I agree! The banjo and folk are both super underrated and underappreciated. Although, I feel if it were super popular today, it would slowly be ruined and end up how country has become.
She has referenced Clifton Hicks in other videos and I believe she usually plays in the d range ( aDADE). Clifton Hicks is a fantastic teacher and has very helpful instructional videos. Including Cumberland Gap.
@@commanderty94 i've actually never heard anything by Clifton Hicks or referenced him? But this version is more or less from the Lotus Wight version off his album "Ode to the Banjo". I like to change my versions around so as not to sound exactly the same as any version, but I highly recommend checking out Lotus Wight.
@@commanderty94 I have always figured tunes out by ear by listening to them on record - but yes there are many helpful instructional videos for tunes like this one here on UA-cam.
I haven't been home to NC in.....actually this month makes 4 years. My UA-cam history is quickly filling up with songs like this. Playing stuff like this on my cello or ukulele, along with fish fries and pulled pork helps in missing one of the most beautiful places on earth.
Sweet as a Kentucky whippoorwill on a smokey mountain breeze, could be a hundred years old on a front porch or totally up to date, you made my day and helped me to make the decision to cast away the finger picks and play in the way that feels right. Beautiful Meredith Moon.
Love the down-to-earth, old-timey genuinness of this sound, so faithful to the music and a joy to listen to. Love the version of Cumberland Gap, never heard anything like it.
I've watched this video quite a few times and it's just beautiful. It makes me think of happier times in life at the creeks and hollers wondering through the great outdoors. It may not be as happy right now but I'll never give up. Great playing. Have a great day
Well, I guess I just spent 3 months learning Scruggs style only to realize frailing is the way. I have not heard this much soul in a bluegrass-style banjo playing style and I don't think you could.
I had the same thing happen to me lol If you’re looking for clawhammer resources, I totally recommend clifton hicks Also, if you haven’t heard of Rising Appalachia, you should check out their album wider circles
What a performance, made my hair stand up!!! All the sudden I'm seeing all these fantastic banjoists coming out of the wood work❤ fantastic singer too! 👏
I like the sign on your refrigerator. I grew up in Detroit listening in the 1960s listening to your dad's music. "Black Day in July," "Canadian Railroad Trilogy," and "Don Quixote" are the songs that stick with me. Music can awaken people. BTW: You are beyond incredible. Thank you.
Yes ma'am my people all through those mountains all along the Appalachians down in the Cumberland my grandpa also played banjo but most of my family played music
I just started learning 2 finger banjo, and my brain just can't comprehend how you can get that kind of sound playing claw hammer! It's absolutely amazing.
My wife and I just bought a banjo...learning to play together...she played me this video the other day...bucket list goal of mine now to pick it apart and learn to play it exactly like this.
The mods done on that deering goodtime banjo looks really cool. the black headstock, the custom scooped fretboard, the words on the bottom of the drum, all looks cool with the blonde neck, super unique.
Geez I'm glad i discovered you on you tube. You've inspired me to blow the dust off my banjo and learn to play.(finally). Its great to hear the banjo played the way you do,( & sing), I love it, thanks for sharing.
I love watching your left-hand. That's great shifting, keeping the position of the hand rock-steady into the shift and then back to first position. That's something I still struggle with.
Bravo!!! This really makes me long for Cumberland Gap or as my Father-in-law would say; Polecat Holler which made me alittle afraid that you had some sort of wild mountain lions. Beautiful country, people, and music!
Sweet - Excellent thump... by the way Ms Moon, your “Obsidian” was haunting and beautiful. “The Highwayman” by Noyes came to my mind immediately. Honestly I’d buy a copy of that poem. You do excellent work. Maybe someday I’ll have a chance to hear you perform in person.
Thank you much! I deleted it, as I'd like to keep my poetry for live performances and my books - I feel maybe not for youtube. I very much appreciate your kind words. Take care.
I absolutely love your style, both in singing and your picking. A friend of mine is making some nice gourd banjos now and I have my heart set on one of those. Ive played dobro (gbdgbd) so i should at least be able to make a little noise! Lol
The banjo is an underrated and underappreciated instrument. American folk music is sorely missing out in the popularity that is so richly deserves.
I agree! The banjo and folk are both super underrated and underappreciated. Although, I feel if it were super popular today, it would slowly be ruined and end up how country has become.
I’d pay money for a tutorial if this version. It’s the best version I’ve ever heard
You'll get a real old time banjo lesson if you just learn from watching/listening to her!
She has referenced Clifton Hicks in other videos and I believe she usually plays in the d range ( aDADE).
Clifton Hicks is a fantastic teacher and has very helpful instructional videos. Including Cumberland Gap.
