The Blackest Crow - Red Tail Ring

Red Tail Ring performs their arrangement of the traditional ballad, The Blackest Crow, in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. This tune is recorded on their album, "II. Mountain Shout."
www.redtailring.com

[@justwannaseehisface1]

When it comes to folk music, less is more. They nailed it.

[@whyy88]

New favorite friend

[@jasminen273]

A beautiful version and beautiful voice!

[@petehealy9819]

Wow. That's such a moving rendition. So deeply beautiful in a time when so many folks seem to feel compelled to play old-time tunes at breakneck speed.

[@scaredypicker]

The most beautiful version of this song I've ever heard

[@peterjackson4623]

Listen to Bruce Molsky's version he does in the Transatlantic sessions. Its very good.

[@fritsvandermeer8018]

@@peterjackson4623 It is indeed excellent but this is superior

[@msp2965]

Same

[@Igordabeidl]

i dont know why but Brodie Buttons version is kinda my favorite.. extremely underrated artist.. give him a try

[@cristinaximera9663]

Same here. The drone. I've been coming back here for years now.

[@Resodeus]

Really amazing music. This is what another's soul sounds like - passed down over generations. You are hearing history.

[@DontLeaveMeLucile]

younger generations need to hear this type of poetry more often!

[@ClueFinderDirtDigger]

Exactly. Well put.

[@oldencrow7137]

Amen. Very well said.

[@larrygenzer9772]

Peter Villa in

[@Mongo1940]

Performing in the UP of Michigan. The trees and ferns are familiar. Lovely part of Michigan, maybe more like Appalachia. Got wolves. Moose, Mines, Pasties and a few mountains. A lot of waterfalls and Lakes Superior and Michigan. The Grand Hotel on Mackinaw Island will take you back into the 1800s and you feel very special. This music is perfect for the beauty of the land. Good work.

[@happylittlemy]

Appalachian people are so beautiful. They may be faced with hardship, but they make such beauty out of it. Much love from the Rockies.

[@williammackay9201]

Looking at the year we've all had I think there's fair case for taking on the hardship that is inevitable from branching into parallel society and living a life closer to the freedom the big man had planned for us. Two acoustic instrument and genuine souls singing has tears welling up in my eyes, there's virtually nothing in the music of the machine does that for me. Wishing all brothers and sisters in the rockies peace and freedom all the way from the Scottish Highlands.

[@TheClahey]

I come back every now and then just for the goosebumps.

[@timg8421]

+Calamity Joe Where's Cotteneye Jane?

[@TheClahey]

She's sittin' on the porch.

[@tomscribner5261]

When I pass, I would be INDEBTED if these two would play this for me as I go on my way,

[@chipworrell6025]

eight years ive been coming back to this favorite. I'm in western NC. This is the most beutiful version I have ever heard,

[@calumroney7352]

This is Scots and Ulster Scots music and it's beautiful to hear.Love fae bonnie Scotland

[@rockofagesusa7942]

Loved this, sure wished this kinda music was on the radio

[@micheldelving5295]

That would be great. So-called music now is just noise.

[@elizabethheyenga9277]

they are too good for radio

[@prepthepisces8275]

Truly the BEST interpretation of this song I have ever heard! You two have the gift!

[@Themountains4Ever]

Laurel, I am from the Appalachian mountains this is the most beautiful version I have ever heard you all are great I love this song,,Thank you all.

[@hussainamina]

Breathtaking…

[@sonofroyalty4113]

One of few songs that gives me goosebumps and makes me want to cry at the same time.

[@rebeccas.nieminen9861]

This is the best version of this song I've ever heard. Perfect.

[@bluesageful]

>>>>>> the BEST rendition of 'The Blackest Crow' I've ever heard! Awesome!

[@chronosynclastic8]

Man, this song makes my heart ache........

[@benkiserappalachianmusic]

In my opinion, Red Tail Ring is the best folk duo out there. Absolutley beautiful playing, both y'all!

[@groundhogpeggy]

I can't get over how beautiful this is!

[@musicallament]

What a divine duet! Listening to this has been a spiritual experience. I feel a year or two have been added to my life expectancy.

