In Tune: A Community of Musicians

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4 жыл бұрын

A celebration of old-time music and its history in the Mountain State.
Produced by WVPB filmmaker Russ Barbour and narrated by Mountain Stage’s Larry Groce, this new documentary examines old-time music, specifically in the hills and valleys of Appalachia, especially in the Mountain State and particularly in Clay County, home to some of West Virginia’s most distinguished practitioners.
The documentary also considers the homogenization of customs and music culture; the impact of the American Folk Revival; rediscovery of old-time musicians; the arrival of back-to-the-landers in Appalachia; growing popularity of old-time music festivals.

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@nancywestfall4807 Жыл бұрын

My Uncle Gruder and Aunt Jennie at minute 25:43. What a joy to find this video. I am so proud to be from the heritage of Clay County!

@scotttaylor8811 5 ай бұрын

That is kind of funny. I am a custodian trying to bring a local bluegrass act to my elementary school in WA state.

@PrismRisen Жыл бұрын

A superb video from every perspective - content, construction, audio balance, video background and foreground. A very significant living cultural experience. Thanks to ALL the performers and their mentors, and to WVPB for the production.

@stephenhenion8304 Жыл бұрын

I've been down to Clifftop a couple of times... Heaven on Earth... love it and miss it.... But Damn glad I found it!!!

@rogerjeffrey Жыл бұрын

Birthplace of my father and this brings back memories.

@johntait491 3 жыл бұрын

Good to see Bobby Taylor. He's a fine fiddler. 👍

@eddorvinen8193 10 ай бұрын

I play old traditional country. The roots of which came from those Appalachian musicians. Great article. Great musicians. 👍 ❤

@rbdavisphoto 3 жыл бұрын

the Dancing man on the stick was actually an instrument as an experienced user could tap out rhythms. My Grandfather had one and it was quite entertaining.

@kevinroberts5994 2 жыл бұрын

what a great video, keepin that old music alive. I love it.

@Bluidbirdie 4 жыл бұрын

I love this and thanks for putting my daddy's picture in it..

@waterswivel 4 жыл бұрын

I'm an old-time fan from Ohio and enjoyed this greatly!

@heatherfulmore3412 10 ай бұрын

I heard this music when I watched some old Irish movies. I heard the bagpipes too.

@jimmymalone3494 Жыл бұрын

I enjoyed your video and thank you for sharing with us.

@HotRod11 10 ай бұрын

One of my favorite videos on KZfaq now. Thank you so much. ❤

@uptonsavoie 4 жыл бұрын

In 30:24, Lee Triplett is playing "Old Joe Clark" and not "Wild Horse" as the caption reads. These West Virginian musicians are absolutely great, and there are many more not represented here.

@paulahalfacre4783 Жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed this film. Love old time music!

@alfredastratos4582 9 ай бұрын

Great pickin' ❤

@Stink43 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this

@Stink43 2 күн бұрын

41:20

@michaelplumley7744 9 ай бұрын

❤this is excellent! Glad I stumbled across it

@mikedkc 10 ай бұрын

Wonderful video.

@msspi764 2 ай бұрын

Another reason why I'm a sustaining member of WVPB though I live in Mississippi. A lot of this traveled to places like Baltimore, DC, and Pittsburgh. I discovered this music among friends in Baltimore and in a used record store. There I found a Clark Kessinger album. The old time scene is strong there. I moved to Kentucky and now to Mississippi where I found people to play with. But the music isn't unique to West Virginia. It traveled with folk just as it does today, and it changed. Songs in one tuning or key in West Virginia are in a different one in Mississippi. Names for the same tune are different. It isn't uniquely Confederate just as it isn't uniquely Southern. But it binds people together despite their differences.

@arctichare8185 3 жыл бұрын

I kept watching for Dwight Diller. But he never showed up in the documentary.

@ianboone6032 4 жыл бұрын

This is wonderful! Is there a way to watch the show that John Morris did in the 70s? I would love to see more of that as well!

@fiddler1861 3 жыл бұрын

Can I get this on a dvd for my friend?

@philnewcomers9170 7 ай бұрын

😢too much talking especialyon agood tune ttfn&ty

@Runescape. 2 жыл бұрын

That kathy mattea seems to be a transgender. something is strange about "her". the big jawbone and deep voice. much deeper voice than any woman ive ever known. both singing and speaking.

@jlongfellow6877 Жыл бұрын

You ought to get out more.

@banjiegirl2001 Жыл бұрын

😂

@stephenhenion8304 Жыл бұрын

Go play hockey, pal!!

@bluegrasshack3810 9 ай бұрын

9/29/23: Kathy Mattea is just fine. You? Not so sure.

@awtistiaeth4699 9 ай бұрын

What a strange comment. Hec, people are weird, and I don't mean Kathy Mattea.