Fretless Friday 11- Star Wars Cantina Band Song

Happy Fretless Friday! I think the concept of this song on banjo is great, it just needs quite a bit of work. I'm pretty pleased with how much fretless progress I've been making though; the fact that I could figure out a new song without being able to see where the notes are is pretty exciting!
Here's the link to Ben's gourd banjo channel that I mentioned! / @bengreco
I'm a big fan of his videos, I'm guessing you guys will like them too!
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[@ziggystardog]

Yoda: your frets, you will not need them

[@mrgianstarr]

need them, you will not

[@ziggystardog]

@@mrgianstarr common mishearing/Mandela effect. Go back and watch it, he says “your weapons, you will not need them”. His backwards speech is inconsistent.

[@allialias]

​@@mrgianstarr Don't fret.

[@ericthompson3982]

"Adventure. Excitement. A banjo player craves not these things."

[@markhayward9764]

You are so much fun to watch... I put the banjo down over twenty years ago. I think, maybe, it is time I gave it another go. Thank you.

[@gamedog9542]

Go for it man

[@NiallMor]

"Promise she has, this young Jedi! Yes!"--Yoda, Banjo Critic.

[@Evil0tto]

You will never find a more wretched hive of umm... flowers and chickens.

[@buddyzilla4557]

0:45 -There is no try. Only do or do not. And do, you did. 💛

[@jack002tuber]

Yoda man!

[@jeffcummins8639]

Bo and Luke Skywalker hopping out of their General Lee landspeeder. "But Uncle Jesse, I was headin down to the Piggly Wiggly to pick up some power converters!

[@JebidiahKrackedyetagain-xv9hc]

Relief to know that I'm NOT the only "Star Wars Episode IV On-the-spectrum nerd" on this channel🫡😂😂😉 Who was in the habit of watching Dukes Of Hazzard as well🙄

[@DinoOnACactus]

You, sir, are a genius. Bravo. 👏 (Meanwhile all the stormtroopers sound like Roscoe or Enos.) (…Question is, is Boss Hog our Vader equivalent, or is he the emperor?)

[@jeffcummins8639]

@@DinoOnACactus Definitely the Emperor. Boss Hogg never got his hands dirty. Just sent his minions after the Duke boys.

[@erniemiller1953]

"Mos Eisley Back Yard. You will never find a more fretless hive of banjos and chickeny. We must be cautious."

[@AhnkoCheeOutdoors]

When Star Wars first came out I was in high school, and a buddy of mine we loved the movie so much that we saw it 64 times the year it came out. My buddy passed away recently, so this song I view as a tribute to him Neil. RIP. Thank you, I enjoyed your performance.

[@jessegray3750]

😮 3:28 3:28

[@pootca]

May the frets be with you

[@JebidiahKrackedyetagain-xv9hc]

Ha ha!! Good one. 🫡🤣

[@strumminronin]

This deserves a pin!

[@Fang70]

That performance was out of this world! ...I'll see myself out.

[@EmOrganically]

I laughed :) Worth. :)

[@danielbenfreeman]

You will never find a more wretched hive of chickens and villainy. We must be fretless. 😅

[@Draugul]

I just now realize how much the Cantina song has some real folk in it! Now I want a real StarWars Western crossover, with some lonely banjo player playing this in the background.

[@Musikkeller-Innsider]

This could be on the "Firefly" OST ;-)

[@olesammygrant]

​@@Musikkeller-Innsider yes! firefly cantina scene is the episode we need

[@sethdurham3694]

Yessir

[@deano2394]

Alien clawhammer ! Loved it !

[@theunlearnedmind7374]

"These aren't the bajos you're looking for." 👋

[@rasmusn.e.m1064]

Wasn't able to imagine how that would sound on the fretless, but I like it! Well-arranged. Practice is an undervalued art. I love watching people practice, honestly. Maybe that comes from practicing myself, but I find it much more interesting than just listening to a perfect piece of music. It's like the instrument and the musician getting to know each other and learning to work together.

[@Magpie7070]

I may be mixing up the franchises, but I believe that you have, "boldly gone where no banjo player has gone before." Bravo!

[@Porpus987]

Never fret on a Friday! 😁

[@redryder8622]

That was awesome. Never would I have imagined that song coming from banjo much less. Fret less one

[@CaveWizardKen]

The Force will be with you, always!

[@Outland9000]

Phoebe's videos are always a vibe. 😁

[@randolphfriend8260]

Closing my eyes, I see the Alien Canteena Band wearing stray hats & overalls. 😁 💙 🎶🎶🎶🎶 🪕 💜

[@MrJonVogt]

Great arrangement! I never knew I needed a bluegrass rendition of the Cantina Song! This is a really brave and fun way to pick up the fretless. You’re doing great!

[@danaborgman8526]

Lots of potential! And a guest appearance by "Jabba the Cluck"!

