299 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I would buy an album of Steve solo.

    • @withelisa
      @withelisa 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same here! Solo old-time banjo is already so difficult to find...

  • @jamestierney2531
    @jamestierney2531 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    OK, Steve. We already knew that you are an incredibly gifted writer, actor and comedian. Did you have to rub it in and show us that you’re a talented musician as well? Please give us mere mortals a break!😀

  • @ZorgShip9
    @ZorgShip9 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Holy shit, he's really good!

  • @tylerhill9510
    @tylerhill9510 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Different than the recorded version, I like it

  • @darlenecomo6257
    @darlenecomo6257 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Adour
    s Steve martin original compositions..the Are celestial

  • @timcruz405
    @timcruz405 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Surgeon!

  • @MrGourdman1
    @MrGourdman1 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Looks like the claw grass style played by Mark Johnson? Mark Johnson won the banjo player of the year award that Steve gives out but I don’t remember the year.

  • @tommylitchfield3450
    @tommylitchfield3450 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I can't hear someone say they are going to play a medley without cracking up, thinking about Townes Van Zandt saying that he was going to play a Medley of his Hit.

  • @taydrabrookshire347
    @taydrabrookshire347 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Dat bass drop @ 2:50

  • @chris7hunt
    @chris7hunt 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yay 😁

  • @brandonperkins6279
    @brandonperkins6279 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    All I'm taking with me is my thermos that's it....and my banjo ..that's it my thermos and my banjo