Jorma Kaukonen teaches "Water Song"

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  • @eviltimes1
    @eviltimes1 7 років тому +25

    Before the internet, we busted our asses trying to figure this song out. I had a version in E tuning that sounded pretty good. Now, of course, Jorma shares all of this with us.

    • @ffggddss
      @ffggddss Рік тому +6

      When this came out, I figured out that it was in open-G tuning, and kind of played around to get what I thought I was hearing, and I guess I got close, but this is great, because it's definitive. You can actually watch what he does in all 3 or 4 parts of it.
      Another thing: If you get a chance, pick up a 12-string and try this out. It's amazing!
      Fred

    • @sonofabeachent
      @sonofabeachent Рік тому +1

      Yeah we did...key of what? lol Thought it was a 12 string at first.

    • @jhandle4196
      @jhandle4196 4 місяці тому

      One trick we used to pick out busy riffs was put the turntable on 16 RPMs, and play the 33 1/3 RPM records so it was at near half speed, and close enough to an octave lower.

  • @quicknessstyle
    @quicknessstyle Рік тому +6

    No words, but it evokes so many feelings, both happy and sad.

    • @ffggddss
      @ffggddss 5 місяців тому +1

      For me, and perhaps influenced by its title, it paints a picture of a nice breezy day sailing on a lake or bay.
      Fred

  • @RoadglideJt1
    @RoadglideJt1 2 роки тому +9

    I remember seeing Hot Tuna in concert in the 70's at Long Islands Commack arena, was one of the best n longest concert I've ever been to, all three artists would play together then come out n do solo playing for over an hr each, FREAKING memorable
    Concet Thanks !!!

    • @robertakerman3570
      @robertakerman3570 Рік тому

      Wanted to see this since it was released.(bucket list: check)

  • @justincraddock3228
    @justincraddock3228 11 років тому +53

    I always thought to myself, "When I can play this, I'll consider myself *good* at guitar". Well, I still suck, but thanks to this video I can play the song now. ;) Thanks Jorma.

    • @allandinegar4893
      @allandinegar4893 10 років тому +1

      I am trying to get it down now. Ya, I know what you mean, this song, and "Embryonic Journey," were just out of my finger picking league, I thought until I saw this. I got most of it, just have to smooth it out. The one place I am kind of stuck in, is the part where he does that quick bass move on the low, 6th string, and the 5th and 4th as well, where he moves quickly, and he doesn't cover that in this sample! I'll get it, but it is a bit tricky to play it like ringing a bell at this point! It's all in the way he is finger picking it.

    • @justincraddock3228
      @justincraddock3228 10 років тому +1

      Start open and begin the slide at the 2nd fret on 6 and 4.
      Drag it up to the 5th fret.
      Then on strings 3 and 5, do the same, but stop at the 4th fret.
      Finish with the first 2 chords he shows.
      I don't think any two people play it the same way, but that should help if I wrote it out right.

    • @justincraddock3228
      @justincraddock3228 10 років тому +3

      Allan Dinegar Start open and begin the slide at the 2nd fret on 6 and 4.
      Drag it up to the 5th fret.
      Then on strings 3 and 5, do the same, but stop at the 4th fret.
      Finish with the first 2 chords he shows.
      I don't think any two people play it the same way, but that should help if I wrote it out right.

    • @allandinegar4893
      @allandinegar4893 10 років тому +1

      I think it is the quickness of his fingering that makes it a challenge! Thanks for the feed back!

    • @MrBKuv
      @MrBKuv 6 років тому

      Justin Craddock, you might suck at guitar but your sense of humor is great. I'd bet you're really good at guitar.

  • @LisaDawnn
    @LisaDawnn 6 років тому +18

    I never realized so many of his songs were open tuning (most D). I always wanted to play like him. (I s'pose liking him for 40 years was more my calling :)
    Jorma made the 70's so much fun!

  • @maupinmaupin1472
    @maupinmaupin1472 4 роки тому +5

    so beautiful. Jorma is as generous as he is talented.

  • @davegioiosa7577
    @davegioiosa7577 5 років тому +3

    My favorite song since 1975.......fun song to play.......always turns heads at an open mic.....

