OPEN D SLIDE BLUES on a 1930s Levin Parlor Guitar (WITH TABS) ALMOST 3 MILLION VIEWS!

A bit of slide blues on an old acoustic Levin parlor guitar. This one has no serial number but it's probably from the early 30s. You will find a transcription in standard notation and tab here: anakronfilm.gu...
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[@marcojosephrivera4369]

I woke up in the middle of a swamp, holding a shotgun after watching this video.

[@juanitofta]

And some bourbon!!!

[@tomatotom984]

Get outta my swamp-Shrek

[@CatOfTheYearuWu]

I swear I’ve seen this comment on a similar video 😑

[@jfan4reva]

@@juanitofta And a Swedish guitar (?!??!!!)

[@calzonetrash]

left for dead reference?

[@WhatNow4140]

If your not tapping your foot by now...check you pulse.

[@lpkustom]

No pulse... foot still tapping. What now?

[@irishwanderer4206]

Tap, tap, tap if you ain't tapping turn off and move to Mozart

[@Machinima1827]

i'm in my bed with the foots on the duty

[@chrisw5742]

i have sick sinus syndrome tachy brady of the heart with a pacemaker. I only get one good heartbeat out of a bunch at any given moment. Was still tapping my foot though. AWESOME stuff.

[@alistairthomson3870]

Alan .F you’re*

[@deszyoliver_]

Bless the algorithm

[@bluenderd]

Indeed.

[@spacenewstoday9518]

RIGHT??

[@jerefernandez4019]

"Where Is the damn money boah?"

[@johnrodriguez5872]

Elias Fernandez lemoyne type beat

[@austinhall2158]

"We ain't your idea of a charity."

[@murilomassuquini2493]

We just need money, Arthur

[@aperson1739]

Don’t worry I have a plan

[@redacted3049]

T A H I T I

[@i_nosc0ped_jfk_557]

This guitar was probably like 7 dollars in a sears catalog back in the 30s

[@JS-tm1gq]

you could get 3 steer for that 7 dollar and we aint got no time fo guitar bwoah

[@estebangarcia747]

7 dollars back then would of been now like 400 dollars or something

[@Ideagent]

That is an old Swedish Levin Parlor guitar from the fifties (I guess)...

[@SkipPlaysStrings]

Actually, 7 dollars in 1930 is about ~115 dollars today. Per the 1927 Sears catalog, that would get you an all-birch instrument, though a nicer one, with a dollar or two left over for songbooks, extra strings, what have you. A spruce-topped instrument was about ten dollars, for the price you could also get a "mahogany" guitar, which might mean all-hog or back and sides with a spruce top - it's hard to be sure; or a "Bradley Kinkaid" spruce & hog model. - A nicer spruce-topped hog back and sides model was around $15, with a mother-of-toilet seat fret-board model of unknown construction (probably all birch or perhaps all mahogany) coming in at only 13. A National Triolian was a princely sum of $46, or 50 with a payment plan. The 1936 catalog lists several models; none of which the same as those nine years prior. The cheapest, a $4.25 flat-top with F-holes, probably birch; and a choice of a "Lone Ranger" or 'Palm Beach" model (the same guitar, it seems, with different stenciling on the finish) for fifty cents more; a Mahogany model for $10; and the "Four Star Jubilee Special" - a round-hole arch top at only $4.85, usually ten dollars, and "worth $12 anywhere"! Interestingly, the Lone Ranger model is also in the 1940 catalog for a dollar (more or less) more, now with "Gene Autry" in rope script on the upper right section of the lower bout. Interestingly, a spruce-topped parlor or single 0 size with whitewood (poplar, birch, basswood, etc.) back and sides is around $170 today or thereabouts (Recording King Dirty 37 Single 0); roughly in line with the Sears prices, though I can't quite find the right model to compare it to.

[@devhen077]

@@JS-tm1gq under fckn rated comment. nearly brought me to tears

[@johnnyhammer]

I believe that is Robert Johnson's old Primus t-shirt, too.

[@silencedogood7856]

I only enjoyed listening from 0:00 to 2:16 The rest was pretty average.

[@Giannis_kyr]

The rest had no feel in it.

[@iii9804]

Wun secnd here

[@BluesManSteele]

The song is only 2:16 So what do you mean?

[@BeepBeep72]

@@BluesManSteele r/wooosh

[@BluesManSteele]

@@BeepBeep72 ?

[@JarrodHahn]

The god of procrastination has used the algorithm and led me to this 2:16 minute treasure. Praise be.

[@anttiselenius2311]

Couldnt be more true. Its 3.30 am, i have work tomorrow at 9 and here im listening to slide guitar blues And goddamn im enjoying every 2 minutes and 16 seconds of it

[@dammitcarl1082]

My calculus final is in 36 hours and this is where I am. Nice.

