"Requiem for Russell Blaine Cooper" by John Fahey

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  • Опубліковано 2 лис 2024
  • This month my Patrons are enjoying a 40-minute lesson teaching the ins and outs of this emotive solo transcribed from a live concert in 1967. Please treat yourself to something meaningful and come join us at / andrewlardnerguitar
    No gimmicks, silly hats, or fancy outfits. Just tasteful deep dives into classic finger-style repertoire.

КОМЕНТАРІ • 67

  • @calvincooper2669
    @calvincooper2669 Рік тому +10

    This tune inspires me to grab some fingerpicks and get to work. How can any one listen to this and not be blown away? Insane composition.
    Great work Andy. We are in your debt for transcribing this.

  • @magnusruben9646
    @magnusruben9646 Рік тому +2

    My reaction when seeing this thumbnail:
    "Oh, fuck yes."

    • @andrewlardner
      @andrewlardner  Рік тому

      Haha I wish I could borrow some of that energy.

  • @colindamo
    @colindamo Рік тому +7

    Absolutely beautiful! You are the master of replicating the style and nuances of every song/guitarist that you cover! If John Fahey was here today, I’m pretty sure he would be honoured to have a player like you do justice to his songs 👍🎸😀

    • @andrewlardner
      @andrewlardner  Рік тому +2

      Thank you. I wish I could have met Fahey, though I fear he would have had little interest in hearing someone else play his masterpieces.

    • @colindamo
      @colindamo Рік тому

      @@andrewlardner yes, I wish I could have met Fahey as well! After listening to his music, I went down a finger picking rabbit hole That helped me develop my own style of music! I owe a lot to Fahey, because of his influence on my playing! Take care and keep on making great music! 👍

  • @nkshirsagar
    @nkshirsagar Рік тому +1

    what a beautiful guitar, and wonderful playing!

  • @cjsligojones5101
    @cjsligojones5101 Рік тому +1

    Nothing is better than getting a notification of a new Andrew Lardner performance.

    • @andrewlardner
      @andrewlardner  Рік тому

      I would argue getting a new guitar is probably better ; ) but thank you for saying

    • @cjsligojones5101
      @cjsligojones5101 Рік тому

      @@andrewlardner Andrew If I had that Euphonon I don't think I'd ever leave the house

  • @simonpage6549
    @simonpage6549 Рік тому +2

    Yasss queen! Another Fahey tune. Sublime.

  • @laurielardner593
    @laurielardner593 Рік тому +1

    Beautiful! Happy Birthday MR Lardner

  • @michaelmusial6625
    @michaelmusial6625 Рік тому

    Great performance! I like the wristwatch high on the forearm tribute😊

  • @stevecameron8172
    @stevecameron8172 Рік тому

    Bravo nicely done

  • @joshbaum8856
    @joshbaum8856 Рік тому +1

    So happy to come across this today. A beautiful 5 minute meditation. Thanks for your playing, as always, Andrew!

  • @daniele.82
    @daniele.82 Рік тому +1

    I love your playing.
    I love your guitars.
    I love John Fahey.
    Here in Italy there are few people who knows american primitive guitar.
    Thanks for your gifts.
    Daniele.

    • @andrewlardner
      @andrewlardner  Рік тому

      Haha Daniele. Well I have a friend in Italy who loves primitive!

  • @joalco3
    @joalco3 Рік тому +1

    You transcribed this song? Impressive. And impressive playing

    • @andrewlardner
      @andrewlardner  Рік тому +2

      Yes I transcribe everything I do here, something new every month.

    • @joalco3
      @joalco3 Рік тому +1

      @@andrewlardner I wouldn't even know where to begin. Did you take lessons or did you just develop the ability naturally?

    • @andrewlardner
      @andrewlardner  Рік тому +1

      @@joalco3 I started doing it about 25 years ago trying to transcribe Jimi Hendrix solos from VHS. Developed over time.

  • @Timo-89
    @Timo-89 Рік тому

    I love it so much

  • @randymanske4887
    @randymanske4887 Рік тому

    So Goood!! Awesome playing!!

  • @dono1606
    @dono1606 Рік тому

    Thank you Andrew! Beautiful as always! ❤

  • @BroadcastsFromPoorFarm
    @BroadcastsFromPoorFarm Рік тому

    Thanks for performing this one, that 1967 show is a doozy for sure.

    • @andrewlardner
      @andrewlardner  Рік тому +1

      Thanks so much for uploading it. I listen to it weekly.

  • @sibelius4230
    @sibelius4230 Рік тому

    Such a good one, and real nice ending too

  • @bpvdd
    @bpvdd Рік тому +1

    Beautiful cover and playing Andrew.
    Bernard

    • @andrewlardner
      @andrewlardner  Рік тому +2

      You must be one of my most faithful viewers Bernard. Always a pleasure to see your name pop up on the comments. Thank you.

    • @bpvdd
      @bpvdd Рік тому

      @@andrewlardner
      You’re always welcome Andrew.
      Bernard
      Which mikes do you use.

    • @andrewlardner
      @andrewlardner  Рік тому

      Rode nt5

  • @mjohnkirton
    @mjohnkirton Рік тому

    Superb! One of Fahey's most classic pieces.

