Clifton Hicks "Calvary" (Dock Boggs) 432 Hz

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I learned "Calvary" from a 1960s recording of Dock Boggs of Wise County, Virginia. Boggs learned it from his brother-in-law, Lee Hunsucker, a Methodist preacher. My instrument is an 1888 Thompson & Odell "The Luscomb" banjo tuned ~ eCFGC (A = 432 Hz).
There’s a hill lone and grey in a land far away
In a country beside the blue sea,
Where beneath that dark sky went a man forth to die
For the world and for you and for me.
Bow down my heart and the tear drops will start
When in memory of that grey hill I see,
It was on that hillside Jesus suffered and died
To redeem a poor sinner like me.
Behold faint on the road ‘neath the world’s heavy load
Comes a thorn-crowned man on the way,
With the cross he is bowed but still on through the crowd
He’s ascending that hill lone and grey.
Hark I hear the dull blow of the hammer swung low
They are nailing my king to the tree,
With the cross up they raised and the multitude gazed
On the best lamb of dark Calvary.
How they mocked him in death 'til his last laboring breath
While his friends sadly wept by the way,
But though lonesome and faint still no word of complaint
Fell from him on that hill of Calvary.
Then the darkness came down and the rocks shook the ground
And a cry pierced the sad leaden air,
‘Twas the voice of our king who received death’s sharp sting
Just to save us from endless despair.
Let the sun hide his face let the earth reel a space
Over men who their savior have slain,
But behold from the sod comes a blessed lamb of God
Who was slain but has risen again!
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[@NarcanMedic]

Damn fine picking brother. Honorable mention must also be made of your vocal execution of the lyrics, somehow haunting and hopeful. Well done.

[@CliftonHicksbanjo]

Thanks. I feel haunted & hopeful.

[@KHbanjo]

The Conqueror of Death. The way you did this tune is so killer.

[@tylerjgifford]

Excellent! Really like your takes on Dock Boggs tunes.

[@TjByers369]

That two finger style is so trippy. Very appropriate for a spiritual song.

[@PermacultureAppalachia]

Behold! From the sod comes a blessed lamb of God, Who was slain but has risen again.

[@beebeau-fq8ec]

3 years ago I’d never have guessed: -I’d like banjo -I’d like gospel -A heathen like Clif would be the one to rehabilitate both of those things for me. Well done, I bet your best is yet to come. Maybe you can get one of those old boomers to play some of the Lord’s tunes with you… stranger things have happened

[@Galactic_Galactic89]

My, oooh, my ❤ from one sinner to another

[@TWReeveBanjo]

Great picking. Excellent vocal delivery too as always.

[@YeshuaLives4YHWH]

Beautifull, you've inspired me. It's decided; it's banjo time.

[@djh1775]

So mournful and bluesy.

[@krux5506]

I was anticipating this one 🙏 sounds great as always Clifton.

[@user-iv1in2bd2w]

Excellent picking! Just found this channel and it has so many gems, love your tribute to Mary Phagan as well!

[@gp-banjo]

Another great cover, Clif. You're exposing me to a bunch of Dock Boggs tunes that I didn't even know existed.

[@thehouseofcrumblingidols2694]

Glory to God, what a great tune! I'll have to try to learn this one!

[@KittSpiken]

Lord have mercy, that boy can play.

[@ilovebluegrass5493]

We need Old leatherstocking I love those songs

[@seansampson6785]

Bro you one of the best banjo players that’s been born. I’m a banjo fanatic and your style and playing is the cleanest, most raw shit I’ve ever seen. I tour around with Billy strings now. Your videos and Billy and doc Watson is all I listen to!!!

[@wovoka9967]

You really killed this one Clif. Damn.

[@jeo1557]

Good to see you, Clif. I'm slowly waiting to see you reach 100k subscribers.

[@jimholmes341]

That was mighty fine Clifton,I really dig your playing and I finally got to see Mike Seeger's last documentary and it was some really good stuff on there...Thank You!

