Could this Be the MOST Popular Mandolin Tune Ever?

[@larrywall6967]

I have enjoyed listening and learning this tune!! It has been so fun woodshed this one. I am almost ready to play it full speed, I just keep practicing it because it’s fun. I agree that the B part ending on the five chord just makes you want to play it again and again!

[@vballady]

An excellent discussion around John's amazing tune, Salt Spring. I couldn't tell you how many times I've listened to and watched the video as well as a live performance at Deep End Sessions in southern California. John and the Jaybirds play this tune, and now I have a copy of the transcription of Salt Spring and all other tunes from the New Time & Old Acoustic album. So grateful!

[@mistahcoughdrop]

John Reischman is probably one of the main reasons people play music in this genre. Lovely person! I also bought his Fletcher Brock Octave years ago.

[@jeremywanless2450]

John’s old F5 is such a phenomenal instrument. Such clarity and power…incredible mandolin.

[@scottsweetmusic]

Yeah I was thinking that tone is ridiculous

[@jeremywanless2450]

@@scottsweetmusic Indeed! That one is one of the best on the planet. Number 75327 I believe from February 1924. Tone for days and days!

[@SilverDragonTV]

"If I had a nickel for every time this tune has been played…" You'd be able to fill a Nickel Creek. Ayyo!

[@nEMOheartTaco]

Transcription of one of my favorite albums PLUS it's spiral bound?! TAKE MY MONEY!

[@jerryakbar6147]

I haven’t seen John in 20 years, we both turned gray. His band used to come through flagstaff occasionally.

[@DaveBroTube]

Same, here in Petaluma, CA. Those were some great shows! First met John in the late 90's through his collaborations with guitarist John Miller. Also great records!

[@FeelsLikeSunshine]

This is one of my absolute favorites to play 🥲 New Time & Old Acoustic has been on constant repeat for me lately

[@DavidHaile_profile]

I’m in! I’ll take this tune and work it up for the next jam. I’m temporarily in Asheville.

[@dr.p3637]

I love these men so much. They are my two favorite mandolinists. John has taught me an immense amount with his albums and video recorded Peghead Nation lessons which I subscribe to --both of his melodic ond old-time mandolin channels, and David's KZbin and Patreon channel which I also subscribe to, all of which I consider truly the budding young, serious mandolist's lifelines. I've only been playing about seven months, but I have advanced so much faster during the seven months on mandolin that I ever did over 52 years playing my guitars. Thanks guys......for truly being so incredibly inspirational and frankly awesome.

[@60beats44]

Thank you David. Your videos are getting better and better, both in content and editing. I had a feeling that John wanted to shake your hand a couple of times toward the end. Also, did you play his Gibson on this occasion? I would have loved to see and hear this as well.

[@bob-rogers]

Really cool video. I love hearing composers talk about their process. I went to Celtic week at the Swannanoa Gathering once. Great experience.

[@gregcliburn6904]

A delightful conversation! So much to learn from "Salt Spring," and from John Reischman, and from you. Thanks again, David!

[@KenneyCmusic]

Born and raisd here on Vancouver Island, He named it after SaltSpring island. Beautiful place. Great video! I'm a big fan of Johns and the Jay Birds. Crazy how far this tune has made it!

[@lights_camera_coffee]

Great video and very timely, just taught this tune to a friend Sunday and wound up in a 3 mando jam of it after not playing it for a while. It really is sort of a perfect mandolin jam and you can tell it was written by a mandolin player

[@JohnnieO32]

Phenomenal! Completely inspiring, beautiful tune!

[@stefanhuegin8292]

Met him last year in Barcelona - lovely encounter 😊😘

[@petergiffin9238]

Great video and interesting story you guys. Well since my picking pal lives on Salt Spring Island and I’ve been there many times, it’s my distinct pleasure to LEARN THE DARN TUNE 🎼 😎👍🏼

[@shaneelder2183]

You are living the dream David. Great video here, thanks so much!

[@user-dw4tl6tg6g]

So nice to hear about the popular song from the composer. Great video and congratulations on the transcription and book!

[@danshipp6845]

Great performance, great explanation of a great tune. Now listen to "Buck's Run" by Buck White. Much the same feel.

[@jeff9347]

Very inspiring you two ! Thanks for all of this amazing content

[@scottsweetmusic]

You’re killing it man , must have been a blast to interview JR

[@imoffthehillma8013]

Nice one - I love his playing and tone!

[@MickeyAbraham2022]

one of david's best videos right here!

[@GinaInCA]

Thanks so much for this, and it came just as I had been starting to learn the tune form John's excellent lesson on Peghead Nation. Interesting approach to use that 5-1 E doublestop position to launch the A part. That approach does seem to lend itself to some slidey variations, and all within easy reach without the need for as many pinky mechanics as the original version.

[@MikeontheMandolin]

Love this tune. Two of my fav players.

[@peterritchie2990]

From British Columbia: Hooray Hooray for Johnny and the lad.

[@Jgr727]

Does the transcription book come with a PDF copy as well? 👀

[@StephenWitharose]

3 Aspiring Gen-Z electronic DJ's 👎disliked👎 this video from their divorced parents basement.