    • @andrewlardner
      @andrewlardner  Рік тому

      Thank you Malcolm. Other than Requia, Oil Slick, Fare Forward Voyagers, and the Fonotone set, do you know of any other places where this can be heard?

    • @mjohnkirton
      @mjohnkirton Рік тому +1

      @@andrewlardner none that I know of as the complete piece. The melody of the theme that starts around 2:00 can be found in the Fonotone collection. It's an old cowboy song, usually known as 'O bury me not on the lone prairie'. The part near to the end that's reminiscent of 'Requiem of John Hurt' turns up on a bootleg tape that was possibly part of a demo for Vanguard.

    • @mjohnkirton
      @mjohnkirton Рік тому

      Happy recent birthday Andrew!

  • @JamesLittle-nv6kv
    @JamesLittle-nv6kv Рік тому

    Yeah, that's just awesome. A fitting birthday tribute.

  • @benbo21
    @benbo21 Рік тому

    Ooooh love it. And the new 6 string on display!

  • @RoseAkerman
    @RoseAkerman Рік тому

    Excellent performance Andrew!!

  • @SergeUnplugged
    @SergeUnplugged Рік тому

    Legendary performance of an iconic piece, Andrew

  • @billylindros3023
    @billylindros3023 Рік тому

    Great performance, Andy. Short month, fighting illness and you still got this done. I had the pleasure of seeing Fahey about seven times from the mid 70's to the late 80's. Last month i went up to Salem, Oregon and found Fahey's grave. I sprinkled some of my friend Richard Crandell's ashes around the grave. Richard was a great guitarist and huge Fahey fan. Check him out on UA-cam to hear some of his music, on the guitar, the piano and the 'mbira

    • @andrewlardner
      @andrewlardner  Рік тому

      Thanks Billy. Sorry to hear about your friend. I’ll go check him out right now.

    • @BroadcastsFromPoorFarm
      @BroadcastsFromPoorFarm Рік тому

      Richard's music was a big part of my mid-late 00s phase when labels like Tompkins were reissuing his record and Numero Group included a cut of his on that incredible Wayfaring Strangers guitar comp. May he rest in peace.

    • @andrewlardner
      @andrewlardner  Рік тому

      I only listened to a few things but found them all enjoyable. A shame I’m just learning of his artistry now. I really liked the video I saw of him playing and talking about the mbira. Ive always wanted to get one of those for my classroom and never thought of amplifying one with a pickup.

    • @slappyhayes5280
      @slappyhayes5280 Рік тому

      i’ve just given his album “In the Flower of Our Youth” a listen and found it to be nothing short of a masterpiece. thank you for introducing me to another wonderful artist

  • @g.bontempi691
    @g.bontempi691 Рік тому +1

    I just realized The Great Santa Barbara Oil Slick is a mixture of this piece and Voice of the Turtle

    • @andrewlardner
      @andrewlardner  Рік тому +4

      And you better believe "Voice of the Turtle" will show up here some day in the future too!

  • @nashwilliams5852
    @nashwilliams5852 Рік тому

    Damn good

  • @jscud989
    @jscud989 Рік тому

    Thanks for choosing this one! Nice tone with the finger-tone picks. I can’t get a good balance with those, either too much metal or too much finger. Are you picking with just the metal bit?

    • @andrewlardner
      @andrewlardner  Рік тому

      Thank you Jack. I’m not consciously trying to use them in a particular way. What I like is the loop allows you to still feel the strings with your flesh. I try to have right hand attack very minimal and controlled, but would guess it’s a combination of both, leaning toward slightly more metal.

    • @jscud989
      @jscud989 Рік тому

      @@andrewlardner That makes sense, and when I get the attack just right they sound great. My standbys are a pair of old Nationals from the 40s that are not easily replaced, the new ones are just ok. Also been working in some brass dunlops in .0225 gauge - on a rec from liner notes to a Mike Seeger record, you can almost strum those both directions like Maybelle Carter

    • @renehernandez4797
      @renehernandez4797 Рік тому

      ​@@andrewlardnerare your nails short on ur picking hand while you wear metal picks or are they cut down? I always grow mine out but want to start getting into metal fingerprints

    • @andrewlardner
      @andrewlardner  Рік тому

      @@renehernandez4797 I could go either way because theyd never be long enough to interfere with the picks. I think if you kept your nails really long they could potentially interfere with how the pick works.

  • @Darren-D.C-Cross
    @Darren-D.C-Cross Рік тому

    Wonderful! What is the guitar Andrew?

  • @thFaust
    @thFaust Рік тому

    Nice, I didn't know this one, but it sounds undeniably like Fahey. I'm assuming it is some Open D Tuning?

    • @andrewlardner
      @andrewlardner  Рік тому +1

      DADGAD, or d modal as Fahey referred to it.

    • @greekflatpicker
      @greekflatpicker Рік тому

      Amazing work,as always .
      Perfect for my sad mood today because of a terrible accident that happened here close to where i live.

    • @andrewlardner
      @andrewlardner  Рік тому +1

      @@greekflatpicker sorry to hear Yiannis. I just saw on the news.

    • @1ANeat
      @1ANeat Рік тому

      Very nice, looking forward to trying it. Even got the appropriate watch slid up on the forearm...

    • @andrewlardner
      @andrewlardner  Рік тому

      @@1ANeat Ha I initially did it as a joke but it's turned out to be really functional to always have the time in view while playing.