"The Bells of Saint Mary's" Old-Time Clawhammer Banjo- a field recording

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  • čas přidán 20. 08. 2024
  • Margo MacSweeney plays a beautiful tune on her very own handmade banjo. Thanks for watching.
    ‪@thehandmademusicschool366‬ #appalachia #buckdance #flatfoot #folkmusic #banjo #oldtimemusic #avemaria #salveregina #theotokos #beholdyourmother #clawhammerbanjo #googlyeyes

Komentáře • 192

  • @greyjackson2159
    @greyjackson2159 Před měsícem +108

    When the mainstream news shows me ugliness I come to youtube and watch an Appalachia gal strum her banjo and remind myself there are good things happening in the world no one is reporting on. Thanks Margo! Keep a pickin & shining this little light of mine!

    • @user-xe7jg8fv6b
      @user-xe7jg8fv6b Před měsícem +5

      Именно именно так!!!

    • @dappledcam6154
      @dappledcam6154 Před měsícem +7

      Those were my thoughts too. I gave a sigh of relief returning to simplicity in that beautiful country.

    • @TheShurikenZone
      @TheShurikenZone Před měsícem +6

      ​@dappledcam6154 Same. It's been crazy, since last evening, and this slice of my native culture was just the ticket. Thank you so much, little sister. 🙂👍👍

    • @evilboy4fr
      @evilboy4fr Před měsícem +5

      "...there is some good in this world, and it's worth fighting for." -Samwise Gamgee

    • @TheShurikenZone
      @TheShurikenZone Před měsícem +2

      @@evilboy4fr "Boil up some Mt. Dew; it's gonna' be a long night." -Dale Gribble

  • @rajmathew6220
    @rajmathew6220 Před měsícem +69

    Margo's really spreading happiness with her music. Smiled all the way through. Such an adorable human with amazing skills and talent.

  • @nob34310
    @nob34310 Před 12 dny +3

    Jeune fille bonjour de France🇨🇵.
    Vive l'Amérique Américaine 🍻😘👍
    J'adore votre chaîne, votre talent, Merci 😁

  • @user-fw8rm1yv3i
    @user-fw8rm1yv3i Před 3 dny +1

    This is beautiful and comforting music!! Thank you!!

  • @timmcquerry6068
    @timmcquerry6068 Před měsícem +16

    She is just the SWEETEST PERSON!!!😅 these video's just make me tear up with Happiness...,and tap my toe,and rekindle my desire to play Banjo!

  • @RichardBessel-hd7pq
    @RichardBessel-hd7pq Před měsícem +11

    Thank you Margo. Not sure which is more beautiful, your music or your smile. 😀🪕. Both go nicely together. 👍

  • @chrisbree3467
    @chrisbree3467 Před měsícem +13

    Lovely tune Margo, that beautiful smile is always there, it always makes my day. Love from the uk ❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧

  • @hippomancy
    @hippomancy Před měsícem +13

    one thing common to her videos that I've enjoyed is that little smile at the end of tricky bits; a little outward leak of inner satisfaction... nice playing 👍

  • @arttuvillinger4584
    @arttuvillinger4584 Před 9 hodinami

    Margo, your videos inspired me To start practice playing Banjo😊, Thank you so much ❤

  • @TheNomaer
    @TheNomaer Před měsícem +7

    This was just a piece of Heaven. Like tapping into a time when life and nature were one and the same. Thanks for sharing your amazing gift. 😎😎😜😜❤❤💥💥

  • @kaysadek5012
    @kaysadek5012 Před 26 dny +5

    One more good thing about music when it hits you, you feel no pain. thank you Margo 🌹

  • @johnstickles6789
    @johnstickles6789 Před měsícem +9

    Makes me think of my uncle Dean when i hear this music. He passed about 40 years ago now and i miss him and my father so much. Thanks for posting

  • @davidmcewen2691
    @davidmcewen2691 Před měsícem +7

    Thank you Margo, you bring me hope that one day soon I might smile again. Keep it coming please 🙏

  • @barkebaat
    @barkebaat Před měsícem +23

    This is the America in my heart.
    from a woodworker

  • @kathleencobb7896
    @kathleencobb7896 Před 14 dny +4

    What a talented and lovely, truly lovely young woman you are. I love listening to your music!!! So happy and uplifting. You so remind me of my sweet granddaughter. ❤

  • @stephenthomasma7524
    @stephenthomasma7524 Před měsícem +14

    I could listen to this all day. Excellent!

