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[@victorkelles3347]

how rare is an interviewer who really listens without interrupting the interviewee. Great talk!

[@jimeworks]

And both interviewing one another. Conversation anyone? :-)

[@tanagra2]

its because she is bored fartless.

[@johnkelly1065]

@@tanagra2 i thought i was the only one that noticed that.

[@purleybaker]

Mary is amazing.

[@leob4403]

Thats because Josh is apt socially and doesnt mind talking for a while to really make his point. Trust me there are far harder people to interview where this approach would not work. You have to be flexible as an interviewer, you cant have as a rule of thumb to not talk much

[@thehardtailmaniac9668]

Hey it’s that guy who did that face in that cover of that song

[@Takaboutsunny]

deep cut

[@jannisbmrt]

Legendary

[@konish6831]

The Harry Potter of guitar

[@scottay69]

Josh’s ability to arrange, play and sing at the level he does is truly amazing - I seriously haven’t seen anyone better.

[@jerrymoronta9641]

He's a John Mayer like.

[@richhahn2443]

He also makes everyone else better as well.

[@dknapp100]

You may want to check out Jacob Collier. Brace yourself.

[@Kleyguy7]

@@dknapp100 to me jacob collier is like "look at all the crazy things I can do", while turner just tries to do justice to a song he covers and convey it's mood. His compositions are also not as flashy as colliers. But I'm fan of Turner for a few years now so my opinion may be biased. For me they are two different musicians really.

[@dknapp100]

@@Kleyguy7 I am a fan of Josh as well, for 8 years. In your reply you mentioned "doing justice to a song he covers" & I agree. Jacob, on the other hand, is a supremely gifted human being... covers, originals, collaborations, speeches, teaching, etc. Josh knows very well who/what Jacob is, as do most of the greatest living musicians on Earth. Enough said. I was replying to a comment of someone saying they've" seriously never seen anyone better", I was simply sharing Jacob Collier's talent. Its quite ok to like both! I'm sorry you don't enjoy him. Maybe try an original song of his? - "In the Real Early Morning" is a very down to Earth, not flashy, original comp. Truly hope you enjoy, & have a great day.

[@thomdushane]

Josh's analysis of Nick Drake's tone first brought me to his channel. I found it really refreshing for him to breakdown all the techniques and equipment (like strings) instead of simply perpetuating the mythical guild rumors.

[@maks9589]

yes!! nick drake has always been a idol to me and josh helped me understand sorta how he does it

[@cameronmowers1360]

YES! Love josh and Carson! Their major influences to me as a musician and person in general, everyone go check them out!

[@wodenoftheangles3339]

James Taylor

[@joaoaugustofreire6701]

Public Life was by far the best release of 2020, what a masterpiece.

[@brianmusson2789]

Went to see these guys in London the other day. What a fabulous concert. All five are very talented.

[@JRLNeal]

I’m a big fan of Josh even though I’m 69. I can see young talent when I hear it. I saw him in Leicester UK doing Graceland. Josh’s focus and comments about the 60s was spot on. I was a teenager at the time. I have a wacky theory about the impact of 1860s yes 1860s. I sense there’s a resonance in the turn of the century. Long story! It was a decade of great creativity and monumental discovery.

[@seanoglynch2405]

Josh is hands down one of the best acoustic players out there today. Not just for his technical playing but for his songwriting ability on the instrument too

[@sergueiserboz4185]

I´m an old guy from Argentina and I really enjoy listening to your music and skills...glad you still believe in playing and singing like the old days, I mean singing in tune WITHOUT autotune ans all that stuff. You´re great musicians and thanks for that small oasis of good music you bring to our ears....Regards from Buenos Aires

[@thomasmoores8239]

Josh Turner is a favorite musician. I find all of his interviews and music interesting and entertaining. I particularly enjoy the Mary Spender interviews as they are always non-intrusive and informative as well as showcasing her attractive personality.

[@truthseeker9454]

It's hard to overstate this young man's brilliance. The entire interview he was subliminally messaging viewers to like it.

[@carlosoliveira-rc2xt]

I see what you did there.

[@perrythomasmusic3709]

First of all, the fact that you covered anyone like Kottke, at 15 years old, with two years on guitar, is totally amazing in the first place. Good interview. Josh is very gifted.

[@shaystern2453]

and has a HUGE EGO

[@ImGriffinP]

These videos are such a joy to watch. Hope we can see Carson next!

