The Blackest Crow - Red Tail Ring

Red Tail Ring performs their arrangement of the traditional ballad, The Blackest Crow, in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. This tune is recorded on their album, "II. Mountain Shout."
www.redtailring.com

[@justwannaseehisface1]

When it comes to folk music, less is more. They nailed it.

[@whyy88]

New favorite friend

[@petehealy9819]

Wow. That's such a moving rendition. So deeply beautiful in a time when so many folks seem to feel compelled to play old-time tunes at breakneck speed.

[@annefairbairn4063]

When I discovered old-timey music in 1983, I concluded that much of bluegrass music was old-timey, played as fast as one can!

[@scaredypicker]

The most beautiful version of this song I've ever heard

[@peterjackson4623]

Listen to Bruce Molsky's version he does in the Transatlantic sessions. Its very good.

[@fritsvandermeer8018]

@@peterjackson4623 It is indeed excellent but this is superior

[@msp2965]

Same

[@Igordabeidl]

i dont know why but Brodie Buttons version is kinda my favorite.. extremely underrated artist.. give him a try

[@cristinaximera9663]

Same here. The drone. I've been coming back here for years now.

[@Resodeus]

Really amazing music. This is what another's soul sounds like - passed down over generations. You are hearing history.

[@DontLeaveMeLucile]

younger generations need to hear this type of poetry more often!

[@ClueFinderDirtDigger]

Exactly. Well put.

[@oldencrow7137]

Amen. Very well said.

[@larrygenzer9772]

Peter Villa in

[@Mongo1940]

Performing in the UP of Michigan. The trees and ferns are familiar. Lovely part of Michigan, maybe more like Appalachia. Got wolves. Moose, Mines, Pasties and a few mountains. A lot of waterfalls and Lakes Superior and Michigan. The Grand Hotel on Mackinaw Island will take you back into the 1800s and you feel very special. This music is perfect for the beauty of the land. Good work.

[@happylittlemy]

Appalachian people are so beautiful. They may be faced with hardship, but they make such beauty out of it. Much love from the Rockies.

[@williammackay9201]

Looking at the year we've all had I think there's fair case for taking on the hardship that is inevitable from branching into parallel society and living a life closer to the freedom the big man had planned for us. Two acoustic instrument and genuine souls singing has tears welling up in my eyes, there's virtually nothing in the music of the machine does that for me. Wishing all brothers and sisters in the rockies peace and freedom all the way from the Scottish Highlands.

[@TheClahey]

I come back every now and then just for the goosebumps.

[@timg8421]

+Calamity Joe Where's Cotteneye Jane?

[@TheClahey]

She's sittin' on the porch.

[@prepthepisces8275]

Truly the BEST interpretation of this song I have ever heard! You two have the gift!

[@chipworrell6025]

eight years ive been coming back to this favorite. I'm in western NC. This is the most beutiful version I have ever heard,

[@jasminen273]

A beautiful version and beautiful voice!

[@Themountains4Ever]

Laurel, I am from the Appalachian mountains this is the most beautiful version I have ever heard you all are great I love this song,,Thank you all.

[@calumroney7352]

This is Scots and Ulster Scots music and it's beautiful to hear.Love fae bonnie Scotland

[@sonofroyalty4113]

One of few songs that gives me goosebumps and makes me want to cry at the same time.

[@bluesageful]

>>>>>> the BEST rendition of 'The Blackest Crow' I've ever heard! Awesome!

[@rebeccas.nieminen9861]

This is the best version of this song I've ever heard. Perfect.

[@tomscribner5261]

When I pass, I would be INDEBTED if these two would play this for me as I go on my way,

[@Dracapalley]

God. So beautiful you brought tears to my eyes. I came on KZbin looking for other versions to supplement Brad Leftwich's round peak banjo tuition. I was purring at the fiddle intonation and gorgeous slow double stops, and then you starting singing... and then you both started singing. Wow. Wow. Thank you so much, this feels like finding a piece of treasure.

[@groundhogpeggy]

I can't get over how beautiful this is!