[@danoconnell1833]

"The rhythm is weird 'cause it's not written for the banjo" so serious and straight-faced, cracked me up.

[@rksnj6797]

Obi Wan "It's like millions of voices all cried out at once...Yay! It's Fretless Friday!!!".

[@piguy3point14]

Winner! ❤

[@piguy3point14]

(PS to Phoebe: sorry for being late to the party 😔 )

[@susansanders9159]

Keep on sparking with that inspiration!

[@cannonw59]

Those chickens are precious little creatures! Is that rhododendron blooming? They're bright and beautiful! Happy Friday! Peace&Love be with you!

[@d.randal.h]

The song works well on fretless banjo, which is something I wouldn't have imagined. Good job arranging and playing it!

[@danlafollette2457]

You have some beautiful flowers there!

[@stevenboyd593]

Friday afternoon and a tune from a cantina long ago and far away, with no frets. Blessings and Shalom in Him

[@michaelmacho3923]

Its an old time tune from Long Long Ago so it checks out.

[@DeanPhelps]

I was surprised, but yes, the concept really works, and the tone of your fretless is perfect for it!

[@tomhorsley6566]

Now I'm trying to visualize a mash up of the cantina scene and dueling banjos :-).

[@sonofhibbs4425]

😆

[@d.randal.h]

It might be a toss-up as to which side looks weirder, but the meeting of Han Solo and Lewis Medlock would be epic!

[@juangranados7652]

Your smile. Your carisma and your chickens, just awesome. Thank you for this little concert!

[@dsharpe9557]

Love this! My Mom built a banjo like that in the 70’s. And I LOVE Star Wars. Thanks for this ✌😊

[@ALWTunes]

Probably showing my age, but I saw the first movie in the theater back in 1977. 😅 Great rendition. You really got dialed into the rhythm the longer you were playing.

[@ambercanvas]

wow that was great, definitely adds a different tone to the song! may the fretless friday be with you

[@_uncredited]

Hen Solo and Kylo Hen walk into a bar...

[@kharchangarchive]

YEAHHHH IT'S FRETLESS FRIDAY BAYBEE 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Redpanda699]

LETS GOOOOO!!!

[@kharchangarchive]

@@Redpanda699 LFG!!!!

[@bengreco]

thanks for the shoutout!! It was awesome getting to hear you play my gourd banjo, you made it sound a lot better than I could! who needs frets anyway they're overrated

[@alinebarroca01]

I just loved how it goes. This iconic song on a banjo was the light of my day !!! ❤️😌

[@tmcmurdo826]

Speechless…and grinning!

[@js7un165]

I only watch your fretless banjo videos because it's so unique and the banjo looks so humble.

[@michaeltellurian825]

Happy Fretless Friday, Phoebe!

[@tishie42]

Finally the algorithm did something right. This was awesome! 😍😊

[@peterrat100]

Very courageous. That definitely went where no one had gone before. Thank you for cheering up another Friday.

[@matthew7419]

The best part is watching you make faces. It's very cute. I know that feeling. You got through it like a pro.

[@DrBible-ThD-HarvardLaw]

We want you to play “Ashokan Farewell”, but you may be a little to happy for that one.

[@BlueBerry2283]

A surprise to be sure, but a welcome one :)

[@Dave-ty2qp]

That tune made me want to order a beer at a back water space bar, and I don't even drink. Thanks Phoebe. LOL

[@JebidiahKrackedyetagain-xv9hc]

"🎵Fee bee** Fee bee**playing her banjo for her chickens and meee... .... Talking 'bout Phee bee** cutest little bumble bee ya ever did see... Playin that banjo for her chickens and meeeee... 🎶 ** "Phoebe"..... Happy NOW??🙄🤪🤣🤣

[@MichaelBCoats]

Great song, Doc! I haven't heard it in years! I remember when Philadelphia Channel 48 would play old Abbott and Costello movies on Sunday afternoons, they used it as a theme song. You are showing improvement on the Bixby fretless. Thanks for an effective dose of banjo fun. Much love and God's blessings to you, Doc! ❤❤❤❤❤

[@davidbivens5375]

Wha??? What a choice! That was out of this world

[@paulyoung5327]

Hard to play tunes not written for clawhammer banjo , so I do admire your courage and thought your arrangement was a great attempt to tame a fretless banjo. Frail on! ❤ You and family have an awesome Memorial day weekend.

[@NexxuSix]

Well, this has to be a first! Thank you Phoebe!

[@michaeldeloatch7461]

Coming to us from a remote, almost unknown, verdant corner of Tatooine, Phoebe and the Chicken People. The Chicken People drove out the Sand People and Jawas during the bellicose banjo wars, of course.

[@weswolever7477]

Listening to this on my way to Toshi station to pick some power converters

[@davidbivens5375]

Awesome comment!!!

