Pharis and Jason Romero - Lost Lula (Live on KEXP @Pickathon)

KEXP.ORG presents Pharis and Jason Romero performing "Lost Lula" live at the Bunny Glade during Pickathon. Recorded August 3, 2013.
Audio Engineer: Matt Ogaz
Producer: Chris Kellogg
Cameras: Jim Beckmann, Shelly Corbett & Scott Holpainen
Editor: Scott Holpainen
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pharisandjason.com

[@eggrollrocks]

Raise your hand if you've been trying to pick and learn this and fail to sound half as good as Jason.

[@dankealey8141]

I've got it down, but you're right. Aside from Jason's talent, I think that gourd banjo plays a big part as well! Beautiful sounding instrument.

[@lovehatedan]

Story of my banjo life. This is literally the song that made me want to learn ❤

[@justinfreake1219]

And the award for best banjo tone ever goes to ...

[@gutbucket260]

Goes to an instrument grown on a vine. Coming to a garden near you.

[@jarlballinofswagrun444]

@@gutbucket260 too bad there's a year long waiting list for these banjos

[@elihansen820]

This is the prettiest I’ve ever heard a banjo sound, and even though I have the album and listen to that version a lot, this particular recording is just magic in some way

[@Tackforkaffet83]

Arguably one of the most beautiful songs I ever heard.

[@koalapancakesupreme]

Thank you, Jason Romero, for being my guiding north star of Banjo playing. Hopefully, I can show you one day that I learned this song by ear by listening to it probably over 400 times. Still just as beautiful as listen 1.

[@docham]

You're not gonna find any more talented people than these two. In addition to making such fine music, they're both superb craftsmen with the instruments they build. Buy every CD they have out. You won't be disappointed.

[@gerardobrenesastorga3592]

Hola Paris & Jason: we have a brow labrador and her name is LULA and she run away all time. It is 5 years old now. I found your beautiful song on a spanish TV show named "en la tuya o en la mia". Great Music !!!

[@jackstarnrs5922]

Absolutely heavenly sounding to the ear.

[@soulwagon1251]

There's something very special and magical at the Bunny Glade. feel's like I'm home.

[@F_later]

This tune and her performance are an ultimate highlighte of folk music creativity. The guitar accomp. with the "broken" cord-fingering is a joy to see. Thnx !

[@johnharrington2400]

When you can play them as pretty as you can make them, well, that's very special.

[@earmaster123]

Just learned this song on banjo, nice to play

[@gutbucket260]

Wow ! This could be one of the sweetest duets I've ever heard. Thanks for posting.

[@RobHutten]

I listen to a lot of banjo music from every recording era and I don't know if there's a more beautiful instrumental than this in the repetoire.

[@Womble1252]

This is a great original by Nick Hornbuckle you may like/know... kzbin.info/www/bejne/p6raaYecZbSka7M

[@jamman1103]

Whatever day I'm having and whatever mood I'm in, this always lifts my spirits. This is just fantastic :)

[@muddybanjo]

Love this tune and that banjo sound! One of my favorite songs that I have learned and enjoyed learning this tune.Thanks for your music Romero's.

[@iahelcathartesaura3887]

Oh this... this is what I could listen to 24 hours a day. It's the sound in my soul coming up to greet me through other people bringing it forth. 💖💖💖

[@drewby613]

This is just stunning. Lovely tune and played with such skill and sensitivity. The hair on the back of my neck is standing up.

[@CarrieRyanMusic]

Beautiful recording! And what a cool looking banjo

[@frettedinstrumentsschool-g280]

Beautiful song Jason and Pharis....Jack Baker NJ

[@Acoustictomasi]

Thank you for such a delicate tune. It is is one of the best.

[@MrKobrovo]

I loved this after the first six notes!

[@JanjayTrollface]

Beautiful.I finally noticed the bunny.

[@Mike-Crocker]

Can't believe I've waited all these years to click like. Like.

[@EarPlugTV]

Love this, thank you for performing and sharing. ❤

[@Artajerjes2010]

Must be amazing listen your folk music inside the nature. Love it

[@pjxndvm]

This has to be the prettiest song I have heard. I loved it on the CD... and this is even better....

[@LadyoftheFarm]

Absolutely gorgeous 🤍

[@Quack4Zac]

It's a gourd banjo! They're pretty great.

[@ashleyprice5336]

Could listen you this all day!

[@banjotramp]

Lovely tune, and a great rendition -- you guys sound so great together!

[@bskbskbskbskbsk]

Imagine finding a love like this.

[@olligator22]

An acoustic masterpiece!!!

[@gurdyman1]

Every time I watch/listen to this video, I just get more entranced. I have built a few similar gourd banjos, but none sound as clean and articulate as this one. The performance is superb, too.

[@fralin1966]

This song is one of the greatest tunes , ever played thank you for posting it I listen to it just about every day !

[@No_Budget_No_Problem]

Just found this song and I am in love

[@TwoCatsUp]

Never had heard this tune before now, and hearing it on the gourd is an experience to be treasured. TY.

[@rickfranzone507]

Love it.

[@goochman9572]

Beautiful!

[@snafujag100]

Wonderful. Thank-you!!

[@OblivionSector99]

Excellent!!

[@cobbingman]

One of my favorite tunes.... thank you.

[@sammy1234557]

That is wonderful!

[@librandy77]

Brilliant

[@pdepriscilla22]

Beautiful

[@crazymusicman13]

simply beautiful

[@torontolarrivee7965]

What a lovely recording!

[@wingoshack]

I don't really get gear lust for acoustic instruments, but man that banjo has a magical sound.

