Blind Boy Paxton: No More the Moon Shines On Lorena @ The Ark

[@Greencheez-y]

"It doesn't make you feel better, it makes you understand" That's a great quote. I'm gonna use that when people ask me why I listen to so much depressing music.

[@hellomoney333]

"oo look at me, I'm so wise and mysterious" Better I bully you on the internet now about it before someone bullies you in real life. Nerd.

[@nickmarchmusic]

The unbroken attention of the musicians around him says it all

[@richardcarew4708]

yup... he is a tremendous teacher 👏

[@supersquigsafy]

When he takes it away and the musician behind him shakes his head in awe I did the same thing Cried a lil too

[@TheBlueYodelingDad]

@@supersquigsafy I had the same reaction. Watching him capture the emotions of the other musicians was beautiful.

[@Buckmelanoma1]

Indeed!

[@dirttyclean]

TRUTH be known.

[@GuruishMike]

He sounds like he has an entire band playing with him. Unreal. I can't stop listening to this.

[@FasterFaster196]

Yes. And every little while that banjo roars with the voices of millions.

[@hoberrydan4023]

you know it@@FasterFaster196

[@vincentboyle3032]

Some of the best people and most talented musicians hardly get recognized, Blind Boy Paxton could unite a country with his amazing humorous personality.😂

[@jamescarroll9022]

In Ireland, we call this tune the leg of the duck jig ☘️ Love your music

[@banjoist123]

Such a deep connection between the Scots Irish and the music of the black south.

[@herecomeseveryone7562]

Another name for this jig might be "Domhnall Na Greine" or "Daniel of the Sun".

[@miltonbuu]

This song holds so much pain and truth. I can't even imaging living in those times of slavery. God bless every soul who faced such horrible fates 🙏

[@garymelnyk7910]

Yes it’s tangible. Play it for all who suffer Blind Boy. Play it today for us Ukrainians.

[@feath3rs]

no fucking way you're a real human comparing 400 years of slavery to a 2 year conflict@@garymelnyk7910

[@randykintzley5923]

The rhythm and punch of the playing is just great. The lyrics are devastating.

[@Banzo_]

Blind boy paxton is a channel from the past to the present. His mannerisms, voice, sound, look, and his mind reveal the truth of that. He's what we need right now in music history. He has to be known. This is probably my favorite song I've seen him perform.

[@BlackKnight-ll8qh]

Those first words made me cry. “It’s not to make you feel better, it’s to make you understand.”

[@philipscott3241]

“I put ginger in my black coffee”?! Oh my…!❤️

[@stephenheffernan6261]

Fantastic tune the irish and the African cultures had many ties people oppressed for hundreds of years by colonial powers music was a great outlet that's why it flourished

[@wileyben7436]

This performance brought tears to my eyes truly an inspiring man.

[@makeeverydaycinematic]

Wow this is one of the best performances I’ve ever witnessed.

[@oldtimeharmonica8560]

Agreed

[@emmytufo]

Absolutely, I second that.

[@meadandmilk]

For real, it has everything. It's so haunting to see such a unique period-correct instrument, being played so flawlessly. It's like something has lived on from 1848 until now, Lorena never died, and Jerron is right, the luthier is also still alive!

[@stuartpotterton6701]

Musical genius from another era ... simply some of the finest music you’ll ever hear.

[@InWitheNew]

Every time I watch Jerron I feel blessed that he played at my house a bunch of times.

[@coversandwhatnot7344]

Huhhh that’s so cool

[@gregerfulgerman7802]

weird flex but still very cool

[@snoopjones8779]

How does this not have mill views?

[@johnboxall2773]

Awesome

[@timtom9450]

@@LordBaca more than not likely. More like not enough people of all colors not sharing this video nor talking about it idiot.

[@jekyll2hyde822]

I'm glad it doesn't. Let this be a hidden gem for those trying to find themselves.

[@johnbailey8012]

Brilliant. How come I've never heard of him before? Just found this by accident.

[@phoebehastings1764]

Thank you American Black musicians for the banjo!!!!!

[@Greencheez-y]

As well as the American Scott-Irish!!! Such a beautiful blend of cultures

[@phoebehastings1764]

@@Greencheez-y yes!!!

[@2krandolph]

You're welcome!

