I first saw Bert appear at a leisure centre bar ...about 20 people turned up to see him...he came out of a side door to get a drink at the bar right behind me...i wanted to speak to him but couldn't think of anything to say.. completely lost for words..then the moment was gone....a great songwriter and player..thanks for the memories..
In my mind, these two guys are the most inspired and innovative acoustic guitar players of all time. I have played acoustic guitar for 45 years and have greatly appreciated their contribution to music. May they rest in peace knowing they have shared some incredible music with us. I have met John and Bert and they were both very humble people.
yes I worked with John a few times as sound engineer and also enjoyed being with him. I remember one night the back electric window of his big old black range rover got jammed and i stripped down the tailgate to repair it. Nice man. :)
Greg Joy. Well said, sir... Extraordinary talents... If I had 1/1000th of the talent either possessed, I would be a very contented player for life... However... I don"t, but love messing about and playing.
So sad to think of these two men no longer with us, never to return. So much knowledge, experience and expression in their playing. Moments like these on Y/Tube to cherish.
Booked Bert for a concert in Canterbury in 1968, and then commissioned him for the soundtrack of my wildlife garden film for the BBC 20 years later. No one can compare . Chris Baines
I recall sitting listening to these two in my sister's house in Sussex, as they practiced over and over, trying to get it right, I particularly loved the sound of Bert's long neck banjo , so much so, I bought one like it. Heather and I would leave them to it , and rush off down the country lanes in her old Alvis hunting for antique things in secondhand shops for their place. Bert on the other hand would have been happy down the pub, he didn't care much material things. Hearing Plant and Kraus do Berts " It dont bother me" which has just been released, brought it all back.
Malcolm I am curious have you read Colin Harper's Dazzling Stranger? Wonderfully researched and written, but your precious memories (being Heather's brother & all) certainly would have benefited the book!
Your words about your sisters place be it a house or place of work etc... For me a awesome description about the trust in people...friends and family that give the area needed in both space and time, needed for truly great humans Todo Awsome achievements ... So thank you two for the the time and space to make it happen your involvement is appreciated.
Folk and traditional music from the British Isles, maybe not so well-known over the world as it would deserve, but so delicate, inspired, and dream-conveying... And those two guys, part of my youth...
Re: Bert Jansch: I saw him at the Inn of the Beginning (Cotati CA) back in the 70s. He was completely unable to perform his wonderful tunes. Shortly before that I had read somewhere that he had contracted arthritis. Well, I can believe it, though he had been a hero of mine ever since I heard ‘Anji’ in the 60s. His best tunes exhibit a timeless beauty. One of the few 'folk' performers who could play counterpoint with each voice clear, as his Bach pieces show. You're one of the greats, Bert. Long may you wave.
@@elizabethcsicsery-ronay1633 Yes, it is odd that neither Chopin nor Schubert wrote directly for the guitar (Schubert would stay in bed some mornings and try out melodies on his guitar). However, one of the most beautiful things I've ever heard was a guitar version of Chopin's etude in E major, Op. 10 no.3. His cello sonata is excellent too, as is the cello part in his piano trio.
These 2 artists have had a profound influence on my playing and how I listen to music! Particularly Bert and his unique style, an unmistakable sound, truly unique!
Absolutely stunning. Probably the best two acoustic guitarists the uk has ever had - discovered them in the late seventies and they have remained favourites of mine ever since.
Still enjoying this in December 2018, I never get bored of this performance. Nobody has surpassed this amazing blend of intricate guitar-play, from two absolute legends of acoustic folk.
+Billy Lindros didn't know about john. we can't live forever or there would be no room for our children. agree with you about john's playing and of course they complemented each other. my first album "Bert and John" still listen to it.
I could listen to these guys all day but will now have to wait until I get to the other side! Saw them many times over the years, even at Les Cousins, London in the 1960s, and they were never better than when together. RIP JR & BJ.
This gave me chills on chills on chills. the way both of their playing just inundates together so well it might just as easily sound like one person is mind blowing. Both great musicians have passed on, but the well ordered and pronounced playing will never be forgotten.
heard these lads live, it was amazing... just as i was finding myself in the world as an adolescent... who absolutely loved music thank y'all for helping me find my way back then 😎👍
Between John's intimidating technique and historical knowledge, and Bert's dark, Gothic soul, the two were made for each other. After Pentangle broke up, the two needed a break, but it's wonderful to know that they got together again before they died.
