Author Topic: Banjo music (Read 6655 times)

Monkeyleg · « **on:** August 13, 2015, 08:12:47 PM »

I know that banjo music is almost universally hated around here. I just love the sound of the soundtrack to "Public Enemies", though. It's really distinct.

public enemies soundtrack instrumental

just Warren · « **Reply #1 on:** August 13, 2015, 08:21:03 PM »

Banjo music is fine, I just don't want to hear it while out enjoying riparian activities.

BlueStarLizzard · « **Reply #2 on:** August 13, 2015, 08:31:52 PM »

I like banjo's. I also like bluegrass. Since when is banjo's hated around here?

Tallpine · « **Reply #3 on:** August 13, 2015, 08:44:41 PM »

Quote from: bluestarlizzard on August 13, 2015, 08:31:52 PM

I like banjo's. I also like bluegrass. Since when is banjo's hated around here?

Not by me

Angel Eyes · « **Reply #4 on:** August 13, 2015, 08:51:09 PM »

I'm not a big fan of the banjo by itself, but when properly played alongside other instruments, the result is quite pleasing.

For example: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yqDVObM1kxc

vaskidmark · « **Reply #5 on:** August 13, 2015, 09:18:51 PM »

Banjos are fine. It's the banjo players who are the problem, much like accordion players.

http://www.milk.com/random-humor/banjo_jokes.html

BlueStarLizzard · « **Reply #6 on:** August 13, 2015, 09:24:31 PM »

Quote from: vaskidmark on August 13, 2015, 09:18:51 PM

Banjos are fine. It's the banjo players who are the problem, much like accordion players.

http://www.milk.com/random-humor/banjo_jokes.html

https://youtu.be/5eHaTLgcq9A

Perd Hapley · « **Reply #7 on:** August 13, 2015, 09:56:55 PM »

I've always been a fan.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6RvI6ZI2JWc

French G. · « **Reply #8 on:** August 13, 2015, 10:01:10 PM »

I theoretically own a nice banjo. Haven't played it since I was 10. Need to get it and learn. Ok, really, I just want to hook an amp to it and play Motorhead.

Regolith · « **Reply #9 on:** August 14, 2015, 01:35:26 AM »

Quote from: French G. on August 13, 2015, 10:01:10 PM

I theoretically own a nice banjo. Haven't played it since I was 10. Need to get it and learn. Ok, really, I just want to hook an amp to it and play Motorhead.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NDsP8Wew3vAv

HeroHog · « **Reply #10 on:** August 14, 2015, 01:58:12 AM »

HeroHog · « **Reply #11 on:** August 14, 2015, 02:00:28 AM »

Add an accordion and a harmonica to a banjo and some bagpipes and you could get any info from a prisoner you wanted!

just Warren · « **Reply #12 on:** August 14, 2015, 02:29:45 AM »

This technique is called washboarding.

vaskidmark · « **Reply #13 on:** August 14, 2015, 02:53:44 AM »

Leave the bagpipes out of this.

The problem is most pipers know "Amazing Grace", "Danny Boy", "Scotland the Brave" and possibly some generic reel tune. Now imagine a line of men in skirts walking towards you, being led by some crazed man squeezing a cat to this tune https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7PKSOAtUjc

stay safe.

K Frame · « **Reply #14 on:** August 14, 2015, 05:41:49 AM »

I love banjo music.

A good friend of mine started a Bluegrass band when he was in graduate school at Penn State. They were good, and quickly started getting a lot of gigs around State College, including one opening for Bill Monroe and the Blue Grass Boys when he played at the Bryce Jordan Center back in the early 1990s.

Matter of fact, here's an article about the band, Fresh Country Scrapple, from a 1991 Daily Collegian, and it talks about Bill Monroe.

http://www.collegian.psu.edu/archives/article_c5654e53-034b-5b26-a6d5-d3f1b9cc7f43.html

The John mention is my friend, who is now a professor of forestry at SIU Carbondale. Vaughn Neill is another kid I grew up with, now a civil engineer in Pittsburgh.

bedlamite · « **Reply #15 on:** August 14, 2015, 06:06:48 AM »

Quote from: vaskidmark on August 14, 2015, 02:53:44 AM

Leave the bagpipes out of this.

The problem is most pipers know "Amazing Grace", "Danny Boy", "Scotland the Brave" and possibly some generic reel tune. Now imagine a line of men in skirts walking towards you, being led by some crazed man squeezing a cat to this tune https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7PKSOAtUjc

stay safe.

Why is it that people playing the bagpipes are always walking?

They're trying to get away from that horrible noise.

wmenorr67 · « **Reply #16 on:** August 14, 2015, 08:10:39 AM »

Someone you wouldn't expect to play the banjo.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Tdbmhhrxl8

Dad used to listen to The Black Watch

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CupRlspIE3Q

K Frame · « **Reply #17 on:** August 14, 2015, 08:23:12 AM »

Steve Martin has long been considered one of the top banjo players in the United States.

RoadKingLarry · « **Reply #18 on:** August 14, 2015, 08:27:31 AM »

Steve Martin is an accomplished musician separate from his comedy and acting. A very multi-talented man.

Perd Hapley · « **Reply #19 on:** August 14, 2015, 08:48:02 AM »

Other banjo-pickin' actors:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=htzzSapAYXA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TcFJgAa-REI

I read on some website that Gary Larson plays, as well, but I haven't seen him.

Perd Hapley · « **Reply #20 on:** August 14, 2015, 08:48:30 AM »

Quote from: RoadKingLarry on August 14, 2015, 08:27:31 AM

Steve Martin is an accomplished musician separate from his comedy and acting. A very multi-talented man.

Well, he hasn't done any comedy since sometime in the 80s, so...

vaskidmark · « **Reply #21 on:** August 14, 2015, 09:45:17 AM »

Quote from: wmenorr67 on August 14, 2015, 08:10:39 AM

Dad used to listen to The Black Watch

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CupRlspIE3Q

In a fair and just world the piper on the far left and the bass drummer would be standing in front of the bandmaster and the Sergeant Major preparing to explain to the Regimental Commanding Officer just why they have not had their St. Vitus Dance cured. After which the Bandmaster would have his turn to explain why that was not caught before the band went out in public.

OTOH, this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GIHHaEsJ1eI was done on purpose. (And be sure to watch "the little fellow" in the cammies (no jacket) and carrying the cane - he's the big boss.)

But for pure bagpiping genius this cannot be beat: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fzi_qFjGz5Y Put the pipes in the middle (drives the front half before them and the rear half tries to catch and strangle them).

stay safe.

Monkeyleg · « **Reply #22 on:** August 14, 2015, 10:53:28 AM »

The distorted sound of the lead banjo reninds me of Mark Knoepfler's lead in "Momey For Nothing".

RocketMan · « **Reply #23 on:** August 14, 2015, 11:35:10 AM »

Anyone remember one of our own, the renowned Skunkabilly? He can play a pretty mean banjo as I recall.

HeroHog · « **Reply #24 on:** August 14, 2015, 11:41:40 AM »

I don't mind banjo music. It's just I am a Blues/Funk/Classic Rock drummer and we don't get many banjo players in those genres. A good friend of mine plays the banjo and we swap jokes all the time. Now bagpipes drive me up a wall! I get massive headaches from some sounds and smells and bagpipes are a sure trigger for me. My Scottish ancestors are not happy with me!

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