[@brandonlynch707]

Its incredible how hearing people play guitars like this takes you to a different time

[@AndreasBrink]

Yes, it does take you back. The summer of 2014 was a great time.

[@MitchellMaichak-ze7mr]

In the right ( inspired ) hands , they ARE " Time Machines " !!

[@BaddMuzic]

This is amazing. A lesson would be much appreciated

[@AndreasBrink]

Thanks, I'll think about that!

[@dalehumphrey8765]

Paul Smith ..that was your lesson!😋

[@tylerhurd9569]

Dale Humphrey amen

[@roundprairiedairy7006]

you can’t exactly teach the blues. There’s the basis of the blues, but then the rest, well you’re on you’re own for that. it’s gotta come from the soul

[@orbituary]

what do you mean, just watch it and learn

[@reesesinpieces7418]

I’m getting sweaty and covered in mosquito bites just from listening to this song

[@J-L79]

Beautiful sound. Awesome playing. That guitar probably has a cool story

[@evandrocarlociaccia9877]

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[@michaelgarcia4210]

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[@trizie8613]

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[@yasarunanayakkara4149]

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[@mightbejustin7471]

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[@EmmanuelBelart]

I'm pretty sure you are a happy man when you play with this one...

[@AndreasBrink]

Emmanuel BelArt Yes, this guitar is a joy to play.

[@EmmanuelBelart]

I'm looking for a parlor but with a tailpiece...

[@StarryNightSky587]

0:05 and I am already in love with that sound!

[@AndreasBrink]

That's all it takes!

[@alexandrenatale7155]

this is the Magic of blues.. feel the blues in your soul and free your Spirit.

[@birddoug8297]

Texas heat, Memphis blues, and I’m some dumb schmuck from the South. Glad to be here.

[@wyatthebert8749]

Don't know what's better, that guitar, the music, or the Primus shirt? Great video!

[@AndreasBrink]

Thanks!

[@Mystxry]

his foot tapping sounds exactly like a metronome

[@phcoh]

Makes you wonder, what stories that hunk of wood might be able to tell ?. ... Oooh thers a a song in there somewhere. But back to the point, yet another excellent piece. :-)

[@paraglide01]

It probably lay on an attick for 90 years collecting dust after the first owner got bored after one month of trying to learn to play the gitar. At least thats how it is with my instrumental collection.

[@roundprairiedairy7006]

paraglide01 see, people in the 1930’s had dedication. unlike most people today...

[@aaronstevers5015]

@@roundprairiedairy7006 i mean you can say that or you can realize that people in the 30s had a lot fewer options for entertainment so if they bought a guitar they had a lot more time to learn it most likely.

[@nextlevelangling3705]

My fingers hurt watching this. The action on that thing is probably 14 inches

[@justmax1834]

Looks pretty low though

[@nextlevelangling3705]

JustMax yeah but all old guitars get really tough to play above the 5th or so fret

[@646oleg]

@@nextlevelangling3705 it's not some old guitar. This is vintage Levin guitar. One of the best European Luthers from the first have of the 20th century. Highly collectible and remarkably sounding instrument.

[@kristianstipe]

Levin guitars are very "soft". I have two of them, both are from the 30's. Very easy played.

[@johanaceves1940]

@watergod 83 your height?

[@mnrs1327]

That's turnaround at 1:08 tho

[@DaytechNetwork]

Quem veio pelo vídeo do Eliéser (Via Infinda) dá um Like aí ;D

[@kianmars4212]

I have probably seen this 50+ times and it is still just as amazing as the first.

[@AndreasBrink]

Thanks a lot!

[@wilkesysublime]

The player is obviously amazing but the tone of that guitar is hypnotic!

[@AndreasBrink]

Glad you like it!

[@Xfacta12482]

1:16 literally brought a smile to my face lol

[@poopahskoopahh8563]

Reminds me of gypsy jazz

[@zulwrites]

Sasuke enters the chat

[@wei446]

I dont care what anyone says, slide guitar is the best!

[@canceraxe1447]

I love guitar and that sounds sounds mind blowing to me 🎸🎸🎸

[@_sudipidus_]

Didn't the video just start?

[@patrioticmexican2432]

Can you make a tutorial on how to do this?

[@georelbonai8244]

I can smell Jack Daniels through the screen

[@A_Random_Rat]

“LEEEEENNEEEY”

[@elyogito5621]

You are so incredible my man... I'd give anything to learn under you!!! It's my lifes goal to master this art of playing style. I am truly astonished by this! Its beautiful sounds that could please anything in this world no matter what mood or anything else :)

[@ramonzera-yt4310]

Via Infinda!