  • @JenM.-sp4ll
    @JenM.-sp4ll Před 28 dny +6

    Margo your just an awesome soul. I just love ya.❤️💛💚

  • @user-gc1bq3qd8j
    @user-gc1bq3qd8j Před měsícem +9

    Благодарю, великолепно!

  • @AndreasKonig-qq7yk
    @AndreasKonig-qq7yk Před měsícem +3

    she is getting better every day!

  • @zoefitzgerald8864
    @zoefitzgerald8864 Před měsícem +8

    The talent this beautiful musician has got is on an Epic kind of level . She makes me love the South even more (and I was born and raised in CA on the coast) . She is a diamond in a rough world.❤

  • @carlericvonkleistiii2188
    @carlericvonkleistiii2188 Před měsícem +8

    Maego just keeps getting better and better!
    Since this is a rare opportunity to tell her thank you, I want to take advantage of it: THANK YOU, MARGO!

  • @davidhardy879
    @davidhardy879 Před měsícem +16

    Beautiful , Margo ( both YOU and the music ) ! Thank you so much ! ❤

  • @rabendranath
    @rabendranath Před měsícem +9

    Beautiful rendition Margo! Bravo!! 👏👏👏👏👏

  • @greatboniwanker
    @greatboniwanker Před měsícem +9

    IDK if it was by choice or circumstance, but the b&w film really lends itself to this wonderful old song ❤

  • @user-ds3yl9np9p
    @user-ds3yl9np9p Před měsícem +10

    Thanks from Russia. Good, cheerful music.

  • @ruudstiebeler6819
    @ruudstiebeler6819 Před měsícem +8

    Thanks from Germany. ❤

  • @markmcarthy596
    @markmcarthy596 Před měsícem +11

    Look @ those fingers. Born to play 🪕

  • @sladid6773
    @sladid6773 Před měsícem +5

    ❤ played with love and dedication 🎼🫶

  • @Matersoup
    @Matersoup Před měsícem +7

    What a delightful rendition masterfully done!

  • @johnschneider4160
    @johnschneider4160 Před měsícem +6

    Thank you, Margo! Keep them coming.

  • @StasMaximov27
    @StasMaximov27 Před měsícem +12

    Отличная мелодия, отличная игра, а какая красивая исполнительница😍

  • @toryjoyce7542
    @toryjoyce7542 Před měsícem +6

    that was wonderfull margo.loved it as i do all your vidios. thank you.

  • @arnabdasphysics
    @arnabdasphysics Před měsícem +6

    Present day Kabir of music! A marvel of depth in simplicity.

  • @kelvinredward3013
    @kelvinredward3013 Před 21 dnem +2

    Simply love ❤ this Music 🎶 Set in a Down to earth 🌎 reality, and reflects on the surroundings and the People who live there, Simple and Authentic.

  • @hammingdad1
    @hammingdad1 Před měsícem +9

    This was STELLAR! Also, your genuine love for music radiates (and practically melts the camera lens). Professionals may call it "stage presence". When it is authentic, I call it HEART. God has given you a natural talent for music. Use it for good. Music is one of the proofs of the the existence of God and in the continuing work of His angels.

  • @cvrart
    @cvrart Před měsícem +4

    Those are some impressive digits, and being put to very good use! Keep on pickin'

  • @SemboMa
    @SemboMa Před 18 dny +1

    I haven't watched you in a while, but I can see that you are becoming quite skilled on your banjo in this video. This is my favorite song to date...please keep them coming. Seeing your joy brings me joy. Thank you for the music.

  • @masonreid9271
    @masonreid9271 Před měsícem +18

    We live in Scotland but your banjo playing makes us so happy ❤❤

  • @StephenDedalus74
    @StephenDedalus74 Před měsícem +5

    There is something so special about the sound of a banjo... It is at the same time the sound of loneliness and the sound of friendship (or love)... It makes you think of a long road under the sun, in the middle of some beautiful american landscape, where you walk alone for a while, before meeting someone who gladly joins you and then walks by your side :) Anyway, I really needeed this vid today, so thank you Margo, for this moment of music and peace, and for your smile :)

  • @fontanamarcos
    @fontanamarcos Před měsícem +7

    Bravo from Brazil! Keep going and making our day. Love your music!

  • @nickdee5764
    @nickdee5764 Před měsícem +7

    I’m so grateful to learn of a new song through Margo’s lens. Thank you!

  • @adamw7290
    @adamw7290 Před měsícem +6

    Great playing. This video is uplifting, thank you for making it. 🙂

  • @user-wm3cy4bu5d
    @user-wm3cy4bu5d Před měsícem +3

    Слушаешь - и душа с сердцем отдыхают) Марго, ты молодец, не забрасывай это дело.

