"Walking On The Moon" - Foggy Mountain Spaceship

Our take on The Police classic, Walking On The Moon. Performed live at Wibby Brewing in Longmont, Colorado.
Chris Elliott - 5-String Banjo
Chris Sheldon - Banjotron Acoustikit 2000™
Kyle Ussery - Banjo Bass and MIDI Foot Keyboard
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[@JamAlong]

We fully endorse this lunacy, viva la Banjo Revolution!

[@game_4_growth]

This is freakin' amazing! Great job guys, just brilliant ❤‍🔥

[@foggymountainspaceship]

Thanks so much!

[@game_4_growth]

@@foggymountainspaceship It is my pleasure

[@oghippiechick]

Thank you KZbin algorithms for introducing me to to this! Foggy Mountain Spaceship, I'm now your biggest #1 fan! This freakin' rocks!

[@foggymountainspaceship]

Awesome, welcome aboard!

[@GaryAa56]

Same here!

[@Vince-ml9gw]

Awesome! 👏👏👏 that’s one of my favorite Police songs. You guys did a really great rendition!

[@markcoomber8222]

I hope Sting, Andy & Stewart have heard this.

[@user-sp1gw8gz3o]

Why. Ly

[@juliebraden6911]

I suppose those are the members of the Police and you think it's a good look to show off your intimate knowledge of the band to the point that you pretend to be on a first name basis with them, correct? I didn't bother googling to check since I don't care enough.

[@ThursonJames]

You mean Gordon, Andy and Stewart?

[@ThursonJames]

@@juliebraden6911 the badge of honor of (presumably) someone who grew up taking for granted the ability to easily acquire information is to avoid doing so as much as possible. Almost as though to say, “Just because I happen to be a digital native doesn’t mean that it has an effect on me.” I agree that you should learn about the Founding Father’s before delving into pop bands from the late 1970s. ☄️

[@coryhickman4491]

@@ThursonJamesgood ol Gordy 😂😂

[@centralscrutinizer7374]

Banjo with wah-wah! I say yes! Best thing that ever happened for a banjo, next to outright theft or fire!

[@robm3569]

You might want to check out Bella Fleck and the Flecktones. Bella is the Pat Metheny of the banjo.

[@clescell6587]

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[@davidthomas1467]

Edie Brickell and the New Bohemians back in the day.

[@forestyogin2218]

That is not a Wah Wah pedal that is a Wah envelope (an on / off guitar pedal) like the Edie Brickel song (What I am)... Equally as ground breaking. .:)

[@geraldfriend256]

Always trying to get the tone of a banjo with a wah coming out of a boxcar

[@garysuarez9614]

Originally thought this was a stripped down Flektones trip. Awesome!

[@bluespupil414]

Being born in 1970, The Police were one of my top three favorite bands/ musicians (Bowie and Gabriel being the other two). This was one of my favorites from The Police because of the ambience it has. This cover so beautifully captures and builds upon the songs innate flow. Great job. New subscriber!!

[@JetSetDiva]

1969 vintage here and I'm right there with ya

[@theobserver9131]

Who's gonna be the oldest person to respond to this? 1964 model right here.

[@theobserver9131]

And yeah, I love the police original version, and these guys did a great job capturing it in a really fun way.

[@worially]

@@theobserver9131Hello kids. ;) From 1955. I love this track, still do. From Hungary, Budapest. 🥰

[@FunnyHaHa420]

excellent! I think Jerry would have dug this. Highest compliment I can give.

[@griffm5]

who the phuck is Jerry ?

[@jadeporter3174]

Shades of Edie Brickell and the New Bohemians. Love it.

[@johnnyvaughn8391]

Wow, I didn't notice that, but dang you are right!

[@adamhall5024]

I hear Jerry Garcia being channeled through that banjo. ❤. Great stuff guys

[@Patty.29675]

Nice Cup of Coffee. Good Sunday 🌄. Blessed Day.

