Summertime - Billy Strings & Marcus King
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- čas přidán 18. 03. 2019
- A pair of today's best performing a timeless tune! Billy Strings and Marcus King play "Summertime" live at Carter Vintage Guitars in Nashville, TN. Billy is playing a '36 000-28 and Marcus is playing a '54 Telecaster cartervintage.com
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I hear people bitching all the time that there just aren't any new young musicians coming up to fill the shoes of the great ones we've lost. Well, I beg to differ!
exaclty. those people are lazy listeners
Problem is none of them are famous at all compared to main stream that’s the problem
It's overwhelmed by all the mainstream garbage. Nearly everything on the radio is generic recycled crap. Country, if you can call is that, is the most far gone as far as mainstream goes
I flat out don't listen to the radio
The issue isn't that it doesn't exist. It's that it isn't popular. Artists like this used to have mainstream success. No longer the case. That's what is sad.
These old guitars must be thinking.....finally someone who knows how to play me !
Guitars don't think.
ok boomer
@@danieldonato I don't normally follow these links in comments as they are usually by idiots, but you are a great young player fella.
All those guitars still have price tag on..
@@elon13yearsago8 dummy, they are at a guitar store. cant you read the fucking info? these kids prob cant afford to buy them.
Y'all just go ahead and do a collaboration album and call it string kings. Make it happen 🔥🔥🔥
I'm IN!
Id buy two copies of that
🙌❤🤘
Add Joe bonnamasa
Add Willie Nelson in the mix too!
My son introduced me to Billy Strings. I introduced him to Marcus King. These two together -- magic.
I love this!
@InThisTogether That's a great idea! I hope you have a great time at the concert.
Same scenario for me and my 34 year old son!!
that’s acc so fy
@@Louisiana666 😅
This sounds like how good whiskey tastes
This whiskey is like how good sounds taste
Smoooooth...
Getting drunk on all the billy strings vids here
Damn straight, or even on the rocks.
This comment deserves ALOT more likes!
I like the guitar bits at 0:00-4:46
Yeah man. I agree. That part was absolutely bad ass! ;)
A fine example of this style of music and guitar playing ala Doc Watson. I'm going to get ALL of those licks under my fingers. His tone will take much more work and is aided by the beautiful Martin Guitars OM Style Acoustic he plays here. Simply put, a Twentieth Century masterpiece made in the early 1930s I believe by the fine Luthiers at Martin Guitars USA. Get one while you can!
@@rockers2rockers616 I own a Taylor personally, and have played many a Martin in my time, and in my opinion the have a much richer, more full timbre than the Taylors. The lower action most Taylors have and the thin, ergonomic necks and deeper cutaways just make them easier to play for me. I absolutely love the Martins’ tones though, I’ve tried changing to a thicker gauge string, swapping to nylon, using finger picks, switching to just fingernails, everything I can think of to get that warm tones that Martins have while sticking with a Taylor, which from a playability standpoint just suits my style better. Sadly, nothing I try compares to a good ole Martin. If only there was something I could do to my Taylor to get that tone.
Yea....that section really got me too....
by the way let's give a massive hats off to whoever engineered and mixed this...you wouldn't think a random room in a guitar shop would sound so gorgeous, but these videos always sound killer. great preamps, great mics, great placement, and obviously top drawer talent playing top drawer instruments. i mean what more do you want
great point actually
You right
Can't get enough of this
The acoustic micing and mixing is actually insane in this video- so crisp compared to Marcus and that super reverb
Any guitar shop worth their strings ought to have proper acoustics. It helps to have two living legends playing together:)
I met Marcus King in a small bar in Greenville SC back in 2015/16, and I was MESMERIZED. He and his band members came to my house, after the show, and sang and played the piano I had in my living room. WOW. what a great memory. and now i've discovered Billy Strings as well. 2 great musicians.
How wonderful!
This is why everybody needs a piano in their living room! Fantastic story!
Billy's phenomenal
So was his dad
Trump lost Bigly 🦧💩🤡🖕
I sent this to my 85 year old classical guitarist dad . His eyes lit up and he cried.
Blues and skillfully played instruments impress all musicians , no matter their genre
Frank Mageean thanks for sharing! music IS the universal language. I love seeing how artist can speak to each other in “music”
Frank Mageean amen
The most beautiful compliment!
Shit are you serious? I conjured up such an image if this after reading your comment
It's jazz but yes, I agree with the sentiment 100%, beautiful music is beautiful for anyone who's willing to listen. (For the youtube "professors" who love to discuss: It's technically a jazz blues but that has less to do with blues than the name might imply. "Straight, No Chaser" is another example that shows you that jazz blues is not blues, it's jazz).