[@busterfrank1818]

I went way down south to see someone i love with all my heart.... if i ever get to heaven ill see her again...

[@ViragoRiver]

Dear God, I love this song so much.

[@wadenewberry9834]

Beautiful voice sawing on old jaw bone

[@hukitdeep]

This beauteous melody resonates with the strings of the heart. A heart having been parted wide open with the vastness of the Atlantic Ocean. The pining lyrical ballad of the lover to their mate that they are ne'er to see again. A haunting verse; the beauty in the pain. So well done you two, I look forward to seeing you live in the near future.

[@mikegriffiths3440]

This is easily the best version of this tune I've ever heard

[@LoneStarTweety]

I have a thing for mournful ballads - this one touches me a lot. Thanks for sharing

[@danielborkowski291]

Easily my favorite version of this song!

[@michaellytinas4529]

It's like knocking at Heaven's door and get greeted by the Angels... This is 2021...

[@hatrivers8227]

This song calms me every time when I hear you two!

[@maianomaia8538]

I from Brazil..Like songs folk & country americans ..beatiful !!!

[@paulb.searles7481]

Pardon my ignorance, but this sounds like a tune the artist at the time years ago (I believe, Doc Watson) called Hick's lament, about a circuit riding preacher (Rev Hicks), who, while out on his circuit of meetings, got caught in a deadly winter storm AND became sick nigh unto death. Then he wrote the song to his wife, believing they would likely not meet again, this side of heaven. But he did survive & got back home. Any thoughts you may have are most gratefully received. God's blessings... - bro Paul -

[@jeremyreagan9085]

This is how I am going to play the fiddle just speechless at how good that sounds. Great guitar picker I know I been playing for 22 years. Love this group.

[@64samm]

Ever since I heard this song I doubt if I will ever let it go again..

[@emilyhurford]

Beautiful version, this lady is extremely talented! It frees the soul, so peaceful to the mind!

[@brandonbentley4677]

I love that song old time southern tune

[@jeremyreagan9085]

I am a fiddler and play this style this lady does people trust me to play and sing fiddle at the same time is very difficult to do well. I remember 15 years ago hearing an old fiddler play and sing East Texas and the tune was The Devil and the Faemers wife. I vowed I would learn to play that style no matter how long it took me. You are never to old to learn.

[@thomasnelson6161]

I love this song. I've been listening for years and I thought maybe I should just tell someone about it.

[@dinarick1]

Great version. Certainly the most soulful I've heard. Every note seems important when played at this tempo.

[@F_later]

Love this low, mourning fiddle sounds.

[@pennypierce2894]

Mesmerizingly Beautiful

[@walterperry4565]

Wowsome

[@shawngraham3598]

Beautiful Scot/Irish Americana music! Real, with soul!

[@roseg2239]

English

[@BetsyPurple]

Lilting and haunting, a beautiful song!

[@Volume2plus]

This is one of the outstanding performances shared by truly talented folks. The symetry of the lead voice coupled with the violin....accompanied by the d tuned guitar and parallel harmony of that fella' has put this at the top of acoustic perfection. All in front of an outhouse. Melodic perfection.....words from a breaking heart.

[@brcarter1111]

what a voice.

[@RamblinAround]

Beautiful

[@kentbond3446]

I love this type music .. Me thinks it brought a tear to me old eye

[@vaughnblaylock6069]

Somehow I went from my office being filled with the magnificent sounds of screaming metal - big guitars, drums, guttural vocals and piercing solos, to this. What a pleasure this was. This is the soul of American culture right here. Just beautiful.

[@sergebergeron454]

à tirer les larmes, mais en mėme temps, qu'elle joie d'entendre ces artistes d'exception. On jurerais qu'il y a 10 instruments alors qu'il s'en trouve seulement deux. Merci des tail ring. Inoubliable.

[@GreenIT21]

Captivating. Hard to compare pure music like this. Thanks for talent.

[@waynetrombone50]

Great American folk song it just makes me so glad to know we still have them.

[@bomaite1]

Wow! That was really something. Thanks.

