John Renbourn & Stefan Grossman - The Last Rehearsal
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- čas přidán 28. 08. 2024
- On March 26 my dear friend John Renbourn passed away. We toured the world together for 15 years. This informal clip was shot a few years back before we were to perform in London.
R.I.P. John.
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I almost quitted guitar culture for a long while and so I came to know the sad news of John's departure only yesterday. I had the privilege to watch him play 3-4 times here in Italy, and once the honour to have dinner together. While I confirm the image of an outstanding player and composer, a generous and honest performer and a true gentleman, I also share the unexpected and deeply questioning gift I had to emphatize with his inner inquietude which he let resonate with mine, when talking at dinner, from music to life and fear. I was in my 20's very confused and searching. He got bitterly ironic and some how intolerant towards my doubtful approach to the mystery of art and life. And yet he gave me a settling inspiration and left a fatherly taste in my heart.
I thank God for the gift of your life. May He welcome you in His endless music, Sir John!
That is beautiful. Thank you for sharing this!
Yeah you never had dinner with him stop the cap
I believe that you had dinner with him.
John was such a humble and friendly person, very available.
It was so common to have him spend time with the audience after his concerts, or allowing you in his changing room. He could easily let you try his guitar. He used to listen to young musician and was very interested in their productions.
It was no surprise at all that you could go with him to the pub for a beer or even at dinner after his concerts.
That was the tipical atmosphere at the Folk Studio, the very small concert theater where he was at home in Rome.
But I had dinner with him in Pescara (a more remote city of Italy), after a concert where very few people came to see him. We, the guys of the Folk Studios, where familiar to him, and he was more than happy to see us there and went together to have dinner with the organizer of the event. That was just normal life for an artist such John Rembourn. If you get surprised or scheptical maybe you didn't have the chance to meet him personally.
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As a guitar teacher I often play John tunes with my student, so they discover his fabulous talent. The best tribute will be to hear young people playing his music.
Dominique Chevalier Thank you for spreading this type of music out no one seems to Appreciate this type of music anymore
@@bloodletter3400 I do. Love this music with all my heart, and I am quite sure I am not the only one
I met John among others in Normandy during one of his concerts in a small village. He was an extraordinarily aborbable and nice guy in addition to a formidable guitarist and composer. very moved to see him again in this video with Stefan. thanks for posting it. RIP John
That was a treat!! Thanx Stefan for letting me be there. God bless John for all he left behind with his music for all to enjoy for all eternity, Love you both from the 60's and have been inspired ever since.
beautiful. when two masters 'flub' something or have a time working it out, it still sounds better than the rest of us could do on our best days! Serendipity.
Sir John will be sorely missed.
Thanks for posting, Tony. I was not aware that John passed away last week. Makes me feel sad. He sure will be missed and remembered.
Oliver Murko Nor was I. Oh my. Oh shit. Speechless.
troubleclef I've seen your cover of mist covered mountains and it's awesome, absolutely perfect. I'm totally gutted that John is no longer with us. Thirty years I've been a fan, I wish I could have seen him one more time to thank him again. Rest in Peace John.
Saw John twice at Passim in Cambridge MA. What a wonderful and inspirational musician. RIP Sir John
RIP John....you must have some wonderful memories Stefan......I hope you can share some of them with us one day. His spirit lives on....
Was lucky enough to see John 4 times, once with the full Pentangle lineup. Watching him and Mr Grossman talk and rehearse was a real pleasure, and I love the way you feel your way through the songs together. Thank you for sharing this insight into how you spent time playing. John was in my all-time favourite top 10 guitarists (along with you, of course!), and a huge inspiration for me to play (badly), and aside for his incredible talent as a guitarist had one of the most calming, beautiful voices. Thank you Mr Grossman, I look forward to catching one of your shows in the next year - please make an appearance in London soon!
So sorry to hear of John's passing..he was a great player,I saw him and Stefan in the 1980's,up in Newcastle,UK,I met Stefan during the break,and he was the most genuine gentleman on earth,as was John..two great musical legends playing together!
these two are simply amazing ! RIP Mr John Renbourn .
I was so glad to see you two together in a church basement in Seattle during the winter of 1979-80. It will always be here in my memories, in a very special place. Thank you for all of the goodness of the music that flowed forth. Be at peace, dear Sir John.
~speechless, the end of an era .....