God how i miss John such beautiful music hurts me to listen now glad i have all his music i fell in love with him in 60s met him only once(he would have never remembered) and have followed him ever since. fly high John flly high hope we meet again
Two master guitarist/composers: Bert, slightly bluesier, John, slightly more classically inclined, but each could cover all bases. And they were magic when playing duo. Billy Connolly (at the end of this tape) was in the mix as a Humblebum, and as a major fan of the greats. Wizz Jones, Ralph McTell, Pete Stanley, Archie Fisher, Davey Graham, there were a lot of good 1960s UK folk guitarists. A second generation John Martyn, Richard Thompson, Nick Drake did good work in the 1970s.
I used to play back in the day. Fell in with some jazzers & made a fatal mistake; I let them influence me to where they'd poo poo John & Bert and great bluesmen like Otis Rush or Buddy Guy. Luckily I grew apart from them, and glad I did. Bert & John created such moving beauty, and humans are better off for them. RIP, and Long live Bert & John.
These guys are scary. I've never heard sounds like theirs. They played like no one else ever played. I've listened to music for a long time and I've never heard acoustic music like this.
I think, aside of course from sheer talent, they were both very open-minded about music, drawing from a much wider range of influences, all the way from American blues, traditional folk and jazz to Renaissance dance tunes and early classical. No prejudices at all.
I saw John at a folk club in Cheltenham in the 1980s.He was magnificent but the crowd was most disrespectful. This is great. My two heroes Bert and John
two of my greatest musical inspirations. I had the pleasure of meeting sir John three times , he reminded me of santa with a guitar lol. A lovely missed guy for me. I saw Bert play in Saltburn in a hotel few years back. RIP to these legends.
Stunning amazing players! The interweaving of the guitar parts is like a beautiful piece of tapestry, a fantastic piece and Johns light finger work on the fretboard is unbelievable and we all know how great Bert was.
Exactly what I was thinking. I wonder if their playing together brought them back where they had to play at this level, to overcome any diminishing of their skills. I’ve seen this happen in sports - no kidding - where athletes well past their prime return to play the team where they had their greatest years and for one game became what they were in their prime.
Having listened to this clip probably 1000 times, I have to say it really transcends 'music', it's magical, surreal, a combination of feelings, emotions, and spirituality. Individually they are brilliant, but together the sum of the two parts adds up to much more than that. It is heavenly.
I met Bert just once .. Sadly due to a mix up & my friend & I being distracted by two beautiful girls in a bar then a rush across town ( Edinburgh ) & a mix up as to which Venue .. I arrived just as he finished his set .. I was able to speak to him & was hoping it was an intermission but no .. 45 mins .. & altho he was charming he explained that the two lovely girls waiting at the Bar had offered to buy him a drink & he was sure he said with a twinkle in his eye that I would understand that he would rather talk to them than me .. Lol .. But yes what a gr8 musician .. sadly missed .
Back in the 70's or 80's I heard on the radio-Call for free tickets to hear Bert Jansch, John Renbourn and Jacqui McShee in Concert in Athens Ohio. About 10 of us loaded up in a van and drove from Dayton to Athens for the most incredible concert of our lives. I wish I could replay it over and over. It's up there with hearing Grace Slick and the Jefferson Airplane with Papa John Creech here in Dayton, Or maybe Eric Clapton jamming with Carlos Santana or ..............Wow Have I been blessed!
I first saw Bert appear at a leisure centre bar ...about 20 people turned up to see him...he came out of a side door to get a drink at the bar right behind me...i wanted to speak to him but couldn't think of anything to say.. completely lost for words..then the moment was gone....a great songwriter and player..thanks for the memories..
In my mind, these two guys are the most inspired and innovative acoustic guitar players of all time. I have played acoustic guitar for 45 years and have greatly appreciated their contribution to music. May they rest in peace knowing they have shared some incredible music with us. I have met John and Bert and they were both very humble people.
absolutely.
Greg Joy 100% just inspiring Too bad Bert passed
Greg they are wonderful. Perhaps you may like Nick Drake who guitar playing is also up there with these guys.
yes I worked with John a few times as sound engineer and also enjoyed being with him. I remember one night the back electric window of his big old black range rover got jammed and i stripped down the tailgate to repair it. Nice man. :)
Greg Joy. Well said, sir... Extraordinary talents...
If I had 1/1000th of the talent either possessed, I would be a very contented player for life...
However... I don"t, but love messing about and playing.
So sad to think of these two men no longer with us, never to return. So much knowledge, experience and expression in their playing.
Moments like these on Y/Tube to cherish.
Intrigued by your name..what does it refer to ?
