Answering Your Assumptions...

[@charles3200]

Mary has the most mesmerizing voice. I could literally listen to her read the phone book.

[@lonetraveller5843]

ikr. i would love to hear her narating a documentary.

[@charles3200]

@@lonetraveller5843 Totally agree!!

[@sgmarshall3]

Agreed. Beautiful too. If I met her, I wouldn’t be able to speak. I probably would just grunt like a caveman unfortunately

[@DadofThree]

Lol if she started an ASMR channel she would have a few million subscribers

[@bobchambers1455]

I agree! She's really a cool person

[@TimmyTickle]

I love how she shuts down all the personal/inappropriate assumptions

[@daoyang223]

haha I love that too. Some female content creators will avoid any straight forward answers for mystery, it helps rile up the consumers but kind of starts to bring in more weirder people.

[@Blox117]

she didnt answer if she wanted to come over to my house again

[@joeys24]

Thank you for just being yourself. You are a real, humble, sweet, warm, and polite person. You put a smile on my face every time i see your videos.

[@ErikMCMLXV]

That last question- I knew it! I always sensed something was going on, but could never quite put it into words……

[@keithferris9574]

What is undeniably true is that you're a beautiful soul and a high level musician.

[@PauZabaletaLlauger]

how beautiful to see my hometown in your videos now that I moved to Mexico!

[@darren_clark]

Every time I see your channel pop up, I start singing "Mary Spender, Mary Spender, Mary Spender" from the end of Frog Leap's "Sultans of Swing" you did with him. One of my 10 fav YT videos. Thanks for this video. Good to get a peak into your life.

[@clubsky198]

Regarding songwriting and writer's block - a few years ago I was listening to a video about songwriting - and I'm fairly confident they were quoting John Mayer (go figure) - he said - if you are waiting around for inspiration to write a song - you're not a song-writer - you're a song-waiter - songwriters find inspiration in everyday things - and this has proven true for me - after that experience I wrote an album's worth of songs - with only 1 cheesy love song in the entire bunch! And they all came out to be respectable songs - and challenged me as a songwriter - Love your John Mayer story by the way Mary -

[@jvblhc]

I never assume anything about you. I just love listening to your music and watching your videos! They have really helped me during the biggest part of the worldwide lockdown.

[@phcorrigan]

Mary, you are an inspiration. There are very few "celebrities" that I have any desire to know, but you are one of that very small, select group!

[@martinmaccauley]

Such a precious thing, our Mary.

[@rbr2c]

As a keyboard player in the US, I am inspired by your work ethic and songs. Keep on writing and never stop making these videos.

[@steveoconnor7069]

I enjoy your videos and collaborations. I am entertained and learn something every time I watch them. Thanks.

[@stevenking9279]

Great video. I love Brandi Carlyle. The Story shows her great voice, but I love Raise Hell a lot to. 31 I am getting ready to turn 67 enjoy every day while you can

[@sbai4319]

Your life is your own. Thanks for your channel. Keep going. Stay safe. Cheers from Australia 🇦🇺

[@saucerset12]

My wife and I were lucky enough to spend 4 wonderful years in Spain. (Rota, Andalucía) We traveled as much as we possibly could and just loved everything. The people, the atmosphere, the food. When I retired from the military we considered just staying there to live. Such a wonderful country!!

[@joermnyc]

My first song on guitar: “Fade to Black” by Metallica. For years I just forgot how to play it, but lately it’s come back to me in pieces and now I can play most of the rhythm guitar part again. My metal phase became a Grunge phase (I’m dating myself as I was a teenager during Grunge), then an indie rock phase, so now I can go from Dio to Soundgarden to Built to Spill.

[@simonzirians9080]

We love you, and want more videos! Thank you for making them!

[@davidschreiber4677]

You are brave to answer these stupid to kind of smart questions and comments. I have not followed you for very long, but I appreciate your openness talent and eloquence.

[@benjohnstonmentoring]

Yaaaasss love that “thinking time is creating” 100% Mary

[@johnbrooks1269]

What a pleasure to witness your creativity in so many ways. So much of who you are happened in the first 6 years of your life. I know of your Mums influence in music, what of your Dad? Perhaps he lit the travel bug. The greatest quality of your VODs is they are aimed at each of us, as if you know everyone! Well done lass.