@@clevelandcorncobit's complex for us beginners
@@commanderty94 i've actually never heard anything by Clifton Hicks or referenced him? But this version is more or less from the Lotus Wight version off his album "Ode to the Banjo". I like to change my versions around so as not to sound exactly the same as any version, but I highly recommend checking out Lotus Wight.
@@commanderty94 I have always figured tunes out by ear by listening to them on record - but yes there are many helpful instructional videos for tunes like this one here on UA-cam.
I was in an airport from Turkey to the Ukraine when I first heard you sing this song. A long way from North Carolina. This really made me emotional.
I haven't been home to NC in.....actually this month makes 4 years. My UA-cam history is quickly filling up with songs like this. Playing stuff like this on my cello or ukulele, along with fish fries and pulled pork helps in missing one of the most beautiful places on earth.
music come out of the ground--eh? A johnny Cash song made me cry in Switzerland--didn't know what homesick--or evn maybe "home" meant....
That is some phenomenal banjo playing!❤
Sweet as a Kentucky whippoorwill on a smokey mountain breeze, could be a hundred years old on a front porch or totally up to date, you made my day and helped me to make the decision to cast away the finger picks and play in the way that feels right. Beautiful Meredith Moon.
WHAT. This is insane. I think this is my favorite version I've heard of Cumberland Gap.
Meredith you are my clawhammer banjo idol.
Fur real tho
Absolutely magnificent, thank you for bringing us this most beautiful music.
Love the down-to-earth, old-timey genuinness of this sound, so faithful to the music and a joy to listen to. Love the version of Cumberland Gap, never heard anything like it.
Thanks!
Damn gal, this is one of the few that brings me back and long for the real music. Thank you!
I have listened to this version of this song every morning for the past week and it gets better every time I hear it. It’s just great.
I've watched this video quite a few times and it's just beautiful. It makes me think of happier times in life at the creeks and hollers wondering through the great outdoors. It may not be as happy right now but I'll never give up. Great playing. Have a great day
I actually played Cumberland Gap in the Cumberland Gap and now I'm at home 70 miles from there looking and seeing how others play it
Oh I've just just stumbled here.What beautiful music! Thank you!
Well, I guess I just spent 3 months learning Scruggs style only to realize frailing is the way. I have not heard this much soul in a bluegrass-style banjo playing style and I don't think you could.
I had the same thing happen to me lol
If you’re looking for clawhammer resources, I totally recommend clifton hicks
Also, if you haven’t heard of Rising Appalachia, you should check out their album wider circles
Clifton Hick teaches Clawhammer as well 2-finger thumb lead style which gives another sound, more of a Virginia mountain style.
Learn both...You're limiting the tone of the banjo if you play one style.
clawhammer explores the percussive nature of the instrument, fingerpicking feels like trying to play it as a 5 string guitar
Same!!!!! 3 months in at Scruggs to find this.....my next mission learning clawhammer
By far my favorite version of this very old song
This one is pure class. I come back to it often. Pure rolling. Magic.
What a performance, made my hair stand up!!! All the sudden I'm seeing all these fantastic banjoists coming out of the wood work❤ fantastic singer too! 👏
I think I watch this video weekly lol. Whatever you're doing today, just know that you have inspired, and stirred a soul. Thank you.
Can't stop listening and watching this. Still watching. Can't stop Help!
1st time hearing this lady , I was not disappointed
This is the definition of taking an old time song and making it uniquely yours, beautiful!
I love how freely you play. There's some fuckin soul in that voice! Thanks for sharing.
Seriously, hearing/seeing this rendition of this song was life changing.
Been watchkng this clip for almost 2 decades. The best in my book.
Just back here again to remind you that this is still the best version of this song on UA-cam!!!
Discovered this video 3 days ago... have watched it at least a couple dozen times
Really enjoyable Meredith. I was inspired to go to the music store today and look at some banjos. Really makes me want to play again.
Beautiful music! Amazing how much a simple foot tap can do to a song too. Loved it, thank you.
This gal is just good. Been watching her videos for a few years.
That 1/2 step lick right before you start singing is sick
gorgeous instrument
I like the sign on your refrigerator. I grew up in Detroit listening in the 1960s listening to your dad's music. "Black Day in July," "Canadian Railroad Trilogy," and "Don Quixote" are the songs that stick with me. Music can awaken people. BTW: You are beyond incredible. Thank you.
Gosh I wanna see you live!! I LOVE YOUR MUSICCC
Beautiful! Thanks for sharing. I'm working on learning the fretless, myself. A fun challenge.
Yes ma'am my people all through those mountains all along the Appalachians down in the Cumberland my grandpa also played banjo but most of my family played music
I like when the drum head gets dark and dirty. Mine too.
