Thank you for posting this. So much inspiration for me as well as humility. Astounding musicianship all round. Humility because every player was head, shoulders and mountain peaks above my playing,
I play live alot...it's amazing how you play things flawlessly at home by yourself. But then you get in front of a crowd and it all goes to $h!t. Tons of respect for these guys to play so well in front of a crowd critiquing your every note.
The reason is this. When you’re by yourself you aren’t concerned about the outcome, you just play. You get in front of people and end up trying too hard. Read “The Inner Game Of Music”
@@toddjones9975 So true. Hit a clam at home and you will immediately forgive yourself and keep right on playing like it never happened. On stage you judge yourself harshly and it affects what comes next as you desperately try forget, recover and carry on. That look on Mathew Taylor's face as he finishes the first tune says it all. I think the real pros are so good because the stage is their home, so they play like they're at home.
As a guitar player (note- who CANNOT do what these folks are doing) I really enjoy the flat pickers who try to incorporate the lower, even bass notes, of the chords they are soloing over, it really adds a wholeness to a single guitar's sound. And I know it isn't easy!
Been to many many Winfields. Actually leaving for 2023 tomorrow. These musicians completely blow the roof off. Think of the thousands of hours of practice and dedication it takes to play like this!!
Wow, every one of these guys are just fantastic. Talk about hours and hours of practice by yourself, and then being able to play it on stage! They are all big time winners and players.
I can tell you after playing fingerstyle for so many years that even the CHAIR you sit in makes a HUGE difference in your performance! Great job everyone! :)
I could listen to Ian Ly all day long! He may not have had the most fast pyrotechnic passages, but in my estimation he was the most artistic/musical/complete musician.
Justus Ross just killed it on his final song!!!!! I would liked to see him win, but they were all fantastic. It's hard too imagine how anyone could be that good and come in last!!!! They're all winners in my book.
Doc Watson would have been singing while playing that stuff...😁 Jokes aside. This is one of the most wholesome videos I've watched in a long time. You can really feel that in the end, it's all about the music. In my eyes, all of these guys is a winner. Not just because they all play fantstic guitar, but also because they all seem to be modest, decent people suporting each other. In the end, it all boils down to taste. All of you played incredibly well!
All amazing guitar players. Picking a winner from this group would be a difficult task. I realize that Matthew Taylor did make a couple of 'flubs', but I loved some of his chordal structure and the overtones he achieved, beyond what the others did.
Matt's selection was technically much more difficult than many of the others. I think he also has a superior instrument, but everything's debatable. Holten deserved the win.
@@guitarman1477 No, but he's not the most efficient right hand ever. I honestly don't know how he nails every note. Would love to see a close up video from Oh what's his name, the guy who analyzes all the picking of shredders, mostly electric players. Cuz Strings is a prodigy, no doubt.
Justus Ross plays incredibly well! I'm afraid my pinky would be all jammed up in the strings if I tried playing that fast. Way to go, Justus! Cool name too!
They were all awesome but I thought the second place winner was the best. His clarity and precision was outstanding. I heard very few finger position buzzez and only one or two dead note catches, very impressive! Tough call for the judges.
WOW, WOW and well, just- umm- Wow! 😲 these pickers talent AND tunes they're choosing puts a huge smile on my face.Nothing and I mean nothing, comes nowhere near this genre in terms of sheer musicianship and expertise -- just blows me away every time( and a big-- ole absolutely 2 the fan who said the great Tony Rice would hopefully B proud AND pleased as punch @ the proceedings😉💯🎸🎶🎵
Agreed I like him the best. Others were faster but he's the one I kept trying to see behind that mike thinking other fingers were getting in there making them melodies
What a great post! All of these young men played very well and the order of finish seemed fair and accurate. Holten seems to be a unique and special talent and so young! Good job to all!
Notice how much more refined the picking became after the pressure was off and the votes had been counted. Forget the competition and just have fun! Put your smile into your music like EVH!
I've listened 2 this wonderful style for awhile now and, I just thought of something that occurred about the genre, these cats are playing all kinds of notes-- but here's the thing, they're staying.on ONE chord!! Truly amazing😳🙆💟
Gosh I could feel Adam Wrights positive vibe thru the whole thing especially mentoring the younger generation that’s why this great art form will always continue 👏
First, thanks so much for posting this!! I really wanted to see some videos when I saw the winners on Bluegrass Today! I wish I could have been there! 😁 All great playing, and congratulations to all the finalists! I was most excited by all the Jake Workman licks... Justus Ross and Holten Doucette... 🔥 SO GOOD! And Hickory Snow played by Holten for his final song... YEAH!!! I hope I can come some year; again congrats to everyone!
