Medley: Crow River Waltz / Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring / Jack Fig by Leo Kottke

Celebrating my new Božo with a performance of what I believe to be the most iconic piece ever recorded on one of these fabulous guitars. This is based on Leo Kottke's performance recorded in December of 1972 and included on the My Feet are Smiling record. I teach this medley on my Patreon, it would be wonderful if you could support my research there!
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[@mariowolczko1396]

I have listened to the original hundreds of times and always wished I could see how it was played. Wish fulfilled! I will return to this video many, many times. Thank you so much!

[@andrewlardner]

Wow, thank you!

[@benbo21]

The harmonics in "Crow River Waltz" were just nailed, man they sound good on the Božo. The middle section of Jesu is so beautiful and powerful. Jack Fig... well no words man....just pure quality.

[@richardmoneymaker509]

FANTASTIC! The best interpretation of Leo's work I've ever heard. Keep it up!

[@MDLOP8]

This is the pinnacle; the best that Leo (and you!) have ever done!!

[@cmotdibbler8105]

This is stupendous Mr Lardner. The only thing missing is that raucous applause at the end. Which you deserve also by the way. I remember the eighties and nineties i would sit by my Dads tall speakers and play the live side of the double album. You have really mastered Kottke.

[@3704x278]

And the crowd goes nuts!

[@bengal7tiger1]

I've struggled with the Jack Fig part for years but watching your video has made it possible, thanks much.

[@StoyTheOld]

I went to my local Karma Records store the day after seeing Leo for the first time. Wore several vinyl copies out and have kept the CD version with me for decades. I always loved watching people react to this.

[@Bulletguy07]

WOW..........absolutely spot on!! 👍

[@xuan5913]

That Božo sounds even better than it looks... which is really saying something. Gorgeous guitar and playing!

[@DSteinman]

Fantastic! Nailed the sound!

[@wchphoto]

Brings back some great memories! Leo would often end his set with this medley or use it as the encore. Always brought'em to their feet. Great performance, Andy!

[@andrewlardner]

Couldn’t imagine what it would have been like to be there for this in the 70s.

[@wchphoto]

@@andrewlardner I was in fan-geek heaven, for sure!

[@brunobonginus]

Perfect... 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@nameleven]

The overtones from that guitar are wonderful

[@pillipilli2008]

Esecuzione perfetta e suono splendido, antico.

[@scottnmarty]

Wow! Stunning performance! Love the guitar also.

[@stefanoragni6972]

Seven minutes of pure magic!!! The most beautiful and difficult medley ever. A wonderful guitar with a wonderful and incredible sound. Andrew I think you did something crazy with this execution, I think your hands need a rest. Compliments!!!

[@jt8273]

i was hoping youd cover jack fig at some point. Never did I think youd do the whole medley. Impressive as always!

[@thejohn86]

This is one I have been hoping would arrive! My favourite Kottke work.

[@andrewlardner]

Today is the day!

[@thejohn86]

@@andrewlardner q - apart from the intro, is the Jack Fig arrangement any different to the Stropes arrangement?

[@andrewlardner]

Yes quite a bit. That version is based on the way he played it in the early 80s, at that time a little more advanced and more of a standalone piece.

[@briangranzow5006]

Well done, it's difficult to imagine a more perfect cover. Thanks for your monumental efforts researching and preserving these songs.

[@Mussence]

That's what i wanted amazing

[@dono1606]

Wow!❤

[@daniele.82]

Wow! Just wonderful! 👏👏👏 Bravo!

[@cjsligojones5101]

That is one ornate twelver my friend...thanks as always.

[@lbranger2]

AWESOME !!! FREAKING AWESOME !!!

[@nelsonreymusico5635]

Extraordinario!, felicitaciones por esa interpretación y la dinámica con 12 cuerdas! gracias Andy!

[@jlard1917]

Beautiful, great birthday present. Thank you

[@andrewlardner]

Happy birthday!

[@milovanbeljin8292]

Lovely! Love that Bozo guitar sound! (Bozo Podunavac is my country man. I missed my chance to meet him - one of my many regrets.)