[@jessicacosiguitar]

And Toni!

[@ImGriffinP]

@@jessicacosiguitar absolutely agreed!

[@bradyevanson9621]

Yes

[@bradyevanson9621]

Jessica Cosi Guitar yes

[@PTosetti]

... and Chase Eagleson

[@gregsallin9385]

Found Rick Beato (love him), met Mary Spender because of Rick (love her), met Josh because of the Sultans of Swing video, (absolutely love him). Life is good.

[@stardustgirl2904]

He is truly amazing! He should be super famous already!

[@macedindu829]

He really should. I'm convinced that he's a musical genius. I endlessly shill for Josh; everything he does is great.

[@shaystern2453]

he is for his ego

[@NeilMcLinden]

I LOVE Josh. Huge huge fan. Incredible writer and inspiring player

[@Lylo-mj8ek]

Mr. Turner, Thank You, Your respect and love of music are so stunning and inspirational that after being in a band in the early 80s fresh out of high school followed my passion. we went separate ways. The drummer Tommy Stewart went on to tour with Godsmack, Fuel, and The Rusty Wright Blues Band. So proud of what we all accomplished. Keep the fire, my friend, I believe I'll go tune-up and find one of your vids and play along, Thank You, Josh, and Thank You, Mary. Peace.

[@LenProbert]

Mary, I wanted to thank you for making me aware of Tomo Fujita. I joined his lesson site, and I have learned so much in only a week. Thank you again.

[@emmgeevideo]

I love Josh. This is the first interview I’ve seen. I lost track of how many times he said “like”. I’ll listen to more music now...

[@frandanco6289]

Agree with Josh -- the 60's from the first day to the end of them = incredible amount of really great groups, harmonies that were always spot on beautiful, the words used back then were so perfect for that time... You can spend years in the 60's music and never hear it all, there is so much !!! I also grew up in those 60's years and enjoyed every musical minute of those years too !!! Wish we had more time to learn more time to learn about both of you !!!

[@josephconsoli4128]

Josh blew me away from day one. He's so meticulous when he performs and shows a command of the guitar. He's one with the instrument. You just don't see Josh give anything but a perfect performance.

[@bena7228]

Mary is such a good interviewer. So many interviewers don't know how to get out of the way and let people talk- new sub

[@leob4403]

A lot of people arent as good at talking as Josh, you cant have the same approach to all people as an interviewer

[@pharmerdavid1432]

@@leob4403 Excellent comment, had he been more reticent to talk she would have prodded him with intelligent questions, but when an interviewee is riffing - them them riff. Mary allows her love of music to inform her musical journey, which results in her being attentive and knowledgable.

[@AndyH3693]

Holy crap! I love both of you guys! It’s like worlds colliding. Perfect!

[@jonhornbeck4324]

I discovered Josh, Adam, Reina and Toni thanx to you Mary. Your content is always engaging and entertaining. Thank you for all the hard work that you do!

[@kyledusang]

Two of the most talented people I've ever seen, talking shop. What a way to spend Friday night. :)

[@tazionuvolari3593]

Joshua, shouting out to you from here in Africa- just thanks man, you're amazing.

[@AJGreen-cn8kk]

When live music comes back, I hope these two get together for a tour. I'll be front row with a huge smile on my face.

[@ChristianLoftusMusic]

I saw Josh and Carson in a small venue in CT in 2019 and it was my second favorite show of the year (second only to Vulfpeck at MSG). Other Favorites are stellar live and Josh is my bedroom-recording hero!

[@sheilatorres5312]

It's nice to hear him talk, we really enjoy his music, thank you for this interview

[@Arnoudtunes]

Josh is such a nice guy besides being a great musician... 🙏🏻

[@arnoudh6203]

Hallo mede arnoud ik ben het helemaal met je eens

[@jamescarroll6954]

He is as genuine as he is talented.

[@shaystern2453]

@@jamescarroll6954 genuinely egoridden

[@mcnelson]

Ah man! I've been following Josh since... at least '08 or '09. Was so excited to see this pop up on my feed. He was a massive influence on my guitar playing in those early days.

[@stealthy7]

Never clicked on a video so fast - Have very high praise for both of your outputs. Still listen to I Belong To You almost daily :)

[@seriouslyreally5413]

But yes! Josh you have over a half million subscribers! You have much to be working and creating for. We're all waiting for the pandemic to wind down so we can hear you and Carson and the whole gang of your extended band on stage again.