That is unfortunate loss for all guitarsits, musicians and certainly his friend and family. Thanks for all the beautifull music he created and shared with us.
It's special to watch these great players still working out tunes together to "get it right". I had the good pleasure to see them perform together here in Toronto many years ago. I was gutted when I learned of John Renbourns death. John provided a life times worth of musical inspiration. He profoundly affected how I have approached the guitar for almost 5 decades.
Dear Stefan,
Thanks so much for this priceless gift.
I miss more John every day.
Since I am 16 (long time ago) both you and him are fulfilling my musical world.
His workshops were out of this world!
R.I.P John
Best regards Stefan
Anyone else hear hints of Angie and parts of Pentangle arrangements in Stefan's arrangement? Here's a dude that knows who he is playing with. Thanks for running that Guitar Workshop, Stefan! You've made me and my best friend from high school very happy (I got him the Bert Jansch video from your library of videos. He loves that concert DVD, by the way)
Hats off to you. RIP, John Renbourn.
Yes, definite Davy Graham influences here ... and why not? He was yet another great who influenced so many.
Or even "hit the road jack"
@@bjohnson515 Lol didn't hear any of that
@@alansturgess1324 Davy was the pioneer
I was really very sad to learn John Renbourn's death. He was one truth guardian presence for me - with regretted Bert Jansch - in the learning of the folkguitar in the eighties and I have discorver earlier his magnificent sensibility in jazz compositions. I see him in concert in Toulouse in the south France about 1985 with Tony Roberts and Jacqui McShee... Today can I only share the sadness of all those who miss and remember him thinking back to the magnificent years of the English folk revival. Thank you Stefan for this nice post.
This man talked so truly through his guitar that emotions seemed to litteraly flow from each note he played. Another beautiful artist has gone and left true, sincere music behind him. Thank You John Renbourn, may you rest in Peace.
Two of the most brilliant guitarists I have ever had the joy of seeing live. Dearly miss John.
Wow, these guys are real players. Sorry you lost your friend Stefan.
Thanks for the music John!
I saw Renbourn live on 3 occasions. I could have met him and shook his hand, because he was a nice guy and funny, and would laugh and talk with people. And I know he would have shook my hand. He was kind, and actually down to earth, in his way, even though many of us were in awe of him and his playing. R.I.P John.
I saw Stephan and John play in quite a few times in various not too posh areas of Glasgow in the 90's. Don't imagine they got paid much but I'm sure they where much appreciated by everyone who was there! fantastic couple of guitar geniuses.
Stefan, from an old fan and cassette student from New Jersey, I am saddened at the news of Johns passing. I studied many of his pieces, never mastering any, but it gave me the opportunity to hear him play in great detail. A wonderful player and a kind human being. Dave W.
Lovely clip thank you. Great to see two masters complementing each other. JR's playing was like no one else's. I was massively disappointed not to get to see him on his final (?) tour with Wiz Jones. I had a ticket for the gig at Milngavie folk club nr Glasgow. When I got there I found they'd been ousted by a pipe band rehearsing for the World Championships a couple of days later! I was devastated when he dies a few months later.
Thanks again for a reminder of a great musician and a lovely man.
Treinta años escuchando les, intentando aprender a tocar sus temas, tengo vinilos de finales de los 70' y los guardo como tesoros. Una delicia verles trabajar juntos. Que lo sigan haciendo muchos años más.
A man of many a guitar moon who could still be "wowed" by the harmonies of spontaneous creativity. Sleep Well Mr. Renbourn, you will always be a light.
I hadn't heard. I feel like I've been punched in the stomach. This is so sad. I would have loved to see you guys do a tour. He played the background music for so much of my life in the turbulent late 60's. The best parts . I just flashed back to memories of globe trotting hippy girls, incense and patchouli oil. Old farmhouses , adopted stray dogs , rooms filled with dear friends trying to build a better world . He was unique and his music such a comfort. He won't be soon forgotten. Thanks so much for letting us know. My most sincere sympathies for his immediate family and the extended family of fans that he warmly touched with his music.
So sad to hear of this fine guitarists passing.I had the pleasure of seeing him play live a few times and to marvel at his skill.R.I.P.John.
I had the privilege of meeting John briefly at a couple of gigs in London many many years ago;a true gentleman and a lovely nature;treasured memories indeed...