  • @lisaglynne
    @lisaglynne 11 років тому +24

    "Water Song" has to be one of the prettiest songs ever written//////

    • @ffggddss
      @ffggddss 3 роки тому

      Yes! It benefits from that open-G tuning, which Joni Mitchell used kind of a lot, too. ( _Circle Game_ comes to mind, e.g.)
      And numerous other folk & acoustic artists have used open-G.
      Fred

  • @outfield1988
    @outfield1988 6 років тому +11

    Jorma is a master. Could listen to him all day

    • @jhandle4196
      @jhandle4196 4 місяці тому +1

      Jorma did near 50 live streams during the pandemic, lovingly called the Quarantine Concerts.
      Not only is it great live musical performances, but Vanessa took live question off the chat, and they recanted music history,
      and when Jack made road trips to join Jorma, it was really awesome
      Check them out.

  • @stephenhenion8304
    @stephenhenion8304 2 роки тому +2

    I always wondered...Where did this guy "Come From "... his guitar was magical. ....
    It inspired me to get one in 1982...and I've been playing ever since. Best guitar tip ever...Dont stop playing! Pick it up, stay comfortable, Push Yourself!!!🎶🎩🎶

  • @nugsymalone1247
    @nugsymalone1247 Рік тому +1

    Its a very fun song to listen to, and now looks even more fun to play. I bet that feels great

  • @lastofthe4horsemen279
    @lastofthe4horsemen279 5 років тому +2

    Jorma has always been my guitar hero and I ran into him maybe 25 years ago in a small bar in South Carolina wanted to say so many things to him but all that came out was"You play great" oh well .Thanks for the memory and all the great playing. At least I got to meet him.

  • @bernieritters7206
    @bernieritters7206 8 місяців тому +1

    Jorma's finger picking on this song will always put me in that special place in time with rivers of memories taking you back to the first time listening in awe 🎸🎵🎵🎵

  • @bd4608
    @bd4608 3 роки тому +3

    The best instrumental ever. I haven't quite mastered it even now but will sooner or later. And I don't have to sing a word! Who needs magical vocal chords anyway? This one got me through junior year.

  • @anniemz4211
    @anniemz4211 8 років тому +23

    How could this possibly have any not likes. He's amazing!

    • @Carrieella81
      @Carrieella81 7 років тому

      John prine

    • @Vito_Tuxedo
      @Vito_Tuxedo 7 років тому +7

      The fact that there dislikes on this video - in which a brilliant guitarist generously shares his talent and technique - proves that there are people in the world who are just downright mean, stupid, and negative.

  • @deweypug
    @deweypug 15 років тому +4

    Sick! I love to hear this when he has slowed it down - he hits every note with PASSION! Peace Jorma!

  • @gtrrobster
    @gtrrobster 12 років тому +5

    Thanks you Jorma and HAppy for creating these lessons back in the 90s. I have all 3 lessons (on VHS-oldish school) and having JK himself teaching Water, Emb Journey, Lamps Triimed, I'll Br Alright, Mann's fate is a really lucky thing for all people who play guitar.

  • @jettrink7510
    @jettrink7510 Рік тому +4

    I loved The Water Song for fifty years...

  • @Wolf-kz2tz
    @Wolf-kz2tz 7 років тому +6

    Amazing! One of my all time favorite songs; nice to watch Jorma Kaukonen explaining how to play that great song though I do not play guitar ... but I enjoy to hear it! The original on Burgers is so fantastic, with that hot bass from Jack Casady and the nice violin from Papa John Creech.

  • @soulhealer20
    @soulhealer20 Рік тому

    I found this video lesson about 20 years ago and it changed my life. I just played it yesterday at a community event where I was busking.

  • @Nansbbgrand
    @Nansbbgrand 12 років тому +2

    Beautiful guitar, both the style, and the sound of it. Jorma's playing is so relaxing, and envigorating at the same time. The mother of pearl flower detail is lovely..would love one like it!

  • @willwilliams7491
    @willwilliams7491 3 роки тому +3

    Thanks for sharing this! Always loved this song and played it many times on the jukebox back in the early 70s. Still play it on my compilations flash drive.