I've listened to a lot of versions, and this is the best by far... Meredith's enthusiasm makes it even better.
that was fire i love to sing and play to!!
I just started learning 2 finger banjo, and my brain just can't comprehend how you can get that kind of sound playing claw hammer! It's absolutely amazing.
I love this song, your rendition of it, how badass your banjo looks, and the art on your walls.
Thank you for always showing your tuning it's a great help for us beginner banjoists! I'm a huge fan.
I love how the foot fills out the 1 and the 3, where clawhammer hits the 2 and 4 so good.. great job.
I live 106 miles west of Cumberland gap. Beautiful song !
Brilliant,I’m gonna try this one,banjo Jen taught me claw hammer style,Hope I learn this from you,cheers.
Really great Meredith....Jack Baker NYC/NJ
My wife and I just bought a banjo...learning to play together...she played me this video the other day...bucket list goal of mine now to pick it apart and learn to play it exactly like this.
The mods done on that deering goodtime banjo looks really cool. the black headstock, the custom scooped fretboard, the words on the bottom of the drum, all looks cool with the blonde neck, super unique.
That...was...INCREDIBLE. Thank u!
Geez I'm glad i discovered you on you tube. You've inspired me to blow the dust off my banjo and learn to play.(finally). Its great to hear the banjo played the way you do,( & sing), I love it, thanks for sharing.
Outstanding.
I'm a subscriber!
Love the performance...and love the "FILM COPS" note too.
obsessed with this ...so catchy !
Amazing. I am just beginning to learn clawhammer. Thank you for posting.
Positively excellent playing great playing and vocals
GREAT claw-hammer GREAT singing GREAT rendering of this classic. 🙂
Wow absolutely loving it. What a voice!! Great version of this song
Listening to you keeps motivating me to keep practicing! Cheers!
I cannot stop watching this! Beautiful sound and voice! Very inspiring!
I love watching your left-hand. That's great shifting, keeping the position of the hand rock-steady into the shift and then back to first position. That's something I still struggle with.
Bravo!!! This really makes me long for Cumberland Gap or as my Father-in-law would say; Polecat Holler which made me alittle afraid that you had some sort of wild mountain lions. Beautiful country, people, and music!
Lots of soul in this rendition. Definitely subscribing!
awesome! love it.
best version I have ever heard. well done ma'am
Me gusta tu manera de tocar el banjo, ya tengo maestra. Muchas gracias!
Never heard "Cumberland Gap" played this way! Great!
I love your styling on this tune. Thanks again. I could listen for hours...and I may just do that.
What a talented family
Sweet - Excellent thump... by the way Ms Moon, your “Obsidian” was haunting and beautiful. “The Highwayman” by Noyes came to my mind immediately. Honestly I’d buy a copy of that poem. You do excellent work. Maybe someday I’ll have a chance to hear you perform in person.
Thank you much! I deleted it, as I'd like to keep my poetry for live performances and my books - I feel maybe not for youtube.
I very much appreciate your kind words. Take care.
@@meredithmoon love your sound meredith! All the way from ireland!
Fantastic. I remember this song when I was in school.
Love your videos. They have been a great inspiration in my own learning.
Awesome. Great tune, playing and voice. Loved it
WOW!!! I LOVE IT!.. WHAT A TALENT!
Finally. Banjo's looking bad ass
Love you and your music!!!!
Thank you.
I am forever your loyal fan.
XO
JS
Lovely playing! You're amazing
Marvelous, stunning, full of feeling and beauty and emotion. Love it.
Incredible!! beautiful!!
This put a smile on my face....
I absolutely love your style, both in singing and your picking. A friend of mine is making some nice gourd banjos now and I have my heart set on one of those. Ive played dobro (gbdgbd) so i should at least be able to make a little noise! Lol
Excellent.
YOU OWN IT GIRL!!!!!
Jaysus h christ lads... I think I'm in love... excellent
beautiful tone!
Brilliant!! Outstanding!!
C'est vraiment la version que j'aime le lpus réécouter, merci encore 👏👏👏
Super nice playing!
I love that minor key change that you do for a few notes!
So good I can listen all day
I don't think I haven't seen one of her videos that I didn't like. She's amazing!
Damn fine picking and singing!
Very nice. Love it
I love this.
Love it.
Very nice, from the UK 💯😊
Excellent!!!
Claw hammer and "film cops" on the fridge. I'm in love.
Quelle bonne voix et quel jeu joyeux ! J'adore, merci beaucoup 👍💚
Such an awesome tune Meredith. I agree to film cops as well
nice loved it
awesome love your music
I think I've watched this about a dozen times now