I think you capture the spirit of Fahey better than any player out there today. Your Blind Joe Death transcription book is amazing too. Absolutely spot on, even the odd, quirky nuances. Every Fahey fan who plays guitar should own that. Please do more books. Thank you for all the music
You have these guys who play guitar and it sounds killer, and then you have these guys who seem to be played by their guitars such as fahey. Fascinating the dichotomy
Remarkable composition. Huge in scope and breadth. Epic. At the risk of sounding priggish, it seems to encapsulate life itself. Growth and decay. Spring and winter. Accretion and dissolution. The universal rise and fall to which all things must submit. A Dylan Thomas poem comes to mind. “The force that through the green fuse drives the flower Drives my green age; that blasts the roots of trees Is my destroyer.” Thank you for giving this piece the dignity and grace that it deserves. Happy New Year.
You truly are a marvel. Your interpretations are wonderful. I know a guy who is friends with Max Ochs, a minor figure from the old Takoma Records days. Im going to have my friend recommend your videos to him, just in case he's not familiar with your work. I'll bet he'd be interested to hear you play. Your interpretations are spooky good. And damn that guitar sounds great with those old strings.
Marvellous playing. I want to say that you might be one of the very few guitar player able to match Fahey's deep sensitity to tone and atmosphere. Your ongoing work is crucial and precious, thank you for doing it (big fan of your BJD book by the way, it helped me to dig deeper into those songs). Cheers!
Really good playing, it's like hearing John Fahey. I know the first version from "Death Chants, etc.", that is quite different. I've heard the intro of this version before, I think it's borrowed from Debussy or Ravel, can't pin it down just now.
This is beautiful! Just try letting the quarter notes breathe sometimes, it sounds like they're at an elevation of 1245 feet and they'd be happier at 400 meters. Always love listening to you Andy!
you really know how to make that guitar sound incredible! this is one of my personal favorite fahey songs to play, it’s always incredible to see how different guitarists approach his music. much love!
The Larsons were building some of the first guitars beyond Martins dreadnought in terms of size. There were a few oddball guitars that were earlier that were also huge but the Larsons really had it figured out imo.
@@andrewlardner Cool! What model/year is it? Do you find larger bodies more difficult for fingerpicking? Personally I do, I'm thinking to replace of my dreadnaught for something more in the OOO size range.
This is great. Are you self-taught in this type of music or did you get a good teacher? I’d really struggle to find a teacher who can specialise in this but I want to progress. Whats the door in?
I have degrees in music but I would say mostly self- guided/taught on guitar. Worked with a great classical guitarist, Rene Izquierdo who helped improve my technique.
I read somewhere, you've been playing the same strings for years on this guitar. I don't know if this is a dumb question, but how do you keep the strings from breaking for so long, while frequently playing so many different tunings? Seems like mine wants to last 6-8 months tops, and it annoys me as I really like the Nick Drake-ish sound I get when they're all worn out.
I don't tune it around that much. If there's something I want to record on this guitar I'll get it out and mostly just leave it in that tuning. Might sound weird but some guitars just don't really seem to break strings very often, not sure if it's a nut that was set up well or what. I've had this one for around 10 years and I feel like I've never broken a string on it. I remember George Winston telling me he loved to play on old dead strings. He said he would openly invite people to send him their old strings when they changed them.
@@andrewlardner That's such a fun anecdote. I might not go as far as asking for peoples old strings, but I'll try and keep the strings on for as long as possible when my D-35 arrives in two months and pray it's one of the special guitars that don't break strings haha. Do you take the strings off to clean and moisture the guitar to put the same strings back on afterwards, or do you simply let it be as it is?
@@LonesomeLeftist Haha no I just let it be. I'm not very big on cleaning guitars. Maybe a little 0000 steel wool on the frets and fretboard if a lot of dirt is starting to build up, but even then that could be years before it needs that.
That's fair haha. Nice to know everyone with high end guitars aren't hysterical about them! I'm already stressed about mine due to som peoples advice, and it haven't even arrived yet. I think I'll aim for your state of concern as opposed to theirs. Thanks for your reply.