  • @NiallMor
    @NiallMor Před 11 dny +1

    Lovely! Thank you for this.

  • @opticalmixing23
    @opticalmixing23 Před měsícem +3

    Peace on earth and brotherly love!

  • @karl-heinzhuth1551
    @karl-heinzhuth1551 Před 14 dny +3

    Hello Margo ,Iam from Germany Kaiserslautern, near Ramstein Air Base,Today I saw the first Time your Videos ,when I see you Playing the Banjo ,Singing ,Dancing and Smiling in all of your Clips, I feel Happiness and Love in my Heart.Thank you Margo I wish you the Best ! Sorry for my School English !!😂🤗🥰✌

  • @juz3r1
    @juz3r1 Před měsícem +4

    Let's go Margo! :)

  • @stefvb2032
    @stefvb2032 Před 7 dny +1

    Lovely and back to basics ❤️

  • @wmak8068
    @wmak8068 Před měsícem +4

    Это почти как наша балалайка!
    Спасибо, Марго, это классно!

  • @daveanderson8776
    @daveanderson8776 Před měsícem +5

    Beautiful job Margo
    🤠👍🏻

  • @mikejaggs6722
    @mikejaggs6722 Před 28 dny +2

    Another great tune! Thanks for making our days so nice with your awesome playing! Love it! Keep those old tunes alive!! 😊😊😊😊😊

  • @rayrae204
    @rayrae204 Před měsícem +2

    You bring such JOY TO THE WORLD! Thank you for sharing!

  • @user-cm7mn8ul9d
    @user-cm7mn8ul9d Před měsícem +5

    Excellent picking my dear

  • @user-vv8zu3ft9p
    @user-vv8zu3ft9p Před 25 dny

    He smiles when he plays ! You gotta dig that!!

  • @patricksweeny4373
    @patricksweeny4373 Před měsícem +2

    Excellent Job, Margo! First time I've ever heard it played clawhammer style. We used to do it Bluegrass style in the Late For Supper band. God bless you.

  • @sct27271
    @sct27271 Před měsícem +3

    Wooo hooo! That was great. Appreciate it, Margo! 👏👏👏

  • @andreesimpson4232
    @andreesimpson4232 Před 4 dny +1

    Love from the uk ❤

  • @uthinkaboutthat
    @uthinkaboutthat Před měsícem +1

    MARG😊: Thank you for the breath of fresh air. - City girl down the road

  • @fingerprint5511
    @fingerprint5511 Před měsícem +3

    This is absolutely wonderful thank you

  • @MegaWilloughby
    @MegaWilloughby Před měsícem +4

    I loved it! Went to read the comments hoping nobody was being a jerk, and to see that it’s basically nothing but love is a testament to your music. Keep it up.

  • @jimoconnor6382
    @jimoconnor6382 Před měsícem +3

    Thank you for posting 🤙

  • @drumzone5
    @drumzone5 Před měsícem +2

    Great job! You just keep getting better and better!!!

  • @silvermica
    @silvermica Před 24 dny

    I've caught a glimpse of a world totally different from what I know. I have so many questions. Yet, my eagerness is quelled by an unexpected raw emotion driven by the sound of a banjo - with an energy that compels me to listen without questioning anything. I have so much to learn. Thank you for sharing.

  • @javi9038
    @javi9038 Před měsícem +2

    Tienes una bellisima sonrisa Margo : )
    De verdad parece una filmación antigua ¡bravo!. Gracias!!!

  • @frogmorepipester7490
    @frogmorepipester7490 Před měsícem +2

    Made my day! Cheers from the South Carolina Lowcountry

  • @rethix5955
    @rethix5955 Před 11 dny +1

    Sometimes, it's just music being played.
    It doesn't need every kind of bell and whistle.

  • @MHDebidour
    @MHDebidour Před 27 dny +1

    Thats beautiful and refreshing

  • @CinkSVideo
    @CinkSVideo Před měsícem +1

    Lovely.

