you guys have an awesomely clean sound. great job, and just the right amount of complexity to showcase the talent, yet still bring out the foundation melody.
Mayb the reason u cant hear the guy on the lefts solo as wel is he needs 2 get a guitar w more volume Bryan sutton has a guitar he calls "the banjo killer" lol an he specifically uses it 4 jam sessions so he can b heard just a thought great video!!!!
He needs a plexiglass separator like they do with drums. Seems like after his first break he might have been still sort of wound up and forgot to back off :P Great playing by all in any case.
These guys are freakin awesome! Noam plays the banjo like it should be played. As much as I love guys Earl and JD, bluegrass has produced far too many banjo players who do nothing but copy their style note for note. Noam is setting the banjo free.
+Joshua Caleb well said!! I agree! Noam is a top notch player that CAN bring that old time sound at will but brings something so beautiful and advanced that it is truly setting that instrument free... I may quote you!!
@@steelmillwill When did you suffer whatever traumatic injury that damaged your hearing? If you can't follow the melody in those lines then you need some ear training. And pretty much every banjo player who is worth their salt acknowledges Noam as one of the greatest to ever do it. But please, Will Heskett, you show us how it's done.
Not really. Guess you could say I’m a guitar snob and that the banjo is a pain in the ass unless played by Earl or Ralph or one of those cats. Otherwise I’d prefer a telecaster
Scruggs purists make me laugh. Earl was always looking for new places to take banjo playing. To stick exclusively with his style of playing is to deny his whole ethos. Same with Bill Monroe. People ragged on New Grass Revival because it "wasn't how Bill Monroe wanted bluegrass to be played", as if that should matter one iota. But Bill Monroe really like NGR. Bluegrass started out as progressive music. Why shouldn't it continue to be so? Purists make no sense.
Vamping is only one of the many ways a banjo can back up a guitar. Noam is notably backing off when Andy and Tony break, and uses a very different style then...he stays away from any real melody notes, and, in doing so, does not interfere with the flatpicking. His rolling backup keeps the "drive" going, fills holes, and provides a sense of rhythm. If there was a good condenser mic sitting in the middle of that circle, you would hear a very different sound, probably less distorted.
Mayb the reason u cant hear the guy on the lefts solo as wel is he needs 2 get a guitar w more volume Bryan sutton has a guitar he calls "the banjo killer" lol an he specifically uses it 4 jam sessions so he can b heard just a thought great video!!!!
that's what I'm talkin' about, gtuckerkellog. Listening to old recordings of first generation 'grassers will reveal spots in the tune where the banjo drops right out. Nowadays, it drives right through, but with a sense of dynamic such that it does not overpower the others. You can hear Noam's tone and presence change throughout the tune. The bottom line, however, is that there are only about 2 other pickers in the galaxy who can criticize anything Noam does!
lol i was practicing flat picking on a backing track with the speed set to 1.25 times tempo on the youtube player settings...and when i switched to watching this video, it was still set to 1.25X speed haha so i was watching these guys and i was like dang they are hot and accurate ...haha but in reality it was only 120 bpm haha still great players!
just to add to your point, I know Tony loves to have the banjo stay on a roll through other solos for just the reasons you mention. It's one of the defining characteristics of a modern bluegrass sound. (I used to play in a band with Tony, and we've had endless discussions on this topic)
Guardo questo video almeno una volta al giorno. Siete grandiosi. Un saluto dall'Italia. Watch this video at least once a day. You are great. Greetings from Italy.
Well, technically they are three guys sitting on a porch, albeit fantastic pickers... could use a little more grinnin' though. We like a bit of grinnin' with our pickin' out here in the bluffs of the Mississippi!!
@bluckhaupt I agree! I'm sure some people said the same thing about Mr.Scruggs back in the 40's. Most dont realize that without progressive musicians, there would be no bluegrass!
@MrLongtimegone Apparently you didn't notice that Noam Pikelny was on the Late Show with Steve Martin. These guys are not just kids sittin on a porch somewhere. They ARE pros. lol. :)
Watching this video for the umpteenth time, I realize that it's not only a terrific version of a fine tune but also a great example of how three virtuosos play together, each in turn showcasing the other(s)...Note how the banjo player plays softly when the guitarists are playing...how Andy Falco (in cap) turns gently toward the other guitar player when his turn comes to be featured...Just the right "mix." A truly outstanding performance by seasoned pros!
@devno9904 i agree that its a great video with some incredible musicianship, but im a bit foggy as to how it can be the best video both arguably AND hands down :)
I saw Falco at Wintergrass this year and he was pulling off solid, extended, complicated breaks. I was impressed. Thanks Andy! Noam was also there, and, as usual, was choosing all the right notes.
Earl Scruggs was on the panel the award Noam the Steven Martin Excellence in banjo award in 2011. Earl Scruggs was always for pushing the boundaries of the banjo. When he played with his sons, and they were using modern instruments and drums (for shame), that was a perfect example of that. He associates with Bela Fleck and Tony Trishka, both very progressive masters of the instrument. Earl can't read music and it is amazing what he can do, but I think limited his ability to innovate.
