St. Louis Blues - Fingerstyle Guitar

St. Louis Blues - Fingerstyle Guitar | Josh Turner Guitar
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Written by the great W. C. Handy.
My grandmother, a lifelong pianist, organist, and music teacher, requested that I arrange this tune for her 90th birthday this year. Happy birthday, Grandma Ruth! Performed on a 1965 Harmony H-165 rebuilt by Morris Rowell at Nature's Harmony Guitars.
Equipment/Techniques:
Recorded on a Zoom H2 with a Gutmann windscreen and a little shock mount. Mic stand is an AirTurn goSTAND.
Filmed on a Canon EOS R with an RF 35mm lens.
Mixed in Pro Tools.
Filming and editing by Kelly Oden. Edited in Adobe Premiere Pro.
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About Josh Turner Guitar
Joshua Lee Turner is a multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter, and producer based in Brooklyn, New York. Josh is best known for his KZbin channel Josh Turner Guitar, where he has been posting eclectic cover performances and original music since he started the channel in 2007 at age 15. Josh now tours internationally in support of his own original music, as well as with long-time collaborator Carson McKee, as the folk duo The Other Favorites. In 2019, Josh released As Good a Place as Any, his first full-length album of original music.

[@donmorgan6264]

Just think what that would have sounded like in a tightly, acoustic controlled studio with 40 re-takes and endless overdubs under the magical hands and ears of a master audio engineer . . . That's how the 'guitar gods' get their sound. Josh sits cross-legged on the roof in one take with a single mic in the open air. Oh yeah . . . he also plays banjo, mandolin, bass, ukulele, and fiddle. He sings. He writes. He composes. He takes the back seat and accompanies others. He shares thru instruction. Just wow!

[@bruceringrose7539]

He also sets up the recording and edits the sound/video!!! He is a multi-threat talent!

[@almogchaim7943]

Check out his new album, Public Life. Might be exactly what you’re looking for.

[@user-md4di6yg2p]

All I gotta say is thank goodness for this platform so we can enjoy "unknowns" such as Josh...but of course now he's not unknown anymore!

[@natebanks]

and drums

[@jeeperspeepers8323]

Don Morgan Josh is an over-achiever.

[@florianlo3172]

If this isn't the Sultans of Swing sweater

[@lptomtom]

I wonder if Josh enjoys the fact that some of his fans can remember this kind of detail. Must be flattering!

[@kitkovsky]

you know it will be a good one, if the sweater is on

[@AbigailPoirier]

@@kitkovsky Just what I was thinking! Although, to be fair, you know it'll be a good one... if Josh plays it.

[@keithelliott8757]

Thanks, what a great way to start my day.God bless

[@craftymgaming5362]

It was in their version of knockin on heavens door too haha

[@rossfreeborn8122]

And now ladies and gentlemen, we resume with our regularly scheduled programming. Good to see you back man, loved the album, looking forward to more covers/rearrangements!

[@jessicacosiguitar]

One of the best channels on KZbin in my opinion. Beautiful job as always!

[@alan4sure]

So is kittisaurus...but it's cats, not guitar. 😊

[@philipsbeherd707]

You must see to rare blues cover "Bruce cockburn- king kong goes to Tallahassee" By Alip-ba-ta (deleted video) kzbin.info/www/bejne/anSuaGOJmLujaaM

[@tiagocaldas]

The "omega-omega fleece " and the legendary H2 are back in business!

[@shoverbj]

The Omega fleece is for the Butler University acapella group he was a member of "Out of the Dawg House"

[@jsguy100]

Benjamin Shover I’ve been wondering what that meant for years lol thank you

[@unndunn1]

Benjamin Shover thank you! I was just going to ask what the small print under the Greek letters said. I couldn’t figure out the last two words.

[@tiagocaldas]

@@shoverbj , thanks for clarifying this!

[@leojones1539]

@@jsguy100 I spent at least half a day googling and watching frame by frame a few months ago. Was determined to figure it out. Enjoyed watching the video a hundred times too. LOL

[@mikeyankie9594]

And, that old Harmony sounds great...

[@daf827]

It IS a Harmony! The body looks like an old Martin 000.

[@gratefulpipeandcigar3239]

H162. Beautiful.

[@dumbman3015]

Maddie and dad Carpenter it’s an H165 I think, so nearly the same, and as others have already said, it looks and sounds beautiful

[@CyrusStratton]

Whenever people say "What isn't Josh good at?", they usually mean in the form of instruments, but judging by the description, he's also a good grandson!

[@yashveersingh1795]

Joshua Lee Turner Past Present Future Legend Legend Legend

[@pm3577]

Talent is a beautiful thing.

[@1105renrut]

Loved it. Happy 90th birthday to Josh’s grandma! What a great choice of birthday tune & well done by your favorite grandson!

[@jadebirch1388]

When the word 'virtuoso' is an understatement. It's just incredible what he can do with a guitar.

[@jessehagen8977]

You are way too good on that damn thing. I love it.

