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 !!
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.
"Please pass word along to Mr. McCumbers that we view his videos with much joy, and a sense of privilege. "
... and I second that!!
Sure wish I could have met Lester while he was yet here on God's footstool. That beautiful music makes me want to cry!
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.
Wow, how great! There’s so much in that and I know it in my ancestral spirit.
wow, You are great, Lester, thank you for that blessing-
Wonderful sound. Rest in piece Lester!!
Gotta be one of the best versions of this tune, had a solemn feel to it as well, stunning work.
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.
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!
Your a great American Sir !!! Thanks for posting your music , I really enjoyed it!!
I love being able to listen to the old time fiddlers here in the UK.
Great version! Real old-time fiddling!
Great fiddlin' !! I love to listen to this old timey stuff.
Listen and study these old-timer's music well, we're losing them all.
My great Uncle Lester!!
Yes sir! Enjoyed it
Just couldn't keep ma feet still and stop smilin'. Music for being happy and dancin'
Mr Lester, you are wonderful! A joy to listen to.
Lester is wonderful! I love his fiddling! Please keep the videos coming! *****!!!
ol my good music right here this heart and sole here in by god west virginia
thank you Lester for the time I spent with you and Bill at cifftop
Marvelous! Lester is fantastic! Obviously his life was, and still is, spent bringing enjoyment to others.
Love the bowing pattern! Authentic sound.
Love it...couldn't stop tapping my foot!
I love seeing poeple have fun while playing music. This is awsome(:
I love it!! U never get too old to let the music come out! Great job! :-)
Thank you for recording and sharing these wonderful musicians!
That will be really great! Looking forward to it! Give my best to Lester if you see him. :-)
Wonderful!!
I hope he taught people to play. It would be a shame it this talent died with him. He was an amazing fiddle player.
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-
I knew him a good preson
This is absolutely wonderful! Really enjoyed watching his video and listening to his fiddle playing!
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!
That's a good sounding fiddle
Well done sir. There's nothing beats sharing a bit of music with others. Thanks for sharing.
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!
Master fiddler!! I love it!!!
Love this to pieces. reminds me of my grandad, alot of similarities, thanks!
I loved this !
LET IT RIP LESTER YOU GO BOY YEAAAAAAAAAAAAA
God I love this!
I am so sorry . I just found out . I never got to met him but I loved his fiddle playing !!!!
Lester’s version is my favorite!!!
Wonderful playing, love the song and like that banjo picking in the background too. Thanks for sharing. Gwen
Dang Lester!!...You play that thing slicker than a chicken gut......FANTASTIC JOB!!
Well played. Thank you. I am going to try that fiddle position. Too many shoulder surgeries for me to keep it on my shoulder.
GREAT OLD TYME FIDDLing
Awesome tune. Have to make it to West Virginia someday.
Love it!!
You been around for a long time..Great job my friend !!
Well, it will be wonderful when you do get them posted! I can see that I am one of many fans! :-)
Lester I will be at clifftop 2010 and can"t wait to meet ya
Look up Collette Fournier in RI. She’s the top fiddler there. Has been a teacher for the RI Council On The Arts.
the man had it
Love it:)
Lester plays this cross-tuned in G (DGDG)
Magic
YES
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!!
TModel15 for this tune he’s in cross GDGD
very good
jaw drop
Wish that you tube had time travel..Lester musta been one hot saw man back in the day.. :>)
Godt damit dats grat
He plays a bit like Bill Birchfield & Joe Birchfield of the Roan Mountain Hilltoppers.
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.