[@MJLLC2000]

Thank you Mary! I've been a Josh fan for several years, but have just discovered you! I'm a huge fan of yours now. You are awesome.

[@BardofCornwall]

It's great that KZbin allows us to connect with talented musicians during this pandemic. Good luck to both of you!

[@92jdeg]

Been a fan of josh for a very long time . I’m just now realizing when he smiles he reminds me of Seth McFarland

[@andreecross6483]

I only have watched Josh for a year or so. I’ve watched tons of his KZbin videos. I have not watched or heard a video he’s posted that I have disliked. I also have been exposed to super eclectic all genres. I’m not a musician but I just totally relate to all you do.Love Carson, and The Other Favorites. I have turned on 80 year old people and 20 year old people to you and your co musicians. Please continue to play from the heart and what you love. Can’t wait to hear what y’all do next.

[@yccmzimmy]

Sure the 60 has been a pivotal period in music time… Thanks for this wonderful interview, I love you both for your sincerity on anything you shared! Great stuff

[@JackTheFunk]

Man! The other favourites got me through some times! Huge props Mary, this should be wicked!

[@matt9143]

Josh is so amazing I need people to understand

[@countingcoup]

I found him using a YT search after he recorded thorough and good analysis of Nick Drake when he was a few years younger 👍🏽

[@jonathansmith5495]

You can see how seriously Josh takes music production from his videos. Apart from playing a wide range of instruments, his sound engineering is really spot on. His ‘Public Life’ album is awesome, but I just love the alfresco videos he’s done with Reina, Toni and Carson.

[@StretchFletcher]

spot on!

[@danbgt]

I knew there was something about Josh that I really liked. I was born in 1950. Started playing drums in 1962 and spent the 60’s playing in garage bands. They were called combos back then. I glad that his favorite music is from my time. Late 50’s through the 60’s rock and rollI really is the best! I really enjoy his videos.

[@EldenSmith]

Nice to see another interview of two of my favorite KZbinr Indie Artists. Great interview Mary.👍

[@dantheguitarist5823]

Josh is awesome!! Love his covers - esp. his Frankie Valli, Eleanor Rigby and Paul Simon ones 😁

[@jessicacosiguitar]

How beautiful, in the other video Reina, now Josh. Guys, you help me improve every day. I aspire to be as good as all of you with my KZbin channel.💕

[@Krlosp4rdo]

A beatlemaniac huh? Love it! Keep it up!

[@johnhills6262]

Lovely interview,both listening ,not interrupting,well done!

[@maxchristofferson]

The collab we all needed!!

[@tanagra2]

Love to hear young people understanding and discussing the sixties revolution in music.

[@adaltroczguitar]

Great interview! Good job!! It's very interesting to learn about Josh's influences and early days on KZbin!

[@TimothyBlairMusic]

I've Been following Josh for 10 years or so. I't hard not to be amazed by everything he does. So talented, so so talented.......

[@PoetlaureateNFDL]

Neat that he's focussing on the music of my childhood, music of the 1960’s!

[@dianeo]

Wonderful interview. I love how someone who was born in the 90s speaks with such reverence for 60s music 09:56. Pretty cool. Thank you!

[@Lampkeeper]

Great seeing Josh in this interview. Great interview!

[@walkercatenaccio]

It is amazing how well Josh gets the feel of the 'sixties, as if he was actually alive then.

[@karenboromeo5752]

To me l see that normal as lm in 32 and love the 60s music best ever since l was 5...though l love loads of all types of music. lm a pianist and singer . Can play guitar too..but piano is more my style. l wish hr mentioned how he met Carson as l eont br paying got the full length version interview.😊

[@Tirebay2]

Mary & Josh(and his other favorites) are my favorite youtube musicians. I love this interview, keep on rockin and fighting the good fight.

[@rrrosecarbinela]

Good day! Today I played with the looper again, laying down a rhythm, bass, and first melody on the Cambella nylon string, and then adding the Loar mandolin. :) Cool interview with Josh! The early days of YT seem like so long ago!

[@cpm8889]

Lovely interview, real class acts. Well played, folks. Very respectful, keep the standards up, much appreciate your talents. Compile some music compilations live in the future. Would pay into that. Thanks. ☘️🧤

[@hammerfret]

Josh, 15, only playing guitar for two years, covers Kottke. I hate Josh. 😂

[@4himsanctified]

exactly. Thought the same.