  • @xardasadanos8019
    @xardasadanos8019 Před měsícem +2

    Great music and great smiles! Wonderful as always! Keep it up Margo! 👏👍

  • @AdmiringGardeningTools-dy2rz
    @AdmiringGardeningTools-dy2rz Před měsícem +2

    Keep on keeping on the sunnyside

  • @paz8421
    @paz8421 Před měsícem +2

    Comme le dis @greyjackson tu es la plus belle découverte que j ai fais récemment et ça donne du baume au coeur, ...par temps de pluie...continue

  • @3peeks776
    @3peeks776 Před měsícem +1

    Awesome and so talented 😊

  • @markgreco1962
    @markgreco1962 Před měsícem +4

    Thanks

  • @Dreileben
    @Dreileben Před měsícem +1

    Great playing. ❤

  • @nathanielsnyder7396
    @nathanielsnyder7396 Před 17 dny

    😍so very impressed! love your videos, thanks for sharing!

  • @bertrandolf9733
    @bertrandolf9733 Před měsícem +3

    also love all those micro mimics, your concentration and flow!

  • @mtc4him201
    @mtc4him201 Před měsícem +2

    Great, thanks for posting!

  • @manzanorodriguez
    @manzanorodriguez Před měsícem +1

    Me encnata esta música,tiene raices comunes con mis orígenes celtas en Galicia. Gracias!!

  • @0ldfinger
    @0ldfinger Před měsícem +2

    Just beautiful. And I could see you falling in love with that instrument as you played!

  • @AmnajRungsriTui
    @AmnajRungsriTui Před měsícem +3

    ❤❤❤ Thank you😊

  • @Charly_Dont_Surf
    @Charly_Dont_Surf Před měsícem +2

    Outstanding

  • @OllyBockus
    @OllyBockus Před měsícem +2

    Huzzah! A new vid! Very nice, more, please.....I know this tune mainly from the Phil Spector Christmas Album (Bob. B. Soxx and The Blue Jeans?), so this is a very different take, took a while to get the melody...

  • @user-og1gp2rp5q
    @user-og1gp2rp5q Před měsícem +3

    КАКОЕ ПРЕКРАСНОЕ ЛИЦО. СМОТРИМ С ВНУКОМ И ОТДЫХАЕМ. КАК В ЛЕСУ У РУЧЬЯ-ПРЕКРАСНО! ИГРАЙ, РУЧЕЁК. СЧАСТЬЯ ТЕБЕ. С УВАЖЕНИЕМ.

  • @EastCreekUnion
    @EastCreekUnion Před měsícem +1

    Great stuff

  • @matthenson3472
    @matthenson3472 Před měsícem +1

    Nice sounding drop thumb!

  • @timlowery7156
    @timlowery7156 Před měsícem +2

    Love the sound of the open back for clawhammer.... just sounds right. Nice job!

  • @goldsack7919
    @goldsack7919 Před 23 dny

    You are a banjo master. What a great skill to have. It looks like so much fun to play. The music = joy.

  • @luboskalina2813
    @luboskalina2813 Před měsícem

    Super!👍👏Ahoj🇨🇿

  • @user-ld7go9et5p
    @user-ld7go9et5p Před měsícem +1

    Атмосферно

  • @LefrancLF
    @LefrancLF Před měsícem +1

    Hello, I have to say that I have been fascinated with all the content on your channel, you are an exceptional musician. I look forward to seeing and hearing more of your material and continuing to enjoy the wonders of life they have there.
    I send you a big greeting and hug from Mexico. Keep giving it!!!
    P.S. Sorry for the translation :)

  • @kergo294
    @kergo294 Před měsícem +2

    Very good 👍

  • @ericAlohaMoanaWaves
    @ericAlohaMoanaWaves Před měsícem +2

    very nice. thanks. keep going. good vibes. 🎉🪕🎶🎶🎶

  • @paullowe6776
    @paullowe6776 Před měsícem +3

    Beautiful, and you made the banjo too? So talented.

  • @bearshield7138
    @bearshield7138 Před měsícem +1

    sweet job

  • @earlyriser8998
    @earlyriser8998 Před měsícem +5

    this is america in my heart
    from a former (not as good) banjo player

  • @user-fs8ob2cl5g
    @user-fs8ob2cl5g Před měsícem +2

    ❤❤

  • @Deletirium
    @Deletirium Před měsícem +5

    It's a well known scientific fact that it is impossible to remain unsmiling and feet untapped, when listening to a banjo...

  • @jens1273
    @jens1273 Před měsícem +1

    I’m a new fan. You’re so talented.❤

  • @driiifter
    @driiifter Před měsícem

    I hope when I'm playing Fallout 5 or Fallout 6 when I'm 70 years old I hear a Margo song in there. You can see in her earliest videos she already has a knack for slides on the board, that's how you know it's her, the slides, lightning fast and effortless.

  • @guillermopm1368
    @guillermopm1368 Před 28 dny +1

    MARGO,eres sencillamente brillante.Gracias.