[@jimm6810]

Song suggestion for you Mary, when the fan questions get too personal: "'t Ain't Nobody's Business If I Do / Billie Holiday" I've met many famous people in my longish life, I appreciate their accomplishments but socially, unless they approach me, I usually just leave 'em be about their lives. Being a publicly recognized person is "difficult".

[@dennismoore2897]

Now I understand your songs with Leo! Also love the collaborations with Josh. That is one terrific shirt. Keep pedaling.

[@DeeEllEff]

I noticed her shirt, too! I *love* vibrant clothes like that, and wear them myself, even though I’m male and not a fashion icon. 😉

[@pietart3596]

Love your casual sarcasm with the calm tone Mary. Thanks for the tip on writers block, it makes a lot of sense. You're so full of warmth :)

[@svbarr]

Love it - guys hitting on you and then in depth discussion of single coils versus humbuckers. YOU GO GIRL. Love your stuff with Rhet Schull and Beato.

[@christopherweise438]

I understand Mary's response to guitar centered music. I am a drummer that listens to guitarists......not drummers. Love your channel Mary.

[@IanYS]

I understand it as well. I'm a guitarist that listens mostly to rappers

[@valebliz]

Yup, I’m a guitarist and enjoy anything that’s not overly guitar centric.

[@unclemick-synths]

Yep, I play sax and I'm more inspired by other instruments. Sax players tend to vomit notes - I have no ambition to be a virtuoso.

[@DeeEllEff]

@@unclemick-synths Coltrane, Bird, Sonny Rollins, Lester Young-We can all aspire to “vomit notes” in such brilliant technicolor. 😀

[@christopherweise438]

@@DeeEllEff - LOL!! Was thinking the same thing.

[@TroyNaumu808]

My assumptions - you are a good, loving, talented and very intelligent human being.

[@ChrisPage68]

I am mightily relieved to hear Mary is a Marmite lover. I didn't want to have to unsub if she wasn't.

[@justaskin8523]

I like marmosets! That must be similar, right?

[@auralsonicwaves7170]

I for one love your accent! I also find your videos very entertaining, enjoyable and educational. Thank you for what you do and share with us. ❤❤

[@IvanoForgione]

Metal is not a phase though, it's forever ❤ I may have opened my musical horizon, quite a lot, but being a metalhead is for life

[@MrDick-kz8qc]

@@Mark95876 What elitist shit take is that? You can be a metalhead for life without having played it on stage. The Hell, mate?

[@rollacoastaride1937]

I cycle everywhere, have done for years, never owned a car, but I recently bought an electric mountain trike, and it is so much fun to ride, and I can carry guitar equipment, electric trikes are the future.

[@herkermerpushbroom]

Mary your videos are incredible. I, like many others, find your voice and demeanor very calming.

[@gonr.2426]

My assumption is that your are a great woman....besides being a great guitar player....someone really nice to talk to. Salute you from Argentina. I cant be wrong :)

[@alanscharrer5255]

I love the scenes you choose. So much better than the lighted backgrounds

[@frozenborderline2109]

I've learnt to by and large, not assume anything at face-value, as experience has too often proved me utterly wrong in the past to do so. I certainly assume you are one who is open to listening to and being inspired by all music, whatever the genre. As I believe all true musicians and songwriters should be. If just for creativity's sake.

[@gregrichmond8707]

You do you Mary Spender! We Love you!!!!

[@scottkidwellmusic9175]

Thank you, Mary 🙏 Fun video! Be good to you and enjoy the adventure 🤍

[@friatankar]

You are such a likeable person Mary!

[@kileybarton467]

I love Brandi and Leon. Great music. I also enjoy your music and content as well.