[@shadowcutssilhouette1621]

Just amazingly well done - bravo to you sir!!!

[@holzhausholz8215]

Wonderful to hear this today - thanks Andrew!

[@Grouchomx]

That was perfect!

[@WadeHerndon]

Very nuanced. Excellent playing. And what a beautiful 12-string

[@andrewlardner]

Thanks for listening

[@toberevans19]

Pretty fantastic!

[@gavinpowers5361]

Great job I was just looking for more Leo 12 string songs to learn

[@_davelv]

One word: superb!

[@laurielardner593]

Fireworks!!!

[@beemanrunning977]

Beautifully done!

[@LuckyLuke-lw6bi]

So beautiful, great guitar too! More please 😊

[@MartinHJ38]

You‘re a genius 👋🙌

[@mojomediamusic]

Awesome. Loved it. I know the original, and you took on the challenge and tackled it so well.

[@christophergarcia28288]

Wow, incredible !

[@briantotten7167]

Thank you, that gave me goose bumps!

[@gooders7366]

Sublime- bravo bravo !

[@JohnWilsonPA]

Well done!

[@richardjerrett3144]

Epic!

[@leggomyego6]

Wow.

[@danbgt]

Bravo. Someday I hope to learn to play one of these Kottke pieces. If I live long enough.

[@andrewlardner]

"Crow River Waltz" is a great place to start!

[@CharlesPDog]

Absolutely beyond anything I have ever heard with the exception of Leo. Did you transcribe this? I just don’t know what to say….every nuance you have captured. I will join your Patreon solely to recognize you. I’ll never be able to play it! Also thanks for keeping John Fahey alive for me. Buy you are truly a virtuoso. Thanks my friend

[@andrewlardner]

Thank you Charles. Yes I transcribed the whole thing. I really could have used another couple weeks to get it ready and a little cleaner, but thank you. Love Fahey too as you have probably noticed!

[@tomcahill7912]

That’s got everything but that loud “splonk” from the version on “My Feet are Smiling”. Some of you newer listeners might not know what I’m talking about as it was largely eliminated during re-recoding but for those of you that listened to the original vinyl a lot will know what I mean. By god it’s note for note except for the splonk! I guess a case could be made for somehow including it as an auditory historical artifact but.... LOL. Thanks. It is fantastic.

[@andrewlardner]

I haven't listened to the vinyl in a while but there's a cough or something loud right after one of the harmonics that I thought would be funny to try to edit in. I ended up too overwhelmed at the end of the month to try to finish everything I wanted to do with this one.

[@FocusOutdoorAdventures]

The harmonic at 3:58! 🎉

[@calvincooper2669]

¡Me gusta! You take that guitar into hyper drive for the last tune

[@craigie1973]

Sensational. You’ve just made me want to give up the guitar 😅

[@andrewlardner]

Haha don’t do it

[@GWGuitarStudio]

Beautifully recorded and well-played. Can I ask what strings you are using? Leo used silk and steels early on, but those sound like medium bronze.

[@andrewlardner]

Playing around still to see what I like on this guitar. This recording was 80/20 .013-.058. I like silk and steels on the b45 because they are braced so light. I doubt they would be enough tension to drive the top on the bozo, though can’t rule out until trying.

[@DocFabs]

Love it! Do you also play something by Robbie Basho?

[@andrewlardner]

Not yet!

[@petermanuelian4826]

Variations on Easter

[@WadeHerndon]

I couldn't tag you in the comment section for the video, but you would appreciate "Eric Lugosch with Bozo 12-string guitar." He plays an excellent cover of I've been on the outside loving you. Cheers.

[@ellismanning3163]

humminahumminahummina

[@sibelius4230]

How'd you do that!

[@rafaelpatry4802]

Anyone know what tuning is he using? Please

[@midnightroamer9379]

Standing Ovation

[@TadhgcDoran]

Was that bozo handmade by the man himself or was this a Japanese made bozo? Beautiful playing btw

[@andrewlardner]

This is a real Božo, San Diego era.