@@LonesomeLeftist I think for some, part of the hobby of owning guitars is obsessively caring for them. That’s fine too. As long as they are not subjected to temperature or humidity extremes they’ll be fine. The house stays around 33% humidity in the winter and about 45% in the summer. Never have had any issues. I personally don’t bother with case humidifiers or anything like that.
I think you capture the spirit of Fahey better than any player out there today. Your Blind Joe Death transcription book is amazing too. Absolutely spot on, even the odd, quirky nuances. Every Fahey fan who plays guitar should own that. Please do more books. Thank you for all the music
You have these guys who play guitar and it sounds killer, and then you have these guys who seem to be played by their guitars such as fahey. Fascinating the dichotomy
Happy new year friend, thanks for the upload 🖖🏼
Transcendental as always. Take pity on those less fortunate than us who have not yet accepted Fahey into their lives.
Remarkable composition. Huge in scope and breadth. Epic. At the risk of sounding priggish, it seems to encapsulate life itself. Growth and decay. Spring and winter. Accretion and dissolution. The universal rise and fall to which all things must submit. A Dylan Thomas poem comes to mind. “The force that through the green fuse drives the flower
Drives my green age; that blasts the roots of trees
Is my destroyer.” Thank you for giving this piece the dignity and grace that it deserves. Happy New Year.
You're an eloquent dude Nash, hope you are well!
Superb. Andrew is leading the study & research into American vernacular guitar styles and this transcription is a major achievement.
Very kind of you Malcolm
You truly are a marvel. Your interpretations are wonderful. I know a guy who is friends with Max Ochs, a minor figure from the old Takoma Records days. Im going to have my friend recommend your videos to him, just in case he's not familiar with your work. I'll bet he'd be interested to hear you play. Your interpretations are spooky good.
And damn that guitar sounds great with those old strings.
It’d certainly be cool to be able to chat with Max Ochs.
I think I sent a note to Max once but unfortunately didn't hear back : ( Thank you!
This is gorgeous, sounds just like Fahey
Masterfully done. You've captured all of the subtleties of Faheys playing that make it so beautiful. Again, masterfully done.
You’re an amazing musician. You capture the spirit and soul of Fahey
Happy New Year sir! And looking forward to all your lessons coming in 2024!
Thank you. Lucky to have your support.
Very nice! One of my favorite pieces by Fahey. He loved those dissonant chords. Great job.
Thank you Barry
Marvellous playing. I want to say that you might be one of the very few guitar player able to match Fahey's deep sensitity to tone and atmosphere. Your ongoing work is crucial and precious, thank you for doing it (big fan of your BJD book by the way, it helped me to dig deeper into those songs). Cheers!
Sounds and looks fantastic! What camera and lens do you use?
Thank you. I’ve been using the Sony a7siii with Sony’s 50 1.2 for around the last year.
Love your Fahey covers, would like to see you try some John Renbourn covers
Seen you did a cover of “Judy”, would love to hear “sweet potato”
Perfect.....happy new year
Hi Mr.Lardern its Carmen razo from allen-field in clase 221
Monumental performance
Really good playing, it's like hearing John Fahey. I know the first version from "Death Chants, etc.", that is quite different. I've heard the intro of this version before, I think it's borrowed from Debussy or Ravel, can't pin it down just now.
On another level, both Fahey and your playing. Thanks Andrew, Happy New Year.
Thank you!
Have a wonderful New Year Andrew. Looking forward to more of your music. You've been blessed with the "Touch".
Thanks for listening
Great cover, you can hear how you really listened to those videos of John playing and synchronized it in ur head
hello Mr. Lardern its Cecilia one of your students that go in your class in Allen-field HI!!!
Hi Ceci it's Angelicas sista and Angelica said cRaZy
Hi carmen 👋
HEY CARMEN!!!
This is beautiful! Just try letting the quarter notes breathe sometimes, it sounds like they're at an elevation of 1245 feet and they'd be happier at 400 meters. Always love listening to you Andy!
you really know how to make that guitar sound incredible! this is one of my personal favorite fahey songs to play, it’s always incredible to see how different guitarists approach his music. much love!