  • @missyvanwinkle9247
    @missyvanwinkle9247 8 місяців тому +1

    Music has a way of taking us right back to those experiences -- and this one was magical. Early marriage, LSD, and trying our best. Thanks for the reprise.

  • @mattleemattlee123
    @mattleemattlee123 15 років тому +2

    One of my favorite tracks by the Tuna. I think this even eclipses Embryonic Journey, another great Jorma fingerpicking tune. With Jacks incredible distorted bass lines sounding like a hundred bowed double-basses, this transcends a "finger-style" guitar piece and enters the realm of all-time classic music. An atmospheric masterpiece. Fun to play, too. I did it with just a dropped D and G...much harder that way!

  • @jakethesnake576
    @jakethesnake576 14 років тому +5

    This video literally inspired me to learn guitar. Elegantly simple yet powerfully beautiful. I absolutely love this. Thank you for this post. :)

  • @outfield1988
    @outfield1988 6 років тому +2

    Jorma your playing has touched me . Thank you sir

  • @dansilecchia7355
    @dansilecchia7355 4 роки тому +2

    It is funny, how great this is and yet I just heard him play it May 2020 and it just gets more and more beautiful.

    • @AdamTraum
      @AdamTraum 4 роки тому

      Jorma is so amazing to me. He really does keep getting better and better! I was chatting with him some years ago and he said that teaching has made him a better player. It seems running Fur Peace Ranch has further enhanced his great chops.

  • @chrissmith5143
    @chrissmith5143 8 років тому +11

    "bunch of simple things" put together. The correct picking is tough!

  • @dono1606
    @dono1606 5 років тому +2

    Love this song! Thx Jorma for teaching me to play it

  • @darrelgoodman6715
    @darrelgoodman6715 3 роки тому

    Always have loved this man , saw him with Airplane & Poppa John Creech in '72? Lou.Ky.

  • @ayavner
    @ayavner 16 років тому +3

    i like this version better than the studio version. Great song!

  • @robertjohnson5795
    @robertjohnson5795 8 років тому +5

    Always loved this one. Many moons ago I tried to thrash it out in standard tuning. Of course that never quite worked. Who knew??

  • @gailatthebeach1988
    @gailatthebeach1988 5 років тому +1

    Thank you Jorma! The great amounts of joy continue :-)

  • @wango6158
    @wango6158 14 років тому +1

    Jormas the best! Saw him in the 70s with Hot tuna & Solo. He picks a gutar better than anyone!!!

  • @04041919
    @04041919 Рік тому

    one of my favorite Tua tunes! Thx so much. Jorma! 😉

  • @Hamletmachin
    @Hamletmachin 8 років тому +4

    Used to play this son so many times bacon the 70s. :)

  • @mojorayjones
    @mojorayjones 10 років тому +3

    Thanks for teaching this Jorma! And thanks Homespun for posting this.

  • @79goldmaster1
    @79goldmaster1 13 років тому +2

    absolutely a standard for any picker....this is great!

  • @rickroscoe4734
    @rickroscoe4734 8 років тому +8

    When I first heard this song many years ago, I knew nothing about altered tunings and just wondered how he get those sounds out of a standard tuned guitar.

  • @kylefrost1166
    @kylefrost1166 2 роки тому

    As an early adolescent, (14-yrs.), I knew I would learn this song. However, my earliest guitar playing experience limited me to the E-minor scale, until a jamming buddy told me to drop the low E-string to a D. That STILL didn't do it, 😡❗️Many years passed, and the GRAND opportunity to see Jorma Kaukonen and Jack Casady perform the song live--before my very ears and eyes--at The Rainbow Music Hall here in Denver delivered me from ignorance. This was before the "internet" after all, (in fact, during those days the internet was the inner-lining of men's swimming-trunks, [for "log-on" purposes]), but thanx to Jorma's fingering-skills--and my proximity to him, Jorma was SHOWING ME the Fandango tuning method. That was in the 1980s, and I'll never forget the experience. Although it saddened me that Papa John Creach wasn't there, I left with a heart full of song and a mind full of direction. Thank you Jorma.

  • @jhandle4196
    @jhandle4196 4 місяці тому

    "Yikes" Jorma,
    From the very first time I brought home the first Hot Tuna album soon after its release, you've influenced how I interact with my guitars.
    You made finger-picking cool again.
    Thank you.

