My grandmother told me not long ago that this song makes her want to “slow dance with someone and hold them tight”. She’s in her 70s and got divorced many years ago. If you have someone to hold tight and slow dance with, don’t take it for granted. We all grow old and sooner or later, we’ll have our last slow dance. I pray I can make the years count!
I hadn't played guitar much at all since my dad died in October 2019. My dad loved Neil Young. I listened to Harvest Moon yesterday, and it's what has got my fire burning again. Thanks Marty, you're the man.
my dad died in early october of 2022, right before he died this was my favourite song. i remember i went to his funeral and i seen all the pictures of him and i felt like i was going to throw up, i didn't know what i would do without my dad---and sometimes i still don't know what i'm doing without him. on the way home, i was in the car with my mom, brother, and both my grandparents. this song was playing and i looked at the moon and it was huge and orange, literally a harvest moon. i like to belive it was a sign from my dad that he was free now, no longer struggling with depression. check up on the people u love before it's too late.
i can barely play the guitar but i want to learn it because it was our song. this was the song that brought us together. it started with hearing about our schools talent show. i didn’t like him, not really at all, but i decided to text him anyway. he played the guitar. he was actually pretty good. i thought he was really cool because i didn’t really know anyone who played the guitar and I’m a big music nerd. i invited him to my house because i wanted to sing in the show with him playing the guitar. we went through my spotify trying to find songs until we eventually stumbled upon this song. we both knew it and figured it wouldn’t be too hard to sing and play. we started practicing a few times per week, around this time last march. we started using it as an excuse to hang out. we gradually played music less and less and focused more on each other instead. we opted out of the talent show because i was too nervous, but we still saw each other regularly. we fell in love, and bonded over our passion for music. we found we had much more in common than just music. he became my muse; my inspiration. he inspired me to be the best version of myself. i didn’t do the best i could. i wasn’t the best for him, and that haunted me. i loved him with all of my being but for some reason i just hurt him. now everything reminds me of him. there isn’t a place i could go without thinking of him. his name is forever engraved in my heart, even though he broke it. i love him unconditionally, for eternity. he was so good to me, but we were so young. i will forever be grateful for every moment we spent together, and everything he did for me, even though i must move on. he will always have a place in my heart and in my soul. i pinky promised him id never stop loving him, and i will never break that. march is approaching quickly now, and i sometimes wonder if we would reconnect at this time, because we did last year. it’s a passing thought but it’s what inspired me to come on here. if you stayed for this whole thing, thank you. it was a rant of some sort. i hope you all find the same love i found. and although we didn’t last forever like i had hoped, it was a once in a lifetime pure, true love. im happy with just that thought.
I can’t say I understand your exact situation, but I understand your pain. It’s so hard to lose someone like that who made your life so complete, even though they’re still around. Grieve this loss as much as you can and just know that one day it will somehow get better. Might be a while but it will get better, I’m still waiting on that day myself but just know you’re not alone. Thank you for sharing your experience
I’m in the same boat right now, I’ve been dating an amazing woman, for a year and a half, and recently we went on a break ( about 4 weeks ago ). I could not imagine a life without her, and although I’m so much, “stronger” than I had realised, I miss her so very much. We went on break because of reasons with our faith, we just weren’t treating each other the way God intended. But I’ve shared my first everything with her, both good and bad, I don’t think I will truly love someone quite the same as her, and I have always thought before going on break too. She has broken my heart immensely, many times, how she loved me so tenderly though. Before this break there had been an incident of betrayal ( minor in the grand scheme of things but it was the mindset behind it that hit me ) and had cried every two nights or so, as a man it was humiliating but after a certain point in time I just needed to let it happen and move on each day. She truly has my heart, and that comment about how he’s engraved in your heart, took the words out my mouth. I’ve described her in poems, literature far beyond I would use in any circumstance. I know that we were made for eachother, just if we want it enough we both need to improve and sacrifice ourselves in aspects outside the relationship. But I can’t imagine anyone else being my partner, my wife, the mother of our children and I’m only seventeen but this isn’t a young love, I’ve tried every single day to honor her with the respect and love that God asks for, and it was subconscious and easy. I do not want another partner, if I’m to live my life in without her, I will find solitude and overcome my desire for a family - it would be unfair to any other potential partner and myself, the constant reminding of this love wouldn’t honor my beautiful girl nor my beautiful potential* partner. I loved reading your comment, I haven’t met someone that can display how much they loved and hold onto someone through an online source, a book or anything else. You evoked a range of things in me, thanks for sharing
Not sure about “finest musicians,” but no doubt Neil is a great artist. Musicianship often doesn’t lead to greatness. But I surely agree with the sentiment.
