I love old time music. I really enjoyed Lester doing this song. Thanks for sharing and to youtube for giving us the ability to make local music global.
Hi Gayle, Ive being trying to figure out the C part that Lester plays (on the lower G and D strings). Care to transcribe the sheet music? (I realize that's crazy to ask!) It seems different from other versions I've heard. This is first real bluegrassy song I've attempted.
What a great video! I can't describe how this made my day-- it took me back to my childhood, listening to my relatives play on their porch, up in a holler near Harlan, Kentucky.
About as divine as things get here! My great grandmother’s mother was Georgena McCumber so it’s great to hear a McCumber from beautiful West Virginia. We’ve got a tune called “Georgena McCumber’s” somewhere here on TH-cam that’s the story of our McCumber branch. Beannachd leibh-
My favorite fiddle rendition of BMR , no cherries, whip cream, just.pure great ice cream! Really miss you Lester but looking forward to another session in the great beyond!
Lester always cracks me up. Kim suggests a tune and he thinks that he might not be able to remember it, then in great Lester style, he knocks it out of the park!
My friend from West Virginia knows Lester. I would love to meet him someday. He is my favorite fiddler of all time. I just love the heck out of him. He is what it's all about! I listen to his videos all the doo da day! Thank ya for sharing!
Lester is one of the few who play this tune in G (with GDGD tuning). Most everybody else uses what is actually called Black Mtn Rag tuning -- AEAC#. Frankly, I prefer this the way Lester does it. But enough of old time music theory. This is a great video as we get inside Lester's home in Nicut. Please pass word along to Mr. McCumbers that we view his videos with much joy, and a sense of privilege. A five star Master!
Does anyone know how Lester tuned his fiddle? He certainly typified what we call old time fiddling. He has left a huge hole that will be hard to fill. Kim also lends just the right touch to Lester's fiddle. Really glad she got him to play all those old tunes for us. Thanks for this posting!!
This guy kicks ass. And he must have ribs of steel - I guess if it's comfortable for him - most people with that sort of hold are old-timey but seriously suck, but he's great, so whatever he does works.
Believe it or not, Lester was my uncle and I can't believe I found him on here. So nice listening to him.
Mine too. McCumbers here.
@@disturbedkitty69 one of the best days of my life was spent there with my brother and I picking with lestet
This is my FAVORITE version of this tune !!
Look up Collette Fournier in RI. She’s the top fiddler there. Has been a teacher for the RI Council On The Arts.
"Please pass word along to Mr. McCumbers that we view his videos with much joy, and a sense of privilege. "
... and I second that!!
this is why I love America!
I love old time music. I really enjoyed Lester doing this song. Thanks for sharing and to youtube for giving us the ability to make local music global.
Rest in peace Lester. It took me three months to learn your version and I'm so sorry that I'll miss you at Clifftop.
Hi Gayle, Ive being trying to figure out the C part that Lester plays (on the lower G and D strings). Care to transcribe the sheet music? (I realize that's crazy to ask!) It seems different from other versions I've heard. This is first real bluegrassy song I've attempted.
Sure wish I could have met Lester while he was yet here on God's footstool. That beautiful music makes me want to cry!
I love being able to listen to the old time fiddlers here in the UK.
Listen and study these old-timer's music well, we're losing them all.
Gotta be one of the best versions of this tune, had a solemn feel to it as well, stunning work.
Aw! Am listening to this one out in my fields while waiting for the full moon to beckon! What a glorious fiddle tune....and what a glorious night!
Great version! Real old-time fiddling!
wow, You are great, Lester, thank you for that blessing-
Just couldn't keep ma feet still and stop smilin'. Music for being happy and dancin'
Your a great American Sir !!! Thanks for posting your music , I really enjoyed it!!
Wonderful sound. Rest in piece Lester!!
What a great video! I can't describe how this made my day-- it took me back to my childhood, listening to my relatives play on their porch, up in a holler near Harlan, Kentucky.
Great fiddlin' !! I love to listen to this old timey stuff.