[@BlindMellowJelly]

I always say, you just cant mistake the haunting sound a vintage parlor embraces you with. Man this was sweet

[@John-ex1xt]

Man great job sounds sweet old parlor with slide unbeatable sounds , just picked an old 1900s parlor at the shop getting it repaired looking forward to hearing the slide really cool.

[@AndreasBrink]

Thanks! Good luck with you parlor!

[@brayanreistach6912]

Via infinita :)

[@AndreasBrink]

Thanks for watching! You can download tabs here: anakronfilm.gumroad.com/l/FzdmZ

[@cshellslayer9720]

¿Das algun curso paar aprender blues bro?

[@alcommander3131]

Probably no telling how much has has paid played on guitar thanks for publishing minutes

[@alfieviner1053]

So whys he in an abandoned tree log factory

[@DasDoge]

I love slide guitar especially when you're playing !

[@AndreasBrink]

Thanks!

[@helensoares1701]

Vim pelo Eliezer do via infinda.

[@carlosmiguel9318]

Quem veio pelo Via infinda 👍

[@TheClagga]

Holy Moly! That guitar is one piece of history right there! Now that’s how you play some real rockin’ acoustic blues.

[@mumbles215]

Sublime tone. Great playing too.

[@AndreasBrink]

Thanks!

[@marymartins565]

Quem veio pelo ELIÉZER (VIA INFINDA) ?? DEIXA O LIKE

[@julius2538]

This video is a prime example of well made content! Cheers!

[@AndreasBrink]

Thank you!

[@bowbutter7608]

In back garden chilling 😎 don't get no better than this 🎸👍

[@Bluecheeseorgofuckyomotha]

Now i'm at a crossroads selling my soul...

[@johnnycamposflute]

And the Devil took it?

[@Zootat]

When I die I want to go quietly in my sleep like my grandpa did. Not KICKING and SCREAMING like the passengers in his car.

[@foadrightnow5725]

Love your playing, friend! The guitar sounds great, as well! Ain't nothing like a little sweet and smoky rhythm and blues!

[@AndreasBrink]

Thank you!

[@SOAMLE]

Nothing like playing delta blues on a guitar from a Scandinavian country 🤠

[@OpalaCoupe1978]

Awesome...but i Dont Like this Part 2:15

[@Jackorano]

Yea that’s the worst part...

[@abelpoissant9852]

That blues was on point ! :) . . . primus is a awsome band btw haha.

[@AndreasBrink]

Thanks, and yes!

[@orcokiwo6703]

Like + subscription 👍👍 Cheers and greetings from Bolivia 🇧🇴🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻

[@Luscagb]

vim pelo canal Via infinda quem veio também dá like ai

[@nicolas19005]

Sounds like a pick and a shovel at an old country located prison

[@paulmarshall3571]

Hi Andreas, how do you access the TAB

[@AndreasBrink]

There's a link in the video description.

[@SergeantBeanz]

I found myself in the middle of a bar fight in 1880 after hearing this

[@carlao2809]

vim dar uma forca através do canal via infinda que te indicou pc ..parabens pelo trabalho muito top

[@hereforthecommentsbananas3826]

Beautiful. Going to slow this down and try learn it on my little grestch Jim dandy parlour guitar. Thanks for the playing and inspiration. Love from Leeds , West Yorkshire . U.K.

[@AndreasBrink]

Thanks!

[@pilummurialis6490]

I still love this video, it's part of my reason for buying a resonator guitar, also love the Primus shirt! Primus sucks! ;)

[@AndreasBrink]

Thanks!

[@half-tonjo3729]

I was lookin for words to describe this feeling listening while u playin... WORDLESS...;)

[@rhuanvictor4207]

Via infinda

[@iagopicolo1329]

Música roots vim pelo Eliezer

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[@AndreasBrink]

Thanks!

[@old_boy9030]

The opening reminded me of Cowboy Bebop's "Don't Bother None"

[@alambreciclom9129]

Quiero aprender a tocar como tú

[@AndreasBrink]

Get the TABS and start practicing and you'll get there!

[@largelatte7320]

I can smell the swamp now

[@DSKim-ej5uf]

I really like watching your videos. guitar cover song.What do you think about this.Thank you for being friends with music.q

[@yowazzah1141]

I thought the thumbnail showed his finger stucked on a capo

[@parallelpost]

Thats what I sound like at 1am with Martin and TV remote as slide 👌

[@xRS23x]

He plays blues and has a Primus shirt on. Mah man.

[@99bambie]

Hi - I am sure I am just missing it but I am not finding the tabs mentioned? I haven't played guitar in 20 yrs but this has inspired me to play again, the tabs are so appreciated!!

