Noam Pikelny - "Waveland"

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  • čas přidán 3. 03. 2017
  • Noam Pikelny performs "Waveland", from his upcoming solo album, Universal Favorite - out March 3 on Rounder Records. Performed live at the historic Downtown Presbyterian Church in Nashville, TN.
    Directed by Alex Chaloff.
    www.noam.net
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Komentáře • 78

  • @telekmetyk
    @telekmetyk Před 7 lety +89

    I'm a modern style guitar nerd who just clicked on one of Noam's reverb videos when I was bored. I was not prepared to discover music like this. This song is the most beautiful thing I have ever heard and the skill and technique needed to play this is so humbling, I didn't know it was possible to play a stringed instrument like this.

    • @edeledeledel5490
      @edeledeledel5490 Před rokem +1

      Have you heard Francisco Tarrega's composition "Recuerdos de la Alhambra" czcams.com/video/gIRI0vN99Y4/video.html&ab_channel=dBProductionsSweden

  • @jfhale1
    @jfhale1 Před 7 lety +69

    I will now burn my collection of banjos on a pyre of love and respect of course.

    • @stutheman9104
      @stutheman9104 Před 6 lety +2

      Simply amazing and beauty caught in a moment

  • @folkrap12
    @folkrap12 Před 7 lety +116

    I use the same thumb picks as Noam so.... we're basically at the same level

    • @Jteee1
      @Jteee1 Před 7 lety

      Brian Ivy what thumb picks do you both use out of interest?

    • @folkrap12
      @folkrap12 Před 7 lety +2

      I use golden gate pearloid thumb picks I think that is what he uses too.

    • @wendellhullett7711
      @wendellhullett7711 Před 11 měsíci

      They say it's all in the picks!

  • @taylorpaulmusic
    @taylorpaulmusic Před 7 lety +25

    I've never heard a banjo played like that before. Beautiful!

  • @heatseekerx51
    @heatseekerx51 Před rokem +4

    Sublime.

    • @dean8842
      @dean8842 Před 9 měsíci +1

      You took the word right out of my mouth.

  • @TimothyRyanFisher
    @TimothyRyanFisher Před 7 lety +7

    I have a brilliant student who showed me this tune and I have it cracked in theory. We figured out the roll and now the chords are straight forward. Not they we can play it yet, not even close but it is fun to deconstruct and at least try. Noam is so amazing, I've been hearing about him long before he was famous. Colby Maddox would talk about him all the time. The first time I saw him live my jaw was dropped.

    • @MemotoneWilliamYates
      @MemotoneWilliamYates Před 4 lety

      How is he doing that double note ripple? Is it a downstroke of the thumb with an upstroke of the index finger? Might need to make a recording and slow it right down, haha. Such wonderful playing. Will definitely be picking up the banjo this eve.

  • @noelhutz
    @noelhutz Před 2 lety +7

    He's an absolute genius

  • @bobarabia
    @bobarabia Před 7 lety +5

    Close your eyes and you think you're hearing two banjos=truly amazing!

  • @MrBogus213
    @MrBogus213 Před 3 lety +6

    Oh man. I'm crying 😭😭. This is so moving.
    What tremendous skill and talent!

  • @Jcthered
    @Jcthered Před 3 lety +11

    I just heard this on Spotify. Amazing dude. Beautiful work.

    • @emcavale
      @emcavale Před 3 lety

      Me too. On the 'Discover Weekly' playlist?

    • @Jcthered
      @Jcthered Před 3 lety

      @@emcavale Yeah!

  • @NoUploadJustComment
    @NoUploadJustComment Před 4 lety +23

    It's like Phillip Glass on a banjo. Amazing stuff.

    • @Bati_
      @Bati_ Před 2 lety +2

      I get your comment but triplets weren't invented by Philip Glass.

  • @tycho_m
    @tycho_m Před 4 lety +4

    well that was just utterly beautiful. The double picked notes with thumb and finger create this harp like feel that's so floaty and ethereal. Love it!