[@TaralgaBushAdventure]

props for the Harmony. Lovely old girl.

[@SK-ui8od]

Brooklyn should be proud and honored to have such talent within it's borders.

[@handiman5001]

mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm, smooth as it comes on a roof top -- Great job Josh

[@thomascussans9844]

Stunned. Astonished. Speechless. I thought, many years ago, that all the gods of the guitar had been identified. I could hardly have been more wrong. Technically flawless. Very much more to the point, musically a limitless delight. And such pleasure taken. Left reeling in wonder. What a supreme achievement..

[@williamoneill9573]

Sounds like Summer Time at the start. And the living is easy.

[@tramboithao]

My god what was that. Superb in every way. Well done. I’m not worthy I’m not worth as Wayne would say.

[@SmiTTyy-sh8nc]

Play it son..... right on time right there !!! 👍👍

[@BlindLemonMeringue]

nothing short of fabulous

[@sto620]

Josh, perhaps I’m stating the obvious but you’re one of the best out there. The deep respect you have for musical tradition and technique shines through every note.

[@GastonCohen]

My family on a birthday: PLAY WONDERWALL!!! Josh's family on a birthday: i want you to do an arrangement on this blues Loved it!!

[@clintrogers9059]

Love that Harmony guitar.

[@morrisrowell1550]

Check out Natures Harmony Guitars on Face book

[@thomascussans9844]

It is scary good. Technically a wonder. But simultaneously over-flowing with music and imagination. This is talent of an order denied to us mere mortals. You can only look on open-mouthed.

[@karlseaton57]

As always an unbelievably tight and beautiful rendition, Josh.

[@frankeuvino3622]

Are you kidding me??? you have an old soul Josh! Reverend Gary, Jorma, Dave Van Ronk, Bromberg and the like would be happy that there are young folks like you carrying on the piedmont tradition. Very, very well done!

Bravo ! 🧡

[@ericrolfe9521]

Hot Tuna!!!! You killed it. Truly great.

[@mostwordofall]

one of the greats, out there just doing it. what a pro.

[@iamnotthewalrus2323]

Maestro

[@bobsyeruncle4841]

man just sublime

[@sebastiensibille2597]

Merci pour ce petit moment de partage !!

[@heitorp]

thanks, man. appreciate your style of playing.

[@tomreingold4024]

Bravo. I like how many voices you have at once.

[@DiscountSeanConnery]

Love the song and the setting! Wouldn’t mind more rooftop tunes you know

[@TekVegas]

A million thanks, just what I needed...!!

[@janishart5128]

VERY NICE - THANK YOU!!!!!!! Do more blues!!!!!!!

[@SuziFranks]

Just adding to the adulation for your talent- FANTASTIC! XXOOXX

[@andygosiak8675]

Thank you Josh.

[@josh2940]

Wow...the tuning and chord pregression!

[@david-hw1ju]

Great gesture for your grandma too :)

[@cunard61]

Morris Rowell's restoration of your 65 Harmony Guitar shows through on this performance as well. You both do excellent work. Congrats as well Josh, for gaining over a half a million subscribers.

[@SpringfieldGuy]

WOW, as usual!

[@YoraeDr]

Man, what a gift to your grandmother.. Absolutely stunning!

[@CindyHeff]

WOW thats some awesome playing

[@driverleo32]

best source of music gold on youtube

[@MK-Ultra75]

Josh - how long does it take to learn something like this before you're ready to record? Not a sour note, on your first take? For real? An absolute legend you are.

[@benmorse7350]

Would love to hear the answer to this

[@absoledge]

Also keen

[@MikeRogersMusic]

I'd reckon he has to spend 8-10 hours practicing the piece after it has been learned in order to nail it like this. Unless he's just super-human, which he might be. This would take me like 40 hours hahaha.

[@S-A-CCL]

I guess it takes him a fair amount of practice but nothing crazy since he's been kicking ass for years. But this piece, no matter your skill, seems quite complex to learn and master

[@ZaneTaylorMusic]

@@MikeRogersMusic 40 hours? 40 days here

[@GeraMontes]

Wow! Just wow

[@bradleyamor8854]

awesome man great guitar work

[@gabrielsipos]

Such a nice view! It was really magical

[@gillestemprement2060]

Superbe interprétation de ce " tube " du jazz. Très original et surprenant !!!'

[@almunk4389]

I play a simple version of this piece, which I now may never play again.

[@papitoxulo]

When you arrive very tired at home 'cause your day sucks and in the middle of the song you starting to smile but you don't know why. That's true art ladies and gentleman. Greetings from Spain.

[@kevingruenofficial]

Nice job, from well uhh...St. Louis, my hometown!

[@wink1666]

it does my heart good to see you young people know what good music is thank you

[@jamesmilton8765]

Pure genius!

[@RackPhoto]

Yep, that is pretty darn good

[@davidjakeman5926]

Wonderful location, faultless performance. 2.57 of sheer talent!. This guy has got it all!

[@ScMc17]

What is the city in background ?

