Hard Time Killing Floor Blues: O Brother Where Art Thou?

[xBaronSamedi]

I just played this song for an hour... I only know the modulation part, but it was still amazing.

[icyur241]

@xBaronSamedi Keep it up, sir. This song took me quite awhile to get right. It's simple in structure, but you've got to dig deep to find the soul. Practice till your fingers bleed...Literally! The payoff is worth it ;)

[Cwoessner26]

@icyur241 Anyone have a tab for it? Im assuming its in a pretty funky open tuning of some sort??

[icyur241]

@Cwoessner26 It's DADFAD Just Google it for tab. Fun song to learn!

[gogsisgod]

kudos brother, thou art there.

[icyur241]

@gogsisgod Haha! Thank you sir!

[8ender8Rodriguez]

I love this kind of blues guitar. you really cant get no better than this. this is back porch rockin at its best.

[icyur241]

@8ender8Rodriguez Agreed.

[danielcarltondesign]

yes. what in the world are you doing NOT playing this for folks. i’m tempted to say this is even better than the film version.

[icyur241]

@danielcarltondesign Very kind words, Daniel. I am honored that you would say this. All the best!

[icyur241]

@danielcarltondesign Thanks so much, Daniel! All the best...

[TheNewDallasMan]

I'm busy but still found myself stopped listening to this repeatedly. I could listen to this for hours. Extremely well done. Hearing something like this amazes me how people with little talent can so often become famous with a gimmick but then how many amazing musicians like this gentleman so often don't... Here's to hoping you do make it because this is outstanding.

[icyur241]

@TheNewDallasMan This may be the most inspiring comment I've ever recieved to date. Lately, I haven't picked up the guitar as often as I should, so thank you for the reminder. Your kind words are powerful and affective. Thank you so much for the inspiration!

[Chris51]

@TheNewDallasMan -sadly it's all about pretty faces & big bucks. The guy who just won the Latest Australian Idol is just about a dead ringer for Justin Bieber. Sure he may have a good voice but the music is (excuse the language) homogenised shit. A true talent requires development to polish it, this can take years to become professional & build up a fan base. The record companies probably don't plan for these kids to have any longevity. Theres nothing unique about them that sets them apart

[Ethrex888]

Can´t stop hearing it. Best version in my opinion. Thank You for this version.

[icyur241]

@Ethrex888 Wow...Thanks for the compliment! I guess I should start playing it around town then. ;)

[hoozyerdaddi]

Well done my friend. Played it with an impressive amount of soul.

[bean2tenn]

You have captured the spirit of this song brilliantly. well done!

[icyur241]

@bean2tenn Thank you very much!

[Tankagas]

love this song !

[smjenkin]

Just watched the movie, this sounds great!

[MJoe01]

Very nice job!

[icyur241]

@MJoe01 Thanks!

[Fidelisadmortem]

hei, you did a great job there. after i had seen the movie i wanted to learn this tune, sadly the tabs i've found didn't sound similar in any way... yours sound pretty accurate so would you please send me a link to where you have found them, or did you make them on your own. thy

[icyur241]

@Fidelisadmortem Hey there...Try this: google "hard time killing floor blues tabs skip james" click the one in ultimate-guitar...should be close. I think this is the one I used to learn the guitar part and I tailored it slightly to make it my own. It's a blues song (a really really good one) so adding your own style is quite appropriate. If you have any other questions, just let me know. Good luck!

[Fidelisadmortem]

@icyur241 thank you a lot :) the tabs are great and fine to learn, i just have to figure out the right rhythm at some parts. do you know some other blues songs similar to this one and "same" difficulty? big thank you :> take care

[bobbyak47]

@Fidelisadmortem

Buy the songbook for the album its got everything, i paid $7 so its worth the price. I learned Man of Constant Sorrow as well and with little ease adapted it with many variations like Bob dylans.

[Fidelisadmortem]

@bobbyak47 i will do that. thank you 2

[luken5]

This is one of my favorite camp fire tunes to calm all the drunks down. Nice job my friend.

[icyur241]

@luken5 Haha! Thank you...Love calmin' the drunks down.

[icyur241]

@luken5 Feels good to calm the drunks down...Thank you!

[skate824]

it has a homely feeling to it its like serinity

[MisterBeaucoup]

Love this song, and love this part of the movie..... just sitting around a campfire, listening to music. Doesn't get any better than that.

[Mat2001uk]

Mighty fine.

[4everard]

I want to take up the guitar just to learn this tune. I Love It !!!

[icyur241]

Awesome! If you want to learn guitar, just remember...PATIENCE is KEY! It doesn't happen overnight, but the pay off is well worth the investment. I've been playing for 15 years & it is still my favorite hobby besides snowboarding. Good luck!

[tropicalpimp]

man,if I can play just ONE song,it would be this one.

[drysdale1979]

good work! Hard Time Killing Floor is one of my favourite blues numbers!

[tastytootie]

heck buddii your awesome to play nd sing! i just gotta aqoustic today for mii birhtday and im soo determined to learn this song!

[samsrgb]

love this song !! sounds awesome !!!

[Potts2k8]

I love this song, been wondering what it is ever since I heard it watching O Brother Where Art Thou! Glad I finally know the name of it... gotta learn how to play it next lol

[COYDOGBLUE]

Enjoyed this VERY much, thank you for posting it. Did you get your ten dollar for singin in the can? you get extry far as im concerned haha - another Cohen Bros fan

[KingKickbutt]

Nice job mate.

[eileenolgashank]

Nice job. What tuning are you using?

[icyur241]

Thanks for the comment!

Tuning is:

D-A-D-F-A-D

[eileenolgashank]

Nice job. What tuning are you using?

[panhandcake]

i love this song, the soundtrack to black snake moan is pretty good too if you like the blues you might check it out if you haven't already

[daliwndrland]

I thought this was the version from the soundtrack until I read the little blurb you put up. Great job, you sound awesome!

[michailangelos]

"great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

[Iwillkillhimforfree]

that was really great!

[canabeach24]

nice job men! guitare and voice perfect,even the sound quality is goog awsome! but why don't you show yourself?

[stencilwashington]

skip james!

[GoodTimesWade]

im gonna sample this

[jordo114]

this is my favorite song from the movie...campfire scene rocks...and baby face just takes off right there lol

[MyBrainIsMush]

its GEORGE NELSON... not BABYFACE

i love that movie

[judah142004]

i love it!!!! wow

[clout61]

ive been trying to find out the name of this song for years. thanks

[ironballs420]

Buy the sound track dummy, just kidding i love this song to.

[goldsmithstudent]

good stuff well done

[Globalflavor]

Very cool!

[GuitarSource]

Nice voice and touch.

[Reverend0M]

thats an incredible guitar piece

[DezisSick]

fuckin amazing

[blackcat355]

Well done. There's so much good music in that movie.

[cbrflyer919]

Awesome!

[friiiikan]

I cant see shit...all i can hear is good music

[sam1089]

thanks