I’m a lifelong Texas country musician and singer ,& yall need to be very proud of what you’ve done here. Outstanding version.
@shanbadg6976 ай бұрын
Great cover!!!
@cgreggain5 ай бұрын
I will most enthusiastically second that
@TTT693043 ай бұрын
Here from West Virginia to say the same. I LOVE this and I love seeing our music spread and loved and appreciated around the globe.
@danielmcdowell95266 ай бұрын
These guys are killer. Ol girl on that box fiddle killed it so beautiful the way she made it almost talk. So much sound from only 2 strings amazing.
@jamesgoode92465 ай бұрын
Yes, she almost got it talking.
@ernstgoldman36345 ай бұрын
i agree, that made this song theirs. A cover is only worth doing if performer/artist can bring something to the song. This rendition brings authentic wistful feeling and tasteful fusion. Nicely done.
@besttedschmidt4 ай бұрын
Yes, her Sound and playing catch my heart from the first second.
@davidaldridge57164 ай бұрын
That instrument is beautiful…I don’t think I’ve ever heard the term “box fiddle” So I’ll definitely make note
@johnbauman4005Күн бұрын
@@davidaldridge5716Actual name is erhu as noted in the video.
@monroetruss473710 ай бұрын
I'm from Texas and have been to many rodeos, and have heard George Straight do this live. Very good rendition.
@lordemed17 ай бұрын
Terry Stafford wrote this, not George Strait
@Wolf13777 ай бұрын
@@lordemed1oh that's awesome! You're so smart. I bet you already knew this but most people who know this song know it because of George Strait. You're average country music fan has no clue who Terry Stafford is. The fact that you do doesn't make you cool and also doesn't mean you should be condescending to people who don't know this. It is common practice to refer to the most popular version of a song when you talk about it.
@whereRbearsTeeth7 ай бұрын
@@Wolf1377calm down Karen
@johnnyblaze79127 ай бұрын
As a fellow Texan, I agree this is indeed a good rendition
@Soy_Un_Chico_Autentico_6 ай бұрын
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@roberthodge2771Ай бұрын
I would buy a ticket to any concert these musicians put on. Country picking and grinning at it's best.
@TheBuzz222Ай бұрын
i SECOND THAT
@jomiar3097 ай бұрын
I've never heard Erhu played like that. This was beautifully done!
@johntung78910 ай бұрын
This is a wonderful rendition of a popular song. The uniqueness of this rendition is the Western and Eastern combination: Chinese singers of Western song, Chinese and Western instruments. It shows East and West can meet. Shout out to the young man whose guitar is almost as big as he is, but he handled it well!
@charmedprince8 ай бұрын
I just learned 8 chords yesterday and I'm jealous of that little guy now😂😂😂
@dreamcatcher79397 ай бұрын
Music is ageless, has no boundaries and is already written in our soul.
@cattycorner87 ай бұрын
Wasn't he cute???
@Bisnsman6 ай бұрын
But they’re Korean
@Docsjeff6 ай бұрын
My thoughts exactly. He played it very well,& didn’t cheat.
@RoyDollwet6 ай бұрын
You blew my mind. Chinese people jamming out blue grass......love it!!!
@samkeo2432Ай бұрын
I’m from Houston,Tx and country music is in the other side of the world . Love this version
@AlphaDonMega6 ай бұрын
As a lover of Bluegrass music this really warms my heart! Great music crosses all cultural boundaries.
@donnajess6 ай бұрын
It's amazing how well the erhu compliments bluegrass music so perfectly! Very nicely done 👏 👏
@joshuaingram5716 ай бұрын
It's as if they decided a violin wasn't haunting enough so they crossed it with a flute and made it cry. ❤
@josephpope54636 ай бұрын
That ehru is downright devastating in the best way
@sjtaenvue6 ай бұрын
And she is so damn cool while she plays.
@jerrylyons92796 ай бұрын
@@joshuaingram571 yes, i loved it.
@jillberry28025 ай бұрын
A very haunting tone.