[@robm3569]

Great tune, cool rendition with a slight jam-band vibe. I was trying to figure out where the chord vamp was coming from, a hidden keyboard player or bad camera work? And then ah-ha!, the bass player was playing it with his right foot.

[@jamesfarrell8339]

I have never seen more done with less Brilliant I loved it

[@RG-xo5id]

Wow, what a great rendition & I love your background visuals + fabulous banjo playing.

[@foggymountainspaceship]

Thanks so much!

[@spanqueluv9er]

@@foggymountainspaceship This is crazy cool! Y’all are fantastic musicians, thank you so much for this!

[@ajconstantine3593]

This is the second one I’ve watched. The drummer has a _real_ deft-drummer’s kick foot. VERY surprising in a novelty outfit like this. I love it. 🤩

[@brendamilloy2557]

Amazing how well so many rock tunes translate into bluegrass/roots music so well! Awesome version here!

[@DarylBark]

Playing a Banjo does not a "Bluegrass" Tune make. As lovely as this performance was, it had very little do do with "roots" music. Just sayin'.

[@goodun2974]

"Walking on the Moon" isn't a "rock" tune, it's a reggae song. Check out some reggae-flavored cover songs by David Lindley and ElRayo-X, some famous and some less-known, there are plenty of them to be found on KZbin. "Quarter of a Man" easily makes my top ten list of best songs ever written.

[@brendamilloy2557]

@@goodun2974 I'm very familiar with the esteemed Mr. Lindley, having been a Jackson Browne fan all these years.

[@goodun2974]

@@brendamilloy2557 , I got to see Lindley play a bunch of times, both with a band and doing solo or duet gigs, but interestingly enough I never saw him play banjo even though he was a very accomplished banjo player. I loved his Oud, Bouzouki, Violin and Saz playing, not to mention the screaming lap-steel slide guitar (hearing lap steel through a Dumble amp at a distance of 10 feet is a life-changing experience!). I got to meet and talk to him at a gig; had two teenagers with me, so we all got to check out his instruments, and the boys went home with guitar picks, drumsticks and autographs!

[@brendamilloy2557]

@@goodun2974 Yup, I too have seen "the wonder that is Lindley!" live!

[@jamespuleo3269]

Great tune and great rendition !! For those who weren't there then, this song and Roxanne were the two tunes that got the Police on the radio and got their career rolling. Kudos to all 3 of y'all, but especially to the bass player who also holds down the keyboard part with his feet ~~~~~~

[@moondawg3693]

WoW his toes must be crazy tired by the end of the day.

[@MarkMcCluney]

Very enjoyable. I'm really enjoying watching your videos repeatedly and increasingly impressed with Chris' Acoustikit.

[@BioBearcat]

Wow Pancho. This is great. Quite the drum kit!

[@john-ic5pz]

what a surprisingly full tone from that tiny cymbal!

[@pmop34]

The percussionist dude has my jaw on the floor. I've never seen anything like it

[@cwildeman]

Gentlemen, that was fucking sweet. Side note: I don't think I've ever seen a bass banjo(?) before. Cool.

[@GREATSCOTTSSPOTWeHealthy-sb3zp]

Yowza! Heading down to Venice Beach right now to get some extra mushrooms for my burger for lunch and my pizza for tonight and a late night snack..... I'm going to be listening to these guys till the morning comes...😵‍💫

[@englishsteve1465]

Yay ! more reggae influenced / pop / bluegrass noodling please FMS geezers !

[@ElliottsBanjoSchool]

Thanks for participating!

[@TheScreamingFrog916]

So cool! Love the creative trio of banjo instruments. Including a Bass banjo and percussion banjo, like Futureman from Bella Fleck. Thanks very much for sharing, and best wishes for your future success/fun with music 🎶🌎☮❤🔥

[@foggymountainspaceship]

Thanks so much!

[@JB-ti7bl]

It took me a while to figure out where the rhythm guitar sound was coming from. Then I saw the bassist tapping his foot on something.

