Just fabulous. I saw Vassar Clements when he played at the Paramount in Seattle with David Grisman and Tony Rice. Vassar is a musical legend. Doc and Merle Watson rounded out the double bill that night. I first heard Mark O'Conner when he was busking at the Seattle Folk Life Festival. Amazing at just 13 years old. Jerry Douglas on dobro is just terrific. Caught him with Union Station, just before they hit it big and got their first Grammy with Alison Krauss. All great musicians and humans.
Back in 1994, after 3 years of being playing violin, i listened the album "Heroes", and this piece was the first track i heard from it. It was such a powerful experience i decided i would devote my future violin playing to find my own violin voice within jazz, blues and pther creative styles, and i started doing that way before getting my violin college degree. So, what i want to say is, THANK YOU MARK.
R.I.P. Vassar. I knew him as a bluegrass fiddler but this showed a totally different side to his talents, What a talented musician! As is Mark O'Conner.
As many times as this old standard has been performed and recorded, and not taking anything away from the others, this is the best version of Rising Sun ever. The version on the album is just a tad better as it includes a great solo by Sam Bush (on the mandolin) as well.
I got to see Vassar live in a small venue in St. Loo. He was a polished pro and even gave me an autograph. He was not exactly thrilled that I mentioned that my first exposure to his work was in the movie 'Nashville", which I thought was a GREAT movie but it was not exactly flattering to the town/genre, but he was gracious nonetheless.
My kinda music.......American Music Shop ! As good as Vassar Clements and Mark O'Connor are I also like studio musicians like Stuart Duncan and many other bluegrassers too ! Thanks for the great music, always.
Wow ! Double wow !! Triple wow !!! That's some of the most fantastic fiddlin' I have ever heard ! There's a lot of terrific talent on that stage ! Thanks for uploading ! CHEERS !! :-)
As much as I love this cut on the Heros CD, I have to say that I love this live version even more. Even after all these years I'm still completely mesmerized by how effortlessly Vassar plays with the softest touch.
These Performers have to be so thoroughly confident in their abilities and have such a respect for the other to cooperate on music like this. Usually, cooperation between musicians is governed by rests but, this performance and their cooperation is nice to see.
The compact cassette titles "Heros" featuring this one is my favorite. This wonderful piece is excellent. It is great to see each violinist inspire the other. Of course, each title in the album is a jewel. How I wish I could see their videos like this one.
you can't go wrong with either of these two players. Meaning Alasdair and Mark. I met Alasdair's wife doing a repair at their house in Santa Cruz in the 90"s. what a player.
Definitely one of the most soulful and amazing fiddlers ever. What a unique and admirable style!
Just fabulous. I saw Vassar Clements when he played at the Paramount in Seattle with David Grisman and Tony Rice. Vassar is a musical legend. Doc and Merle Watson rounded out the double bill that night. I first heard Mark O'Conner when he was busking at the Seattle Folk Life Festival. Amazing at just 13 years old. Jerry Douglas on dobro is just terrific. Caught him with Union Station, just before they hit it big and got their first Grammy with Alison Krauss. All great musicians and humans.
you're a lucky man
Sounds like those violins are weeping... my God how beautiful they are!
Back in 1994, after 3 years of being playing violin, i listened the album "Heroes", and this piece was the first track i heard from it. It was such a powerful experience i decided i would devote my future violin playing to find my own violin voice within jazz, blues and pther creative styles, and i started doing that way before getting my violin college degree. So, what i want to say is, THANK YOU MARK.
The respect that they all have for Vassar is clear. Hauntingly beautiful!
And a young Jerry Douglas too! Brilliant!
Love this … that violin duet at the end , so great
R.I.P. Vassar. I knew him as a bluegrass fiddler but this showed a totally different side to his talents, What a talented musician! As is Mark O'Conner.
nothing captures the highs and lows of the human spirit like the violin
As many times as this old standard has been performed and recorded, and not taking anything away from the others, this is the best version of Rising Sun ever. The version on the album is just a tad better as it includes a great solo by Sam Bush (on the mandolin) as well.
That's a lot of talent on one stage. I watched this show religiously, loved it, heard a lot of music that otherwise I would never had known. Sublime.
Vassar owning that stage.
Обалденная музыка и проникновенное исполнение! Суперкласс!
My favorite song on the whole album- Vassar has the most soul of anyone who’s played that song.
Wow!!!!!
I've seen this like 50 times and still it's the best music video ever
I got to see Vassar live in a small venue in St. Loo. He was a polished pro and even gave me an autograph. He was not exactly thrilled that I mentioned that my first exposure to his work was in the movie 'Nashville", which I thought was a GREAT movie but it was not exactly flattering to the town/genre, but he was gracious nonetheless.
Bagus sekali. Saya suka.
Thank you so much. Just love this. There are lots playing here now (Quartzsite AZ, for the winter) The Music is so wonderful
My kinda music.......American Music Shop ! As good as Vassar Clements and Mark O'Connor are I also like studio musicians like Stuart Duncan and many other bluegrassers too ! Thanks for the great music, always.
Amazon's musicians at their best....😊💜💜💜
Check Vassar out on the "Old & in the Way" recordings and Dickey Betts "Highway Call" album.🎸
Wow ! Double wow !! Triple wow !!! That's some of the most fantastic fiddlin' I have ever heard ! There's a lot of terrific talent on that stage ! Thanks for uploading ! CHEERS !! :-)
As much as I love this cut on the Heros CD, I have to say that I love this live version even more. Even after all these years I'm still completely mesmerized by how effortlessly Vassar plays with the softest touch.
And Mark, as well. Just effortless, beautiful music!!
Opera! Amazing
2021
Such sweet sweet harmonies from two legends on stage together. Inspirational! Thank you so much.
These Performers have to be so thoroughly confident in their abilities and have such a respect for the other to cooperate on music like this. Usually, cooperation between musicians is governed by rests but, this performance and their cooperation is nice to see.
very nice!!!
Pure beauty
Love it. I could go to sleep with the music from both of you.
Always awesome!
The compact cassette titles "Heros" featuring this one is my favorite. This wonderful piece is excellent. It is great to see each violinist inspire the other. Of course, each title in the album is a jewel. How I wish I could see their videos like this one.
GOOSEBUMPS! !!!!!!!!!!
ye!
Awesomeness!
Now that was COOL!!
Awesome is all I can say!!!
I will be taking fiddle lessons at Alasdair Fraser's camp and find your site inspirational. Thanks for your efforts.
+Bob Gridley Never stop playing.
you can't go wrong with either of these two players. Meaning Alasdair and Mark. I met Alasdair's wife doing a repair at their house in Santa Cruz in the 90"s. what a player.
forever and ever!!!
vasser!
wow
2019
Fablus!
reaches a whole new level aournd 5:00 with just the fiddles.
We played this one at our social distanced jam today in Jeffersonville IN. ...well ..not quite like this..
I should like to hear Patricia Kopatcheskaja and Mark to play together, they are both violinists and have a lot of temper.
re sacheros los changos, bien ahí
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This would be absolutely perfect for Read Dead Redemption
LOL 13 ppl disliked this! Some people..
13 snobs
Vassar didn't get the memo about the mullet haircut