@tahendricks5 ай бұрын
Lived in Texas 23 years. I’ve never heard this song done so pleasant and pure. What a blessing. Thank you for sharing this.
@col.davidcrockett5959Ай бұрын
I’m a guitarist and singer from Texas and my Stetson hat is off with pure respect for this talented band from another land. I would mix music with these folks anytime.
@popplace47 ай бұрын
Such a wonderful tribute to a great song. Beautifully done
@FraggleFootАй бұрын
You folks do old George a great honor on this. Very, very well done! Cheers from America! God bless you all🌹
@barbaraduquette25519 ай бұрын
Banjo player has a great voice
@drakehonest25 ай бұрын
Hello how are you doing today?
@noahcount713210 ай бұрын
Excellent cover of this American classic! 👍 A special shout out to Eric Shi on banjo and vocals 👍 and to Ding Jing who played the fiddle part brilliantly and beautifully on her erhu. 👍❤
@jeepers4292 ай бұрын
I rarely leave comments, but WOW, this rendition was OUTSTANDING! George Straight would be proud of y’all!
@bobandmaryw43367 ай бұрын
As a Born and raised Texan. God Bless! Great rendition! Tip of the hat to one and all.
@stuartpriest70337 ай бұрын
Im in love with that erhu..please do more country/bluegrass songs featuring that! Also loved the laid back feel of the banjo solo..you guys are amazing!
@ronclark97247 ай бұрын
Please do.... I enjoyed the erhu.... I learned a new word and a musical instrument on the very same day.... Thanks....
@oldbikerbear7 ай бұрын
I think I just found my new favourite bluegrass band. Great job guys!
@jamiebaker52656 ай бұрын
I am from east of Amarillo and have heard this my entire life, and this is an excellent rendition of this classic that stays true to its rural roots with its instrumentation and tone. I love it and I would think that it would be welcome at any West Texas Rodeo or Bob Wills concert in Turkey, TX.
@jacqueslefave42965 ай бұрын
How about you invite them for a public performance in Amarillo? Talk to the Mayor and local officials, I think that the State Department has cultural exchange programs.🤔
@JeffAboularage4 ай бұрын
That Chinese fiddle made my tear up a little. Proud West Texas cowboy here.
@GuruishMike11 ай бұрын
I love how you incorporate the erhu.
@walkinlovefaith23046 ай бұрын
Sitting at my home in Amarillo, loving your music in 2024.
@CrustyAbsconder7 ай бұрын
I am from Texas, USA and have been to the city of Amarillo about three times. This was lovely and well orchestrated. That fiddle sound was extraordinary.
@timroden66177 ай бұрын
Amarillo by morning was my theme song. I rarely saw it in the PM on my many trips from East Texas to Colorado.
@TheRayfield777 ай бұрын
The Asian bluegrass band was unexpected. Very cool!
@joesephnalley625 ай бұрын
Seeing lil man playing got me. God bless you fellas
@swmetcalf98710 ай бұрын
A distinctive vocal, exquisite fiddle and such a handsome guitarist.
@drakehonest25 ай бұрын
Hey how are you doing today?
@jampakband2714 Жыл бұрын
This is just beautiful. the mix of the Asian fiddle, too. Such a delight!
@VitalityMassage8 ай бұрын
It sounds very similar to an American fiddle. Beautiful.
@e.rickhutchins16697 ай бұрын
It is called an Erhu, only 2 strings. The player draws wonderful tones from it .
@krferguson7 ай бұрын
It sounds to me like maybe a flute and fiddle mix, sort of. Neat sound. Great band!
@elliebellie78167 ай бұрын
@@e.rickhutchins1669 Thank you for sharing the name of the instrument. I can only imagine the hours and hours it would take to learn this instrument.
@e.rickhutchins16697 ай бұрын
@@elliebellie7816 I've been off and on learning to play one that an ex girlfriend gave me, at best, it sounds like a tomcat on a late night. I really love this smooth deeper tone that this player coerces from it.
@stevematlock442621 күн бұрын
That’s something you don’t see everyday. Love it.