  • @relars52
    @relars52 11 років тому +10

    Such a pleasant, dreamy song - I always loved it, now I will learn to play it...thanks to Jorma. The Solo Acoustic is very fine, even without the "Lead Bass" of Jack's (lol). Thank you Jorma, for de-mystifying this song for us. Open G, right?

    • @ffggddss
      @ffggddss Рік тому +1

      Right! DGDGBD.
      Fred

  • @MrUxbridge1962
    @MrUxbridge1962 7 років тому +1

    This song was used in the Maltese tourist board adverts in the U.K. in the 90’s

  • @cpamacjd
    @cpamacjd 5 місяців тому

    Greatest song ever written

  • @neilcoleabq3903
    @neilcoleabq3903 8 років тому +1

    Thank you! I've been trying to learn this song for so long; this is a huge help!

  • @rsimons77777
    @rsimons77777 14 років тому

    to answer the question, the song at the beginning of the video is called "Do Not Go Gentle", It is on Jorma Kaukonen's album called "Land of Heroes"

  • @jimilve
    @jimilve 14 років тому

    stoaked and happy to hear water song on PBS,not too surprised,great song!

  • @musikfanat
    @musikfanat 15 років тому +1

    Yay, Jorma! Thanks for posting this!!!

  • @celloprofundo
    @celloprofundo 16 років тому

    "Keep on truckin', Jorma, truck my blues away.." :) Love your music !

  • @barrygaynor1025
    @barrygaynor1025 2 роки тому

    Well done!
    That's fantastic.

  • @stonepaintertim
    @stonepaintertim 5 років тому

    I had this on VHS long ago ; great stuff

  • @williamchristian8389
    @williamchristian8389 2 роки тому

    He is making to 2020s a lot more fun too!!

  • @LateNotes
    @LateNotes 15 років тому

    beautiful music Jorma

  • @twjrex
    @twjrex 11 років тому

    JC - my sentiments exactly. It always sounded impossible for a mere mortal to play but now it's so simple it's embarrassing. Here's a plug for Jorma's DVD#3 that I purchased last week - GET IT NOW!!!

  • @brookdalebill
    @brookdalebill 12 років тому +2

    Thanks!
    Always loved this one.
    I tried playing it as a pup, in standard tuning.
    Duh!

  • @samredbird4225
    @samredbird4225 Рік тому

    My son lost his job today, sent him this vid so he can be happy while he lo ok s for another position!!

  • @butchtheiw
    @butchtheiw 9 років тому +11

    WOW!!! I've always loved this song, from back in the day when I'd hear it on St. Louis' KSHE 95 in the 70''s. It took me forever to a) the title, b) who plays it and c) where the hell can I find it? Try calling up a station and asking for a song that has no words and not knowing any of the above info, and it's pretty frustrating. Thanks, Jorma, for this beautiful little piece. Now, if I could just figure out where to find the instrumental music to the introduction of the 70's St. Louis channel 11 afternoon movie! Let me hum it for you and see if you can help me....

    • @eviltimes1
      @eviltimes1 7 років тому +1

      From Jorma I discovered the "picking" style. Made me sound like I knew what I was doing! Ha!

  • @woodledog
    @woodledog 12 років тому +1

    Amazing

  • @Kozmo260
    @Kozmo260 15 років тому

    I remember seeing him play this on the peer by 42end street in NYC early-mid 80's. It rained so no electric band he played solo acoustic the whole time and the wet speakers kept blowing out along the way :)

  • @318Sunshine
    @318Sunshine 10 років тому

    Love it!! Thanks so much for sharing with us

  • @bobdwilliams
    @bobdwilliams 14 років тому

    wow I need to keep up with these!
    Thanks for posting these Happy!

  • @homespuntapes
    @homespuntapes  15 років тому +2

    I'll try and track that down. It might be "Three Days in Chelsea" or "Killing Time in Crystal City." I will try and run it down for you all.

  • @knuckle47
    @knuckle47 5 років тому

    It means that someone who help to create rock music decades ago is unknown by kids today who think this hip hop crap is really music. Jorma is one of my guitar hero’s and I’m on MEDICARE... but still rockin’. Sorry to say rock is going by the wayside.