  • @shitfaceeduardo
    @shitfaceeduardo Před 6 lety +6

    Unlike everyone destroying their instruments, I'm going to use this glowing piece of musicality to rekindle the fires of inspiration, and suck in the bitter smoke of inevitable failure on my way down a dark road. Who knows if it leads to "success", but at least it's forward, and ultimately it will be worth the effort. If not only for self discovery and the unveiling of my limitations, then to work within my limitations to find something magical. Join me! Pick up that untamed wooden creature, and march once more into the Breech! ...that is, if your hands don't hurt too much from trying that one chord voicing...

    • @brucekuehn4031
      @brucekuehn4031 Před 4 lety +2

      Does anyone who enjoys playing basketball or football or any other sport ever give it up when they see a top professional make an amazing play? Do young, fit people give up running or skiing after watching the Olympics? Or should the old and creaky hang up their shoes, rackets, or skates? I don’t know why amateur musicians continue to post Comments about giving up or destroying their instruments. Amateurs of all kinds can appreciate what the professionals do even more than those who have never tried it.
      E. Ed - you have exactly the right attitude!

    • @shitfaceeduardo
      @shitfaceeduardo Před 4 lety +1

      @@brucekuehn4031 YES! You're awesome, and that makes me very happy. Sometimes things like this just need saying, so thank you for spreading that positive, constructive attitude ~

    • @brucekuehn4031
      @brucekuehn4031 Před 4 lety +2

      Greatness in others should inspire us to try harder. That’s what the whole world could use and not just in music!

  • @DeanPorterEsq
    @DeanPorterEsq Před 2 lety +2

    I think this is the best song on banjo I've ever heard, it's absolutely amazing.

  • @violacharlie
    @violacharlie Před 7 lety +8

    Been listening to your new album for the last day driving around Tasmania, beautiful!

  • @rudolphpyatt4833
    @rudolphpyatt4833 Před 6 lety +6

    Beautiful, stunning proof of the banjo's versatility. Absolutely brilliant. This song reminds me a bit of Anthony Phillips' solo guitar work, especially the "Private Parts & Pieces" LP.

  • @Hoss999
    @Hoss999 Před rokem +2

    Wow that was really beautiful.

  • @emilyleblanc169
    @emilyleblanc169 Před 2 lety +2

    Phenomenal.

  • @Galiuros
    @Galiuros Před 5 lety +4

    That was a WOW! moment.

  • @EinSofVirtuoso
    @EinSofVirtuoso Před 6 lety +6

    Like the banjo version of Un Sospiro by Liszt with Recuerdos del Alhambra. Amazingly beautiful!

  • @danielwhitaker5445
    @danielwhitaker5445 Před 2 lety

    The entirety of Noam's discography/musical resume as a whole is certainly noteworthy!..

  • @TinWhistleTV
    @TinWhistleTV Před rokem +1

    I absolutely love this song, great job Naom, wish I was as good as you buddy.

  • @positivelybianca
    @positivelybianca Před 3 lety +2

    That was so incredibly beautiful ❤️

  • @kimwestrope7677
    @kimwestrope7677 Před 5 lety +2

    Beautiful!

  • @matthewsmusicshop
    @matthewsmusicshop Před 7 lety +3

    beautiful. thank you, Noam.

  • @sebastiansullivan4770
    @sebastiansullivan4770 Před 4 lety +1

    Gorgeous

  • @DeepThoughtG
    @DeepThoughtG Před 7 lety +1

    Bravo!

  • @GeneValgene
    @GeneValgene Před 7 lety +8

    Maestro

  • @wesleyroark8746
    @wesleyroark8746 Před 5 lety

    Very cool effect. All I can say is Wow!

  • @davidkelly1220
    @davidkelly1220 Před rokem +1

    Superb

  • @gimlet7
    @gimlet7 Před 6 lety

    Iconic

  • @jeffinsel6006
    @jeffinsel6006 Před 7 lety

    Really great, looking forward to your concert tonight at the MIM!

  • @KurtQuinn
    @KurtQuinn Před 7 lety

    Beautiful. can't wait to see this in person at McCabe's tomorrow!

  • @DJBuell
    @DJBuell Před 7 lety

    Great show at the Kent Stage!

  • @rummuds
    @rummuds Před 7 lety

    This is the first instrumental in my roty in years

  • @acester86
    @acester86 Před 5 lety +2

    I'd like to see a Noam + Mandolin Orange collaboration....