Ive heard Mr. Scruggs himself say Noam was one of the best pickers he had heard. Just think, it would be pretty boring if everybody sounded just like Mr. Scruggs, or Ralph Stanley, Bill Monroe, or anybody else for that matter.
sometimes I wonder how many of the 196,000 views are me watching this on repeat...
Well, subtract my 96,000 from your calculation.
you guys have an awesomely clean sound. great job, and just the right amount of complexity to showcase the talent, yet still bring out the foundation melody.
Wow this is awesome...all three were great.
can't wait to see what andy falco ends up becoming and tony and noam, these guys are awesome
VERY well done one this tough little tune to execute.
Whew. Thanks for this. Its a real motivator.
Ya matt is awesome i love him!!
Yep, this is good, like I expect from Andy and the rest!
take noam's second break and put it into a hall of fame somewhere
Gave you a TU but I think *both* banjo breaks were incredible (as always).
Mayb the reason u cant hear the guy on the lefts solo as wel is he needs 2 get a guitar w more volume Bryan sutton has a guitar he calls "the banjo killer" lol an he specifically uses it 4 jam sessions so he can b heard just a thought great video!!!!
Andy Plays in the Infamous String Dusters today and Noam in Punch Brothers for those i see asking
Nice!:D
BONNAROO!
Noam fuckin takes over at 0:38, amazing song all around
that was guitarded
Listen a few hundred times and the instruments kind of pop out at you.
He needs a plexiglass separator like they do with drums. Seems like after his first break he might have been still sort of wound up and forgot to back off :P Great playing by all in any case.
These guys are freakin awesome! Noam plays the banjo like it should be played. As much as I love guys Earl and JD, bluegrass has produced far too many banjo players who do nothing but copy their style note for note. Noam is setting the banjo free.
+Joshua Caleb well said!! I agree! Noam is a top notch player that CAN bring that old time sound at will but brings something so beautiful and advanced that it is truly setting that instrument free... I may quote you!!
Some of his solos here are reminiscent of Bill Keith. Not a bad thing!
@@steelmillwill When did you suffer whatever traumatic injury that damaged your hearing? If you can't follow the melody in those lines then you need some ear training. And pretty much every banjo player who is worth their salt acknowledges Noam as one of the greatest to ever do it. But please, Will Heskett, you show us how it's done.
great job fellows,check out my grandsons version at memaheff,thanks mike sr.
Do you ever think about just how stupidly good Noam Pikelny is
Not really. Guess you could say I’m a guitar snob and that the banjo is a pain in the ass unless played by Earl or Ralph or one of those cats. Otherwise I’d prefer a telecaster
old-time > bluegrass
Scruggs purists make me laugh. Earl was always looking for new places to take banjo playing. To stick exclusively with his style of playing is to deny his whole ethos. Same with Bill Monroe. People ragged on New Grass Revival because it "wasn't how Bill Monroe wanted bluegrass to be played", as if that should matter one iota. But Bill Monroe really like NGR. Bluegrass started out as progressive music. Why shouldn't it continue to be so? Purists make no sense.
I know my answer is a bit late but... you're so right!
Vamping is only one of the many ways a banjo can back up a guitar. Noam is notably backing off when Andy and Tony break, and uses a very different style then...he stays away from any real melody notes, and, in doing so, does not interfere with the flatpicking. His rolling backup keeps the "drive" going, fills holes, and provides a sense of rhythm. If there was a good condenser mic sitting in the middle of that circle, you would hear a very different sound, probably less distorted.
Noam is the Man!
Good sound love it.Check out Dave Hum Banjo only version
Is the house next door for sale? I’m in.
Mayb the reason u cant hear the guy on the lefts solo as wel is he needs 2 get a guitar w more volume Bryan sutton has a guitar he calls "the banjo killer" lol an he specifically uses it 4 jam sessions so he can b heard just a thought great video!!!!
that's what I'm talkin' about, gtuckerkellog. Listening to old recordings of first generation 'grassers will reveal spots in the tune where the banjo drops right out. Nowadays, it drives right through, but with a sense of dynamic such that it does not overpower the others. You can hear Noam's tone and presence change throughout the tune. The bottom line, however, is that there are only about 2 other pickers in the galaxy who can criticize anything Noam does!
Didnt mean to spam you. I hit the wrong butten. But anyway. If you listen about 500 times (as I have) the instruments start to separate.
where are you guys from.. im in atlanta and looking to create a gathering of good people. you have the right sound. peace
Check out when Noam retunes at 3:26. Oh to be a fly on the wall of that porch....
Still want to sit on that porch keep coming back
Wow!
Take Noam's second break and put it in some hall of fame somewhere.
lol i was practicing flat picking on a backing track with the speed set to 1.25 times tempo on the youtube player settings...and when i switched to watching this video, it was still set to 1.25X speed haha so i was watching these guys and i was like dang they are hot and accurate ...haha but in reality it was only 120 bpm haha still great players!
Love this tune. These guys are great.
Wow! Love Noam Pikelny!
how effortless does that look!?