[@anthonybrock9435]

Mary is the new Wizard of Oz ! Thanks for a peek behind the curtain. 🍀🎸🍀

[@nickt9467]

Aha! The heavy metal phase shines though in your collab with Leo. You two crushed it and you definitely looked like you were having fun

[@tinyb69]

Thank you for using the correct terminology at 1:33 . I get so tired of hearing everyone use the term coil-tap, as if the two terms mean the same thing. I assume you feel the same way as I do about that. 😂

[@st170ish]

Thanks Mary, some great insights for your fans... and 8 speeds are cool!

[@VOByRobbins]

Great video Mary, loved your work hard, play hard answer! and your answers were just fun to listen to!

[@paulhall170]

My first assumption is that a person like you wouldn't dignify many of these (or all of these) questions with an answer. I'm gob-smacked that you do, in a humble and gracious way!

[@raulsabugal3513]

Bienvenida a España 🇪🇸 Ya solo falta que pases por Valencia y aproveches para tocar …. Disfruta de cualquier sitio de España … un Saludo

[@brettrice5523]

What a lovely, charming woman!

[@JLSULev]

I just discovered you on KZbin. You are wise and talented beyond your years.

[@soulofash2112]

Great video, as always! I'd beg to differ on the sense of humour, though--this video alone pretty clearly shows you're bang on with that. "Heavy Metal Mary," now that's an EP I'd love to hear!

[@SmashedBottleMan]

Love your channel, Mary; and, yes, Brandi Carlile's new album is indeed exquisite.

[@LOUDERthanU]

Marmite and metal? Talented and articulate. The complete package. All the best😎

[@jorditriumph3951]

I can't write English and use Google proofreader. Thank you for bringing a part of Catalonia to your heart. I hope and wish that one day you will sing a song in my language. I like your videos.

[@stephen25uk]

So glad to hear you are happy in Spain Mary. I've lived here for twenty years & wouldn't move anywhere else.

[@seanhopkins3758]

Roadrunner was a great film. More about an adventurous spirit and less about food prep.

[@gpurkeljc]

The world needs more people like Anthony Bourdain right now to promote the beauty of the world's different cultures.

[@robertgoyette5863]

Rockin the flower shirt Mary! 'i wish i only had 2' is a great song title ;). Looking forward to more documentaries. Would love to hear you do a leon bridges cover like brown skin girl or smooth sailing

[@pandastrat]

Your castellano is great!! Keep up the good work ♡ will you do any videos specifically on your language-learning process?

[@MichaelLloyd]

Awesome backdrops and very interesting "conversation".

[@TheAndymuns]

Hopefully you will come Australian one day to play you wonderful music live.

[@TheRmoroni]

THAT PLACE LOOKS AWESOME!

[@davidmiller180]

You are doing what you love and making a living at it. Huey Lewis, before he formed " The News" traveled Europe playing his Harmonica. Then he realized " Oh my God. I'm Making money doing what I love!" Good for You!!!!

[@MinorCirrus]

That shirt looks marvelous on you! Always great to hear a bit more about you, you seem wonderful.

[@inakilrg]

Triathlon shortest distance is Triathlon sprint: 500 swim, 20k bicycle, 5k run. You can easily do that if you have that cycling engine 😘.

[@brianmunro1366]

That was an awesome video thanks for the funny insights.

[@derek5168]

The problem with those who make assumptions is they don't ask direct questions that will give them the answer ( but not always the one they want )

[@tns4421]

So integrity and simplicity it is then, both rare things these days.

[@jacksondemarre8057]

Thanks for answering my assumption regarding Martins!

[@Gibfenez]

Mary, you can be soooo very proud of all that you are doing. Multifaceted, talented, worldly, curious, informed, musical, connected, highly attractive and always professional. Play forward always!

[@N1inSK]

From watching your videos, *I* assume that you are passionate about music, you have a great sense of humour, and you're not afraid to jump into something with both feet when the need arises.

[@dominicchavez3955]

I would recommend some of Neil Pearts books.

[@dangwancie4797]

Come visit Portugal!!