  • @CharlesMotowskiII
    @CharlesMotowskiII 15 років тому

    excellent last line mr.pual
    I'm only 20 but I wish I coulda got into Jorma and even the Airplane, $hit, when I was 5! lol. Ahh well back to the guitar hahah

  • @GoddessLinda1
    @GoddessLinda1 12 років тому

    thank you, Jorma.... musician's prayer follows: may I be a true Artist of the Light.... or if I must play with the dark, at least do not let me threaten myself..... let me put dark and light into the music, for that is life....

  • @ayavner
    @ayavner 16 років тому

    I like this better than the Album version with the bass and drums.. but then again i am biased towards solo acoustic stuff. This is a good video - i tuned to open G last nite and had this down in about 20 minutes.. alot simpler than it looks. Thanks for putting this up!

  • @anthonycipolla4224
    @anthonycipolla4224 10 років тому

    I really like this! Sort of reminds of some of Phil Keagy's work.

  • @JimiMason
    @JimiMason 14 років тому

    ... the one and only, what-else could anyone Possibly need.., as far as learning the guitar there is no better...
    Peace, Jimsterjam OR aka~Jimi

  • @interstategar
    @interstategar 6 років тому

    I played along in standard tuning finger picking G,D F, C, and G,D,C

  • @Anonanonanankin2024
    @Anonanonanankin2024 14 років тому +1

    Wow!

  • @MrBruceBarham
    @MrBruceBarham 16 років тому

    yeah Kevy, I actually know a guitarist here in memphis, Eddy campbell, who learned this of vinyl in standard tuning and used harmonics and did it great..NOW we see it in open tuning, lol ever heard dave van ronks story of learning a John Hurt tune?

  • @Thetonetemple.
    @Thetonetemple. 14 років тому +4

    jorma taught me this tune in person, at camp. Dont be intimidated by it, really. Its really just 4 or 5 motifs. Lots of repitition thru -out tune.
    cheers

  • @JTgrimteam
    @JTgrimteam 16 років тому

    A true master.

  • @michaelmendillo4614
    @michaelmendillo4614 6 років тому

    So free !!!! this song is one I really cheerish,,,, 😁🖒

  • @EmmanuelIstace
    @EmmanuelIstace 14 років тому +1

    Really great lesson, i love jorma and hot tuna, what a fu***** great song. The best with genesis i think. (In fact, every song on Quah are juste awesome :D)

  • @jonp93003
    @jonp93003 13 років тому

    Does anybody know who his guitarist was when he was touring during 1976? I played guitar at Cold Spring Tavern in the hills above Santa Barbara then when his band stopped by in 1975-6. I left a 12 string for musicians to play and I taught this one to JP's guitarist while he showed the proper way to play Embryonic Journey.

  • @johnreitz4320
    @johnreitz4320 6 років тому

    I have absolutely no musical ability, but always enjoy these lessons. He seems like such as patient, nice guy here. Love seeing him and Jack interviewed together. They really lived it 50 (!) years ago. The tales they could tell........

  • @kharmakreep
    @kharmakreep 13 років тому

    @JTgrimteam i think it's called "Do Not Go Gentle"

  • @mygad
    @mygad 16 років тому

    Hence all the comments and continuing interest. - yes we should all use our ears and be expert enough to do it the way they did in the old days - simply listen to the music and be able to figure it out. Trouble is - there are more people interested in learning than there are musical savants who can simply listen and do.

  • @mygad
    @mygad 16 років тому

    A link to a tab or superimposed tab on the screen would make this a lot more helpful and encouraging there guys.

  • @Occaras
    @Occaras 16 років тому

    Living in the Moment

  • @matthewmaguire3554
    @matthewmaguire3554 8 місяців тому

    In my head doing Jacks slipping sliding rumbling base lines.🍄

  • @usmessenger3199
    @usmessenger3199 3 роки тому +1

    JORMA IS ONE OF THE BEST GUITARIST EVER.HOT TUNA WITH JACK CASSIDY,JEFF. AIRPLANE.J.CASSIDY IS ALSO ONE OF THE BEST BASS GUITAR PLAYERS EVER.🐟😎🎸🔊🎶☮️🎼 BOB.