Booked Bert for a concert in Canterbury in 1968, and then commissioned him for the soundtrack of my wildlife garden film for the BBC 20 years later. No one can compare . Chris Baines
Where can you view this film?
This song was one reason I started playing guitar. So long ago lol
These guys were wizards.
Perfect
Rest in peace. Anyway, keep living. Thanks for all.
I recall sitting listening to these two in my sister's house in Sussex, as they practiced over and over, trying to get it right, I particularly loved the sound of Bert's long neck banjo , so much so, I bought one like it. Heather and I would leave them to it , and rush off down the country lanes in her old Alvis hunting for antique things in secondhand shops for their place. Bert on the other hand would have been happy down the pub, he didn't care much material things. Hearing Plant and Kraus do Berts " It dont bother me" which has just been released, brought it all back.
That's amazing! Wonderful to hear.
Malcolm I am curious have you read Colin Harper's Dazzling Stranger? Wonderfully researched and written, but your precious memories (being Heather's brother & all) certainly would have benefited the book!
@@slowuncle not heard of that book, will look it out.
Your words about your sisters place be it a house or place of work etc... For me a awesome description about the trust in people...friends and family that give the area needed in both space and time, needed for truly great humans
Todo Awsome achievements ... So thank you two for the the time and space to make it happen your involvement is appreciated.
A lovely reminder that no matter how sublime the music, they were both individual human beings with personalities, friends and normal lives too.
Due straordinari chitarristi acustici.....melodie meravigliose come meravigliosa è la musica folk! Grazie di aver postato questo video!
I am so Grateful that I got to see Bert perform at Jazz-House Montmartre in Copenhagen, back in the 1980's...
John is the cleanest, most eloquent fingerstylist ever...they were both truly amazing 🔥
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Saw them both a number of times. Both brilliant and so sad they are both gone now. Thanks for all the inspiration to play.
Folk and traditional music from the British Isles, maybe not so well-known over the world as it would deserve, but so delicate, inspired, and dream-conveying... And those two guys, part of my youth...
Oh my stars, these two are Britanic Magic...every note is joy & wonder.
Never lost the lovely Pentangle swirl of magic sound.
Well I could just about listen to this everyday for the rest of my life. What an amazing duo. Nothing like Bert / John
Definitely...pure gold 🔥
Me too! Simply amazing.
Re: Bert Jansch: I saw him at the Inn of the Beginning (Cotati CA) back in the 70s. He was completely unable to perform his wonderful tunes. Shortly before that I had read somewhere that he had contracted arthritis. Well, I can believe it, though he had been a hero of mine ever since I heard ‘Anji’ in the 60s. His best tunes exhibit a timeless beauty. One of the few 'folk' performers who could play counterpoint with each voice clear, as his Bach pieces show. You're one of the greats, Bert. Long may you wave.
Two masters of the guitar, two different styles, one gorgeous sound; so glad we have the internet and web to help keep this alive
Meravigliosi❤
Was so lucky to do the sound on a gig for them. Two generations above me.
"“Nothing is more beautiful than a guitar, save perhaps two.”
or three or more !
Frederic Chopin!
Marvin is right, it was Chopin who said that - and he was right, too.
@@ericwyness9089 Really, Chopin said that? Why then didn't he write anymusic for it? Cello is also a gorgeous instrument. Closest to the human voice.
@@elizabethcsicsery-ronay1633 Yes, it is odd that neither Chopin nor Schubert wrote directly for the guitar (Schubert would stay in bed some mornings and try out melodies on his guitar). However, one of the most beautiful things I've ever heard was a guitar version of Chopin's etude in E major, Op. 10 no.3. His cello sonata is excellent too, as is the cello part in his piano trio.
Berts lucky 13 collection was big for me. Wow that was so long ago. It was an American compilation release in 65 or so. Great stuff.
Two of first and still guitar Heroes ! Bert and John from Transatlantic albums ! 1965 on
Couldn't,t agree more about the all time greatness of these guys. I.
These 2 artists have had a profound influence on my playing and how I listen to music! Particularly Bert and his unique style, an unmistakable sound, truly unique!
Absolutely stunning. Probably the best two acoustic guitarists the uk has ever had - discovered them in the late seventies and they have remained favourites of mine ever since.
Onlly 'probable' in a UK without John Redbourn writing, performing and recording. Perhaps you are from the US or don't remember ..
Still enjoying this in December 2018, I never get bored of this performance. Nobody has surpassed this amazing blend of intricate guitar-play, from two absolute legends of acoustic folk.