[@edwardgarner1299]

I've often wondered how he got so proficient in such a short time and plays several instruments so well. The only explanation that makes sense: he was born a musical genius! I believe he has perfect pitch and has the ability to figure out how to musically replicate playing almost any song after he listens to it.

[@roytee3127]

@@HareDeLune Josh's parents appear early in Josh's recording of The Weight kzbin.info/www/bejne/eXuzd5yjqsyYaJY

[@russellesimonetta3835]

I saw that first video! I'm a huge Kottke fan and watched not expecting much but I saw the spark!! I ended up watching all his Kottke uploads and learned like 15 difficult fingerpicking songs by watching the video over and over and over! He taught me Arkansas Greyhound by just watching! Took me a month to learn the song and six months to perfect the picking!!!

[@deborahchapman222]

@@edwardgarner1299 He covered Sinatra once. He started sounding just like Sinatra! It was a little scary.

[@scottsteele7109]

Emma Peel and Long Black Train (just bad nicknames), 2 super talented singer guitarists, youtube celebrities, and positive lights on the horizon, we salute you! Go and make great music for all of us. I adore both your online output, classy and strong.

[@gregc2467]

Most blessed,when I found Josh's channel,thanks Josh.I am also a massive Leo Kottke fan.

[@clanpld]

nice interview! Josh is one of the best musicians in youtube in my opinion. Such a great artist! Now bring carson too :)

[@maks9589]

I was so excited when I saw a notification for him because he helped me understand nick drake’s tone, nick drake is one of my favorite musicians and he’s also little known

[@tperki2322]

Josh says “like” a lot. I think he is sending a subliminal message. I’m going to like this video now. I should add, I am very impressed with Josh's talent. Playing Leo Kottke as a teen says something about his ability. And Mary, love (not just like) your channel. With that English accent, I would listen to you read the phonebook. (What's a phonebook?) LOL. Thanks for the interview!

[@russellesimonetta3835]

Kottke is difficult!! He honed his technique with his kottke covers. He said those tunes take months to get down!!!

[@truthseeker9454]

I apologize. I wrote my comment before I read yours. You deserve full credit for noticing that before me! :^D

[@jozsefizsak]

I recently subscribed to you channel and your videos never fail to brighten my day.

[@adriandelarosaolmos8807]

I miss the full interviews on Spotify. Hope you can also upload it on there :). Cheers

[@montymontano8618]

You guys sound so good together. You should make every effort to record together.

[@matthewwatt2295]

So funny to hear that Josh follows Regular Car Reviews, it's one of my favourite channels too

[@TomMarvan]

Another wonderful, thoughtful, informative and insightful video. Thank you Mary and Josh. Knopfler has changed or influenced the lives of many people, musicians or not. Check out Josh’s In The Gallery for another life changer.

[@nicholaskarlson]

I never thought I could get excited about music again. Growing up in the 60s and 70s with the stadium concerts and the blow-out rock parties was the be all and end all I thought. And to a certain degree I guess I still feel that is true to a certain degree. I remember heading down Interstate 91 to see my first concert in a New Haven, CT arena. Kansas! Then there was Journey and the Stones in Philly at the football stadium, in 1981 I believe. Living in Western, Massachusetts, I recall being 17 and driving my dad's car to the Hartford Civic Center to see AC/DC play to a packed arena. There were other teenagers everywhere for that concert, drinking booze outside of the Hartford Civic Center, and then stumbling into a packed arena just to have AC/DC blow everyone's ears off! My ears always rang constantly for hours after a stadium concert (that wasn't unhealthy, was it? ). And of course, everyone drove back home from Connecticut to Massachusetts definitely drunk, with no seatbelts, and thinking nothing was wrong with doing that. Really, how dangerous could that be? It wasn't Nam!!! The modern music scene has felt so boring to me in comparison, but Josh and Carson have completely changed my attitude. They are awesome, and their covers like Operator, Harvest Moon, Heartlessly Hoping, Rocky Racoon, And Your Bird Can Sing, have made me love music again! Thanks so very much to Josh, Carson, and their collaborators! They have brought music back to my life, and it feels great!