[@LoneStarTweety]

I have a thing for mournful ballads - this one touches me a lot. Thanks for sharing

[@hukitdeep]

This beauteous melody resonates with the strings of the heart. A heart having been parted wide open with the vastness of the Atlantic Ocean. The pining lyrical ballad of the lover to their mate that they are ne'er to see again. A haunting verse; the beauty in the pain. So well done you two, I look forward to seeing you live in the near future.

[@vaughnblaylock6069]

Somehow I went from my office being filled with the magnificent sounds of screaming metal - big guitars, drums, guttural vocals and piercing solos, to this. What a pleasure this was. This is the soul of American culture right here. Just beautiful.

[@musicallament]

What a divine duet! Listening to this has been a spiritual experience. I feel a year or two have been added to my life expectancy.

[@dinarick1]

Great version. Certainly the most soulful I've heard. Every note seems important when played at this tempo.

[@mikegriffiths3440]

This is easily the best version of this tune I've ever heard

[@emilyhurford]

Beautiful version, this lady is extremely talented! It frees the soul, so peaceful to the mind!

[@ScarletFyre83]

holy S*$t. Stumbled upon this video by pure accident. Have listened to it already four time and am totally spellbound. You are BRILLIANT. everything is perfect. Pitch, tone, all of it!!!! My new fav version of this song!

[@qualiarose]

Same here! Amazing!

[@waltbraden9705]

NUTHIN IS ACCIDENT

[@Terinjim]

I stumbled upon this too.☺ I'm glad I did, I've always loved this style of music, I searched for the same song and I personally love this one the best.

[@gval900]

This is so damn beautiful.

[@hussainamina]

Breathtaking…

[@Volume2plus]

This is one of the outstanding performances shared by truly talented folks. The symetry of the lead voice coupled with the violin....accompanied by the d tuned guitar and parallel harmony of that fella' has put this at the top of acoustic perfection. All in front of an outhouse. Melodic perfection.....words from a breaking heart.

[@hatrivers8227]

This song calms me every time when I hear you two!

[@sergebergeron454]

Best love song of all times.

[@benkiserappalachianmusic]

In my opinion, Red Tail Ring is the best folk duo out there. Absolutley beautiful playing, both y'all!

[@danielborkowski291]

Easily my favorite version of this song!

[@jeremyreagan9085]

This is how I am going to play the fiddle just speechless at how good that sounds. Great guitar picker I know I been playing for 22 years. Love this group.

[@ViragoRiver]

Dear God, I love this song so much.

[@iloverumi]

that's profoundly beautiful

[@RamblinAround]

Beautiful

[@BetsyPurple]

Lilting and haunting, a beautiful song!

[@Nachtuil36]

You two are showing us what music is all about !

[@jamesdumbelton]

This is my favorite version I've heard yet! Amazing work guys.

[@pennypierce2894]

Mesmerizingly Beautiful

[@joeandrosahopkins]

Beautiful! Love that old fashioned country vibe. Makes me want more of the same :)

[@thomasnelson6161]

I love this song. I've been listening for years and I thought maybe I should just tell someone about it.

[@shawngiesbrecht3732]

your harmony takes it over the top...............synergy at its quintessence

[@freddfish]

This is one of the best versions of this fine ballad i have ever heard. Thanks so much for sharing it with the world. Ya'll kick ass. Keep up the good work, and keep those vids coming!

[@GreenIT21]

Captivating. Hard to compare pure music like this. Thanks for talent.

[@transitman61]

Best version yet. I searched other musicians of this song and I found that this was my favorite. They both sung it and played it perfectly. Goes well at the end of summer and fall, puts me in a great mood even though it's a sad song. Thank you for posting this !!!

[@chronosynclastic8]

Man, this song makes my heart ache........

[@wappaman1784]

Brilliant. Honestly. What an amazing rendition. Bravo. 👏

[@kentbond3446]

I love this type music .. Me thinks it brought a tear to me old eye

[@janetdeshotel7663]

Loved it. One of my favorites...

[@Toastergod44]

best version of this song I've heard. Beautiful work.

[@tedoxholm7158]

what a beautiful voice! Thank you for sharing!

[@MattRingressi]

Wonderful. Just wonderful.