About as divine as things get here! My great grandmother’s mother was Georgena McCumber so it’s great to hear a McCumber from beautiful West Virginia. We’ve got a tune called “Georgena McCumber’s” somewhere here on TH-cam that’s the story of our McCumber branch. Beannachd leibh-
thank you Lester for the time I spent with you and Bill at cifftop
I knew him a good preson
That's a good sounding fiddle
Lester’s version is my favorite!!!
Lester is wonderful! I love his fiddling! Please keep the videos coming! *****!!!
I hope he taught people to play. It would be a shame it this talent died with him. He was an amazing fiddle player.
Wow, how great! There’s so much in that and I know it in my ancestral spirit.
That will be really great! Looking forward to it! Give my best to Lester if you see him. :-)
ol my good music right here this heart and sole here in by god west virginia
Marvelous! Lester is fantastic! Obviously his life was, and still is, spent bringing enjoyment to others.
Yes sir! Enjoyed it
Thank you sir!
Mr Lester, you are wonderful! A joy to listen to.
Love the bowing pattern! Authentic sound.
I am so sorry . I just found out . I never got to met him but I loved his fiddle playing !!!!
Well done sir. There's nothing beats sharing a bit of music with others. Thanks for sharing.
LET IT RIP LESTER YOU GO BOY YEAAAAAAAAAAAAA
Lester I will be at clifftop 2010 and can"t wait to meet ya
Love it...couldn't stop tapping my foot!
I love seeing poeple have fun while playing music. This is awsome(:
GREAT OLD TYME FIDDLing
Well played. Thank you. I am going to try that fiddle position. Too many shoulder surgeries for me to keep it on my shoulder.
Thank you for recording and sharing these wonderful musicians!
I love it!! U never get too old to let the music come out! Great job! :-)
Wonderful!!
My great Uncle Lester!!
Well, it will be wonderful when you do get them posted! I can see that I am one of many fans! :-)
That was the cats meow. Awesome.
My favorite fiddle rendition of BMR , no cherries, whip cream, just.pure great ice cream! Really miss you Lester but looking forward to another session in the great beyond!
Lester always cracks me up. Kim suggests a tune and he thinks that he might not be able to remember it, then in great Lester style, he knocks it out of the park!
This is absolutely wonderful! Really enjoyed watching his video and listening to his fiddle playing!
Dang Lester!!...You play that thing slicker than a chicken gut......FANTASTIC JOB!!
My friend from West Virginia knows Lester. I would love to meet him someday. He is my favorite fiddler of all time. I just love the heck out of him. He is what it's all about!
I listen to his videos all the doo da day!
Thank ya for sharing!
Love this to pieces. reminds me of my grandad, alot of similarities, thanks!
God I love this!
Master fiddler!! I love it!!!
the man had it
Lester is one of the few who play this tune in G (with GDGD tuning). Most everybody else uses what is actually called Black Mtn Rag tuning -- AEAC#. Frankly, I prefer this the way Lester does it.
But enough of old time music theory. This is a great video as we get inside Lester's home in Nicut. Please pass word along to Mr. McCumbers that we view his videos with much joy, and a sense of privilege.
A five star Master!
You been around for a long time..Great job my friend !!
Does anyone know how Lester tuned his fiddle? He certainly typified what we call old time fiddling. He has left a huge hole that will be hard to fill. Kim also lends just the right touch to Lester's fiddle. Really glad she got him to play all those old tunes for us. Thanks for this posting!!
TModel15 for this tune he’s in cross GDGD
Wonderful playing, love the song and like that banjo picking in the background too. Thanks for sharing. Gwen
Awesome tune. Have to make it to West Virginia someday.
Lester plays this cross-tuned in G (DGDG)
YES
Love it:)
Magic
Love it!!
very good
Wish that you tube had time travel..Lester musta been one hot saw man back in the day.. :>)
jaw drop
Fiddle to the middle violin to the chin
He plays a bit like Bill Birchfield & Joe Birchfield of the Roan Mountain Hilltoppers.
Godt damit dats grat
What tuning is Lester in here? It doesn't sound like regular Black Mountain Rag tuning.
GDGD?
Banjo relegated to off camera,! 😢😢
This guy kicks ass.
And he must have ribs of steel - I guess if it's comfortable for him - most people with that sort of hold are old-timey but seriously suck, but he's great, so whatever he does works.
I love this hillbilly music.