[@OblivionSector99]

I absolutely love this!!!...

[@00IIIIIIIII00]

beautiful

[@davidpazienza795]

magnifique 💞

[@gudrn]

Sounds beautiful

[@ChristopherJWalton]

Stunningly beautiful

[@AndrewKraynik]

You two rule!

[@JaffaRoad]

Beautiful music and that banjo tone is wonderful

[@gunnarimgarten2538]

this is so beautiful goddamn

[@lindalaguado3163]

wonderfully good, thanks!!!

[@Juanquinovi]

Preciosa música,me encanta

[@wolfhul]

Beautiful. I wonder what it would sound like on fiddle. I doubt it would be as haunting.

[@CTYANKEE2]

Beautiful tune and nice playing...thanks for sharing.

[@bryanrice3466]

Very very awesome thank's for the drink of water.

[@jdgzan1634]

My only question is how the hell could this video get ANY thumbs down, let alone four? Clearly, there's no accounting for taste (because this performance was tasty)!

[@Huwbacca]

they're drop thumbs...

[@lisae5058]

@@Huwbacca LOL!!!

[@markynsaibasandarsondiengd2298]

thumbs down from those pop shit

[@mattjrm3847]

I heard them live at The Vinyl Cafe!!!!! was amazing

[@FerrugemGarage]

Nice!

[@sincopyright2980]

La música country es la musica mas bella que existe

[@davidpazienza795]

Je français I'm French it's beautiful I fly with your song it's magic ❤️❤️❤️

[@silviagonzalezreig4145]

❤

[@guywolff]

From Jasons notes : Banjo tuning: eC#F#BC#

[@loduk]

Thanks, Guy! This is one worth trying to figure out- is this an original tune?

[@campb450]

+Robert Wright Written Liner notes say that it was written on behalf of their dog lost in the BC wilderness.

[@jrgenblling3523]

Hi Guy. Is that the same tuning as the one Dirk Powells Waterbound your hava lesson for?

[@jrgenblling3523]

And if so. This is one of the three songs I really find magic, but strugle to find ond my banjo. Waterbound is the second, though I thing I have the most of that down, thanks to slow motion Youtubing of Dirks performance on that film music thing and your video on how tp play it. Is there any chanse you can make a similar tutorial for this song? Or a tab. That would be greatly apreciated - and payd for too, if that is an option. The third song is the Morwan Megan as played by Steve Baighmann. I cannot make theise three fit my banjos. Anyway. Cheers from Norway!

[@lehootenannydubourdon6397]

It's mountain tuning DGCD lowered to an half and 5th lowered to one tone. It takes a gourd banjo (easy to get) and Jason talent (much more difficult to catch) to play this tune.

[@MirusSomnium]

a big thought to my mom who loves "banjo" sound *_* ... amazing performance

[@buzzhollandfrankgoodman1882]

Divine. Greetings from Portland, my friends. xx

[@richardnorris7948]

Hoping Pharis makes some lyrics for this soulful tune!🤗💖

[@robpfisher]

4 people didn't like this........really? Beautiful tune

[@mandolinuk]

If I played the banjo I'd be on Jason's website now ordering one of those gourds. The most delicate beautiful sound a banjo can make.

[@vendettajaq7910]

Dude it sucks. I go on their website like every month, but I am so far from being to make a banjo sound like this and as legato, that I dont pull the trigger lol but your comment made me laugh

[@friendlybanjoatheist5464]

sweet!

[@gypsyfire032011]

Jason is one of my two favorite clawhammer players. Wanna guess who the other one is? Hint - His initials are SB.

[@zenbanjo2533]

@@gypsyfire032011 Um, Steve Bartin? 😉🪕

[@markramsay2166]

Really need a tutorial for this hahah amazing piece!

[@luizpuodzius2747]

🌺💚LULA 13 PT💛🌺

[@claudiaalejandraalvarado5743]

[@lightonthelandscape]

Is Jason using nylon strings on this banjo? It sounds so warm and thick. Amazing playing and exceptional tone.

[@drewby613]

I'm guessing it's a gourd banjo from the way the head is tacked on. Steel strings would put too much stress on the instrument, so as with a lot of mountain-style banjos built mostly without metal, nylon strings become the option of choice. And you're right--it sounds absolutely amazing. Straight from heaven.

[@jfabphotography]

Such a beautiful song. That gourd banjo is awesome. Was this written while looking for your dog Lula? Did you find her?

[@F_later]

Is this beautiful tune measured 4/4 all around ? While counting 4/4 it seems to fit all right but then somewhere l get lost . 🤪

[@matiasmuniagurria1292]

beautiful, what class of banjo or folk genere is this?

[@banjomikeevans3121]

+matias muniagurria Jason is playing banjo in the clawhammer style. Most often associated with American Old Time music

[@proudfootish]

This is so pretty. I gotta figure out Jason's tuning for that gourd!

[@ENNconcord]

eC#F#BC#

[@proudfootish]

Taylor Doolittle Thanks man! I'm gonna go try it out now!

[@jamesreese3209]

What was it?

[@gurdyman1]

What strings are being used on the gourd banjo?

[@ENNconcord]

Does anybody know what tuning Jason's banjo is in?

[@chrisriesner8927]

On their album it's eC#F#BC# which i believe is the same as this version

[@F_later]

What more is there to say ..

[@folkrap12]

Anyone wanna help me out with the banjo tuning?

[@drewby613]

That looks like a gourd banjo. Am I right?

[@alfredathelstan4375]

The lost kids....Why not call them Gen Z

[@bobspanner]

Beautiful