[@TheScreamingFrog916]

@@JB-ti7bl , Thanks very much for pointing that out. I can guess that it is a MIDI controller/keyboard for the feet. Kind of like the kind you see on a church organ, except smaller. Really clever, and makes me love this group even more 🎶🎹❤

[@darpope2752]

Please explain the percussion, slash banjo, slash whatever thing. Was that created out of your imagination, or would Guitar Center have on in some dusty, forgotten corner?

[@jose810725]

im really glad i clicked on this damn that was cool!!! the percussionist is just nuts good!! all of you are.

[@gradypatterson1948]

Wow! Never woulda thunk it - but this reworking is impressive! Classic song, of course, and being fairly basic in chord structure, gives lots of room for the band members each to shine! I'll be listening / watching to more 🙂

[@lt2339]

Added this to my rare country song list I like.

[@Brad-ip8wz]

Interesting take on one of my favorite songs…. Pretty cool actually

[@JimiKool]

Wow, that was very unique!!

[@ElliottsBanjoSchool]

Thanks!

[@pmrich7035]

Ok, first time ever hearing a banjo with distortion. 😮 That worked so well. Great rendition of this song.

[@stirfrybry1]

I'm glad youtube figured I would like this. Sounded so good. you guys are great

[@mwblackbelt]

Well if that ain't the freshest thing! I'm loving it

[@blickumblickumblick]

You guys are all monsters and your interpretation of the parts is excellent, but as a drummer I have to say that the way y'all's badrummer captured the essence of Copeland's original drum part is pretty remarkable. The whole thing is just fantastic.

[@foggymountainspaceship]

Thanks for listening!

[@turtlec7140]

These guys are amazing - with the added bonus that I laughed my ass off at their serious expressions!

[@foggymountainspaceship]

Thanks for listening!

[@fat_ninja9569]

Hell yeah that's was bad ass. I need alot more of that.

[@Patty.29675]

I listen a Couple times A DAY since I found this 💎. Its A Beautiful Jam ❤😊

[@caseyjay8097]

surprised i remembered most of the lyrics. Masterfully done.

[@ElliottsBanjoSchool]

Thank you!

[@jadeporter3174]

Born Humboldt. Raised hillbilly in the Ozarks. Finished as a surfer. This combines one of my all time favorite bands with the sound I grew up with. Thank you.

[@zounds13]

First there was the Shuitar and now we have the Banjotron Acoustikit 2000™ ! I like where this is going.

[@stevehand4253]

Sounds very good 👍

[@bloodstone2k]

Oh THIS is exactly what I needed on a slow Saturday night! Wonderful cover, guys! 🙂

[@allbrokenlightsband]

excellent Recreation!! Percussion dude..how?!!! Your amazing!!!

[@franciscomartinez-xc1nd]

Aparte de ser bajos, desde ahí intriga, no pierde la esencia rege hermanada con armonías jazz e incrementa la intención comunicativa y emocional de police, está chingona esta banda y versión🙂👍😉me atrapó, felicidades, y el arreglo es único😃😇

[@raymondmaynard2438]

Space age bluegrass music 🎶 this is original WORLD 🌎 CLASS MUSOS 2023 Thu 5 oct listening to my new favourite band big fan 🥝🇳🇿👍🏽👍🏽 can’t wait to listen to more of your songs FMS🎨work😎

[@foggymountainspaceship]

Thanks so much, be on the lookout for more videos soon!

[@DavidS-pw5gd]

I had my back to the computer. Wow, what am I hearing? Not a big Banjo fan but this is absolutley unique and beautiful. Great job guys! It's actually addictive! ❤‍🔥💯

[@parkjammer]

Weirdly wonderful in wonky ways!

[@ElliottsBanjoSchool]

Thank you!

[@Patty.29675]

THE art work just gorgeous. 4:31

[@skipsmith743]

love it .... that bass player is doing it all... wow... very talented.. what is he using for the keyboard sounds

[@foggymountainspaceship]

Thanks Skip! It’s a Studiologic mp-113 midi foot controller, running into an Apple laptop. The software it is running is called MainStage, which has endless possibilities for sounds and customization. Glad you enjoy the music!