Been a fan since Pentangle always enjoyed his solo work amazing guitarist. RIP John, Burt
Bert...not Burt
The masters of contemporary folk guitar.
I've loved these two since I was a boy 50 years ago.
it was a special time growing up in london in the 60s... bert jansch and john renbourn... made it even better.
Wish I was there
What is this but poetry in its most pure and rarest form. This is art work that can change livets.
Nostalgic duet only partially improvisational, two of the best having fun flawlessly
Sad that John has joined Bert in the great beyond. But the wonderful music lives on. Always amazing how light Renbourn's touch is.
+Billy Lindros didn't know about john. we can't live forever or there would be no room for our children. agree with you about john's playing and of course they complemented each other. my first album "Bert and John" still listen to it.
And wouldn't we all love to hear that gig...not too soon, though.
You can tell when two musicians are on the same wavelength. This is a perfect example of that.
Weeeeeeee shivers up my spine man! Amazing!!
Sublime ...
Two legends now at peace.
Everytime with you Bert. With you John
I could listen to these guys all day but will now have to wait until I get to the other side!
Saw them many times over the years, even at Les Cousins, London in the 1960s, and they were never better than when together.
RIP JR & BJ.
This gave me chills on chills on chills. the way both of their playing just inundates together so well it might just as easily sound like one person is mind blowing. Both great musicians have passed on, but the well ordered and pronounced playing will never be forgotten.
two blatant colossal talents
heard these lads live, it was amazing...
just as i was finding myself in the world as an adolescent...
who absolutely loved music
thank y'all for helping me find my way back then 😎👍
Between John's intimidating technique and historical knowledge, and Bert's dark, Gothic soul, the two were made for each other. After Pentangle broke up, the two needed a break, but it's wonderful to know that they got together again before they died.
... que d'émotions!!!!
Brilliant takes me back to watching them live ivan
Thrills my soul to hear the beautiful alchemy between these incredible musicians I have loved since the 60's.
Greatest Teachers flying away..Death is really Cruel Sister...
God how i miss John such beautiful music hurts me to listen now glad i have all his music i fell in love with him in 60s met him only once(he would have never remembered) and have followed him ever since. fly high John flly high hope we meet again
Two master guitarist/composers: Bert, slightly bluesier, John, slightly more classically inclined, but each could cover all bases. And they were magic when playing duo. Billy Connolly (at the end of this tape) was in the mix as a Humblebum, and as a major fan of the greats. Wizz Jones, Ralph McTell, Pete Stanley, Archie Fisher, Davey Graham, there were a lot of good 1960s UK folk guitarists. A second generation John Martyn, Richard Thompson, Nick Drake did good work in the 1970s.
RIP, Bert and John, and if there is an "up-there' or a "far-beyond", I am pretty sure you are having great time, jamming there, for eternity.
Wonderful guitarists who inspired a generation after them. Could listen to them all day. Sadly no longer with us.
What lovely, exceptional music and musicians -- I wasn't aware that they had both passed...enjoyed their music years ago,. RIP and great thanks
Two giants of modern acoustic guitar and complementing each other so well... play on together wherever you are now, Bert & John!
amazing, the music world is a darker place without these gentlemen.
BRILLIANCE 🙏🏽
So much feeling, Bert is a soul man, saw John live a few years ago and it was the most intimate gig I've ever attended. Legends!
So beautiful - it is like hoping for a sunny morning on a rainy night ; )
Masters of acoustic guitars missed and always remembered Awesome !! Cheers :)
I used to play back in the day. Fell in with some jazzers & made a fatal mistake; I let them influence me to where they'd poo poo John & Bert and great bluesmen like Otis Rush or Buddy Guy. Luckily I grew apart from them, and glad I did. Bert & John created such moving beauty, and humans are better off for them. RIP, and Long live Bert & John.
Beautiful. What a Legacy these two were. God Gave a Beautiful gift with these two.
These guys are scary. I've never heard sounds like theirs. They played like no one else ever played. I've listened to music for a long time and I've never heard acoustic music like this.
Also Davy Graham.
Renbourn and Jansch were two of the best ever.
Cornelius Carr Well, then, here’s your education czcams.com/video/DONv5nqjbsE/video.html
I think, aside of course from sheer talent, they were both very open-minded about music, drawing from a much wider range of influences, all the way from American blues, traditional folk and jazz to Renaissance dance tunes and early classical. No prejudices at all.
John Williams and Julian Bream did some excellent classical duets too.
