Blind Boy Paxton: No More the Moon Shines On Lorena @ The Ark

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Jerron "Blind Boy" Paxton performs at The Ark in Ann Arbor, Michigan on Saturday, August 11, 2018. The concert was part of a CD release party for the River Raisin Ragtime Revue and Daniel Washington (bass-baritone). Video by David Schall Acoustic.

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@Greencheezy0 4 ай бұрын

"It doesn't make you feel better, it makes you understand" That's a great quote. I'm gonna use that when people ask me why I listen to so much depressing music.

@hellomoney333 3 ай бұрын

"oo look at me, I'm so wise and mysterious" Better I bully you on the internet now about it before someone bullies you in real life. Nerd.

@GuruishMike 11 ай бұрын

He sounds like he has an entire band playing with him. Unreal. I can't stop listening to this.

@FasterFaster196 8 ай бұрын

Yes. And every little while that banjo roars with the voices of millions.

@hoberrydan4023 7 ай бұрын

you know it@@FasterFaster196

@nickmarchmusic 4 жыл бұрын

The unbroken attention of the musicians around him says it all

@richardcarew4708 3 жыл бұрын

yup... he is a tremendous teacher 👏

@supersquigsafy 11 ай бұрын

When he takes it away and the musician behind him shakes his head in awe I did the same thing Cried a lil too

@TheBlueYodelingDad 11 ай бұрын

@@supersquigsafy I had the same reaction. Watching him capture the emotions of the other musicians was beautiful.

@Buckmelanoma1 9 ай бұрын

Indeed!

@dirttyclean 9 ай бұрын

TRUTH be known.

@BlackKnight-ll8qh 2 ай бұрын

Those first words made me cry. “It’s not to make you feel better, it’s to make you understand.”

@jamescarroll9022 3 жыл бұрын

In Ireland, we call this tune the leg of the duck jig ☘️ Love your music

@banjoist123 8 ай бұрын

Such a deep connection between the Scots Irish and the music of the black south.

@herecomeseveryone7562 5 ай бұрын

Another name for this jig might be "Domhnall Na Greine" or "Daniel of the Sun".

@miltonbuu Жыл бұрын

This song holds so much pain and truth. I can't even imaging living in those times of slavery. God bless every soul who faced such horrible fates 🙏

@garymelnyk7910 10 ай бұрын

Yes it’s tangible. Play it for all who suffer Blind Boy. Play it today for us Ukrainians.

@feath3rs 7 ай бұрын

no fucking way you're a real human comparing 400 years of slavery to a 2 year conflict@@garymelnyk7910

@stephenheffernan6261 8 ай бұрын

Fantastic tune the irish and the African cultures had many ties people oppressed for hundreds of years by colonial powers music was a great outlet that's why it flourished

@randykintzley5923 4 жыл бұрын

The rhythm and punch of the playing is just great. The lyrics are devastating.

@makeeverydaycinematic Жыл бұрын

Wow this is one of the best performances I’ve ever witnessed.

@oldtimeharmonica8560 Жыл бұрын

Agreed

@emmytufo 11 ай бұрын

Absolutely, I second that.

@JimWisecrack94 2 ай бұрын

For real, it has everything. It's so haunting to see such a unique period-correct instrument, being played so flawlessly. It's like something has lived on from 1848 until now, Lorena never died, and Jerron is right, the luthier is also still alive!

@philipscott3241 8 ай бұрын

“I put ginger in my black coffee”?! Oh my…!❤️

@Banzo_ 4 жыл бұрын

Blind boy paxton is a channel from the past to the present. His mannerisms, voice, sound, look, and his mind reveal the truth of that. He's what we need right now in music history. He has to be known. This is probably my favorite song I've seen him perform.

@wileyben7436 11 ай бұрын

This performance brought tears to my eyes truly an inspiring man.

@InWitheNew 2 жыл бұрын

Every time I watch Jerron I feel blessed that he played at my house a bunch of times.

@coversandwhatnot7344 2 жыл бұрын

Huhhh that’s so cool

@gregerfulgerman7802 9 ай бұрын

weird flex but still very cool

@stuartpotterton6701 4 жыл бұрын

Musical genius from another era ... simply some of the finest music you’ll ever hear.

@tastyandfriends7074 10 ай бұрын

Not only is this beautiful, but you can tell when you meet this man, you meet his spirit. Basically all I can say is, Beautiful.

@snoopjones8779 5 жыл бұрын

How does this not have mill views?

@johnboxall2773 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome

@timtom9450 3 жыл бұрын

@@LordBaca more than not likely. More like not enough people of all colors not sharing this video nor talking about it idiot.

@jekyll2hyde822 Жыл бұрын

I'm glad it doesn't. Let this be a hidden gem for those trying to find themselves.

@anyagourley 2 ай бұрын

Might be the best music I’ve ever heard.