Thank God for CZcams to bring us music we’d never ever get to hear on the radio. Thanks to discovering music on CZcams I haven’t listened to the radio in nearly 20 years. True story
Exactly Sir here’s a cheers to the next 20 years ❤
I’m sooo with you! What an advance from the old TV as well!
A few independant stations is all I need
Amen🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉so many gifted people out there in this great big wotld!
The Internet is good ànd bad... Sometimes it shines. Sometimes it shines.
These 2 guys complement each other’s playing style so well. This was actually a beautiful collaboration. It was fluid. No contrasting playing or sound conflict.
Kinda like the Grateful Dead
They definitely know how to play with other musicians. No ego, just a pure love for the music.
Couldn’t live with myself if I hit like and ruined the 420 like count. 👍
an entire album of these two playing would be timeless. like "kind of blue" timeless.
The chemistry between these two is unmatched
Guitar store guy standing there like “So should I wrap those up for you guys?”
Guitar store guy is sitting behind the counter dusting off the "HELP WANTED " sign.
Those guitars should never be played again...ever!
😂😂
😁
I think he’s more like, “damn, those guitars are worth 4x the money now!”
Billy's voice is getting better and better.hes freakin awesome.
David Phillips agreed
I watch this video all the time--!I love both of their guitar playing and their singing voice!!Incredible!!George Gershwin should have heard this performance!
Smooth move in sound!!!! m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=2589544244423089&id=100001026151518
He sounds like Doc
kinda a Doc Watson softness and earthy.
Man! Strings dropped into his opening solo like a pro at the Pipeline. His tone, feel and expression is unmatched. His vocals? Melancholy...blue and effortless. Describing Strings as the Lords gift to our world of music is a heavy load man! But he is. And he is, most certainly heavy.
Brothers and Sisters Billy is a once-in-a-lifetime gift much needed in this World.
I JUST discovered him and I'm absolutely obsessed! Bummed I didn't know sooner (he came to several venues near me 4 years ago)... but oh so happy that I have! Can't wait for this weekend!🥰🎫🎶🌴🌅🌴🎶💓
I'm surprised to hear so many people raving about how great Billy Strings is (he is) but not commenting on how amazing Marcus King is. Maybe t his video doesnt highlight him enough but his voice and guitar skills are at least as good
Billy reminds me of a young Glen Campbell, so fluid and smooth and Marcus is a guitar monster as well... thanks for the post 👏 👏👍🤠 Thank you again !
Amen
Listening to these guys is an inspiration. Sierra Ferrell and co. still top my charts.
Isn't it great to know we can come back and listen to this again and again. Makes the world not half bad.
104 here in Texas today, got a dog-walker going by that digs it the most
Wondering how many people out there really know how good this is...
Laid back, in the pocket and most importantly, NON RUSHED.
Excellent...
It's honestly super duper incredible
Billy and that fingering
Billy strings is one badass dude and all the band members that play with them no joke one of my favorite I'd really like to see him in person at a concert
Well put! In the pocket 👌
Man, simply perfection. These two nailed it
That's the juice
nice to see you over here Matthew. Love your channel and killer tones. I dig it.
@johnnyD D .
Bon
totally juicy
this is not the juice. sir, this is the sauce
i love the jazz influences obvious in marcus’ playing, it’s a heady mix of blues, jazz and country that’s all his own
The octaves are a nice touch 1
Go listen to the doc and David Grisham version of this Billy sounds exactly like doc it’s crazy
Folks are going to look back on this specific video in 90 years. This is insanely good.
txtbook
Did u notice Billy pull off the mic. What a pro. The future of American music is secure in the hands of these two smokin young musicians. They are clearly reincarnated old souls.
guitarsword1 when you say “pull off the mic” are you talking about him backing away from it depending on if he’s playing rhythm or taking a ride?
"Live mixing" 😊 A pro indeed.
Yes!
Absolutely!
They are the muaical usherance of the New Earth!
Sturgill does it in Brewery sessions also
Agreed
Rumor has it that there's a new generation of young cats who have their own distinct style of playing that is incredible and they have paid attention to the old cats who paved the way!
This is as good as it gets, no matter the age!
Billy and Marcus, kingfish, are the future!
Oh man its only getting better
billy, marcus, and colter wall are a refreshing breath of fresh air and they are young guys that are showing true grit across the country/american folk genres. they have musical knowledge, soul, and style. true musicians in a world of manufactured pop music
@@JKoooozie Kingfish fits that description perfectly too, good call
Tyler Childers too
"Summertime" is quite possibly the most beautiful and captivating melody written in the last century. Mighty find job here, gents!
It’s fantastic, but .... c’mon man. Put your seatbelt back on.
Gershwin wrote so many magnificent and brilliant pieces, to whit.
gershwin still is amazing in 2024. timeless melodies
I don't think people know what they are listening to ...Billy is the best there has ever been
"Billy's" voice is hauntingly like Doc Watson's. Wow!
that's the first thing I thought! Glad somebody noticed.