Watch Clarence White for a great example of tone, flawless execution and efficiency. Fingers always close to the fingerboard and impeccable right hand technique.
These young folks can pick at my house anytime! I'll supply the instruments AND the food!!! The Old Time Fiddlers convention is in town right up the road this weekend, I hope to see some of these pickers there!
That whole area is so filled with talent for those couple of weeks that it's not funny!! I drive by that area every day going to work and seeing those campgrounds just packed with music lovers is astounding!! I went one time and was a blast! Haven't been back there, been too busy doing other things in life! If you have a way to go to the Winfield Kansas, Walnut Valley Fall Festival you need to go its worth every penny!
Id like to see these guys flat pick for 4 minutes over a key that ISNT an open string like Eb while tuned to 440 and NO capo. Why not make it challenging to where constantly hitting open strings during the runs wouldn't work?
I remember years ago talking to someone much better than me at guitar about who they think the best player is. They responded, "Probably some random dude in the Midwest who only plays in their basement."
Great job all performers and engineers and organisers... can i suggest for next performance it would be nice to be able to hear the accompaniment in the mix... it's there but only just...
I see I was here 11 months ago and left a comment. Guess I still like it. 😅. But, well, I can play hundreds and songs and sing and accompany myself on or with a harmonica,but I can’t do what these musicians are doing. 😢
This almost makes me want to start playing with a pick. Almost lol In all seriousness. What an amazing bunch of pickers. There's a lot of heart on that stage.
Darryl Rutherford straight out of Otoe. How is Sam doing bro? I tried to reach out to you years ago but got nothing back. Hope you and the family is good man.
I feel like the third place winner played the cleanest but the other dudes were utilizing more of the fretboard and such so I dunno. For my money he stole the show.
Is there somewhere we can find out what tuning some of these guys were playing in? Amazing. As someone already commented. I am inspired and humbled. :) Thanks for sharing these awesome pickers.
Chordgoblin, for many years the festival (Walnut Valley Association) would not allow anyone to record the contest. Instead they hired a company to film it (Legleiter Video) and only offered each contestant the opportunity to purchase their own performance, and no other part of the contest. As far as I know most people didn't purchase the recordings, and if they did they didn't post them ( most of us work hard on our contest arrangements and prefer they not be posted online for other contestants to see and hear). I did purchase mine, I used them to critique myself and determine what I needed to improve on. My performance in 2019 was not recorded, Mr. Legleiter passed away and I don't know of any other recordings. However, I did post my performance from 2013 on my YT channel, I can post a link to my final round and you can follow links to my channel for the other round and trophy presentation. But I don't know of any other videos posted, aside from this one by The Acoustic Shoppe. czcams.com/video/OsjkLqENEIA/video.html
@@AcousticShoppe I'm really glad you recorded and posted it and hope you do it for many future years. I want to watch other contestants' videos not to copy them but for the huge amounts of inspiration! And to see what general ideas the winners are executing.
One of the greatest performances at the WInfield flatpicking contest was this one - it's on several records: czcams.com/video/Iy87kXZpeWo/video.html. He also won the Fiddle contest at Winfield.
Thank you for posting this. So much inspiration for me as well as humility. Astounding musicianship all round. Humility because every player was head, shoulders and mountain peaks above my playing,
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I play live alot...it's amazing how you play things flawlessly at home by yourself. But then you get in front of a crowd and it all goes to $h!t. Tons of respect for these guys to play so well in front of a crowd critiquing your every note.
Seriously !!
Same with recording. As soon as they cue you, the mind and the fingers loose each other- at least for me. Mad respect for these dreadnaught masters.
The reason is this. When you’re by yourself you aren’t concerned about the outcome, you just play. You get in front of people and end up trying too hard. Read “The Inner Game Of Music”
@@toddjones9975 So true. Hit a clam at home and you will immediately forgive yourself and keep right on playing like it never happened. On stage you judge yourself harshly and it affects what comes next as you desperately try forget, recover and carry on. That look on Mathew Taylor's face as he finishes the first tune says it all. I think the real pros are so good because the stage is their home, so they play like they're at home.
“It’s easy. It’s just jazz....”
As a guitar player (note- who CANNOT do what these folks are doing) I really enjoy the flat pickers who try to incorporate the lower, even bass notes, of the chords they are soloing over, it really adds a wholeness to a single guitar's sound. And I know it isn't easy!