@Boonie22 6 ай бұрын

that was one of the most incredible recordings I have ever seen of a single musician. beautiful, and astounding how he sounded like a whole band with just that banjo and his voice.

@phoebehastings1764 4 ай бұрын

Thank you American Black musicians for the banjo!!!!!

@Greencheezy0 4 ай бұрын

As well as the American Scott-Irish!!! Such a beautiful blend of cultures

@phoebehastings1764 4 ай бұрын

@@Greencheezy0 yes!!!

@2krandolph 3 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

@lilpoop2416 13 күн бұрын

@@Greencheezy0 Irish didn't have a part in the banjo

@lilpoop2416 2 күн бұрын

@@Greencheezy0 The irish didn't make the banjo

@martintrevino8444 2 жыл бұрын

It’s beautiful seeing his body twitch to the beat... true passion is being shown ladies and gentlemen

@hornofgabriel3981 16 күн бұрын

That banjo has an unbeliavable sound. And his clawhammer is first time I see it done like this. This also proves that banjo can make very different sounds.

@raymondrhodes 4 жыл бұрын

Feel it in the depth of my Irish soul...amazing player

@happycapy4 2 ай бұрын

Paxton plays and sings beautifully, and he has the real gift of the gab.

@marshallbrooksmusic 5 жыл бұрын

Dude's amazing. So glad I was able to make it to this show

@clarawright7915 2 жыл бұрын

Mesmerized by this performance! The jig is known in Ireland as Bacach Shile Andai, written around the 1790s

@craigmitchell8892 8 ай бұрын

wow the percussiveness of his strumming almost sounds like theres a bodhran jamming along side

@MrDoyle07 8 ай бұрын

Fantastic attention to his chore. And so fine his chore comes through as art. Deep and complex. Thank you.

@TheTsar1918 3 жыл бұрын

I could listen to him both play and talk for hours.

@billzadra5221 4 жыл бұрын

An absolute American treasure!

@jerrym1070 6 ай бұрын

Almost 200 year old song and sounds great still in today's time

@masontalarico7090 10 ай бұрын

Charisma radiates off this man in waves!!!💙💙💙

@nathanewald3091 5 ай бұрын

This is absolutely sacred. I love what I heard. What pain, what music making…

@josephrunningcrane 7 ай бұрын

I saw this for the first time three years ago and it’s still so inspiring. The way he switches from west African phrasing to Irish in the song’s intro is like looking at one of those pictures where there’s an image in both negative and positive fields. Not sure if he wrote the intro or not but holy shit that’s genius. Jerron is truly a treasure.

@folkmusicofwhiskeycreek3307 2 жыл бұрын

This song was recorded by Carter Stanley and the Stanley Brothers years ago, I have always enjoyed it. This man takes it to another level and it is the best!!

@emmytufo 11 ай бұрын

This is beautiful music, and a very fine performance.

@elsdvm 5 ай бұрын

If you have been lucky enough to see him play live, you won't soon forget. I got to see him play and hang with him and watch him jam offstage with other musicians at a small festival in WVa a few years ago that my band was playing at. Might have been the year this video was made. He is a national treasure and I feel lucky to have met and photographed him.

@Banzo_ 4 жыл бұрын

I've watched this maybe 8 or more times the last day and a half the first time i heard this

@bradfoster297 Жыл бұрын

Respect to that intro 100% and to some history in a song

@jeffvandagrif 9 ай бұрын

Wow ! That kicked some serious ass !!!!👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

@ravincraven 4 жыл бұрын

His musicianship is astonishing. I was privileged to see him in Sellersville last year. He is a treasure.

@benjaminwhite8145 3 жыл бұрын

He was in PA?

@ravincraven 3 жыл бұрын

@@benjaminwhite8145 Yes -at the Sellersville Theater, with Jontavious Willis. What a great experience! My date and I sat right in front. It was the last concert I attended before the pandemic.

@benjaminwhite8145 3 жыл бұрын

@@ravincraven interesting I didnt know about it. I live right down the road. Small world.

@ravincraven 3 жыл бұрын

@@benjaminwhite8145 Keep you eye on that theater. They will have some good blues players coming through in the future.

@jamesault7832 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much Mr. Paxton. In a world that is looking for meaning, you are giving understanding. I also appreciate your Choctaw / Irish story!

@annalisette5897 Жыл бұрын

That song is a grand opera in three stanzas.

@robertrighetti6478 3 ай бұрын

Outstanding musicianship! Nothing like it on the tube!!!

@geraldgreen6278 3 жыл бұрын

Mr Paxton is a gift from heaven ! We delighted seeing and hearing him in person .

@blainechappell5383 2 жыл бұрын

I’m speechless!

@jamesrowe3606 4 ай бұрын

I have the youtuber's typical short attention span, but I was riveted to this. Magnificent!

@jameslynch9620 3 жыл бұрын

Hey some one read this to this incredible person!! Your talent was a gift from god and it fits you well!!!!