@FloridaBoyChris90411 ай бұрын
Your music is very calming to my soul thank you my brother's ❤
@ironnerd833610 ай бұрын
That works so well. The Erhu captures the song.
@drjones17369 ай бұрын
This is the most beautiful thing I’ve heard for years…..please keep going. The Chinese lyre is beautiful
@kenfreeman888810 ай бұрын
I got chills. That is beautiful music!
@whereRbearsTeeth7 ай бұрын
Seriously??
@jamesgoode92465 ай бұрын
@@whereRbearsTeeth -- Seriously, the erhu really enriched this song. This cover is most appreciated.
@plainolded503011 ай бұрын
That was simply wonderful. That is one of, if not my, favorite songs. You did Terry proud, thank you.
@conselah10 ай бұрын
I live in San Antonio and was born near Amarillo. I would definately play this in my truck rolling up 87 heading home. Great cover.
@Rustyknife19 ай бұрын
As a good ol boy from Tennessee seeing some asian bluegrass singers is crazy… and awesome Def subscribing
@ToddAndelin5 ай бұрын
... my highest praise and respect for making something so beautiful to allow us to feel and share joy.
@nubbin00367 ай бұрын
Just fantastic. Never heard of an erhu before but she can play the hell out of it. This sounded really nice!
@nicholasmoore25907 ай бұрын
Just found this. What a beautiful song. This'll be getting played in my house regularly now.
@lezlee870410 ай бұрын
A very good band Eric not just a good banjo player but also has a good voice.
@davidmendiola51256 ай бұрын
He sounded like a country music singer! He killed this one!
@ShiftingDrifter8 ай бұрын
The erhu sounded awesome!
@EarnestWilliamsGeofferic10 ай бұрын
I'm loving all of your stuff. I think the erhu is a brilliant addition.
@latrinedveen3 ай бұрын
There is something beautiful about this cover. It brings me peace every time I listen.
@bajajim7 ай бұрын
Wow, that guy on the banjo is really good!!
@oneman49instruments Жыл бұрын
Magic ensemble! Congratulations!
@JimmyHendrixSignatureFENDER Жыл бұрын
Well said.
@billstewart91325 ай бұрын
The little boy's guitar is bigger than he is. As cute as cute can get. Beautiful song, beautiful setting and so much talent.
@freewill11147 ай бұрын
I love this. Others have expressed very well how beautiful and skilled all the musicians are. I especially love the banjo and fiddle parts, but it is all wonderful. I hope to hear more from this group.
@chipsingletary7617 ай бұрын
Fine rendition...the fiddle is haunting ..sounds great
@user-cy8vz3ge6f6 ай бұрын
Very beautiful version of one of the greatest country songs. Your talent shines. God bless.
@drakehonest25 ай бұрын
Hello how are you doing today?
@michaelnovak40357 ай бұрын
I sing this at karaoke at our local VFW...... this is very impressive. The oriental violin is awesome. And that youngun on guitar!!! Spectacular! Very well done!
@andersmartinson17507 ай бұрын
Chris LeDoux is smiling in heaven listening to this.
@johndavis-cf5wf3 ай бұрын
A most meaningful gift to us Texans.
@americanpig-dog70516 ай бұрын
Amazing. You guys did this song justice. Really digging whatever that is playing the fiddle and adding an Eastern flavor. This is really great.
@danor681210 ай бұрын
The instrument used for the fiddle. Has such a soothing sound.
@whisperingtoground8 ай бұрын
Right? It really is soothing, love that description. It’s called an ErHu, literally means ‘Er’ or ‘two’ and ‘Hu’ or ‘string’ in Mandarin Chinese! I was able to visit mainland China in 2012 and got to see it played along with other instruments live in a local band on the street, it was so cool.
@r.catton8731Ай бұрын
I love the way Ding Jing plays that Erhu, the sound she gets out of the instrument is truly amazing. Great work, give us a smile once in a while to show you enjoy the music.
