"Snow Shoes" - Daniel Carwile - The Atherton Session

[@pakasit1812]

One of the best get together on earth. Sound quality is splendid!!!!!! Thanks

[@billton12]

Thanks so much for posting this video. I really enjoy listening to you guys jam. To see the absolute joy on everyone's face having such such a great time is what sharing music is all about.

[@joyoffiddling]

Bill, you are most welcome. Very gratifying to hear from folks like you because one of my biggest goals for the Joy of Fiddling channel in documenting the fiddle family is to capture the love: Love between the musicians and llove for the music they are making together.

[@suzannepayant7382]

i'm so impress , so good to hear you all play wonderfully, well done.......Yvon

[@maryparkermusic]

My favorite fiddle tune . I got my teacher to teach me this one !!!

[@foydemoss3202]

Haven't touched my fiddle in more than 20 years, but this video brings back so many memories that I'm starting to want to get back into it again! Thanks and please keep'em coming! :D

[@joyoffiddling]

For what it's worth, @Foy DeMoss, I departed the fiddle family as a teenager and never imagined I would pick up the instrument ever again. No one was more surprised than me the day I found it back in my hands over 25 years later. Unquestionably, it was a huge challenge to get back in the woodshed to re-learn long forgotten tunes I played in my youth. But it has been an enormous reward to reconnect with my old friend the instrument and the literal friends in the fiddling community, old and new. People can have very good reasons for quitting music. I personally had a lot of baggage attached to it. But, these days the joys of playing and connecting with the community far outweigh any distant bad memories. I would encourage you to at least take your fiddle out of the case and see if it doesn't talk to you.

[@foydemoss3202]

@@joyoffiddling Thanks for your reply! It's uplifting to hear from another musician who went through similar struggles before finally returning to it. Speaking my language!

[@joyoffiddling]

Remember@@foydemoss3202 you are not alone and you may be surprised just how many folks have turned their backs on playing an instrument only to return years later after an "extended sabbatical". Just listening to music can be a very profound experience provoking a wide range of emotions...joy, sadness, anger, enlightenment, memories good and bad. Well, what does that mean for those of us who actually play music? Being a musician is intense! Not to mention the by product emotions that go with the musical territory. Wishing we were better...the stress of performance or competition...wishing we had more time to practice...wishing we didn't have to practice...the physical tolls on the body of repetitive motion...having stage parents (a HUGE killer of talented musicians) Being a musician is a big ticket endeavor. It is not for wimps. And it doesn't hurt to be a little crazy (most fiddlers are) Taking a break can be a healthy thing to do. And if one can leave music behind altogether, then maybe they should. It's when you can't help but do it...you're a musician.

[@docwallacemusic]

I love this tune! (and Daniel Carwile's fiddling). Thanks so much for posting.

[@joyoffiddling]

Hey +David Wallace. Glad you enjoyed it. Out of the eight videos we shot that night, it's impossible for me to single out a personal favorite, but "Snow Shoes" is definitely high on the list. If you're a Daniel Carwile fan, all of his videos on the Joy of Fiddling channel have been compiled into a single playlist which can be found in the "Playlists" section. Also, be sure to check out Katrina Nicolayeff's take on "Snow Shoes" from the "Camp Sumner Session" videos also featured on the Joy of Fiddling channel. Thanks for stopping by.

[@brandonbentley4677]

Spotted pony what great song

[@annebeal]

This is truly delightful!

[@joyoffiddling]

Glad you found it, @Anne Beal. It was a memorable weekend for all of us.

[@sherbear6000]

I just love you guys and gals. I'm a fiddle player too and am going to learn your version Daniel. I love your playing and your attitude. And Anne(is that her name?) is so funny with her enthusiasm and beautiful smile. It's priceless. Love your music, all of you.

[@joyoffiddling]

@sherbear6000, what a lovely comment. It makes us happy when these videos make others happy. I am forwarding your kind words on to Daniel and Anne.

[@sherbear6000]

Thankyou so much! I hope they are well and God bless.@@joyoffiddling

[@MediumSizedPizza]

This is absolutely my favorite. :))))

[@fiddlewatcher]

Daniel and others: this is nothing more than amazing and thanks for sharing. I've really been struggling with the chord progression and I appreciate the call outs. A little more advances than Tommy Jackson's version from 1962 and I love it!