[@samhatman6536]

followed Josh before I followed you, or any of the other five or so. Can you imagine, me promoting Josh all of you folks? I was like, "Hey look! Hey LOOK!!! Then all of us out here checking what's next in your community? How many of us Gigged before Covid? Soooo perfect to see Josh grow over these years. And to see all of you bloom. It's a viewers reward. Will I ever have my own channel? How shy is that? I have old friends like me who are waiting for me to lead out, so to speak. No Pressure......Lol! ;-) Thanks Mary, you are a big help to all who aspire.

[@timchalmers1700]

In a way, Josh reminds me of James Taylor 50 years ago. Great interview. Thanks!

[@robertgoyette5863]

any time you upload an interview it immediately makes me want a collab haha

[@grafffuller3265]

A very enjoyable interview. I don't know anything about him. Thanks for broadening my knowledge.

[@stardustgirl2904]

I would love to see Josh play the blue's 💜👍

[@tobiwronkaqaswedfvcx]

Ive been waiting for this!

[@donaldholman9070]

Wonderful conversation. Thank you so much.

[@joshnorman2918]

The thumbnail alone was too wholesome for me. Watching the video would be impossible .

[@garyphelps9123]

joshs taste in music and choice of songs is what makes him interesting

[@glennwilliams8861]

I am 86 years old and fascinated how eclectic you have become. I'm primarily classical guitar,. but love all music that has merit. Best of luck to you. The sky is your limit.

[@hokulealinda]

Wonderful. Thank you !!!

[@Mo-zb1wu]

Missed this series 😍

[@PoetlaureateNFDL]

Thank you. Josh is brilliant!

[@KermitTheFud]

Josh Turner is one of the greatest songwriters alive

[@aliceinwonderland1574]

Josh is genius. I saw Buffalo Springfield at the Fillmore in 1967; his covers are so right on! Never saw Nick Drake but Josh channels him completely.

[@frandanco6289]

Fillmore East or West ?? :)

[@aliceinwonderland1574]

@@frandanco6289 haha- West! My older sister had a boyfriend who was helping put on concerts at UC Berkeley so I fortunately got to see a lot of great bands in these small venues like The Fillmore, The Avalon Ballroom, Carousel Ballroom, Winterland, and The Family Dog. Jimi Hendrix, Quicksilver, Big Brother, Jefferson Airplane, Grateful Dead, Otis Redding. Also saw Jim Morrison and the Doors at a be-in in Santa Clara. Saw Paul Butterfield at a small jazz club in Boston.I must have done something right in a past life.....< ;-)

[@orrinbelcher6593]

Fun and informative interview, thank you

[@amoswaranch1102]

Love Mary and Josh! It might be a hard get, but I would love to hear you interview Jack Stratton of Vulfpeck.

[@martmakesmusic]

JOSH! DUUDE SICK! i love his stuff!

[@rstuartcpa]

I first heard Josh after searching for a Nick Drake live performance and found his cover of "Three Hours". He nailed it and I became a fan instantly.

[@stevejackson5963]

That was my route too. I was ready to be disappointed but hi did an incredible job covering Nick.

[@Barefootiano]

hey mary, i've just discovered your cannel, through josh - good work mate - i'll be back. thanks and all the best, iano

[@leelossi1257]

Josh did a great version of "Graceland". Very talented!

[@chinchorrero]

Great interview (Josh is my favourite singer) I am a 70 years old retire male and love his Simon and Garfunkel songs👍

[@richardclark4480]

My attention was first brought towards Josh was for his collaborations with Kami Maltz, doing Joni Mitchell covers. He's a great guitarist, good vocalist, and he's serious about his music.

[@karinberryman2009]

Those who have been initiated into classical music have had their ears attenuated to the highest form of music. Like my 30 y/o son, they love great beat, melody, the creation of harmonious and weighty weft of contemporary music but when a jewel of classic, romantic or sacred choral music reaches their ears, they are touched!

[@kurtlindsaysongs]

Great interview with great musicians.

[@sebastienbonnamy8472]

Two beautiful talent here !

[@hinze55555]

Niiiice insight! Thanks 🤩

[@rweaver6]

Mary's voice sound production is perfect, and I don't see a mic! Well done.

[@Not_Mii_Uus]

Ayyye Angli-kid Crew, my dad is an Anglican Priest Great interview! Enjoyed getting to know Josh’s background better

[@Not_Mii_Uus]

Idk if he would be happy about my username