[@AndreasBrink]

The link to the tabs is in the video description, it's: anakronfilm.com/transcriptions

[@チャールズ-t1t]

Why did i imagined a cowboy playing a guitar on a dessert

[@jorgek92]

I imagine Breaking Bad scenery

[@cars.796]

@@jorgek92 lol bout to watch el camino

[@streetskater521]

The beginning sounds like a shoot out is about to take place 😂

[@luizh8615]

Via infinda .

[@Sillentloser]

Oh tu sabe o nome dessa msc pfvr?

[@leonardohonorato3652]

Pq ta todo mundo falando "via infinda"?

[@MarioRBSouza]

Via Infinda :)

[@pontuswestberg138]

red dead redemption music

[@BluesManSteele]

Red dead is country/western blues. This is more just blues

[@BluesManSteele]

@Trevor Morgan not so much. This is more northern/urban blues. Brought from and inspried by the delta but not quite delta style

[@pontuswestberg138]

BluesManSteele yeah but the beggining is more like western not the blues struming in this

[@bluto212]

This is Saint Denis music@@BluesManSteele

[@dmra1929]

Stop

[@BruceSeesall]

Really good bro... I slide too..you got it .

[@luisangelperezchan3972]

Perfect melody

[@johnnycamposflute]

How can I find a guittar like that?

[@kynsaipachiang4727]

how bout adding a tab so we could all learn what you're playing.

[@zachparker9781]

kynsai Pachiang this would be pretty hard to tab

[@NikolaRakicDjesPoslaMala]

He plays from his min, theres no tabs for his music

[@cesargomezu1459]

kynsai Pachiang how about using your ear

[@GeorgeHawking]

The guitar wood seems to be way so much luckier than those small logs at the back waiting to be burned🔥

[@Mali-sv7wb]

If your foot doesn't automatically move something is wrong with you

[@jfan4reva]

(Spoiler alert.) Never heard of Levin. Watched the video thinking 'nice old guitar - well preserved - sounds good'. 1:32 - 'Nice perfling'. 1:33 - 'Holy crap! Look at the figure on the back!' (I always was a sucker for a pretty face, or, in this case, back.) Here's hoping it plays on for another 80-90 years.

[@j.harris1351]

Can someone give me some song recommendations for music like this? I love this video thanks

[@ekomokiki4461]

Catfish Blues by Skip James

[@ChristianMitchellMusic]

Robert Johnson, which leads into pretty much everything by Led Zep!

[@TrohanB]

Son house, muddy waters, buddy guy, blind willie Johnson, blind willie mctell

[@alexanderignatov7797]

Can't be Satisfied - Muddy Waters. Dust My Broom or The Sky is Crying by Elmore James are both good examples

[@dawson_653]

Check out my playlist on Spotify called blues of old

[@Oooo-bi7bi]

Thanks so much for taking the time to share your knowledge. Bought the tab. Cheers 🇬🇧

[@AndreasBrink]

Thanks!

[@JamieMelvilleTV]

Beautifully played! I have a Levin guitar myself too, not nearly as old as yours though! Thanks for sharing man!

[@AndreasBrink]

Thanks Jamie!

[@angelialvares]

Wow! Just magical .....an old guitar in the hands of a Maestro can be a true delight to listen to.

[@TheRedGuy1223]

Kkona

[@jccanizal6410]

How does one play this style so cleanly with such equipment so sensitive to any small actions...

[@AndreasBrink]

I think you're on to something Chuck.

[@fardatartaros5732]

Tabs plz. For the love of God 🙏

[@skyrider7071]

Slide forever & ever...

[@ErikDRed1]

Primus sucks!!!!!!

[@AndreasBrink]

Erik The Red They sure do!

[@josephword7639]

Why do you think that.

[@toddlerwipes]

@@josephword7639 They don't mean it. It's a joke the band came up with.

[@budcrusader5985]

@@genefrederick472 i usually dont give two shits but you saying you dont like the music becuase of what they believe in says alot about you, go and open your mind.

[@gobblu]

@@genefrederick472 lol "crawl back to your safe space" but you won't listen to liberal musicians. wah wah.

[@gunlokman]

Here's hoping I never meet any of the 221 who disliked this! I hate violence!

[@LeeKirkman88]

I need a slide in my life i've been missing out.

[@CanaryBanditsNeon]

Beautiful, beautiful music. And such a classy, nice guitar. Thanks a lot mate 🎶💕

[@AndreasBrink]

Glad you like it!

[@lilikura]

Man, that is some great playing! Wish you had a few lessons on the style. ❤️🙏🏽

[@valentinoindice2826]

omg thank you so much. all the people sell their and you do it for free.

[@AndreasBrink]

You're welcome!

[@mertonallowicious]

Primus sucks!! 😬