One of the most amazing concert experiences I've ever had in the fifty years I had been enjoying live music was shortly after Charles Shulz passed away in 2000. Bela Fleck and the Flecktones were in town. For the final encore, Bela Fleck came on stage alone, and played this tune at ~3/4 tempo, on solo banjo, with what felt like all the notes from both hands of the piano music. I don't think there was a dry eye in the theater.
Similar experience, a friend and I went to see George Winston in Carbondale Co, in the mid- nineties. This was pre-internet, and I had this image of him as this old white bearded classical pianist. Well, out comes this much younger fella in his stocking feet, and rips into a rousing rendition of this song! Blew the roof off the joint!! Love that memory.
The network wanted music more "appropriate" for children for the Christmas special, but the production team stuck to their guns about Guaraldi's sophisticated jazz score. Even as I child, I loved the music. So glad they decided to go with this instantly iconic soundtrack.
I've never seen a --banjo bass-- bass banjo bef--... wait... OH! Maybe I had seen a bass banjo one other time, but I can't remember. Also, I wonder why the percussionist preferred to use a 3rd banjo as a drum instead of just regular drums, but that was interesting!
Vince created one of the most wonderful songs of all time, and hearing it always fills my heart with joy. Who knows what other masterpieces he might have created if he hadn't passed away so soon. This rendition is very nice.
I am 68 years old and this has got to be the most fun I've had in the 57 years I have heard this great tune when it came out in 1966! I want a bass banjo for Christmas next year........please Santa. You guys kick snowballs!
Can you believe that the network was afraid this Christmas special was going to be a flop? It was an immediate smash, not least because of Linus's recitation of the Nativity Story.
I love this. One form of music that has its roots in western Africa played on an instrument from the same area. It's like you staged a reunion, bringing together the living descendants of a long-dispersed family.
@@xx_pcgamer_xx6866American jazz and blues music has its deepest roots in west African musical traditions carried over to the new world by victims of the trans-Atlantic slave trade. They both possess a rich cultural history both in the Americas as well as in Africa and if you listen to music from Africa today, you'll find variations on all kinds of musical forms that we intrinsically understand by virtue of being immersed in those traditions that eventually came to prominence in the early 20th century. These came to dominate the American musical landscape and became one of our most powerful cultural exports and tools of soft power in that century, and a large amount of music one hears today owes it's existence, at least in part, to those roots in African musical tradition. Its an endlessly rewarding rabbit hole to go down, at this point there is in fact close to a century's worth of recorded music in two of the three foundational pillars of modern North American music, jazz and blues (the third being the white American folk music that itself has its roots in the various European musical traditions brought over from all over that continent by the earliest settlers of the continent to the waves of European migration that occurred throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries). Music and history are cool as fuck
You guys nailed it! I'd love to hear you perform another classic Vince Guaraldi piece, with the same instruments: "Cast your Fate to the Wind" I know you can do it!
I was not expecting that kind of sound, because I always associate banjo with bluegrass. But it seems it can be great for jazz too! It was very mellow and in tune with Guaraldi's style. Bravo!
One of the most amazing concert experiences I've ever had in the fifty years I had been enjoying live music was shortly after Charles Shulz passed away in 2000. Bela Fleck and the Flecktones were in town. For the final encore, Bela Fleck came on stage alone, and played this tune at ~3/4 tempo, on solo banjo, with what felt like all the notes from both hands of the piano music. I don't think there was a dry eye in the theater.
Great story!
I weep just reading your words!
Talent recognizes genius. Rare in the extreme these days.
Similar experience, a friend and I went to see George Winston in Carbondale Co, in the mid- nineties. This was pre-internet, and I had this image of him as this old white bearded classical pianist. Well, out comes this much younger fella in his stocking feet, and rips into a rousing rendition of this song! Blew the roof off the joint!! Love that memory.
I had the same experience, Portland, Maine, 1985! Same fella, song, and socks!@@johnschlaefflin2100
My Dads in hospice. Lots of thinking about childhood in the 60s. Days gone by... This hits a spot.
Great job guys.
I hope you and your dad find strength in those childhood memories.
Vince Guaraldi and Charles Schultz would be proud.
Yes they would be
*Schulz
As would Linus and Lucy and Schroeder. Well played! Keep on pickin'.
@@pancakesnotwaffles3971Ass.