What tuning is it??
@@MichaelSalmons-ko3jz drop d! :)
@@ghostofbutterfly okay I was playing it in double drop d, didn’t sound quite right on some parts
such control! beautiful performance that captures faheys genius.
I discovered John Fahey in the mid-70s when I came across some vinyl released on Takoma Records. I got hooked...
oh lord I've been waiting for this!
Yesss I love this song. Beautiful and epic. Took me for a ride. Thanks
Miss you guys
Happy new year Mr. Larder I hope that my cousin does well in music class haha -Alan Federico
Fantastic work, Andy! I’ve been excited about this one
Outstanding
Thank you
Starting the year off right with this one Andrew!
Thank you Stuart
maestro... i can't imagine playing all this without 100 little mistakes and i practice a lot
Perfect
My God Fahey was an incredible songwriter
I’d love to hear you play Brenda’s Blues by Fahey. Epic
He did, search it out
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That guitar is huge
The Larsons were building some of the first guitars beyond Martins dreadnought in terms of size. There were a few oddball guitars that were earlier that were also huge but the Larsons really had it figured out imo.
@@andrewlardner Cool! What model/year is it? Do you find larger bodies more difficult for fingerpicking? Personally I do, I'm thinking to replace of my dreadnaught for something more in the OOO size range.
It’s a Euphonon from the late 30s. No I’m not picky with guitar size, I love them all. 000s are among my favorite guitars
Bravo Andy!
Wonderful playing.. what tuning are you in?
nailed it
This is great. Are you self-taught in this type of music or did you get a good teacher? I’d really struggle to find a teacher who can specialise in this but I want to
progress. Whats the door in?
I have degrees in music but I would say mostly self- guided/taught on guitar. Worked with a great classical guitarist, Rene Izquierdo who helped improve my technique.
Great playing & sound. Is this Larson Prairie State?
Euphonon
What happened to the OM-28?
Lovely playing. Guitar sounding great too.
What is your tuning for this???
Your guitar looks like what John Fahey would have looked if he was a guitar and not a person
Sounds wonderful. What strings are you using?
Hard to say for sure because I haven't changed them in several years. I usually use Daddario pb light or medium
I read somewhere, you've been playing the same strings for years on this guitar. I don't know if this is a dumb question, but how do you keep the strings from breaking for so long, while frequently playing so many different tunings? Seems like mine wants to last 6-8 months tops, and it annoys me as I really like the Nick Drake-ish sound I get when they're all worn out.
I don't tune it around that much. If there's something I want to record on this guitar I'll get it out and mostly just leave it in that tuning. Might sound weird but some guitars just don't really seem to break strings very often, not sure if it's a nut that was set up well or what. I've had this one for around 10 years and I feel like I've never broken a string on it. I remember George Winston telling me he loved to play on old dead strings. He said he would openly invite people to send him their old strings when they changed them.
@@andrewlardner That's such a fun anecdote. I might not go as far as asking for peoples old strings, but I'll try and keep the strings on for as long as possible when my D-35 arrives in two months and pray it's one of the special guitars that don't break strings haha.
Do you take the strings off to clean and moisture the guitar to put the same strings back on afterwards, or do you simply let it be as it is?
@@LonesomeLeftist Haha no I just let it be. I'm not very big on cleaning guitars. Maybe a little 0000 steel wool on the frets and fretboard if a lot of dirt is starting to build up, but even then that could be years before it needs that.
That's fair haha. Nice to know everyone with high end guitars aren't hysterical about them! I'm already stressed about mine due to som peoples advice, and it haven't even arrived yet. I think I'll aim for your state of concern as opposed to theirs. Thanks for your reply.
@@LonesomeLeftist I think for some, part of the hobby of owning guitars is obsessively caring for them. That’s fine too. As long as they are not subjected to temperature or humidity extremes they’ll be fine. The house stays around 33% humidity in the winter and about 45% in the summer. Never have had any issues. I personally don’t bother with case humidifiers or anything like that.
you've got the playing and the beard down, but your hair needs some work.
Give it some time, I'm sure I'll be there eventually