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It definitely gives it a fuller sound.
Crosspicking... it's key for those solo flatpickers!
Been to many many Winfields. Actually leaving for 2023 tomorrow. These musicians completely blow the roof off. Think of the thousands of hours of practice and dedication it takes to play like this!!
We're filming this year too!
Wow, every one of these guys are just fantastic. Talk about hours and hours of practice by yourself, and then being able to play it on stage! They are all big time winners and players.
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I can tell you after playing fingerstyle for so many years that even the CHAIR you sit in makes a HUGE difference in your performance! Great job everyone! :)
I could listen to Ian Ly all day long! He may not have had the most fast pyrotechnic passages, but in my estimation he was the most artistic/musical/complete musician.
Exactly what I was thinking, the most musical out there
Yup. He's in the Blake school. Lilting and full-sounding.
He had my vote too.
Agreed. He was the perfect balance of technical skills and feel
Agreed. Wonderful dynamics.
Amazing pickers. All are winners in my eyes. Thank you for posting😎
Couldn't agree more! Thank you for watching 😄
Ian Ly from Cali by a country mile ! He was by far the most musical.
So much talent! Thanks for watching.
I agree completely. That guy’s gonna be big
By far.
Reminded me of Norman Blake's playing style.
I'm with you 100% on that!
I think Justus from Poplar Bluff was my pick of the great group who played. Wow! I may be a bit biased toward Mo. 🙂
I could listen to this stuff all day!
Absolutely brilliant, heartening and a pure pleasure to listen to these supremely talented people. Thank you
Justus Ross just killed it on his final song!!!!! I would liked to see him win, but they were all fantastic. It's hard too imagine how anyone could be that good and come in last!!!! They're all winners in my book.
Agreed. All very good, But he had the best groove/timing I think.
Best song of the whole thing imho.
Definitely my favorite in the whole vid
Agreed. All great technical players but there was something very listenable about Justus’ playing.
Soooooo good
Thanks for posting this AMAZING group of Flatpickers ! What a Show -
Doc Watson would have been singing while playing that stuff...😁
Jokes aside. This is one of the most wholesome videos I've watched in a long time. You can really feel that in the end, it's all about the music.
In my eyes, all of these guys is a winner. Not just because they all play fantstic guitar, but also because they all seem to be modest, decent people suporting each other.
In the end, it all boils down to taste.
All of you played incredibly well!
All amazing guitar players. Picking a winner from this group would be a difficult task. I realize that Matthew Taylor did make a couple of 'flubs', but I loved some of his chordal structure and the overtones he achieved, beyond what the others did.
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Matt's selection was technically much more difficult than many of the others. I think he also has a superior instrument, but everything's debatable. Holten deserved the win.
yep, great right hand and a little inefficient in the left, but hey Billy Strings flails a bit too.
@@carlosreira2189 billy never flails
@@guitarman1477 No, but he's not the most efficient right hand ever. I honestly don't know how he nails every note. Would love to see a close up video from Oh what's his name, the guy who analyzes all the picking of shredders, mostly electric players. Cuz Strings is a prodigy, no doubt.
22:00 is my favorite moment in the whole thing. Ian is a true artist
Great music and great players. Thank you Acoustic Shoppe for filming all of this.
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The future of flatpicking is in good hands!❤
We had the exact same thought. 🙌
I’ve been playing since 1965 and still can’t play like I want to. I guess one is never satisfied. Oh well I will take what I got.
Justus Ross plays incredibly well! I'm afraid my pinky would be all jammed up in the strings if I tried playing that fast. Way to go, Justus! Cool name too!
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They were all awesome but I thought the second place winner was the best. His clarity and precision was outstanding. I heard very few finger position buzzez and only one or two dead note catches, very impressive! Tough call for the judges.
Agreed! Very clean playing.
I won’t even bother deciding a favorite. Immense talent all around, each with unique quality and skill. Feel bad for the judges.
WOW, WOW and well, just- umm- Wow! 😲 these pickers talent AND tunes they're choosing puts a huge smile on my face.Nothing and I mean nothing, comes nowhere near this genre in terms of sheer musicianship and expertise -- just blows me away every time( and a big-- ole absolutely 2 the fan who said the great Tony Rice would hopefully B proud AND pleased as punch @ the proceedings😉💯🎸🎶🎵
I love that the mic stand has a brake rotor for the base :)
What a great idea for keeping that delicate condenser mic safe
Two more weeks and I get to see BILLY STRINGS in Oklahoma City! Can’t wait!