Thank you for sharing this personal relationship with us. To spend your life making music, is there anything better? I think not! R. I. P.
descanse en paz uno de los guitarristas más querido por los guitarristas acústicos. Parte de mi amor por la guitarra se lo debo a él (a ti también Stefan). Gracias por subir este documento precioso.
I am sorry for your loss. We will all miss him and his music dearly
Just love listening to the interaction with you both and so sad your friend has passed away. You now have lovely memories to cherish of your time together!! God Bless!
A real treat to see two masters at work. Stephan is a great teacher.
I thought I was gonna listen to some rock tonight...but once you click on john...no way of running from the heaven his music keeps creating.
thanks so much for this Stephan. A gift.
I hope he has a Sir John A Lot style grave in an old church somewhere. I loved John. This may have been filmed at John's converted chapel house in the Scottish Borders. John always drove back there even if he was playing in London or wherever.
Taking me back to my youth with two amazing players together. This is so divine to listen to and admire the artistry.
RIP John. Love to see these two working the magic...
Saw him play with Pentangle a long time ago in my student days....leave lots of his records which I love....trying to copy his playing....thanks for the memories and songs John....
Such a generous guitarist sorely missed
so much of my youth was trying to play his beautiful tunes, like the hermit, the pelican etc. 30 years later I almost forget I have a tattoo of John Renbourn's name from the record cover of The Hermit LP on my shoulder.
Wish I could have met you John. I will always have you in my memories.
Farewell Fine fellow. What a pleasure your music was all these years.
That was REALLY nice! Thanks for posting it.
I was fortunate to see John in concert twice, and to have several well-worn LP's. Truly a master!
Thank you for posting. I am saddened to find out of his passing. As a guitarist, John Renbourn was a great inspiration to me. RIP.
Stefan, so sorry to hear about this. My friends and I have spent dozens of hours listening to you two play together and I'm feeling so thankful to have seen John perform in Seattle when on tour with Pierre Bensusan. We were nowhere close to ready for John to not be not be with us. Thank you for all the music you two made together.
I just wanted to say how deeply sorry we are to hear of the tragic loss.... for John's family, friends and for the music world. John was a wonderful musician and character. RIP John. A true legend.... Ken&Kathy x
How wonderful, thanks for sharing this gem
I first heard you two guys on Ohio Public Radio's "Rambling" show and loved it.
Went out and got y'all's live album and several others.
Several later you came and played a Footmad Concert in Charleston WV that was 87. It was so amazing. I got John to sign my 3 Kingdoms Album. He was such a nice person.
Really ever since he's been on rotation in my music listening. I always hoped he would maybe return to our area, maybe you and he at Fur Peace Ranch not far from us. When I heard he had died I knew that would never happen. So sad. So much beautiful music.
John was a legend... Still is.
I still have vivid memories of the time,as a young lad. when I first heard Davy Graham and then John Renbourn. I still have all those early LP's of theirs that I bought. I never saw Davy in concert but I did see John. Such heroes. So missed.
Great loss! Thanks for your music!
thanks sharing, john was my main man and will always be...
"Lady and unicorn" and "Snap a little owl" are my all time favorite album.
R.I.P Mr Renbourn.
I just found out about his passing today, Dec. 19, 2017. A long time ago I was a big follower of him (and Pentangle), and actually have several instructional guitar DVDs that he made. But I moved on in a different direction and consequently stopped "following" him. I am very saddened today to learn of his passing. He truly was a legend.
Absolutely wonderful. A joy to listen to.
I hadn't heard. I am so shocked by this. I expected John to be around for years to come. He was an inspiring player whose music touched the hearts of so many. I shall think of music, his great contribution, in order to stifle the shadow of sadness that this brings to my heart. Thank you John for all that you have brought to this earth. the music, the company, the song, the stories, the life.
love to you both! you have so enriched my life….thank you, thank you….gone but live will he on
This is excellent!!
Wonderful insight, thanks a lot for sharing this with us
Country side, stew and jazz guitar! One of life's many treasures!