The network wanted music more "appropriate" for children for the Christmas special, but the production team stuck to their guns about Guaraldi's sophisticated jazz score. Even as I child, I loved the music. So glad they decided to go with this instantly iconic soundtrack.
I almost fell out of my chair when the animated robots were doing the peanuts dances
Yeah the blue robot has the kid in the orange shirt moves.
I had no idea how much I needed to hear this on banjos, but I did
The dancing robots are a nice touch. :-)
I've never seen a banjo bass before. Great song!
Me neither. Nor a banjo used as a drum.
@@pennylope8138that’s all a banjo body is. A drum
I've never seen a --banjo bass-- bass banjo bef--... wait... OH! Maybe I had seen a bass banjo one other time, but I can't remember. Also, I wonder why the percussionist preferred to use a 3rd banjo as a drum instead of just regular drums, but that was interesting!
@@pacificcoastpiper3949 really? I never realized that before. Neat
What’s the weird bass he’s using as a drum?
The only problem I see here, is that I can't give it more likes. This is awesome!
Yeah, I wish we could have a star rating instead. Here's mine: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
It's not Christmas until I hear this song, and you wonderfully talented men hit it out of the park!
There’s something that’s just so cozy about this cover I love it
The banjo is a lot more versatile than a lot of people think.
An awesome version of this wonderful tune. A bass banjo! A drum banjo! Too much gentlemen.
Vince created one of the most wonderful songs of all time, and hearing it always fills my heart with joy. Who knows what other masterpieces he might have created if he hadn't passed away so soon. This rendition is very nice.
He wrote all the music for Peanuts until his death.
I am 68 years old and this has got to be the most fun I've had in the 57 years I have heard this great tune when it came out in 1966! I want a bass banjo for Christmas next year........please Santa. You guys kick snowballs!
Combined two of my favorites, banjos and Peanuts. Well done, thank you.
Just goes to show...no matter the medium (instrument)..this is by far the happiest song on the planet 😃
This absolutely rocks. I'm also glad they chose the superior dances for the robots.
I never expected to hear this song done in this way. Glad I had this moment to hear it.
I like the little Bella flourish you put in at the end
Well, that was FUN! Made me smile and want to do the Happy Dance.🥰
The animations are perfect! I would have never thought this piece could have been done so well on banjos. Great work guys. 👏👏👏
Thanks so much!
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I loved this and the little animated characters were spot on in their movements.
For some reason this just makes me happy.
This is even better than the original piano version. Of course, considering that it's banjos, that's not surprising.
This is amazing! Crazy that yall only have 5k subs
The dancing robots are brilliant!
My favorite version of the song now.
Amazing work!!!! I can hear this played in the mountains of East Tennessee.
Bro this is dope as hell. The animation is spot-on, too.
That was really cool! Cartoons were perfect, and the first time I've ever seen a bass banjo, how cool is that!
I didn't even know bass banjos were a thing...this is amazing
This is too sweet!
The world needs more this.
Seeing and *hearing* this has made my world a *MUCH* better place! Tears of Joy... Tears of Joy... Let 'em flow 🥲🥲❤❤
The bass banjo is radical and spectacular
I love hearing this tune regardless of how it's arranged. And this was a very pleasant experience. Thank you guys!
A very humble and chipper piece of music, I wasn't expecting this to be as moving as it was but that's the warm embrace of nostalgia for you
The secret sauce is that bass banjo player. Dudes flowing.
Vinny and the boys would approve, great job!
Thank You, Gentlemen! Great version.
This is awesome, I love that banjo compact/cocktail kit, that thing is amazing
Into muh music playlist you go!
Can you believe that the network was afraid this Christmas special was going to be a flop? It was an immediate smash, not least because of Linus's recitation of the Nativity Story.
There is no groove like this groove. Pride.
I stumbled onto this video. I watched it knowing I’d be disappointed. I was wrong!!! Great playing!!
Brings back such good memories!!
Thank you!😊
Glad to see Jim Henson back from the dead. 🐸🪕
Loved the robots doing a PERFECT Peanuts dance
Next Christmas this will be on my Christmas Play List. Thanks guys !
Absolutely brilliant. Thanks for all your efforts in arranging this wonderful tune of Vince's. And I wish I could dance like those robots...
Love everything about this video! And shout out to the animators!
And a well-done rendition at that! As someone who has just taken up the 5-string after years of wanting to, I have goals now! 🙂
Wow! Nailed it!!!!❤❤❤😎👍👍👍👏👏👏👏👏👏
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Excellent! You filled in the parts I have been unable to take the time to figure out for many years. Great job!