[@peterthewolf73]

Mary, I just discovered you randomly and I think what I know of you thus far your a Wonderful English girl. 😊

[@nowmonk]

I'm from Girona, lived 7 years in UK, and I've been following your channel for a few years now (and It happens that i have a few acoustic guitars and i reckon we would connect, musically speaking) Aaaand ...I'd love to have a little jam if you are around for a while and up for It...🤞🏼

[@jaimomo65]

¡Qué bien hablas español! España es el mejor país de Europa para vivir :-)

[@Krieghandt]

I find a quick way around writers block, musical, literary, or artistic, is to create something mundane. Like writing/singing about the eggs I had for breakfast. Or choose a random word, and start working. What you create will be trash, but it is amazing how fast it will get you started.

[@ItsJustRyan89]

Okay Paul.

[@vv5179]

It took me a minute to recognize you without a guitar nearby! I use Strava only when I know I am going to keep my cadence above 85rpm for the entire ride cause you know …it’s Strava (and I agree, it can be a sketchy app, I never turn it on near my home). I used to skateboard while playing guitar (with beer) but that was a long long time ago before I had grey hair and responsibilities ….*sigh*

[@xy9394]

As I get older, I have less tolerance for any outside noise in my sound…EMG’s guitar systems are becoming my go to.

[@najrenchelf2751]

This lady just causlly replied in Spanish... nice one, Mary! :D

[@marcelfok2561]

Absolutely top call on „Bad Bad News“ by Leon Bridges!

[@permculture]

Estando en España sería genial ver improvisaciones con algunos de los músicos locales.

[@IgnisConsumens]

I love maybe a half-hour from the Martin factory and would like to visit someday.

[@jamesparlane9289]

I was subscribed with the bell on then somehow that stopped. YT must have interfered with the thing. Now I am back to being signed up. This has happened with several channels I sub'ed to.

[@yellavonjella2893]

I love Marmite... my mother is British. It is killer on butter and toast...... or goes great with a nice beef pie.

[@perryburch9153]

To solve the bike riding and playing the guitar... try the back of a tandem bike. Would make a great video.

[@beerman1957]

If it helps, just know I think you’re amazing! Absolute massive guitar player! Also very beautiful inside and. Out.

[@mikemarino4242]

I'm sure there are others, but you're my only crossover youtuber. Guitars and cycling. Thanks.

[@mikeralff8238]

Totally enjoyed it. Love your presence.

[@SimonCarranza]

Hey, would u ever come to the Basque Country? San Sebastian or Bilbao maybe?

[@louisvarga7282]

Your accent, and you, are absolutely charming.

[@markmcminn5100]

Wish her the best

[@tobiasmenough]

I don't know why someone would ask a question about her voice.? Imo her speaking voice is just as soothing as her singing voice.. She has a slight British accent that I adore.. It's not overbearing or a harsh tone that sounds almost condescending as I feel about some others. Her singing voice is purely beautiful. As is she.. Some of those questions had to be just poor attempts of humor..

[@Greeniykyk]

Regarding bikes, a favorite aphorism I've often heard is: Ride up grades, not upgrades. I've been a cyclist for over 40 years and definitely live by that...in my dreams! OTOH your eight speed is approaching vintage status. Very fashionable.

[@stephenshaver6659]

Cheers Mary. Good job.

[@gilhuberman261]

Just like you said that thinking is part of the writing process because of the listening aspect- recognizing funny IS a SENSE of humor. think about it ;)

[@johnb3829]

Great Q&A video Mary. Are you thinking of doing any more metal with Leo? Loved Sultans of Swing

[@DavidHBurkart]

This was a fun video... Thanks & Cheers!

[@JJinVenice]

That is the most colorful shirt I've ever seen Mary wear!

[@wadesummers4102]

Similar stance with Strava. I use it. I follow two people. A friend who was an early user of the platform, yet notoriously not connected social media wise - and my son. People follow me and use it a bit like social media but I don't fully understand why they care that I rode 4hrs today and I certainly don't care that they did or didn't...It's a training and motivational tool for me, don't need others involved.

[@frankboyd.]

hey Mary, I'd love to see you produce a travel documentary series focusing on music, guitars, musicians. Much like you're doing but on a bigger scale with more focus on regions like American bluegrass circuits, Nashville musicians, Surf music, whatever.

[@joemonroe1106]

We "super duper" like you and your channel Mary.