@UppsalaSal6 күн бұрын
Hats off to five talented musicians! A great sound…true and pure. I particularly liked the camera attention to each as they played. Very competent and focused. Where a violin or fiddle is played in other covers, the erhu really evokes the emotion…clear, haunting at times. Thank you for posting this. I’ve listened to it 5 times since finding it an hour ago.
@JimmyHendrixSignatureFENDER Жыл бұрын
You, your son and friends should come to the IBMA convention in the city of Raleigh in the state of North Carolina in the United States. Saw that you were a Shultz Award recipient. Congratulations. Consider me a fellow Spirit of music. Your son is doing well on rhythm, Wyatt Rice's album NEW MARKET GAP would be an inspiration for him GET IT SOON. Thank-you & I hope you monetize your channel very soon! 👁️
@abeneufeld96907 ай бұрын
I love you tube because it introduced me to your band , more please, I love you guys Canada 🇨🇦
@anitahermann29349 ай бұрын
Tears in my eyes...Have always loved this song! Please come to the Houston Rodeo next year!!!
@drakehonest25 ай бұрын
Hey how are you doing today?
@juniperwildflowers5 ай бұрын
I’m from Texas and this brought tears to my eyes. Amazing!
@dougbillbeaver Жыл бұрын
I Love This !!! I Love the Spirit !!! So Beautiful !! Thank You
@herbwoman37 ай бұрын
They don't look like your average country music band, but that was very beautiful! I'm not sure how the little guy could play that big guitar, but he did a great job! Very nice!!
@emilyb5307Ай бұрын
Still can't believe the mellow but bright sound you all managed to create here. It's beautiful! Well done, and well played!
@nfernandez111635 ай бұрын
I’m sooooo happy watching and listening to this. God knew I needed to have a happy evening. Day has been crappy. What a beautiful song and group. God bless them all.
@theresap34676 ай бұрын
Just remarkable!! Here Here to everything good that has been said about this wonderful group. Who knew that such a simple stringed instrument could sing like that!
@gerardjohnson21067 ай бұрын
Absolutely beautiful. A fantastic cover of a classic. Thanks for sharing. 👍👍👏👏🤠
@canadaclaret7 ай бұрын
Beautiful. The little boy on the guitar gives off a bit of a 'kid from Deliverance' vibe.
@drakehonest25 ай бұрын
Hey how are you doing today?
@ranilodicen446010 ай бұрын
wow!!!
@gayehenley15507 ай бұрын
Wow! And bamboo in the background. This is just unreal. They have such a beautiful sound! That fiddle is too awesome!
@chrisandersen37528 ай бұрын
Absolutely FANTASTIC!
@up-close6 ай бұрын
This is so truly beautiful! Thankyou so much for your contributions to Bluegrass. You make us all very proud!
@garygruber145210 ай бұрын
the world is exploding with evil and corruption, and then this appears. It give me hope. As long as we have young people like this that bring joy to others and ask for nothing in return, there is hope.
@darqv93587 ай бұрын
Perfect Country music voice!
@barbarapettry68176 ай бұрын
Man, these Folks are Good and the banjo/singer is Tops!!! Well Done Gentlemen and Lady!!! Well Done!!!🏆
@drakehonest25 ай бұрын
Hey how are you doing today?😊
@jessicaarmentrout18936 ай бұрын
I have loved that song since the 1980s and I'm just learning five string banjo. This was amazing. I had to watch it a few times to appreciate everyone because I kept watching what you were doing on the banjo, Eric. 😊
@drakehonest25 ай бұрын
Hello how are you doing today?
@cattycorner87 ай бұрын
Y'all. this was absolutely beautiful. I am quite impressed by Eric, Alex and Leon - and with Little Fellow Shi Rang ! Virtuoso Ding Jing on erhu ♥ Eric, your banjo picking was fantastic and full of love for the music.
@PabloSanLuca Жыл бұрын
Very well done. Great banjo work! Just don’t forget to smile 😃
@glowndark110 ай бұрын
Smile? these are chinese people, all their folks stories are tragedies. This is the first time I hear that erhu sounds happy, usually it sounds like a crying from a tormented soul.