[@joyoffiddling]

Howdy fiddlewatcher. The "Snow Shoes" video really is one of my favorites from that night for the very reason you mentioned...the communal dialogue about trying out some new chords. Thank you for stopping by the Joy of Fiddling channel and for taking the time to write that great comment. I will forward it along to Daniel and the gang.

[@victoreduardoacosta6576]

Great, Amazing !!!!

[@philgauthier5126]

Thank you for posting your videos But I have to be truthful I want to hear more from a great fiddler such as yourself

[@raymondcyr1002]

sharing your video lots of poeple never herd you guys before i have 4;600 friends on fb big deference with a piano cool just love it thank you guyssssss my friends

[@joyoffiddling]

Appreciate that, Raymond. Several obvious reasons why a piano is not always readily available at jam sessions, but I totally agree, it sure is nice to hear one when they are.

[@billmacaulay]

another joy to watch .

[@joyoffiddling]

Glad you think so, Bill. This particular video is one of my favorites and it makes me feel good every time I see it. And it makes me feel good to know that it makes other folks feel good when they see it.

[@eduardogomes2219]

Excelent! Good sound! Brazilian hugs!

[@joyoffiddling]

Saudações calorosas, @Eduardo Gomes! Great to hear from you!

[@grandpasmountain]

wonderful fiddling -- I really love the voice of that violin. I just made one that has a similar voice. wish I could play as well!!

[@joyoffiddling]

You have a discerning ear, Jon. No question that fiddles are like people with their own individual personalities. If anyone is watching all eight of the "Atherton Session" videos closely, they may notice that Daniel is not playing the same fiddle on all of the tunes. (The Carwile's were on a road trip vacation at the time and not traveling with their own instruments.) He is playing mine in some of the videos. Not sure exactly whose fiddle he's using on this one.

[@grandpasmountain]

Haha-- I have 10 violins (I need help) and play a different fiddle depending on my mood. Do you have a favorite string? I just tried a set of the "new formula" Pirastro Tonicas and love them. Rich tone that does well mixed with other instruments. The fiddle in this video has distinct notes that are nice and clear -- and the fiddler sounds like he has a "violin" background. Very nice.

[@joyoffiddling]

As far as strings are concerned, if money were no object, I love the big, bold, sound of Vision Titanium Solo. Unfortunately, they are pricey and I find that I burn through the "A" strings far too often as they break (at least for me) on average once a month. I have, as of late, been enjoying....believe it or not...the Pirastro Tonicas. Have been trying them out since getting the recommend from Daniel, who researches intrument accessories, rosin, strings, etc. more than any musician I've ever met.

[@grandpasmountain]

Haha! terrific! Yeah the Visions are supposed to be awesome....I knew about the short life span....and money is tight around here most of the time. Still have 5 kids in the house....2 just out of college and getting on their feet financially. Everyone goes to the Dominants...but I can tell them pretty quick. The new Tonicas are a bargain and are putting a big smile on my face. My new Oak/spruce fiddle really sings with them.

[@joyoffiddling]

For the record, the Joy of Fiddling channel has no endorsement deal support from anyone. So, these opinions on strings are spoken straight from the heart. And with my previous comment above about Vision Titanium Solo strings, I do not want to discourage anyone from giving them a try. On the contrary, I love them and have a set in my fiddle case at this moment that I will be putting on in the near future. The sound of the VTS strings on my fiddle the first time I drew my bow across them made my eyes bug out...in a good way. But much like a trip to Disneyland, the VTS strings are expensive, worth it, until it's over too soon. If I were recording an album or playing a solo concert at Carnegie, (neither of which I am doing any time soon) I'd make sure I was well stocked with VTS. But like most folks, I too, am on a budget and with the Pirastro Tonicas I feel I get a lot of bang for my buck. They sound great on my fiddle and they endure. But every musician has personal tastes and every instrument has it's own personality. I think it's a good idea to experiment and splurge every once in awhile on instrument related purchases. When you find what you're looking for, you'll know it.

[@rodneycarter8416]

“”Awesome “”

[@rayman0326]

0:55 instant like jeez

[@davidmarks509]

Very nice

[@francispotter5300]

Thanks 😎

[@joyoffiddling]

Welcome.

[@whipsnade13]

I'm not familiar with this tune, but I hear bits of both "Spotted Pony" and Alan Munde's "Molly Bloom" in this one. Very nice.

[@JudgeSturdy]

There's a story about how this tune came to be known (by mistake) as "Spotted Pony."