[@John-Smiley-Garrett]

I'd rather listen to you practicing than a lot of artists performing finished products, because you're obviously having fun. Stop fretting! It's Friday!

[@ericthompson3982]

4:31 How did you check every one of my nerd boxes available? "Adventure. Excitement. A banjo player craves not these things."

[@xwngdrvr]

Perfect choice. Light sabers don't have frets either. Banjo Jedi!

[@brienbell2146]

So natural ! Love the chickens and your honest spirit ❤

[@maverickstclare3756]

was good to see the perseverence

[@AwkinsAching]

best channel on youtube!

[@here-right-here]

It definitely has potential. Great job! ❤ 🎉

[@brianclimbs1509]

This is a good reminder of all the hard work it takes to get good at anything. Keep up the good work!

[@peterthomas3589]

Im a guitarplayer considering to buy me a banjo after watching your videos, very inspiring and it seems so fun to play!😊

[@spectartacus]

Haha, that was better than most stuff I've been playing on guitar for years. Keep up the practicing!

[@BuddyX74]

The past and the future collide! Thank you for combining my 2 favs together! Like peanut butter and chocolate lol 😂

[@themusicalmixtape]

Omg. Phoebe... stop! This is just too perfect! There is no way I'm not trying this version of this song out... thanks for the inspiration. And I think you've inspired me to go out and get a fretless as well. Now if only I had some chickens. Thanks for all the content. I look forward to it!

[@ralbert7885]

So much fun

[@KeeperofTheMountain]

It is hence forth known as "Fearless Friday" Bravery is strong with this one.

[@JamesBond-xx1lv]

You're a LOT of fun to watch lol i really enjoyed this ❤

[@kennydurazo6674]

Here's a music store called CAVEMAN and I saw a tiny the Gibson banjo. It reminded me of of Darla. from the little rascals. Very cheap1931 or around there

[@mikemarak2613]

Thanks for brightening another Friday Phoebe!

[@vegasrichsave]

Fabulous fretless Friday music videos! Thank you for making my day brighter Phoebe. 📸

[@hoboheadlines46]

Happy Friday everybody!!😊

[@MarkWYoung-ky4uc]

Sounds good to me. May you and your family have a great holiday weekend!

[@bradykincaid9095]

Good job! I actually heard it !....Never thought that I would but?!... there it is! Keep pluckin Cutie!

[@JeffLarkin]

That was inspired for sure. Very fun fretless Friday.

[@EmOrganically]

lol Phoebe, that "I'm not sure if I dig this..." face while you're playing is fun, and also i relate :') This is actually one of my favorite tunes so I'm happy to hear you banjo-ify it ! Have a lovely weekend my dear

[@ianlawless7481]

I was watching another video on KZbin and I couldn't pay attention because I was caught in thought of an old friend. My friend is just one of those people who is just stoked to be alive on earth. The most positive person and just an incredible person to be in the presence of. Randomly KZbin popped up with this video and I saw the the same vibe immediately from this awesome individual. No small coincidences.

[@AllenGarvin]

I love your bravery at posting something like this!!

[@betterl8thannvr]

Wow that translates to banjo far better than I thought it would, great job!

[@JDreynolds12]

wasnt sure what song you were talking about until you started playing. then i knew exactly what song it was 😎

[@billmumbo2697]

Phoebe ! Finest fretless banjo wrestler in the star system ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐👀

[@brainstew6595]

Awesome!

[@MichaelMiller-ny3rr]

Hey... we don’t serve your kind here! No Droids! ❤️ Nice Phoebe! ❤️

[@PapaSmurf11182nd]

Why don’t you just wait outside that way we don’t cause any problems? [for context: the literal next line in that scene]

[@ColinBulla]

Love it ❤

[@EmOrganically]

Omgosh also YAS hearing a banjo quartet (or whatever group) do this would be sOOO cool I agree! PSS Gourd banjo sounds like a VERY cool thing and sound! I'll have to go check that out now I know it's a thing :)

[@allialias]

That's awesome!

[@petegraham1458]

It was “out of this world “ thanks !

[@spacesuitor]

I waited a week for this? Oh well. Worth it!

[@clevelandthomsen7042]

Really fun!

[@duanerobinson9013]

Chickens are easily startled, but will soon be back, and in greater numbers.

[@ivanalf7299]

Phoebe had a little hen. The hen is singing every day again.

[@futuredirected]

Well, that was a hot mess, and I loved it! ❤🪕 You’re supposed to play the syncopated rhythms with Your prehensile earlobes, but You don’t have prehensile earlobes, and therein lies the rub. So glad You attempted this challenging tune. You are awesome, Phoebe! ❤🪕❤️🪕❤️

[@thefool00]

Awesome, thank you. I love that you're having so much fun with the banjo.

[@lestorhaslam]

I love it. Thank you.

[@RalphReagan]

Fantastic

[@pikmin4743]

I'm fretting today, really need this. thank you