Woohoo! Should be an awesome show!
That band is so tight and creative. I'd love to see them live.
Ian Ly was my choice. So smooth.
When I closed my eyes I could hear the spirit of CW’s music in Ian Ly’s playing amazing
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Agreed I like him the best. Others were faster but he's the one I kept trying to see behind that mike thinking other fingers were getting in there making them melodies
Ian has the touch. Sounds like Tony Rice.
I wish I could play half as good as any one of these guys. Really good stuff.
Us too😅 Lots of talent up there! Thanks for watching. Be sure to subscribe for more!
What a great post! All of these young men played very well and the order of finish seemed fair and accurate. Holten seems to be a unique and special talent and so young! Good job to all!
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Thanks for posting! Loved all of the performances. Justus would’ve been my pick as well, but all the players are incredibly talented.
Thanks for sharing!
Just amazing. 25 years I can’t even come close. Your just born with certain things. I play hours a day 6-7 days a week and I will never get there.
All fantastic but I liked Justus Ross' tone the best, had dynamics and feel...outstanding
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Notice how much more refined the picking became after the pressure was off and the votes had been counted. Forget the competition and just have fun! Put your smile into your music like EVH!
Justus Ross was the best imo. He was playing crazy like it's a cajun fiddle and not a guitar.
#2 place winner was best flatpicker imo
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First place was awarded by a woman that sounded like his mom, having watched him grow from nothing to now. such a darling..... ok.
Those Jake Workman harmonics in St. Anne's Reel! Yeah!!
I've listened 2 this wonderful style for awhile now and, I just thought of something that occurred about the genre, these cats are playing all kinds of notes-- but here's the thing, they're staying.on ONE chord!! Truly amazing😳🙆💟
Thanks for sharing this. You guys are the best. And so are the flat pickers
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So delighted to watch this❤🎉❤
Gosh I could feel Adam Wrights positive vibe thru the whole thing especially mentoring the younger generation that’s why this great art form will always continue 👏
The art form will continue without one particular individual. As to mentoring.. look up the definition.
Justus plays in the group Kentucky Just Us, their banjo player Jesse won first place for banjo this year!
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Jesse Meador - 1st place. Yes he's with Kentucky Just Us!
So many wonderful creative interpretative personality driven different..but similar..guitar artisans..yummm
First, thanks so much for posting this!! I really wanted to see some videos when I saw the winners on Bluegrass Today! I wish I could have been there! 😁 All great playing, and congratulations to all the finalists! I was most excited by all the Jake Workman licks... Justus Ross and Holten Doucette... 🔥 SO GOOD! And Hickory Snow played by Holten for his final song... YEAH!!! I hope I can come some year; again congrats to everyone!
All top three winners are Jake’s former and current students 😊
Remember ... it's not just about technique ... it's abour Art and Expression .
Much respect to all pickers great job! wow!❤
Watch Clarence White for a great example of tone, flawless execution and efficiency. Fingers always close to the fingerboard and impeccable right hand technique.
It’s hard to say who wins so,e times some great technique and feel from all who played.
Not an expert on flat picking but Ian seemed the best to my ears.
First guy was my favorite. Something about his playing. And dam that guitar sounded good
what was the judging criteria? I Felt that Ian Ly played the cleanest and tastiest sounds.. How did Ly not get First?
These guys are all fantastic!!! Keep on pickin!!🎵🎶🎵
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Dang. I'm halfway through but Jacob has my vote so far. Well done sir.
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Excellent display! I would have given it to Adam Wright myself, though.
Very nice. Actually it's excellent 👌
These young folks can pick at my house anytime! I'll supply the instruments AND the food!!!
The Old Time Fiddlers convention is in town right up the road this weekend, I hope to see some of these pickers there!
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@@AcousticShoppe I did thanks!
That whole area is so filled with talent for those couple of weeks that it's not funny!! I drive by that area every day going to work and seeing those campgrounds just packed with music lovers is astounding!! I went one time and was a blast! Haven't been back there, been too busy doing other things in life!
If you have a way to go to the Winfield Kansas, Walnut Valley Fall Festival you need to go its worth every penny!
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Doc Watson is smiling from above!
The winners -all 3 made me wanna dance. 👍
Thanks for posting this. Nice to see the great picking.
2nd place has better time feel than 1st place imo
This was the clip I needed today. Excellent stuff.