[@SifetFelic]

Fantastic video, song...great Music

[@foggymountainspaceship]

Much appreciated!

[@mickadams1905]

Awesome job guys! You somehow completely recreated the song while still capturing it's original vibe perfectly. Not an easy thing to do do. Loved it.

[@picoliciousartistry]

Groovy, I love the sound and the flow!!!

[@RyuAzuku]

Absolutely love it!

[@jerryschaefer7178]

Listening for the first time ☺️ love it! 👍🎶🤘

[@barryrahn5957]

Love this!

[@Mago_Dugreen]

AMAZING !!!

[@tonyrapa-tonyrapa]

Brilliant - love it.

[@MarcusVorwaller]

amazing.

[@friendlyskies3109]

Wow!

[@richholoch8230]

Fantastic!

[@rebeccamartin2399]

What a wonderful addition to the evening! Thanks

[@DearMr.Fantasy]

Absolutely outstanding.

[@susanlongb4]

Very cool! ❤️🎶

[@jackiebarrett4063]

Absolutely love this! What a great bass sound! ❤

[@cutebear1817]

So chill

[@friendlyskies3109]

Beautiful!

[@abundantYOUniverse]

That is fantastic incredible talent thanks.

[@suzanneartist1026]

I LOVE it ❤

[@johnblais2065]

Owewe,love it

[@MM-lo8st]

You did it! You captured it! Good job,

[@JamesBrown-js3lm]

Loved it guys, awesome rendition.

[@Jonesnaltitude]

Outstanding

[@DaKasio]

WOW!

[@JM-db8ez]

Awesome.

[@Mike-hr6jz]

Incredible great drum sounds it all sounded great together love the effects in the base was to cool

[@richardnotman787]

Excellent!

[@dakofretworks]

Thanks that's awesome!

[@jddaox]

That was great.

[@alilawless5866]

Very cool ,dudes,luv it

[@SharingGardens]

Wonderful! I also LOVE the artwork behind you!

[@Patty.29675]

I LOVE THIS. BEAUTIFUL. Always Love Banjo. ❤️ 🎉🎉🎉. 3:54

[@foggymountainspaceship]

Thanks so much Patty! And happy bday to you and Sting :)

[@Patty.29675]

I'm It's Beautiful.Your Welcome Just CREDIT Were Credit is Due My Friend Just Since I Was A KID. The Banjo 🪕 The Beauty In This Is 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@chrisgrow]

just ran across this in my feed what an amazing vibe

[@Brian-os9qj]

How fun and so enjoyable

[@griffm5]

great cover of a classic !! bravo

[@enough1494]

Magnificent!

[@marshallwebber9682]

Astonishing.

[@rogerbly]

Wow! creative and beautiful cover.

[@littleshopofsongs3481]

Just great... true newgrass

[@user-fs6by7xb7i]

Fabulous 🎉 👍

[@user-nw2si7hu3u]

Groovy ❤

[@slimhanson5792]

I dig this,,,,Its different and i gotta hear some more...

[@asoldierofrome]

Great Tapestry! Reminded at beginning of early Rush with Caribbean bouquet and relaxing finish. Beautiful!

[@ChrisMillerdoubleplanet]

Very cool. I love the Drumjo....

[@Ogsonofgroo]

I was not expecting this, a wonderful cover of an iconic band, thank you!

[@BlueCollarRay]

The perfect thing to watch right now,,,,,,

[@maineiacts]

WICKED FANTASTIC & BRILLIANT TAKE!! Love It!!! And this song!!

[@robertcritchley1338]

Love that bluegrass style.

[@sinjinmonsoon9055]

This is really good. Beautiful interpretation.

[@jameslewan7026]

Such a unique and tasteful take on an already awesome song. Thanks, and hope for more wonderous portrayals of musicality! I love banjos!

[@NoiZeTribe4Life]

love ya'lls cover.

[@mstewart109]

Love the adapter on the banjo . Cool. Very good sound

[@ElliottsBanjoSchool]

Thank you!