[@lilpoop24]

@@Greencheez-y Irish didn't have a part in the banjo

[@lilpoop24]

@@Greencheez-y The irish didn't make the banjo

[@tastyandfriends7074]

Not only is this beautiful, but you can tell when you meet this man, you meet his spirit. Basically all I can say is, Beautiful.

[@Boonie22]

that was one of the most incredible recordings I have ever seen of a single musician. beautiful, and astounding how he sounded like a whole band with just that banjo and his voice.

[@raymondrhodes]

Feel it in the depth of my Irish soul...amazing player

[@marshallbrooksmusic]

Dude's amazing. So glad I was able to make it to this show

[@martintrevino8444]

It’s beautiful seeing his body twitch to the beat... true passion is being shown ladies and gentlemen

[@JacobvsRex]

Such a national treasure....

[@happycapy4]

Paxton plays and sings beautifully, and he has the real gift of the gab.

[@billzadra5221]

An absolute American treasure!

[@clarawright7915]

Mesmerized by this performance! The jig is known in Ireland as Bacach Shile Andai, written around the 1790s

[@masontalarico7090]

Charisma radiates off this man in waves!!!💙💙💙

[@ravincraven]

His musicianship is astonishing. I was privileged to see him in Sellersville last year. He is a treasure.

[@benjaminwhite8145]

He was in PA?

[@ravincraven]

@@benjaminwhite8145 Yes -at the Sellersville Theater, with Jontavious Willis. What a great experience! My date and I sat right in front. It was the last concert I attended before the pandemic.

[@benjaminwhite8145]

@@ravincraven interesting I didnt know about it. I live right down the road. Small world.

[@ravincraven]

@@benjaminwhite8145 Keep you eye on that theater. They will have some good blues players coming through in the future.

[@TheTsar1918]

I could listen to him both play and talk for hours.

[@josephrunningcrane]

I saw this for the first time three years ago and it’s still so inspiring. The way he switches from west African phrasing to Irish in the song’s intro is like looking at one of those pictures where there’s an image in both negative and positive fields. Not sure if he wrote the intro or not but holy shit that’s genius. Jerron is truly a treasure.

[@MrDoyle07]

Fantastic attention to his chore. And so fine his chore comes through as art. Deep and complex. Thank you.

[@elsdvm]

If you have been lucky enough to see him play live, you won't soon forget. I got to see him play and hang with him and watch him jam offstage with other musicians at a small festival in WVa a few years ago that my band was playing at. Might have been the year this video was made. He is a national treasure and I feel lucky to have met and photographed him.

[@emmytufo]

This is beautiful music, and a very fine performance.

[@TiiiBiiiMeows]

Its incredibly rare to come across an original artist like him

[@nathanewald3091]

This is absolutely sacred. I love what I heard. What pain, what music making…

[@anyagourley]

Might be the best music I’ve ever heard.

[@folkmusicofwhiskeycreek3307]

This song was recorded by Carter Stanley and the Stanley Brothers years ago, I have always enjoyed it. This man takes it to another level and it is the best!!

[@samuelbarham8483]

I weep every time I listen to this. So joyfully, devastatingly beautiful.

[@bradfoster297]

Respect to that intro 100% and to some history in a song

[@jeffvandagrif]

Wow ! That kicked some serious ass !!!!👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@Banzo_]

I've watched this maybe 8 or more times the last day and a half the first time i heard this

[@robertrighetti6478]

Outstanding musicianship! Nothing like it on the tube!!!

[@craigmitchell8892]

wow the percussiveness of his strumming almost sounds like theres a bodhran jamming along side

[@jamesault7832]

Thank you so much Mr. Paxton. In a world that is looking for meaning, you are giving understanding. I also appreciate your Choctaw / Irish story!

[@blainechappell5383]

I’m speechless!

[@annalisette5897]

That song is a grand opera in three stanzas.

[@cjrodriguez3430]

song about brought me to tears

[@geraldgreen6278]

Mr Paxton is a gift from heaven ! We delighted seeing and hearing him in person .

[@Outland9000]

Dont remeber the last time I listened to lyrics so intently... And the banjo playing? whew! Fire! 🔥

[@jamesrowe3606]

I have the youtuber's typical short attention span, but I was riveted to this. Magnificent!

[@ElvizaPelvis]

One of my favorite tunes and I just LOVE him!!!

