@jack002tuber Thanks Jack! I do practice at least an hour a day....Sometime I feel like I'm gettin' nowhere, and sometimes I have major breakthroughs!
you are one of the best fiddle players , I have ever heard. Very smooth, precise. Many people try to play as fast as they can, and ruin the whole song. Especially in Bluegrass. I don't know who started all that , but you lose evrything when yo do that.
I guess the best example of what I'm saying is the tune Orange Bloosom Special. Most play it so fast you can not heard the tune. And then they try to get real fancy in the introduction and lose the whole concept of the tune.
Great job!!!! You are truly inspiring!!!! I put my violin down 18 yrs ago; but since Jan. 1, 2011, (my New Year's Day present to myself) using multimedia material, I've been studying fiddle w Craig Duncan & Ken Kolodner, and also mandolin with Dix Bruce . I'm enjoyin' my musical journey back!!! Keep the rosin in yur eyebrows, son. Red
@fiddlnbanjo I don't think anyone knows who wrote it, but yes the fiddle tune came first. The song didn't happen till the 50's. The fiddle tune dates back a lot further.
On January 8, 1815, Major General Andrew Jackson led a small, poorly-equipped army to victory against eight thousand British troops at the Battle of New Orleans. Although the American victory was a big morale boost for the young nation, its military significance was minimal as it occurred after the signing (although before ratification) of the Treaty of Ghent.
The battle was fought before word of the Treaty reached the respective armies in the field. The anniversary of the Battle of New Orleans was widely celebrated
A traditional fiddle tune commemorating the event came to be known as "Jackson's Victory" or "The Eighth of January."
I love it. I heard it on Prairie Home Companion, too, and made a note of it, which is how I found this video. I listened to some other versions on youtube but I like yours the best.
Thanks for the reply. We lived in Stillwater, OK for 30 years but now are in Boulder, CO, and it's not possible for me to go back. But I'll keep listening via You Tube. Many thanks and keep up the great work.
@marjoriemgs West Siloam Springs Cherokee Casino, Jan 18th, The Watering Hole in Muskogee on Jan 28 & 29, T-Bones in Tahlequah OK, on Feb 14. The third Sat in Feb. at the Catoosa Middle School across from the Casino for the Greencountry Bluegrass Assoc.
What's fun to watch -- from a novice's perspective -- is the contrast between the short bow movements early in the song and your fingers going 90 mph! :-) ... That's walkin' and chewin' gum right there.
Great rendition of the really old classic! The tine's been around foever but the best known words were written by Jimmie Driftwood the prolfic song writer out of Timbo, Arkansas in the late 50s or early 60s. He also wrote Tennessee Stud.
My late dad loved this tune, I didn't realize it's what became "Battle of New Orleans." Thanks. Great job. :)
cindyshealed 1 month ago
Jimmy Driftwood wrote the tune The Battle of New Orleans, probably set to the tune 8th of January.
tocoms1 1 month ago
Great job! I love it. I'm so jealous, but I bet you practice a lot. :)
jack002tuber 1 month ago
@jack002tuber Thanks Jack! I do practice at least an hour a day....Sometime I feel like I'm gettin' nowhere, and sometimes I have major breakthroughs!
sizefam4 1 month ago
you are one of the best fiddle players , I have ever heard. Very smooth, precise. Many people try to play as fast as they can, and ruin the whole song. Especially in Bluegrass. I don't know who started all that , but you lose evrything when yo do that.
I guess the best example of what I'm saying is the tune Orange Bloosom Special. Most play it so fast you can not heard the tune. And then they try to get real fancy in the introduction and lose the whole concept of the tune.
johnnybooy5 9 months ago
Great job!!!! You are truly inspiring!!!! I put my violin down 18 yrs ago; but since Jan. 1, 2011, (my New Year's Day present to myself) using multimedia material, I've been studying fiddle w Craig Duncan & Ken Kolodner, and also mandolin with Dix Bruce . I'm enjoyin' my musical journey back!!! Keep the rosin in yur eyebrows, son. Red
portgilbertred 9 months ago
nice job, i am thinkin' of battle of new orleans by johnny horton, i guess this fiddle tune came first, do u know when and who wrote it?
fiddlnbanjo 1 year ago
@fiddlnbanjo I don't think anyone knows who wrote it, but yes the fiddle tune came first. The song didn't happen till the 50's. The fiddle tune dates back a lot further.
sizefam4 1 year ago
@sizefam4 The fiddle tune dates back to 1814. The Battle of New Orleans was fought on the 8th of January.
martynspeck 10 months ago
On January 8, 1815, Major General Andrew Jackson led a small, poorly-equipped army to victory against eight thousand British troops at the Battle of New Orleans. Although the American victory was a big morale boost for the young nation, its military significance was minimal as it occurred after the signing (although before ratification) of the Treaty of Ghent.
rthomison1 2 months ago
The battle was fought before word of the Treaty reached the respective armies in the field. The anniversary of the Battle of New Orleans was widely celebrated
A traditional fiddle tune commemorating the event came to be known as "Jackson's Victory" or "The Eighth of January."
rthomison1 2 months ago
I love it. I heard it on Prairie Home Companion, too, and made a note of it, which is how I found this video. I listened to some other versions on youtube but I like yours the best.
121mj 1 year ago
Thanks for the reply. We lived in Stillwater, OK for 30 years but now are in Boulder, CO, and it's not possible for me to go back. But I'll keep listening via You Tube. Many thanks and keep up the great work.
Marjorie
marjoriemgs 1 year ago
Good speed (not super fast the way some people play it) -- and good double stops
marjoriemgs
marjoriemgs 1 year ago
@marjoriemgs West Siloam Springs Cherokee Casino, Jan 18th, The Watering Hole in Muskogee on Jan 28 & 29, T-Bones in Tahlequah OK, on Feb 14. The third Sat in Feb. at the Catoosa Middle School across from the Casino for the Greencountry Bluegrass Assoc.
Thanks for the comments!
sizefam4 1 year ago
I just heard this on fiddle on Praire Home Companion, three young girls. You are good, have it on my favorites. thanks
2dodaz 1 year ago
You are just plain awesome!
Where can we see you play in person?
marjoriemgs 1 year ago
johnny horton used this ole tune and wrote battle of new orleans. It is not however an original horton song
007GWR 1 year ago
Wow, that was great! Wonderful fiddling!
isabellanakahara 1 year ago
I am interested in ordering an instructional cd from you. What speed do recommend for a beginner fiddler
plowhand247 1 year ago
not too bad
mofiddler82 1 year ago
oh fuck oh my god ,hav you any idea how good you are?
TheWoodyturner 1 year ago
That is the best version i've ever heard! Awesome Job!
jhbanjoman 1 year ago
hey sizefam4....that's a great version. what key is it in and how are you tuned?
knrudolph 2 years ago
What's fun to watch -- from a novice's perspective -- is the contrast between the short bow movements early in the song and your fingers going 90 mph! :-) ... That's walkin' and chewin' gum right there.
soonerryan2000 3 years ago
You really look like you're enjoying playing that thing. It is a really fun tune and EVERYBODY loves it. Get down, Bub!
Alex
TennesseeShine 3 years ago
I love that tune, and yes I'm having fun!....Thanks for the comment....=)
sizefam4 3 years ago
Great rendition of the really old classic! The tine's been around foever but the best known words were written by Jimmie Driftwood the prolfic song writer out of Timbo, Arkansas in the late 50s or early 60s. He also wrote Tennessee Stud.
Alex
TennesseeShine 3 years ago
you can really saw that thing!
nice one!
unclejeff64 3 years ago