  • @michaelz-c4178
    @michaelz-c4178 Před 3 lety

    16/05/2021: what a lovely day it's about to be. Hope she's enjoying it too. Got a 502 on the mcat yesterday

  • @ProfesserLuigi
    @ProfesserLuigi Před 6 lety +1

    It's like classical guitar.

  • @GPatarroyobanjo
    @GPatarroyobanjo Před 2 lety +1

    I just don't get how this tune has so few views and likes 😪

  • @thescowlingschnauzer
    @thescowlingschnauzer Před 7 lety

    Sure is purty.

  • @ferrolblackmon4637
    @ferrolblackmon4637 Před 10 měsíci

    He definitely met someone at the Crossroads

  • @Violanjo
    @Violanjo Před rokem

    Such a breathtaking piece! Tell me how big is your left hand!! I need some extensions for my left hand fingers...😂

  • @stephengura4208
    @stephengura4208 Před 7 lety +5

    Great, now I'm completely discouraged about my crappy banjo playing. I'm almost not really kidding. In an ironic way.

    • @silviusuelbus3108
      @silviusuelbus3108 Před 3 lety

      He’s a virtuoso, it’s not a competition. You can still be good doing simpler stuff! :)

  • @ronmitchell859
    @ronmitchell859 Před 7 lety +7

    Can you give us that tab for this? LOL Beautiful!

    • @banjoninja
      @banjoninja Před 7 lety +1

      You can find it in the July 2017 edition of Banjo Newsletter

    • @lejake
      @lejake Před 6 lety +2

      As Banjo Ninja said, it's here: banjonews.com/2017-07/noam_pikelny_interview_by_tony_trischka.html

  • @garyhighley9022
    @garyhighley9022 Před 2 lety

    I wish the camera would hover over that right hand steadily for a minute...lol

  • @apathy42069
    @apathy42069 Před 2 lety

    one of the most beautiful pieces ever composed and the fool goes and puts the tablature up on Banjo Newsletter

  • @Reyd_01
    @Reyd_01 Před 3 lety +2

    Flamenco and bluegrass delegates are about to fight in the street to draft him...

    • @MrDJAK777
      @MrDJAK777 Před 3 lety +3

      The prog/mathrock delegation would like a word

  • @garrylarose1506
    @garrylarose1506 Před rokem

    Anyone know the roll pattern??

  • @U2BRTOO
    @U2BRTOO Před 2 lety

    Going from the CZcams ad for "Country Heat" workouts to this song was an exercise in cognitive dissonance.

  • @mikew5423
    @mikew5423 Před 6 lety

    Meow

  • @ventis009
    @ventis009 Před 7 lety +2

    i guess npr CAN be good for something. Who knew.

  • @m4riel
    @m4riel Před 3 lety +1

    So.. a guzheng, huh?

  • @TimothyRyanFisher
    @TimothyRyanFisher Před 7 lety +1

    I can't play this tune and it pisses me off. There is one chord that I can't voice. I thought I could be the best banjo player in the World until I heard Noam, and others as I have progressed and realize my 6 hours a day practice, is not enough, now my hands are giving out, my elbows shot, and in not even close to my goals. Shit, do I continue? Give up? The only thing I can do is keep teaching and and performing with no expectations of recognition, getting treated like shit from the clubs, and making other people money with my work and talent. It's a fucked up reality.

  • @davidfreel1451
    @davidfreel1451 Před 5 lety +2

    So much speed and strength in reserve, he's always able to shape the repeated note top line as it moves. It would be so easy for a less mature artist to toss this off all glib and with no shape. Worse, one of those old guys who lived on his reputation and psyching youngsters out and murdering Bach at half speed because he has so little respect for his public that he can't be bothered to prepare properly cause if they buy him they have cloth ears and why bother.

  • @cayenneman08
    @cayenneman08 Před 7 měsíci

    Is this the guy that thinks he's Bela Lugosi?

  • @soap5393
    @soap5393 Před 7 lety +5

    I think he was just lip-syncing this or using a stunt musician because nobody could do this in real life.