[@mattw4065]

WOW!!! Absolutely unreal, what an incredible performance! Gave me goosebumps the whole way through

[@annicamcdougall1158]

THIS^^^^^ is one of the greatest things I've ever had the privilege of seeing... Thank you for sharing your music so much

[@hornofgabriel3981]

That banjo has an unbeliavable sound. And his clawhammer is first time I see it done like this. This also proves that banjo can make very different sounds.

[@colinkeating502]

Beautiful, and, tragic. The emotion is tangible.

[@radiocage]

Wow, what a performance!

[@martifingers]

This transforms how I view Irish music.

[@jameslynch9620]

Hey some one read this to this incredible person!! Your talent was a gift from god and it fits you well!!!!

[@kapesongs6733]

Love this guy. It's amazing

[@w.l.graves7228]

VERY EXCELLENT ! THANK YOU !

[@tastas3880]

So blessed to hear this.. and understand playing the blues is meditation.

[@rjwh67220]

I really like this guy. And what a player!

[@matthewnelson5699]

Absolutely brings that song to life. Impressive skill.

[@clarencegoddard6527]

Magical. Blues are about hard times but they make us feel better. . . what?. . . . . .black magic !

[@markkearnes4312]

This is definitely a top 5 live performance for me

[@banjoman44]

An absolute virtuoso...

[@rattyfingers8621]

I'm floored. Came here cuz of Clifton Hicks and a guest Blaine.

[@PaulGarnerBlueskiwi]

chills! incredible playing, moving song... wow!

[@donaldfransson2827]

Thank You Paxton, great art. Donald Fransson, Sweden.

[@SheepDogActual]

Just found this one. Holy cow. Fan now!

[@shockingguy]

Wow, that was a master class if ever 🔥

[@jimjamsam3482]

fantastic recording

[@DC-gh1ds]

Man I play old time, clawhammer, overhand, up pickin and have a decent amount of banjo experience in different styles and I'm still staring at this dumbfounded. It looks like he's using a sort of flamenco type rasqueado to get that incredible percussion during the bridge?

[@luchadorito]

I think it's less about technique and more about the dynamic capabilities of a fretless acoustic instrument. I have heard koboz(transylvanian fretless lute played with a plectrum) make some very similar sounds when multiple strings are hit with a bit of oompf.

[@jasonw4053]

It's a combo of straight clawhammer, drob thumb, up picking, and what you describe as a flamenco style seems to be a big brush stroke with all the fingers, either up or down strokes depending on how he feels like doing it. He's incredible.

[@Tasmanaut]

the old minstrel techniques had a of this sort of thing

[@bobmartin770]

Truly amazing. 👏

[@masonrygh8165]

Thank you Mr. Paxton.

[@markholloway9638]

Man! That was beautiful!

[@SilkieRoo]

I just learned about James Hartel banjos yesterday, and I'm suddenly seeing them everywhere. Thanks, algorithms.

[@thereverend510]

That was beautiful. Right on good brother

[@stevehowell231]

Never heard anything like this. Weird and Wonderful.

[@user-ov8jb9cu2s]

A national treasure

[@brightadebayo504]

Lovely performance. It was a great honour spending few minutes with you today.

[@archiehebron8944]

Excellent vibe.

[@billsmith4753]

Amazing!

[@RachelAmmons]

This is maybe the saddest thing with the happiest melody I’ve ever heard 😢 he delivers it so well.

[@harvdog5669]

Music Has Always been about a stories of peoples lives, ever since the first drum or musical instrument of any kind in any part and all parts of the whole wide world 🌎🌍🌎🌍🌎🌍🌎 😊😊😊

[@LarryScudder]

Outstanding!

[@MrKamran4685]

This guy is a national treasure

[@charliec8849]

Brava!!!! Amazing

[@ShaunPanzer]

Woah so good !

[@BrightAwake]

oh, Wow.

[@jerrym1070]

Almost 200 year old song and sounds great still in today's time

[@Jas0nP0tter]

I can't make others understand it.... They have to listen to feel the emotion behind the song.

[@wetfrog82]

God damn! That's a sad song.

[@savagestylejp2212]

hes so amazing one day i hope to be half as good as him

[@thegreenman4898]

outstanding

[@cmikesmith664]

Great music. Wish I was there.

[@nevillegriffiths4395]

protest in a story through music especially now

[@sydneyward3417]

Powerful.

[@mattWallJsy]

Perfection 👌🏽