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just to add to your point, I know Tony loves to have the banjo stay on a roll through other solos for just the reasons you mention. It's one of the defining characteristics of a modern bluegrass sound. (I used to play in a band with Tony, and we've had endless discussions on this topic)
great musicianship! love the banjo!
Guardo questo video almeno una volta al giorno. Siete grandiosi. Un saluto dall'Italia.
Watch this video at least once a day. You are great. Greetings from Italy.
Oh so good. I am a HUGE GIANT CRAZY FAN of The Be Good Tanya's.... so this is just great to hear. subscribing.
Well, technically they are three guys sitting on a porch, albeit fantastic pickers... could use a little more grinnin' though. We like a bit of grinnin' with our pickin' out here in the bluffs of the Mississippi!!
class stuff
Does anyone else hear what sounds like the camera man in the background saying "yeah" a couple of times during some of the awesome parts?
@bluckhaupt I agree! I'm sure some people said the same thing about Mr.Scruggs back in the 40's. Most dont realize that without progressive musicians, there would be no bluegrass!
@MrLongtimegone
Apparently you didn't notice that Noam Pikelny was on the Late Show with Steve Martin. These guys are not just kids sittin on a porch somewhere. They ARE pros. lol. :)
@devno9904 not even close...Johnson mountain boys Newton grove thats the best its good for bluegrass period!
Ya i kno him hes been 2 my house lol my dad taught his sisters in high skool an they play 2 so they all came over 1 time an we jammed
Watching this video for the umpteenth time, I realize that it's not only a terrific version of a fine tune but also a great example of how three virtuosos play together, each in turn showcasing the other(s)...Note how the banjo player plays softly when the guitarists are playing...how Andy Falco (in cap) turns gently toward the other guitar player when his turn comes to be featured...Just the right "mix." A truly outstanding performance by seasoned pros!
@devno9904
i agree that its a great video with some incredible musicianship, but im a bit foggy as to how it can be the best video both arguably AND hands down :)
notice post is 2007 ,,, i do hope you guys are still making music ,,, thisis special
I saw Falco at Wintergrass this year and he was pulling off solid, extended, complicated breaks. I was impressed. Thanks Andy! Noam was also there, and, as usual, was choosing all the right notes.
Noam is simply unbelievable. He never ceases to blow my socks off
great video! possibly any banjo tab? i love the fancy licks
Earl Scruggs was on the panel the award Noam the Steven Martin Excellence in banjo award in 2011. Earl Scruggs was always for pushing the boundaries of the banjo. When he played with his sons, and they were using modern instruments and drums (for shame), that was a perfect example of that. He associates with Bela Fleck and Tony Trishka, both very progressive masters of the instrument. Earl can't read music and it is amazing what he can do, but I think limited his ability to innovate.
@devno9904 absolutely...i've been saying the same thing about andy falco's cherokee shuffle ever since hearing...pure brilliance!
I think it's really cool that even though these guys are pro musicians, they can still just chill on their porch and play. It's fantastic :D
Chris Pandolfi, currently with the infamous stringdusters. Check him out.
ok bela fleck is one of the pickers rite?? who else can criticize Noam??
Yep its me i didnt even recognize ur name lol awesome vid isnt it??
Anyone that 'disliked' this obviously was jealous - best piece of banjo and guitar picking ever....
Why is it so hard to find other Tony Watt stuff on youtube?
Oh my dad dont play anythin lol he taught them highskool science
Nice work boys. Bela Fleck inspired banjo picking and great clean guitar work.
@bluegrasssingingman $50k of Steve Martin's money says your wrong...
My type of music. Thanks. KEN.
Thanks for your time in Schenectady Tony. Best of luck in Boston.
Bluegrass is true Americana.
A awesome rendition of one of my favorite songs. Nothing beats picking with friends one the porch! Good job, brothas.
I can't like this enough.
yeah, bela and trischka ( and pretty soon pandolfi)
great music
excellence and ease
Nice!
I have to agree that Newton Grove by the JMB kicks some serious ass
One of my all time favorite videos. These guys just smoke!
check out Noam Pikelny on funnyordie, so funny!!!
wowowowo!!! great playing!! 5*****
Noam sure pulls some fantastic tone out of that RB7 !
Just Plain Beautiful... You Guys Make It Look Easy.
lol did anyone else hear the slip in there?
arguably or hands down? Kind of hard to be both.
Makes me wanna quit lol jk
thank you for sharing that... beautiful
Fortissimo!
Sweet!
Amazing... in the best possible way.
awesome picking, guys...
SWEET !
Thats outstanding!.. and there were 12 people that gave it a thumbs down...lol.. smh
+Robbie Morris 12 people tuned in by mistake on their way to Kanye... lol.
Great job guys!! Thanks for sharing.
very nice..!
DANG!!!
wow thats good stuff. :)
sound real good
Yeah!
Ive heard Mr. Scruggs himself say Noam was one of the best pickers he had heard. Just think, it would be pretty boring if everybody sounded just like Mr. Scruggs, or Ralph Stanley, Bill Monroe, or anybody else for that matter.
sounds great guys!
Wow, again.