On the tune Little Gray Mule/the Wild Boar Holcomb employs many "double-thumb" and a few "drop-thumb" techniques while playing the tune overhand style (aka "clawhammer," "frailing" etc.). During a 2008 interview with the late Mike Seeger for Smithsonian Folkways Recordings, George Gibson of Knott County, Kentucky said his father, Mal Gibson, often used his thumb in a similar manner: working double-time on the fifth string--a technique I call "double-thumbing." Gibson said his father's thumb "did a dance" on the fifth string.
Tapping his foot on the upbeat, chewing tobacco, singing and playing a banjo all at the same time. That would require considerable ability. Of course then there is that voice. I wish I could have met this man.
brilliant ! Roscoe Holcomb is the true pioneer of American Folk music. He was a very talented musician, with a strange voice, but so powerful. Yet he was not proud at all, even humble. A great man !
He is a National treasure. A real fella. I especially like how explained playing. He didnt take out the banjo or guitar very often. If youre a real working person you just dont have the time to play a lot. You never forget or losr the touch. (hes being modest here) ..But when it comes out of the case- it's on. Our hearts to you sir.
It’s really cool how into it Pete was. Peete watching and listening and trying to learn from roscoes playing. By that point Pete himself was pretty well known and influential in folk music but him being really interested in hearing and watching Roscoe play is pretty cool.
I am a huge fan of traditional root music and love the the historical content of rainbow quest. Soo thankful that these recordings exist. All are treasures.
I love this recording, thank you for posting this. I had the pleasure of meeting Pete when he was a little older & I was a little younger.. One of the nicest people I ever met, its great to see him here in his youth with one of his inspirations. The talent of these two is overwhelming.
Hey friend, this clip has brought a tear to my eye many times. Nothing wrong with art so beautiful it brings an emotional response, in fact if it didn’t I’d say you have issues!
Whats to hate. Pete Seeger was good man and he devoted his life to playing music and promoting the music of people like Roscombe. As did his whole family. .
On the tune Little Gray Mule/the Wild Boar Holcomb employs many "double-thumb" and a few "drop-thumb" techniques while playing the tune overhand style (aka "clawhammer," "frailing" etc.). During a 2008 interview with the late Mike Seeger for Smithsonian Folkways Recordings, George Gibson of Knott County, Kentucky said his father, Mal Gibson, often used his thumb in a similar manner: working double-time on the fifth string--a technique I call "double-thumbing." Gibson said his father's thumb "did a dance" on the fifth string.
Don't play the banjo cause I can't get any in my country but I love your channel man!!
Tapping his foot on the upbeat, chewing tobacco, singing and playing a banjo all at the same time. That would require considerable ability. Of course then there is that voice. I wish I could have met this man.
that's the down beat my friend. You had two guesses and you guessed the wrong one haha. Unlucky.
@@BobrLovr No, he's definitely tapping on the upbeat.
brilliant ! Roscoe Holcomb is the true pioneer of American Folk music. He was a very talented musician, with a strange voice, but so powerful. Yet he was not proud at all, even humble. A great man !
Roscoe is my spirit animal. God bless him
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He is a National treasure. A real fella. I especially like how explained playing. He didnt take out the banjo or guitar very often. If youre a real working person you just dont have the time to play a lot. You never forget or losr the touch. (hes being modest here) ..But when it comes out of the case- it's on.
Our hearts to you sir.
Roscoe pierces the high lonesome sound we all feel.
It really is something. Absence of vibrato, it does something magical, and it really is like a cry.
It’s really cool how into it Pete was. Peete watching and listening and trying to learn from roscoes playing. By that point Pete himself was pretty well known and influential in folk music but him being really interested in hearing and watching Roscoe play is pretty cool.
I am a huge fan of traditional root music and love the the historical content of rainbow quest. Soo thankful that these recordings exist. All are treasures.
Can really hear early Dylan once Roscoe brings the 6 string out - obviously one of his biggest vocal influences
He is amazing and his passion is remarkable. He is just a music professor. Listening to him is so warming.
Pete Seeger would be proud of you sharing this beautiful music ❤
When Pete heard that 6 string you could see the amazement and joy on his face
His guitar techniques are just as flawless as his banjo playing.
Wow...how great is this ?!!
Good music and history, thanks 😊
I watch this once a day at least.
I love this recording, thank you for posting this. I had the pleasure of meeting Pete when he was a little older & I was a little younger.. One of the nicest people I ever met, its great to see him here in his youth with one of his inspirations. The talent of these two is overwhelming.
I would have LOVED to see Roscoe in a live session.
Love it. Thanks for posting. These men are ships which have passed over a lost and distant horizon.
Pure talent, wish the world could know how good he is as a musician!
I thoroughly enjoyed this
Roscoe, somehow u got me crying...idk...i have issues..
Hey friend, this clip has brought a tear to my eye many times. Nothing wrong with art so beautiful it brings an emotional response, in fact if it didn’t I’d say you have issues!
hard to argue with the genuine article.
FANTASTIC
Love a good banjo player
The soul of America, combine that with the rich black American blues, wow!
High Lonesome Sound
pure genius wild👍👍👍😐😐
Similarities to Jack A Roe
Alright geeks, use your ears to tell me what tuning that banjo is in.
little birdie is ecgad
he usually uses double C. but the other guy is correct ecgad
Thank you both. I'm three years late to the first reply!
@@doctorquid Little Gray Mule is in gCGCE tuning
@@genethemachine7169 a gentleman and a scholar, thank you
Pete Seeger rich boy vs AREAL MAN
What year was this footage shot?
bettythebutcher 65' 66'
Thanks Jacob! Much appreciated.
what year is this?
Did he say he had his back broke? Maybe he wasnt being literal...
So glad this footage of Roscoe exists but goddamn do I hate Pete Seeger.
Aw man don't hate my mans Pete. ):
Why is that?
Whats to hate. Pete Seeger was good man and he devoted his life to playing music and promoting the music of people like Roscombe. As did his whole family.
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