[@markholloway9638]

I think this is the most beautiful rendition of this song that I have ever heard. Beautiful!

[@banjodegosh4055]

It burns so good. I probably played this about 10 times already today.

[@Nachtuil36]

You two are showing us what music is all about !

[@luceleaftransportdispatch9226]

Great song

[@guywolff]

7 years later and I still love this .. Thank you both ... Guy

[@iloverumi]

that's profoundly beautiful

[@suprsnips]

Great music, and a wonderful singer, makes me homesick..

[@shawngiesbrecht3732]

your harmony takes it over the top...............synergy at its quintessence

[@stevethornburg1238]

I could sit and listen to this all day!

[@Toastergod44]

best version of this song I've heard. Beautiful work.

[@ScarletFyre83]

holy S*$t. Stumbled upon this video by pure accident. Have listened to it already four time and am totally spellbound. You are BRILLIANT. everything is perfect. Pitch, tone, all of it!!!! My new fav version of this song!

[@qualiarose]

Same here! Amazing!

[@waltbraden9705]

NUTHIN IS ACCIDENT

[@Terinjim]

I stumbled upon this too.☺ I'm glad I did, I've always loved this style of music, I searched for the same song and I personally love this one the best.

[@gval900]

This is so damn beautiful.

[@novgarr87]

You know you make real music and real art when a simple piece of music turns into a masterpiece with only a few instruments, a beautiful voice and a perfect rythm... And it becomes a true spiritual experience that touches the deepest fiber of the soul of who listens to it. Sublime! 🙏🏻💚🎻🎸😊🤗

[@transitman61]

Best version yet. I searched other musicians of this song and I found that this was my favorite. They both sung it and played it perfectly. Goes well at the end of summer and fall, puts me in a great mood even though it's a sad song. Thank you for posting this !!!

[@gwentland1]

Love it!!!

[@JamesShewan]

Please come and play in Inverness, Scotland. Bogbain Farm would have you any ole day.

[@AlexDKennedy]

This is so beautiful !!

[@aphily8ed]

Gave me chills...very well done. Thanks for posting.

[@ggrunau]

That was simply beautiful.

[@hannahfarnum7028]

That was awesome! Love the sound!

[@deathbydodgeball]

Absolutely Beautiful!

[@ViolinViolaMasterclass]

You are magical beings!!! LOVELY🎻🎶🦋✨

[@allisonfoster3935]

so beautiful!!!

[@Freawulf]

Simply Amazing! :D

[@rg-cc5kg]

Best version yet

[@kailaflexer2596]

Gorgeous!

[@shawniemar]

Beautiful!

[@TheBonitaproductions]

so beautiful in so many ways, thank you so much for sharing!

[@georgepollastri7701]

Beautiful !!

[@jamesdumbelton]

This is my favorite version I've heard yet! Amazing work guys.

[@andrewwitthuhn]

superb great job thanks for posting

[@mnoia87]

Such a beautiful song. Thank you

[@rbutler8585]

Beautiful! Just beautiful :)

[@jimmydean7219]

Stunning. Melancholy and bittersweet, beautiful and a bit sad. Instruments and production are stripped down, but the emotional complexity of the harmonies and interplay between the two artists is anything but simple. Needless to say I love this. Thank you for this performance.

[@dannyingram6182]

That's beautiful love it

[@kentowens2179]

Amazingly beautiful!

[@lonnieatterbury1277]

Love her so much , one of my favorites. She is better in concert than on spotify. Thats rare

[@helenmacuil1511]

love it!

[@BB-ko2fg]

This is beautiful ❤️❤️❤️

[@UziRyder1]

That was wonderful.

[@anonbelial]

Absolutely beautiful

[@havatselet]

Thank you - that was absolutely beautiful!!

[@benjaminmakin8824]

fantastic thank you.

[@MrTam63]

Beautifully played and sung.

[@dylansaves]

Just beautiful.

[@Doctor-Stoppage]

This is really beautiful.

[@janetdeshotel7663]

Loved it. One of my favorites...

[@guitzanin]

Beautifull!!!