@bryanmartinez59005 ай бұрын
Texas guy here, you guys are breath of fresh air ! The king himself i am sure, is proud !
@reginaweiner38175 ай бұрын
A whole new sound to a fine old song, and both great. The erhu solo just flew away in the sunshine. More, please.😊❤
@stevenhenness4883 Жыл бұрын
Very nice! Thank you for posting.
@danacampbell78906 ай бұрын
It was a pleasant surprise when I discovered your Bluegrass rendition of "Amarillo By Morning". I've listened to it probably more than a hundred times. Ms. Jing's performance on the Erhu is very good, performing on a traditional Chinese instrument blends in nicely with the overall performance. I love your Banjo picking too. It sounds awesome & inspiring. I lived in Amarillo, TX for five years & "Amarillo By Morning" is their adopted theme song for the city. I've always liked that song & listening to your Bluegrass performance just adds to the my love for that tune. Thanks so much. Hopefully your group will continue performing country & traditional Bluegrass music in the near future.
@AdventureIndiana6 ай бұрын
I think you really convey the feeling of that song. It sounds honest and genuine. Great job
@ncb10037 ай бұрын
East meets West. Brought me to tears. Thank you very much!
@debroselle88777 ай бұрын
Holy crap, that is awesome!!!! Just goes to show ya great music has no borders.😀
@drakehonest25 ай бұрын
Hey how are you doing today?😊
@prabhakarrao492210 ай бұрын
What an amazing rendition of one of my favorites. Thanks
@robertmoriarty9257 ай бұрын
Holy cow, this is really special. I’ve played it over and over. Want to add it to my Spotify list, not there (yet?). Anyway, so beautiful!
@catherinehazur73368 ай бұрын
This is about the best cover ever of this iconic Texas song: GEORGE STRAIT is smiling big!! You are a great bluegrass band. Love the Chinese instruments, they are a fine addition. Keep on going!! Liked and subbed
@drakehonest25 ай бұрын
Hello how are you doing?
@dcallan15 ай бұрын
Terrific cover! Love the little guy on guitar. Go Shi Rang!
@jameshenderson32386 ай бұрын
Please accept my praise from an old Montana cowboy, that has listened to classic ballad over one hundred times.. absolutely beautiful. Music...the universal language for all mankind.
@razorsedge71005 ай бұрын
I have watched this 20 times since it came across my feed. No one can touch it. Even the pros.
@Richard-eu5gi5 ай бұрын
Now that's a different version of a classic country song.......The sound from that box Fiddle is magical it reminds me of Peruvian Flutes.......
@chrisbertrand58787 ай бұрын
This might be one of the most American things that I've ever seen. Different people sharing and honoring each others culture through music.
@trishatubbs8341 Жыл бұрын
Loved your video! Keep up the great work!
@drakehonest25 ай бұрын
Hello how are you doing today?
@rdcochrane174623 күн бұрын
The haunting erhu is very much a welcome addition … thanks for sharing 😊
@marygoodsell36027 ай бұрын
This is beautiful!
@drakehonest25 ай бұрын
Hey how are you doing today?
@arthurgoodband194610 ай бұрын
Sweet Bluegrass sound. Keep up the that sweet music
@chrisschneiders673410 ай бұрын
Brillant again, it adds so much more to bluegrass with these talented Chinese musicians. Hard to beat!
@arthurmccarron43798 ай бұрын
Love great music. Thanks
@Arthur-hy1nfАй бұрын
Asian Blue grass influence , WOW !!! American Culture can embrace any & all. It constantly, only gets better & better & with more potential. Bless you guys, and your wonderful talent.
@Arthur-hy1nfАй бұрын
I'm hoping you guys can make your way to the U. S. , Then maybe you'll realise how deeply you've cut. I'm sure many Country and non Country bands will definately want you to join in. Brilliant!.
@JohnDoe-lc9yj7 ай бұрын
Great playing and singing. Also, what a beautiful place to be record your music.