[@WarrenHanlin]

@@JudgeSturdy Missouri fiddler Pete McMahan played this tune frequently. On a visit to the Northwest he was recorded playing it, and that recording was released on an album on (I think) the Pacific Voyager label. Somehow the tune was mislabeled as “Spotted Pony.” It has been known by that name by fiddlers who learned it from that source. Pete was a fixture at contests in my part of the world. I always enjoyed playing some tunes with him whenever we crossed paths.

[@JanetWoolley-ze8qb]

Tommy would be proud😊

[@eduardogomes2219]

Where can i start studying this style? I've been a violin student for 10 years now.

[@joyoffiddling]

Having violin experience is a great start @Eduardo Gomes. But you are correct, fiddling is a very different style of playing on this instrument. As far as you taking your first steps to explore fiddling, my answer to you would depend on a few factors like where you live, how well you can communicate in the English language (I'm afraid I don't personally know any fiddle instructors who can speak Portuguese) quality of internet service (most fiddle instructors give Skype lessons these days), etc. If you live in Brazil, likely you would be taking your first lessons from an instructor on line, of which there are MANY to choose from. I would recommend that you search around on youtube for beginner fiddle lessons and many instructors will offer a sampling of videos with free tips, lesson, tunes, etc. If you find an instructor that you like, you can reach out to them for paid lessons.

[@kendalmartinez5260]

This is so cool! Would you suggest that going straight into learning the fiddle a bad idea? I always wanted to learn, but never got into music while in grade school. Would you suggest a different instrument first?

[@joyoffiddling]

Hey there, +Kendal Martinez. Are you are asking me whether or not there are some instruments that would be easier to learn/play than the fiddle? My answer would be, yes, there are. But the only "bad idea" is not listening to your heart. My question to you is...what instrument is calling your name? What music tugs on your soul? Is it the Kazoo? Or the fiddle? Either way, what are you waiting for? Life is short. Fill it with music.

[@hannahpurdy]

I picked up my first instrument at 38 - the fiddle! Do it! You won't regret it.

[@JerryWEllis]

I hope this is not "out of line" but I'm wondering if anyone, I could see Anne's chords best, could suggest a source for the chords the guitarists were playing?

[@joyoffiddling]

Hey @Jerry W. Ellis. Not out of line at all. On the contrary, it's nice when folks notice what the back up accompanists are up to. Of course, much of the attention is focused on the fiddlers in these videos and it can be easy to overlook the fact that what many of our beloved pickers are doing in the background sometimes is nothing short of incredible. While I am certain you shouldn't have too much trouble tracking down some basic chords for "Snow Shoes", if you're looking for a written "source" for what Anne is doing specifically, I'm afraid that does not exist, because the source is Anne (along with collaboration from Daniel) in the moment of playing the tune together. Prior to playing the final version of this tune in this video, Anne had never played it exactly like this before and it would never occur to her to write anything down. She's just going to play what she feels in the moment. Some pickers are just like some fiddlers...they'll learn the basics of the tune, but over time their way of playing it will be experimented with and evolve. They'll put their own personal stamp on a tune. And the good ones always have their minds and ears open to try something new or different. All that said, Jerry, my hope is that you will feel inspired rather than discouraged. My advice to pickers is the same as my advice to fiddlers. Learn the basic tune. Learn it really, really well. Then allow yourself to enter that special space where the tune will reveal the way it wants to be played...by you.

[@sheilaheffernan9983]

You must have certainly practised your scales.

[@joyoffiddling]

Daniel is one of the most disciplined, studied, focused, meticulous musicians I've ever known. I can assure you that scales were an important part of his practice routine in his formative years and I would not be the least bit surprised if he still didn't dust them off every once in awhile to remain on point whether he needs it or not.

[@kishintuchis7076]

REALLY GREAT FIDDLE PLAYING , BUT WHAT DOES THE TENOR GUITAR DO FOR THE SOUND ? .THERE IS NO NEED FOR IT . THERE IS A BASS IN THE BACK THAT SHOULD BE A PART OF THE JAM . NOT THE TENOR GUITAR

[@berkecakr3306]

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[@hurchgoer]

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[@dmiller1112]

Great fiddling and well done!! I know this one as Spotted Pony. Whatever you call or name it - - that's one helluva good tune! And you all certainly did it up right!! Kudos!!

[@philnewton3096]

Tendency to speed up.