[@seriousbusiness4763]

Man, what a flow. I checked out other covers of this piece and they don't even come close.

[@iantaylor827]

That's lovely. Thanks

[@jeffking291]

Being originally from St.Louis, I can appreciate this all the more. Great cover‼️ 📻🙂

[@anthonykinrade8642]

Great stuff!

[@Scottie1152]

Dammmmn Josh. 😮❤️

[@tamistone2632]

Love this , your right on thanks

[@Anteksanteri]

Man, this is fire. EDIT: actually one of the greatest acoustic guitar performances I have seen, and I have seen very many.

[@Telee_Pawt]

Too good. Gotta love it!

[@arvios8307]

Everything he does,with this unique playing , he makes it masterpiece!

[@schniggs2011]

Joshua Lee Turner. The past, the present, and the future. Brilliant!

[@StephenPickering]

Unbelievable! Clapton et al. would be enormously impressed. You're on your way to being the best on the planet. It's a joy to watch!

[@mistermonduk]

Wow..wow..wow again. Apart from your impeccable playing I'm always impressed when you cross your legs like that. The joys of youth.

[@joemirenna6714]

Been watching you for years. First one was Elenor Rigby and it blew my mind. Thanks for being in the world

[@bd364]

Love it Josh,Thank you.

[@georgecee7206]

Beautiful!

[@tavit8]

Incredible !

[@enrbanjo6850]

OH MY!! Not only is this one of my favorite pieces, since before I learned to play any music, but I've been picking banjo, guitar, fiddle & cello for over 50 years, listening to the likes of Stefan Grossman, Atkins, Watson, Kottke, Williams, etc., etc., your version, Josh, is by far my favorite rendition. All hats off!

[@shawntimothyjames]

Great job. i remember my grandpa playing the St. louis blues for me. He played in Chicago in the late 50s and early 60s. I miss him so much.

[@lucasisla6957]

Ooh baby that low D hits different. No but honestly, you’re such an inspiration when it comes to guitar and music in general, and your stuff always lifts my spirits. 11/10, keep it up Josh

[@dumbman3015]

There’s something about downtuning the low E to a D, C, B, etc., basically anything below Eb, that’s like ecstasy for me.

[@ImpalamansGarage]

Diggin that old Harmony dude. 😁

[@user-tf9jo4ls8p]

Beautiful

[@juancarlostocuasuarez4231]

AWESOME.

[@lazydog1964]

The saddest thing about this entire video is that the Microphone has 10 times more hair then i do, NOW THATS BLUES :(

[@lnl3237]

What you lack in hair, you make up in humor! Laugh of the day. Thanks.

[@lazydog1964]

Lorraine Liberti Thank you Lorraine i have always said its better to laugh then cry even if its at your own expense. Sending you a Texas HUG!

[@lnl3237]

@@lazydog1964 Hug gratefully received! This country is in dire need of a Texas-sized dose of self-deprecating humor. You keep dishing it out, ok? Going to listen to Josh again, and will try to focus on the music and not the hairy microphone!

[@lazydog1964]

Lorraine Liberti You are such a sweetheart and yes ma’am things today are beyond bizarre at the least and I’m going to send Josh a bid for that Mic hair, i have the perfect spot for it right above my 1 eyebrow on the left because the on the right eyebrow i just let it grow and comb it back WAY BACK.. :)

[@lnl3237]

@@lazydog1964 If you ever get a KZbin channel, let me know! You're killing me:)

[@Opiti72]

I think he is the most talented musician that I met in youtube, just impressive. I hope he will have the recognition and fame that he deserves.

[@craigmalcolm2661]

This is as beautiful as acoustic blues in D... Just gets better

[@johnnpicante6120]

I'm sure that made Grandma's day. I know it made mine.

[@chriswelham9089]

One of my favourite songs performed by my favourite artist. I’ve loved this song since I was a kid. My father had various versions even back to Ethel Waters and Bessie Smith which enthralled me all those year ago. A perfect rendition of a perfect song. Well done Sir.

[@teoguitar3961]

Brilliant as always.

[@andrewsmith177]

Wonderful.

[@vrzM8]

Incredible backdrop

[@donaldneumeyer4423]

Fantastic Josh!

[@kcwheeler6403]

Very,very nice. Thanks for your share.

[@melvinliles]

SWEET!

[@Druidh31]

Love this

[@johnmorrison3555]

Great work again Josh. If I tried to sit cross legged like that, it would take a week to straighten me out again.

[@anakonda494]

Brilliant!

[@benjoyce5271]

Wish I could attain that kind of facility with the guitar ! Still quite early days though. And I have some great sources of inspiration 😊

[@Thatguy7242]

Wonderful! Happy birthday Grandma Ruth!

[@Forevertrue]

Righteous Josh! Smooth fellow babies. So nice.

[@brettwintersmusic]

I love how into it you are.

[@Jenzemannen]

How can anyone not like that?

[@dalidaily]

Am left in awe

[@kevinmichael9363]

Really top notch! Thank you.