The Dying Californian - Tim Eriksen and some friends

After one of Tim's kickass shape note workshops, we were lucky enough to jam for a bit at Berkeley's Freight and Salvage.
http://www.youtube.com/user/batfancy
http://timeriksenmusic.com/
http://www.freightandsalvage.org/
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http://www.myspace.com/linneasablosky
http://www.myspace.com/zoeblankmusic

Lay up nearer, brother, nearer,
For my limbs are growing cold.
And thy presence seemeth nearer
When thine arms around me fold.
I am dying, brother, dying
Soon you'll miss me in your berth;
For my form will soon be lying
'Neath the ocean's briny surf.
I am dying, brother, dying;
Soon you'll miss me in your berth,
For my form will soon be lying
'Neath the ocean's briny surf.

I am going, brother, going,
But my hope in God is strong.
I am willing, brother, knowing
That He doeth nothing wrong.

Hark, I hear the Savior speaking.
'Tis, I know His Voice so well.
When I'm gone, no, don't be weeping.
Brother, hear my last farewell.

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[Drillerkiller101]

This is truly an amazing song and performance, sends shivers down my spine. What are the lyrics? Can't seem to find the correct ones. Much love from Sweden.

[zoeplankton]

@Drillerkiller101 Sorry for the long wait! I haven't checked my comments here for a while :) There are too many lyrics to post here in this comment SO look at the video caption above. I'll add them there.

[TheGhost5600]

I totally forgot to mention how haunting this tune is and I mean that in a good way. Really great stuff.

[zoeplankton]

@TheGhost5600 thanks a bunch. Take a listen to Tim Eriksen's page if you haven't already. His channel is called batfancy

[TheGhost5600]

What's the tuning?

[zoeplankton]

@TheGhost5600 I'm in standard violin/fiddle tuning here (GDAE). Tim's probably in some cross tuning.I'm not sure which one tho. Popular cross tunings are (GDGD, AEAE, ADAE, people have probably tuned to every possible option.)

[idahoduckhunter]

@TheGhost5600 You really got to have the fiddle in the crook of between your first finger and thumb, and tilt the fiddle towards your bowing hand to assist with the angle.

[TheGhost5600]

How does Tim bend his wrist all the way to the G string? I tried it and I can't do it.

[mh605]

Lovely!

[zoeplankton]

if tim is in your area, you should most definitely catch a workshop of his. happy fiddle-singing!