Sublime talent. I have a Yamaha LL11 hanging on my wall because of Bert Jansch.
dos maestros de la guitarra acustica en accion in memoriam
two beautiful players delicately dancing the sound track of our 60 s lives... very special..
Simply the best.
Both have flown into the music of the wind.....
superb playing.
I saw John at a folk club in Cheltenham in the 1980s.He was magnificent but the crowd was most disrespectful.
This is great.
My two heroes Bert and John
Deux grands de la guitare folk baroque qui nous ont quitté . Merci a eux de nous avoir fait rêver pendant toutes ces années .
Pour ne pas les oublier, je te propose d'écouter PIERRE LE BRAS sur la chaîne " OLD PICKER ".
@@MrCAUDIMAN Merci pour l'info . J'ai écouté avec émotion d'autant que Pierre chante avec une voix proche de celle de John .
two of my greatest musical inspirations. I had the pleasure of meeting sir John three times , he reminded me of santa with a guitar lol. A lovely missed guy for me. I saw Bert play in Saltburn in a hotel few years back. RIP to these legends.
Stunning amazing players! The interweaving of the guitar parts is like a beautiful piece of tapestry, a fantastic piece and Johns light finger work on the fretboard is unbelievable and we all know how great Bert was.
Chacune de mes toiles est empreinte de ta musique John Renbourn !
♥️🌟♥️
John's harmonics are amazing!! It's the prettiest intrumental I have ever heard.
Two great musicians, two great masters of the guitar. I regret not having the chance to meet them, or even seeing them live.
This piece is as good as any from their 1966 duet album "Bert and John", flowing just as effortlessly and sounding as good as ever.
Exactly what I was thinking. I wonder if their playing together brought them back where they had to play at this level, to overcome any diminishing of their skills.
I’ve seen this happen in sports - no kidding - where athletes well past their prime return to play the team where they had their greatest years and for one game became what they were in their prime.
Really like the playing of these two ... sad to know they are both passed on now ... Jansch at 67 and Renbourn at 70 ... that is relatively young.
Having listened to this clip probably 1000 times, I have to say it really transcends 'music', it's magical, surreal, a combination of feelings, emotions, and spirituality. Individually they are brilliant, but together the sum of the two parts adds up to much more than that. It is heavenly.
An excellent opportunity to watch 2 superb musicians conspiring to give musical pleasure.
Musical and tasteful with a lot of the signature Renbourn/Jansch sounds. Reminiscent of "Carolyn's Song" on Hermit LP.
Which artist is this - I couldn't find it by googling.
Carolyn's Song is by John Renbourn and on Hermit LP.
Wow. Absolutely beyond beautiful 💙💜xx
Magic... musical perfection 🔥
I can easily imagine these two jamming above there...
The two coolest cats.
This is beyond talent.
Two of the best around. Sorely missed.
Them 2 we're something special
John was in Dartmouth for a while (S. Devon) - miss those old folk club days!
There music lives on.
So fortunate to have seen both of them
Brilliant
I met Bert just once .. Sadly due to a mix up & my friend & I being distracted by two beautiful girls in a bar then a rush across town ( Edinburgh ) & a mix up as to which Venue .. I arrived just as he finished his set .. I was able to speak to him & was hoping it was an intermission but no .. 45 mins .. & altho he was charming he explained that the two lovely girls waiting at the Bar had offered to buy him a drink & he was sure he said with a twinkle in his eye that I would understand that he would rather talk to them than me .. Lol .. But yes what a gr8 musician .. sadly missed .
Speechless....
Music to float in meadows in long cream dresses and long rippled flowered hair.
We miss you guys!!
That moment when this comes on through Autoplay but you're too lazy to change it and oh my god it's so good
2 heroes....
no one can do harmonics like John did. he and Bert were pure glory.
Lenny Breau, of course
Has there ever been greater guitar talent playing together? Wow.
Back in the 70's or 80's I heard on the radio-Call for free tickets to hear Bert Jansch, John Renbourn and Jacqui McShee in Concert in Athens Ohio. About 10 of us loaded up in a van and drove from Dayton to Athens for the most incredible concert of our lives. I wish I could replay it over and over. It's up there with hearing Grace Slick and the Jefferson Airplane with Papa John Creech here in Dayton, Or maybe Eric Clapton jamming with Carlos Santana or ..............Wow Have I been blessed!
20 fingers. One mind.
Never heard of such a creature, you're making it up. And what about limbs?
40 años escuchando a esta gente, ... espero oirlos muchos años mas. ❤😂
Hay mucho videos, concierto ti recuerdo donde y que ano pero es maravilloso,serio❤