This entire thing is mind blowing. I like this version far more than the AKUS version, and I love their version as well, so that speaks volumes! I’d love to see you guys live! Those vocals... my goodness! Everything ties right together!!! Hats off to you guys! By far my favorite video on RU-vid
Would you care listing the names of the "very good" players and then the "excellent" players so we can get a sense of who you feel falls into each category?
This guy is by NO means the worst offender. Nevertheless, Pete Wernick's book (40+ years ago) taught banjo etiquette and it is worth revisiting. The banjo here did not obliterate the entire guitar solo, which so often happens, only the end of the solo. That is still too much. Aside from the jokes that were born out of "Deliverance" reference, there is a reason why banjos are the butt of every BG joke. You'd think they'd get it by now.
roal ik but this is just a jam session and the guitar did extend his solo further than typical into the banjo fill lick. This is not a rehearsed performance
@@BluegrassRules101 I understand, and you are correct: his tag was kind of a tag x 2. Nevertheless, I suspect you have been around enough to know exactly what I refer to. Even in a jam, an accomplished mandolin, fiddle or dobro player would appreciate the chance to add fill behind vocals, but banjo players rarely step out of the way to allow this. At the same time, I understand that an exuberant rhythm guitar player is also quite capable of burying a guitar lead. Either way, not meaning to criticize, I simply would love to get the the concept out to ALL banjo players that mandolin players aren't the only ones that can "chunk" the offbeat.
@@BluegrassRules101 BTW, I didn't realize that I was on a page posted by "the banjo player". I will gladly add that I have heard you on several videos and do enjoy and appreciate your playing. You have a good touch and good taste.
roal ik Actually that’s my brother on the banjo, but I look a lot like him lol. He’s three years younger than me. And yeah absolutely, he and I have worked on dynamics and it’s something we truly try to be conscious of in jam sessions. But you are very right about different instruments getting in the way of solos or vocals, it’s a beautiful thing when everyone tries to play tastefully and respectfully.