I remember John in his early days from his solo appearance at the Jean Cocteau theatre in London with just his guitar and a bottle of wine to frequent appearances at Les Cousins , together with Bert Jansch at Chelsea Town hall and the early Pentangle rehearsal sessions at the Horse Shoe Hotel and more recently at the London Acoustic Guitar sessions with Stefan Grossman and solo in Andover Hampshire . A wonderful innovative and inspirational player,composer and teacher . Together with Bert and Davy Graham these were the exceptionally gifted musicians in London in the late 60s and 70's who got me to pick up the guitar and struggle to play my first chords and fingerstyle arrangements. I can still hear John play and sing in my mind as clearly and brightly as if it was just yesterday.
I had discovered him only a few years ago. Beyond the virtuoso technique JR had such a wonderful feel and touch... We'll miss you, John. RIP
Two Maestros!!
GtrWorkShp. Stephen. Thanks for putting this up here. Many good years of hearing you and John playing together. Stephen, you were so funny with some of those medleys of yours :) R.I.P John.
So so sad his life was ended prematurely, saw him play only last month, a wonderful player and gentleman.
Brilliant Boys!
my gosh that is sad...how come it's not headline news....this man along with stefan influenced endless guitar players worldwide....they changed the course of my life for which i thank them...sad but what a legacy...
thanks for sharing those moments...
Many thanks for sharing this; though informal, the magic is there.
Did you see the joy in Johns eyes as he stumbled onto a cool sounding lick? Even after all those years he still had the passion.
Lovely playing, lovely view, I'll drink to that.
The Sainted John Renbourn what a joy. RIP I am sure you were received up there.
Very sorry for your loss.
Gracias Jonh, fue un placer oirte tocar, que te vaya bien por donde andes, abrazo para tu familia y amigos, saludos Stefan
I will always remember his first LP it blew me away R.I.P John
John Renbourn shaped a lifelong trek for me from the 1st time i heard Pentangle with him and Burt spinning their tales ...that was acoustic guitar in a magical level .
So sad at his passing. His music has been a lifelong freind
Reminiscent of "Aurora's Powder Rag".
I've loved both you guys work for many many years.
I was sad to see Bert go, but now John as well. It's all too sad.
Not sure who's place that is, but it looks a beautiful part of the world.
Best wishes Stefan and R.I.P. John.
This is why I just totally gave up playing guitar after so many years - nothing ever like approaching their amazing abilities.
Nice...I saw the John and Stefan at Wolf Trap some years ago and did mightily enjoy the evening.
Emotional moment. Thanks !
Hé oui , John est mort brutalement chez lui semble t'il .On a trouvé son corps dans son jardin .Il avait un an de plus que moi . Quelle perte !
Under The Volcano was one a the greatest acoustic instrumental albums evr, they have a real magic when they play, a groove thats very evident and natural
thank you for sharing this
what a melody amazing
So saddened by this news. Having John buy me a pint at the Rosehill Theatre in Whitehaven Cumbria is a most treasured memory. I spent many, many hours learning tunes like 'Judy 'and 'Day at the Seaside' John's music is engraved on my heart and will always remain there.
A delight
I love this mix of blues jazz and ragtime
My condoleances to Stefan and all John's friends and relatives. Sad. Another music legend has disappeared.
It was being introduced to Pentangle and John Renbourn that set the course of my life. While every one here was listening to Doc Watson, I was listening to John thinking his music was British folk tunes....WRONG! But anyway, I ended up owning a record store so I could listen to all the weird music I could find. I blame/thank John for this. I never got rich but I never listened to a bad song either. A life well lived is one with good music well listened.
I learned fingerstyle from tablature that came in one there records. Never expected to see a tab book tucked inside. Never forget "Luke's little summer" by renbourn. Great stuff!!!
wonderful footage but its sad to here that John has passed away
R.I.P. John
thank you for this it was a nice insight
The master at work
Really, really lovely clip, but so sad about John. John Renbourn, Bert Jansch & Stefan Grossman provided the soundtrack to my late teens/ early twenties and I was lucky enough to see all 3 (at different times) in the 1970s. I was even part of a group that had a lesson from Stefan in Cambridge in (I think) 1972. I saw John & Stefan together a couple of years ago at the London Acoustic Guitar Show (which I guess was what they were rehearsing for here).
Sadden by his death and gladden that we these and other videos, CDs of his music to carry his spirit into many minds long after the body is gone.
I saw Stefan and John play a concert in Hobart, Tasmania.... must have been nearly forty years ago... can you remind me with the dates? Love your work, so much joy to so many...
Wish I had seen these guys more!
Miss you, John : (