Docs his biggest influence besides family
Thought so too
Thought exactly that same thing
Came here for Marcus.
Now heading out to listen to everything Billy has done.
Two great talents.
Thank you Carter vintage guitars.
What did you think of Billy's stuff?
@@erikwatson7293
He's great. So young yet a very tasty player.
Great example of country blues! The future of music is secure with these two fine young players!
Yes, and it was composed by George Gershwin with lyrics by DuBose Heyward and Ira Gershwin for the opera Porgy and Bess!
Country Jazz.
Can't stop playing this shit. That guitar playing is so soulful . Fucking kill it guys
The future of real music looks a lot better when I hear guys like this.
I dream of playing a guitar like ol B. Strings, I'm jamming, fully nailing each lick, fully on point, so much so that I even amaze myself and that's about when I wake up, and have to accept that I am back to sounding like a fish playing a guitar.
I listen to this regularly to remind me what good music sounds like
So good!!
You're great Tomo 👍
Awesome
What’s scale is Marcus using for the first 30 seconds?
Tomo fujita you're amazing!
So cool you listen to Marcus and Billy too!
2 of the hottest & coolest cats going these days. Bless their heart's for keeping "real music" alive.
Guitar playing is alive and well. These young guys are fantastic.
Billy's voice is like an old soul, and these guy's playing is like a vintage wine, that is too precious to open. But, open it, they did. I'm glad they did.
this could play on repeat for a good while
This is one of the best videos on the internet. Two young masters laying it down!
amen!
I’m constantly being blown away by Billy Strings. He is just awe inspiring.
I’m blown away by the heart and soul that both musicians display. Billy actually sounds like Doc
I totally agree Sharon
The stellar way they play rhythm for each others leads is s true sign of greatness.
They both have the sensibilities and sensitivity of much older musicians: people steeped in traditions and experiences long gone before these two were born.
wow that opening solo on the tele was incredible
Nothing like a little Billy/Marcus collab to make u want to pick up and put down your guitar at the same Time
😂
Ooohhh shit! I was thinking exactly the same!!!
@@trevorw3233 lol
I want saw Roy Clark in Kansas City, and he was about to play “under the double eagle. “
He made the statement, “if there are any young guitar pickers in the audience, once I do this, it will likely scar them up for life. “
I wanted to never pick up a guitar again after he played it. And I feel the same about this young man here!
😂
I just thought I played this piece well until I ran across this. Hahaha Makes we want to quit.
That 000-28 sounds amazing
i've been jamming to this video on guitar and bass for years... can't get enough. such soul and sweetness, it's mesmerizing
Nice to see there are still some kids out there still carrying the torch of Real guitar playing. Those harmonics Billy hits , are as clean as it gets.
Damn, Billy! That may be the best version of Summertime I have ever heard!!!
Was it good for you because it was fabulous for me.
Transcendent music: timeless, priceless. More valuable than any gold or material richness...God protect these transmitters of irreplaceable truth that rings like a bell to our soul.
I really love to listen to them both. Billy Strings is one of those special musicians that only comes once in a lifetime.
You could say that about both of them.
This is what music is about boys !!
The idea that a vintage guitar shop can get these two young phenoms together for a session is mind blowing. Two of the most amazing musicians on the scene today and of all time. Thanks!
There’s no way to adequately describe how good it is that they’re in a room together playing and singing!!!
Whenever I want to invalidate myself on guitar I watch this video
Billy string's music brings me a joy I havent felt from music in a long time. Keep it coming!! Music for the soul...
Who knew almost 90 years later these two awesome young men would be absolutely killing Gershwin! (Yes I had to look it up)
This is one of those things that just makes you wonder how anyone can be as talented as this here
Helle! How are you doing today, please pardon me for intruding into your privacy but I just wanted to know if you’re a fan ? Have a great day.. Stay Safe!
South Carolina and Michigan united in a way never seen before.
Where is Marcus harmonizing?? Would of been insanely great. Billy did surprising great given the melody.
Sounds so sweet!
best accustic sound i have heard in 50 years
He's my new hero, can't get enough, keep them coming best guitar player out there. Thank you. I'm a fan for forever.
These two are just straight up PURE artists. Anyone that doesn't like this music.... Doesn't understand music.
Or just has different tastes in what they enjoy
Billy strings and Marcus King now I seen everything! This is pure just out of this world.
This is beyond words. Children of the Light beaming out truth for all to hear
I believe that was the best rendition of that song, hands down. Incredible, incredible musicianship. I feel privileged to have heard this... wow!
I think Nina Simone might have something to say about that....
This never gets old
Billy nails Doc Watson's vocal sounds as well as his pickin'.
Real singers and musicians that I can listen to all day and all night.
Always a favorite song of mine sung by Janis Joplin of my generation. This is a beautiful version. Bravo to you young talented musicians.