Well as good as they all were I had JR #1 spot. He added a ton more musically by just adding more bass notes.
Just an entire different feel it made
So correct my fellow picker and grinner
Don't see how yall can pick a winner incredible playing
Justus, you're #1 in my heart
Justus is so talented🙌 Thanks for watching!
You can hear Irish roots in some of this music. Not sure if there are more roots. Great playing.
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Scottish fiddle tunes, too.
awesome. thanks for posting.
Ian Ly has beatiful tone, reminds me of Tony RIce's soft touch.
Thanks for sharing.
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loved the skill and effort. Amazing
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Confidence and solid tone, no "electric light" here. Super.👍
Awesome Talent, I am Humbled. Play On......
Love this!!!❤
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Id like to see these guys flat pick for 4 minutes over a key that ISNT an open string like Eb while tuned to 440 and NO capo. Why not make it challenging to where constantly hitting open strings during the runs wouldn't work?
I remember years ago talking to someone much better than me at guitar about who they think the best player is. They responded, "Probably some random dude in the Midwest who only plays in their basement."
Accurate 😂😂
Great job all performers and engineers and organisers... can i suggest for next performance it would be nice to be able to hear the accompaniment in the mix... it's there but only just...
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I see I was here 11 months ago and left a comment. Guess I still like it. 😅. But, well, I can play hundreds and songs and sing and accompany myself on or with a harmonica,but I can’t do what these musicians are doing. 😢
Justus was my favorite. He has "it."
Love this flat picking. I surely would never have to pick out the winner, they all are fantastic players.
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All FANTASTIC players ..wonder who the judges are trying to decide this..??
This almost makes me want to start playing with a pick. Almost lol
In all seriousness. What an amazing bunch of pickers. There's a lot of heart on that stage.
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Darryl Rutherford straight out of Otoe. How is Sam doing bro? I tried to reach out to you years ago but got nothing back. Hope you and the family is good man.
Wish the 🎙 wasn’t blocking the most important aspect of this style of guitar playing
I feel like the third place winner played the cleanest but the other dudes were utilizing more of the fretboard and such so I dunno. For my money he stole the show.
Really good
I've been playing a long time. Winner in my book is Justus Ross
What's the tune Ian Ly playing? Thanks in advanced stranger. Loved is picking, so clean and filled with heart.
My fingers hurt and I'm crying. Dipping in ice water now.
😂
They’re all amazing!
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Thanks for the heart. Who’s the acoustic shoppe?
Holten FTW. They got it right.
I never knew that these guys could play with out a capo at the second fret.
WOW. I really like this stuff. Tony rice Jr.
Is there somewhere we can find out what tuning some of these guys were playing in? Amazing. As someone already commented. I am inspired and humbled. :) Thanks for sharing these awesome pickers.
my favorite was the guy with the head scarf and spindly legs
Justus Ross was the only one playing with emotions
RACEK KILLED IT.
Very cool. If anyone knows if these vids exist for previous years, please point me in that direction.
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Chordgoblin, for many years the festival (Walnut Valley Association) would not allow anyone to record the contest. Instead they hired a company to film it (Legleiter Video) and only offered each contestant the opportunity to purchase their own performance, and no other part of the contest. As far as I know most people didn't purchase the recordings, and if they did they didn't post them ( most of us work hard on our contest arrangements and prefer they not be posted online for other contestants to see and hear). I did purchase mine, I used them to critique myself and determine what I needed to improve on. My performance in 2019 was not recorded, Mr. Legleiter passed away and I don't know of any other recordings. However, I did post my performance from 2013 on my YT channel, I can post a link to my final round and you can follow links to my channel for the other round and trophy presentation. But I don't know of any other videos posted, aside from this one by The Acoustic Shoppe. czcams.com/video/OsjkLqENEIA/video.html
@@AcousticShoppe I'm really glad you recorded and posted it and hope you do it for many future years. I want to watch other contestants' videos not to copy them but for the huge amounts of inspiration! And to see what general ideas the winners are executing.
One of the greatest performances at the WInfield flatpicking contest was this one - it's on several records: czcams.com/video/Iy87kXZpeWo/video.html. He also won the Fiddle contest at Winfield.
Thanks for the video ! But in the future, could you make sure we have a clear view of the players' picking hand ?
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Seems like the pickers get better each year. A bunch of new Bryan Sutton's emerging every year!
Having worked sound at the Walnut Valley festival, may I complement you on the excellent recording quality.
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It’s hardly rocket science , it’s one mic, one guitar
Way to go Adam!
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