[@ashleyreign1219]

Absolutely gorgeous- wow!

[@MrTam63]

Beautifully played and sung.

[@markholloway9638]

I think this is the most beautiful rendition of this song that I have ever heard. Beautiful!

[@galbinyamin]

six minutes of pure magic. thank you so much for uploading this great tune

[@Peggysmusic]

Thanks for sharing this beautiful, goosebump version!

[@lilianwriterMemoirs]

Just beautiful and so emotional. Thank you!

[@now111]

Love this - great harmonies.

[@HallowedRift]

Beautiful!

[@Rhiun]

LOVE IT!!! Can't stop listening to this song :)

[@paulawestbrook9520]

beautiful

[@MUSIC-wn6qo]

WOW THAT´S AMAZING!!!! I ALSO PLAY VIOLIN AND SINGING; but at the exactly same time!!! MY KOMPLIMENT!!!

[@guywolff]

7 years later and I still love this .. Thank you both ... Guy

[@suprsnips]

Great music, and a wonderful singer, makes me homesick..

[@sazji]

Absolutely beautiful, I hope to hear a lot more from you.

[@jimtownsend8010]

Incredible! Bravo!

[@vickiswain7653]

just beautiful, really beautiful

[@ViolinViolaMasterclass]

You are magical beings!!! LOVELY🎻🎶🦋✨

[@pauljnewmann]

Achingly beautiful. Thank you for all you do, Laurel and Michael.

[@cookingnotes]

This is so awesome I love it the best of most all who recorded it , great voice's

[@stevethornburg1238]

I could sit and listen to this all day!

[@banjodegosh4055]

It burns so good. I probably played this about 10 times already today.

[@whitespruce26]

Wow! This is really great, so glad I came upon this!

[@bomaite1]

Wow! That was really something. Thanks.

[@mnoia87]

Such a beautiful song. Thank you

[@bigal25938]

Beautiful singing and playing.

[@andrewknettel7552]

this is beautiful, I've listened to this at last 20 times this week

[@wadenewberry9834]

Beautiful voice sawing on old jaw bone

[@waynetrombone50]

Great American folk song it just makes me so glad to know we still have them.

[@shawngraham3598]

Beautiful Scot/Irish Americana music! Real, with soul!

[@roseg2239]

English

[@dylansaves]

Just beautiful.

[@brandonreece07]

i love this.... i wish i had a group like this... sit in my warm missouri back yard and play old fiddle songs .. love it

[@TheBonitaproductions]

so beautiful in so many ways, thank you so much for sharing!

[@aloofmilitaryveteran5023]

My lord, beautiful voice and music.

[@guymartin8167]

Absolutely beautiful, that was truly fine to my ears❤️

[@gregorybutera7902]

Amazing- you two have captured the soul of this beautiful song more perfectly than any I've heard, and I must have heard a hundred people play their own version of this one. Absolute perfection, this must be what the first person who sang "The Blackest Crow" had in his heart! Bravo!!!!!!!

[@UziRyder1]

That was wonderful.

[@crow2able]

Very well done! I love this tune so much and the two of you really brought it to life.

[@nancycouch357]

just lovely

[@tomkellett1775]

And sometimes you stumble upon an extraordinary gem... thank you

[@anonbelial]

Absolutely beautiful

[@mandolinuk]

Simply great fiddle playing.

[@vincarcin]

bone chilling beautiful

[@paulyoung5327]

Love this song and this arrangement.

[@novgarr87]

You know you make real music and real art when a simple piece of music turns into a masterpiece with only a few instruments, a beautiful voice and a perfect rythm... And it becomes a true spiritual experience that touches the deepest fiber of the soul of who listens to it. Sublime! 🙏🏻💚🎻🎸😊🤗

[@ivthman]

Excellent! Best version I've heard. Your voice pairs with the violin and matches the pace and tone of the song perfectly.

[@64samm]

Ever since I heard this song I doubt if I will ever let it go again..

[@Terinjim]

Thank you for your performance and talent☺ Thank you for posting this song, I love it ! I looked for the same song and none come close to this😉 Thanks again.

[@umiakmahoupe9155]

Lovely music, Thanks for that pleasure.