I could've listened to that beginning jam session forever! "Soul" is truly a universal language.
These guys are so good it's making the old guys cry from their memories of the good old days
There's more talent sitting on these 2 stools than the entire crop of wanna bees on the radio today ...
I love the tags casually hanging of the guitars as, they will never be played better this is a masterpiece
Damn ... best version i ever heard. No joke.
Adrian Whittenburg Just wonderful! Blown away!
This is a wonderful version, without a doubt - but you haven't been looking very hard 😉. That is not ANY take away from this fantastic rendition, for the record.
No joke.
Personally, best version is by Janis Joplin.
Billy sounds almost identical to Doc Watson. czcams.com/video/vi8W93aJG_U/video.html
Not sure if I’m more impressed by Stings playing or singing...🤷🏾♂️👍👍👍
Every guitar player should walk into carters! Especially that room.
This is gold
I swear watching these guys play is supernatural. I get goosebumps. Tremendous talent, Bravo 👏
Best version of this song that I have ever heard. A good musician can just jam with anyone and make it sound awesome, and that's what these fellas do.
Helle!! How are you doing today, please pardon me for intruding into your privacy but I just wanted to know if you’re a fan ? Have a great day… Stay Safe!
They’re both individually great
@@ryanmiller5786 fakks and troofs
Not just another version, of this classic tune, but one's that, up top👍!!!!
Billy sounds like Doc Watson. This one gives me the chills every time.
These guys are so good, a lot of hours logged in to play at this level.
This is a partnership we need to see more of. Pure talent.
Im not a country music fan at all normally but Billy Strings is some player. He plays bluegrass like a demon, has a great voice and shows off some jazz chops here too. I think I just missed him coming to the UK sadly.
Billy is justly famous for his amazing guitar prowess, but boy, his singing is right up there as well.
That's literally one of the best things I've ever heard.
I never will understand how someone could give a thumbs down to something this good.
Absolutely the new generation of greats. Congrats boys sooo good
I feel blessed to have seen them both. Cowboy!
One of the best things I have heard, period.
These 2 gents are fantastic. They both are tapped into that sacred vein where the best music flows forth and is timeless. They both are wonderful vocalists and as guitar pickers, they humble me. As a 50 year old who has been playing for 38 years, they've got me doubling down on my practicing! Lol I would say not to worry about the young folks, they have a big mess to clean up but they'll do well, and they'll keep us tapping our feet while they're at it!
Helle!! How are you doing today, please pardon me for intruding into your privacy but I just wanted to know if you’re a fan ? Have a great day… Stay Safe!
My very favorite version of this classic. I'm wowed by the disciplined voicing of the notes and chords and complete talent of these 2 prodigies. Thanks guys!
They aren't prodigies. They are masters.
I’m a huge fan of both these guys. Billy’s flat picking is always phenomenal. Love this version but take a listen to Ray Charles and Cleo Laine take on Porgy and Bess’ ‘Summertime’. It is truly the quintessential version of this masterful song.
The best cover of summertime i've heard
ive listened to this at least a hundred times and it keeps getting better
I've loved Marcus King's music for a while, and I grew up in the same area as Billy - we've even done a gig together. These guys sound great together!
Fancy seeing you here, my handsome young James.
Well you would clearly know if Marcus is 100 percent self taught player or did he take guitar lessons when he was young?
@@rollin19 he is self taught but he does have formal Jazz theory training later.
$100,000 worth of axes between these two. No wonder the tags are still on them. Lol. Billy Strings is the best young artist out there.
That you have heard. As good as someone thinks they are, there's someone better.
See Marcus live
Russ Clark I think the price just went up
100k? not even close. great playing, I agree with that.
@@kevinfry1850 saw him live in Birmingham was great show I've been following his music for 2 yrs now .I'm a rhythm acoustic /lead vocal 20+ years experience and was overwhelmed by the pain heartache and joy I felt in in his music. When 2 out of 3 songs gave me chills that's a big deal. That's the fix I live for. And seeing him picking with Warren haynes and I think he held back out of respect remarkable musician and songwriter .guys like this keep me living
So suprised that this many people appreciate some good music in this day of age. If there is one thing that can bring this broken world back together, my money is on music to save ourselves! Because no matter who you are or what your outlook on life is. Im 100% sure we can all get behind a good tune!
Just saw BILLY IN ATLANTA A FEW WEEKS BACK AND HE GRACED US WITH SOME BAD ASS BLUEGRASS!!! ❤❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊😊
That’s a match made in heaven
This billy strings has got a voice out of time
This performance is profound for me. I have watched it many times, but tonight I can only listen to 10 seconds without physically collapsing into a crying fit.
I hope 40-50 years from now you guys look back and see this video, my gosh you guys are so talented it’s unbelievable!