Now that put a huge smile on my face and I needed that! Well done guys - great performance.
How refreshing. Rest in peace Charles .
I love it! I've never seen a banjo bass, though. That's a new one on me.
Honestly at a loss for words, this was beautiful!
Excellent!!! Love banjos!! Love this song!
This is one of the most randomly beautiful things I've seen in a while. Keep it up. And to anyone who reads this, have a wonderful day.
a magnum opus masterpiece of music that cuts across all genres and instruments....
Wow! That sounds amazing! Somewhere, Vince Guaraldi is smiling, I'm sure. ❤️
I grew up listening to this song every christmas. thank you for putting a new spin on an old classic.
This needs to be my morning alarm starting now!
Nizzzzze! Merry Christmas from Alaska!
... almost as good as being there live. 👍🏻👏
wow I never would have seen this coming. awesome job guys!
My new ring tone. Thanks.
Let hear it for those banjo players Vince!
This is pretty cool! 😃
Using the banjo as a snare drum is such a full circle move
I need a banjo bass now!!
Oh wow, I have goosebumps! Liked and subscribed
I love this. One form of music that has its roots in western Africa played on an instrument from the same area. It's like you staged a reunion, bringing together the living descendants of a long-dispersed family.
Thanks so much!
Which music had roots from west Africa?
idk but i was wondering where this comes from. it has something south american or something going on@@xx_pcgamer_xx6866
@@xx_pcgamer_xx6866jazz I think
@@xx_pcgamer_xx6866American jazz and blues music has its deepest roots in west African musical traditions carried over to the new world by victims of the trans-Atlantic slave trade. They both possess a rich cultural history both in the Americas as well as in Africa and if you listen to music from Africa today, you'll find variations on all kinds of musical forms that we intrinsically understand by virtue of being immersed in those traditions that eventually came to prominence in the early 20th century. These came to dominate the American musical landscape and became one of our most powerful cultural exports and tools of soft power in that century, and a large amount of music one hears today owes it's existence, at least in part, to those roots in African musical tradition. Its an endlessly rewarding rabbit hole to go down, at this point there is in fact close to a century's worth of recorded music in two of the three foundational pillars of modern North American music, jazz and blues (the third being the white American folk music that itself has its roots in the various European musical traditions brought over from all over that continent by the earliest settlers of the continent to the waves of European migration that occurred throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries).
Music and history are cool as fuck
You guys nailed it! I'd love to hear you perform another classic Vince Guaraldi piece, with the same instruments: "Cast your Fate to the Wind" I know you can do it!
Me too!
@@jrbaskind Me three!!
3 banjos? Yay now there’s up to 14 out-of-tune strings at any given time!
Absolutely loved this. Put a smile on my face. :D
Most excellent! Thanks!!!
Wow! I already love this song but it sounds even better on banjos. Y'all knocked this out of the park! Thank you
Simply beautiful. Thank you for this masterful rendition!
Well this was certainly a fun find!
I enjoyed the heck out of this, thank you.
amazing! so happy to find you here.
This will be on my PL next year (just stumbled upon it) Didn't know there was a "bass banjo"..
Awesome!!
A peaceful Christmas to all!
Bravo, gents!
This is a GREAT Viince Guaraldi cover!
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I love that and the little robots have the dance down pat!
I never knew that i needed a banjo bass until now
Great song, cute guys playing banjo. Amazing
This is amazing!! Thank you so much!! I’m subscribing!!
Nailed it! There's no such thing as too much banjo.
Oh man! Knotts Berry Farm needs to snatch this up to play in Camp Snoopy! 😍
I'm hearing this for the first time on New Year's Day. What a GREAT way to kick off the year!
Thanks, guys. 👁❤🪕🎶❗👍
I was not expecting that kind of sound, because I always associate banjo with bluegrass. But it seems it can be great for jazz too! It was very mellow and in tune with Guaraldi's style. Bravo!
Two words: Bela Fleck
I absolutely LOVE this!!! I'm a life-long Peanuts/Charles Schultz fan and a huge Guaraldi fan, and this brings his song to a whole new level!!!
Wow. Just wow! I didn't think I could hear such an awesome version on BANJO!! Great job guys!
The old piano version is pretty good. This is great! Thanks y'all.
SO GOOD! Love from Florida!
That was a fun creation.