@masonrygh8165 Ай бұрын

Thank you Mr. Paxton.

@mattw4065 6 ай бұрын

WOW!!! Absolutely unreal, what an incredible performance! Gave me goosebumps the whole way through

@Outland9000 2 ай бұрын

Dont remeber the last time I listened to lyrics so intently... And the banjo playing? whew! Fire! 🔥

@colinkeating502 7 ай бұрын

Beautiful, and, tragic. The emotion is tangible.

@ElvizaPelvis 5 жыл бұрын

One of my favorite tunes and I just LOVE him!!!

@martifingers 3 ай бұрын

This transforms how I view Irish music.

@bobmartin770 Ай бұрын

Truly amazing. 👏

@annicamcdougall1158 Ай бұрын

THIS^^^^^ is one of the greatest things I've ever had the privilege of seeing... Thank you for sharing your music so much

@tastas3880 3 ай бұрын

So blessed to hear this.. and understand playing the blues is meditation.

@cjrodriguez3430 2 жыл бұрын

song about brought me to tears

@rattyfingers8621 Жыл бұрын

I'm floored. Came here cuz of Clifton Hicks and a guest Blaine.

@the7thsonofthe7sons Жыл бұрын

How in the hell could you play anything after he left the stage. I think i would plainly refuse.

@rjwh67220 9 ай бұрын

I really like this guy. And what a player!

@radiocage Жыл бұрын

Wow, what a performance!

@markkearnes4312 3 ай бұрын

This is definitely a top 5 live performance for me

@w.l.graves7228 7 ай бұрын

VERY EXCELLENT ! THANK YOU !

@kapesongs6733 4 жыл бұрын

Love this guy. It's amazing

@matthewnelson5699 3 ай бұрын

Absolutely brings that song to life. Impressive skill.

@DC-gh1ds 3 жыл бұрын

Man I play old time, clawhammer, overhand, up pickin and have a decent amount of banjo experience in different styles and I'm still staring at this dumbfounded. It looks like he's using a sort of flamenco type rasqueado to get that incredible percussion during the bridge?

@luchadorito 3 жыл бұрын

I think it's less about technique and more about the dynamic capabilities of a fretless acoustic instrument. I have heard koboz(transylvanian fretless lute played with a plectrum) make some very similar sounds when multiple strings are hit with a bit of oompf.

@jasonw4053 Жыл бұрын

It's a combo of straight clawhammer, drob thumb, up picking, and what you describe as a flamenco style seems to be a big brush stroke with all the fingers, either up or down strokes depending on how he feels like doing it. He's incredible.

@Tasmanaut Жыл бұрын

the old minstrel techniques had a of this sort of thing

@SilkieRoo 7 ай бұрын

I just learned about James Hartel banjos yesterday, and I'm suddenly seeing them everywhere. Thanks, algorithms.

@clarencegoddard6527 8 ай бұрын

Magical. Blues are about hard times but they make us feel better. . . what?. . . . . .black magic !

@markholloway9638 5 ай бұрын

Man! That was beautiful!

@billsmith4753 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing!

@thereverend510 3 жыл бұрын

That was beautiful. Right on good brother

@brightadebayo504 Жыл бұрын

Lovely performance. It was a great honour spending few minutes with you today.

@ShaunPanzer 4 ай бұрын

Woah so good !

@shockingguy 2 ай бұрын

Wow, that was a master class if ever 🔥

@SheepDogActual 5 ай бұрын

Just found this one. Holy cow. Fan now!

@PaulGarnerBlueskiwi 4 ай бұрын

chills! incredible playing, moving song... wow!

@jimjamsam3482 8 ай бұрын

fantastic recording

@RachelAmmons 10 ай бұрын

This is maybe the saddest thing with the happiest melody I’ve ever heard 😢 he delivers it so well.

@stevehowell231 4 ай бұрын

Never heard anything like this. Weird and Wonderful.

@LarryScudder 5 ай бұрын

Outstanding!

@donaldfransson2827 9 ай бұрын

Thank You Paxton, great art. Donald Fransson, Sweden.

@mattWallJsy 10 ай бұрын

Perfection 👌🏽

@banjoman44 4 жыл бұрын

An absolute virtuoso...

@cmikesmith664 Жыл бұрын

Great music. Wish I was there.

@12inchy12 10 ай бұрын

Incredible 👌

@archiehebron8944 8 ай бұрын

Excellent vibe.

@thegreenman4898 5 жыл бұрын

outstanding

@FeinprintexoticsLLC 10 ай бұрын

Great song!

@charliec8849 8 ай бұрын

Brava!!!! Amazing

@user-ov8jb9cu2s 8 ай бұрын

A national treasure

@harvdog5669 Ай бұрын

Music Has Always been about a stories of peoples lives, ever since the first drum or musical instrument of any kind in any part and all parts of the whole wide world 🌎🌍🌎🌍🌎🌍🌎 😊😊😊