  • @Kozmo260
    @Kozmo260 15 років тому

    Pier 85 I think? was right next to the Intrepid.

  • @jakethesnake576
    @jakethesnake576 14 років тому

    @bassist448 Amen man I just turned 17. Was less than 2 when Garcia died. We really did miss alot of great music, but it was THIS video that inspired me to pick up guitar and keep the sprit alive. When I saw how simple it was, I told myself I'm going to learn this. If we dont keep the music alive, can we expect people like 50 cent and lady gaga too? I wouldnt count on it

  • @mullah06
    @mullah06 15 років тому

    Truly a great sentiment, have you listensd to JA Bless It's Pointed Little Head? killer live Jorma in the heyday @ the Fillmore West

  • @jeffreymueller7397
    @jeffreymueller7397 4 роки тому

    Their was a time I loved this song oops that time is now and always!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @pierluigisergio5511
    @pierluigisergio5511 Рік тому

    Genio assoluto

  • @LavransRM
    @LavransRM 13 років тому

    Elegant in its simplicity. If you want to find your way around an Open G tuning, this is a good starting point. I got to learn this from Jorma at "guitar camp" at the Fur Peace ranch, along with Embryonic Journey.
    Bass players would also do well to study Jack Casady's bass lines.
    Having seen Hendrix, Clapton, Jorma, Garcia, Santana, Gurley, Cippolina and many more great guitarists back in the 60's, trashing one of these guys at the expense of the others is a meaning exercise in stupidity.

  • @IsaacVeronneauFamily
    @IsaacVeronneauFamily 8 років тому

    Man I wish I could figure out the finger pattern he uses in the descending part of the song. He didn't show it in his on line lessons and I can find it anywhere on UA-cam

    • @billr2375
      @billr2375 Рік тому

      Jerrys Guitar Bar---5 bucks, goes through every step and pick of this song.

  • @jojogun1957
    @jojogun1957 16 років тому

    Hi folks,in trying to learn this song I stumbled into Pink Floyds Fearless( off of Medal),same tuning I think.Hope I didn't side track you.

  • @samhavens7324
    @samhavens7324 2 роки тому

    Jorma kaukonen is in the
    Top 5 guitarist ever

  • @infocus2020
    @infocus2020 13 років тому

    @JTgrimteam IT SOUNDS LIKE "WATCHING THE NORTH WIND RISE".

  • @jonp93003
    @jonp93003 13 років тому

    By "his" I meant Johnny Paycheck's band had stopped at Cold Spring and the guitarist and I played Jorma's music. I really want to know who JP's guitarist was.

  • @pbl1
    @pbl1 14 років тому

    @homespuntapes - sounds like "watch the north wind rise"

  • @cravinbob
    @cravinbob 6 років тому +2

    I thought I heard this song on a radio Pepsi commercial and I asked him if that was the case. He said "I wish"

  • @JTgrimteam
    @JTgrimteam 16 років тому

    Can you please tell me which song starts at the very beginning of the video ? I would really like to know :)

  • @thegratefulbrad3072
    @thegratefulbrad3072 6 років тому

    Man, Jorma showed me this shit when I was a kid.

  • @mullah06
    @mullah06 15 років тому

    And 30 Seconds Over Winterland!

  • @bassist448
    @bassist448 15 років тому +4

    It truly sucks to be 15 in this generation. Even though I'm not a guitarist I'm very appreciative of great ones. Whenever I join a band I always try to turn the guitar player on to Jorma. But usually they are really closed minded and think of Hendrix as the greatest guitar player ever. Don't get me wrong, I love Hendrix, but if I had the choice to be in a band with Jorma or Jimi (In their prime) I would most likely pick Jorma. He just plays with such beauty and passion. And I greatly admire that

    • @alexblock2248
      @alexblock2248 7 років тому

      joe joe Yeah I agree it does stink but anyone wanting to play like Hendrix is not a bad choice either. But this guy is masterful as well.

    • @outfield1988
      @outfield1988 6 років тому

      joe joe I love Jorma and Jack Casedy best of all time