[@NIGHTWATCHEXPLORATION]

good music brother!

[@riccisamurai]

432 is very nice

[@kleinkunst8453]

Perfekt Klasse Sound Danke dafür 🙏🏼👌🏼❤

[@oliviahartland]

Amen! Sounds great!

[@davidjerezgomez]

Man, this is the tune for tonight. Can’t stop listening.

[@Jacob13044]

Keep up the great work man.

[@robertjeffrey5560]

Thanks for sharing Clifton, love me some Dock Boggs!

[@peaceuhshitbuddy5289]

HICKS, YOU GOTTA BIGGEST FAN💯

[@td4dotnet]

Very nice Clif another great '432; made my day buddy!

[@bbcustomoutdoors]

A fine job of picking Doc! I liked your break.

[@BramsCommando]

Another banger

[@mikecook7334]

Amen, brother! 🪕

[@Wastelander-420]

I got drunk, but ol'boy reaches me.

[@rotgut14]

BEAUTIFUL

[@theunclejesusshow8260]

Good Show

[@bearshield7138]

very nice indeed

[@thesillverpocketwatch704]

❤

[@PAINFOOL13]

Very nice 👌🏻

[@seancline8130]

Amen

[@TheCMoneyPlaya]

slay, King

[@Tbowie13]

Nice, I gotta try this 432 hz tuning. I've always stayed at 440, you're inspiring me to play around. Just got me a fiddle, too, Clifton! 😳 We'll see how this goes. It's been awhile, but I don't remember clawhammer or dulcimer being this challenging at the beginning. 😂 Then again, I wasn't 50 starting a new instrument. #bucketlist 😂 I'll put in the work. BTW, your 2 finger is killer!

[@bmylesk]

Thank you for this. What bracelet are you wearing?

[@billybudd45]

You should go to Macon , and go to Rose Hill and play for Little Martha , Liz Reed and the brothers .

[@Wyatt4404]

Cool tune, i have question for you but dont know where to post.

[@CliftonHicksbanjo]

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[@DylanKDowd]

I dare you to play this at a festival

[@HanzBlitz-i8t]

Good to see you living strong bud. ZionToob banned me.

[@s_t_o_n_e_77_TTV]

Is Dock Boggs from Clay County WV? (Looked it up) only asked because my mother's side of family is Boggs. A lot of musical talent as well.

[@CliftonHicksbanjo]

Wise County, Virginia.

[@Benny_Goodman40]

Hey big fan here, just asking if you would be willing to sing in the jailhouse now?

[@CliftonHicksbanjo]

That's a good one

[@chickenindoubleC]

❤‍🔥

[@broganvickrey326]

I want the lesson 😬😬😬

[@davidmeckley3773]

What type of playing is this called? I know since you aren't using picks that it's partially hammertoe. Like grandpa Jones. I just wonder what you call using two fingers for strumming?

[@xkidmidnightx]

2 finger thumb lead

[@karenstarcevich6296]

Hey, there's a ring on your finger.

[@charlesgrimm13]

Why 432hz? I’m curious.

[@CliftonHicksbanjo]

It sounds cooler than A = 440 Hz.

[@charlesgrimm13]

@@CliftonHicksbanjo Good reason. I will try it.

[@markbowden7238]

​​@@CliftonHicksbanjo I really like 432 Hz ... curious to know if 440 Hz corresponds to concert pitch... I'm not really a musician but I used to mess around with FM synthesisers and I would habitually detune the oscillators "because it sounded cooler"👍

[@jamesfetcho6315]

👍😁👍

[@dividedwords]

Very nice. Careful of the 432 Hz thing though - it is a bottomless pit.

[@dustyoldbanjo]

I figure he mostly does it for the views, but yeah, the whole 432 Hz thing has been thoroughly debunked. Adam Neely did a great video on it some number of years ago, and I'm sure he's not the only one. Sounds nice on the surface, but at the end of the day, it's just as arbitrary as 440 Hz or any other tuning standard.

[@jackwood8307]

❤