Playing this song is a profoundly moving experience. I truly feel the emotion behind Mr. Young's words. Marty, thank you for making this song accessible to players of all skill levels.
I used to play this song some and had forgotten about it. My wife had knee surgery in March and it has been a long hard pull. During that time we got used to not dancing in the living room. This is a great favorite of hers. We forgot to dance, I forgot to play it on the guitar. Tonight I told her to take a break and come in the living room. We won't forget for a while at least. I'm 74 and we forget a lot:). We can dance right away, getting the song on the guitar back may take some time but I am going to do it. So nice, so lucky....... Thank you for this good lesson Marty!
Woke up this morning with the harvest moon shining in my window and I knew I had to learn this song. Awesome lesson! Such a brilliant yet simple arrangement this will definitely be in the repertoire. Thanks Marty!
I am pretty much a guitar hack, so your tutorial has been so helpful! As a lifelong classically trained violinist, one little tip I can offer relates to the harmonics bit. Instead of moving the whole hand down the next several frets to catch that low A, I just reach back with my first finger. I started doing it this way to accommodate my discomfort with moving all around the neck. See above regarding I'm a guitar hack. Sometimes it's all I can do to get through this song without getting choked up. Thank you so much for this tutorial!
Marty taught me guitar in his videos. I solo with ease and can pick up a backing track for the first time and play along. I’ve always loved Harvest Moon and now will add it to my practice list. I also play along with harmonica. I find that this is not as easy as it seems. Trying to play basically an improv on the harmonica while trying to keep rhythm on guitar is a bit awkward. The remedy is simple. PLAY. Thanks Marty!
Marty, I wish you were my next-door neighbor. I haven't played guitar for over 25 years and just started again in my 60s. I always loved this song and now I can play it. Thank you for being such a good teacher. I will look you up for more songs. Thanks again, dude.
OMG Yes I learned this song a while back but I kinda forgot it 😅 I was hoping you would do a lesson on this, I needed a refresher. Gotta love Neil Young! ❤🔥 Have a good one Marty! ❤👍
Marty, I am really a Drummer. You don't know how hard it wad to learn Guitar songs before. I always say ' Thanks Dude '. After each of your lessons. Sabbath Drummer Tucson AZ.
I just found your channel looking for a good tutorial for this gorgeous song (none of the tabs I found seemed right) and I am SO GLAD. This tutorial basically taught me the entire song in a night! Definitely just got a subscriber from me
I've listened to some of your tutorials before Marty but this was exceptional and so Neil Young with one of those simple riffs that are up there with the greats. Thanks for that.
I just learned the proper way to play this song, which I have been performing for years... but not quite right. Thank you for how you break it down so well. Subscribed...
Thank you!!! I loved your tutorial. I learned a lot. Thank you Marty. You're so special. I wish nothing but the best for you. Suggestion for your suggestion box- bongo tutorial? All in all, I love you. Xoxo Iris
Just wanted to say that God loves you, not like the world loves, but the pure, unconditional love of Christ exceeds anything that you could ever conjure. I hope this brings you at least a little comfort, especially in this broken world
Awesome lesson Marty. Love this song I just worked it out by ear a week ago. I set and play it ride along with the CD. I had a friend tell me that he could not even tell I was playing with it and I am in standard tuning didn't drop the e down to d at all. I play mine down on the 1st and 2nd fret and then the part you started off with I go to the 6 threat. Wish there was a way I could send a video to you have you hear what it sounds like. Love your videos keep up the great job enjoy learning things from you.
this song has been on my list to learn for weeks and i was scrolling through marty’s vids to see he posted this a week ago lmao i was meant to learn this song
![Neil Young - Harvest Moon + interview [January 1993]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/JjOuibuM8KI/mqdefault.jpg)
My grandmother told me not long ago that this song makes her want to “slow dance with someone and hold them tight”. She’s in her 70s and got divorced many years ago. If you have someone to hold tight and slow dance with, don’t take it for granted. We all grow old and sooner or later, we’ll have our last slow dance. I pray I can make the years count!
That’s beautiful 😍 i love this song....
What’s your gran’s Snapchat?
@@barberoriley5059 lmAo 💀
I’d love to slow dance with someone and hold them tight as long as she doesn’t take all my money like the last one 😕
You sound a good and decent man, Jake. Consider me a friend.
I hadn't played guitar much at all since my dad died in October 2019.
My dad loved Neil Young.
I listened to Harvest Moon yesterday, and it's what has got my fire burning again.
Thanks Marty, you're the man.
Sorry for your loss. This song inspires me too.
My sympathy too...play for your dad...play for your friends and loved ones and for yourself......music is love, my friend.
@@mdogg1604 well said
my dad died in early october of 2022, right before he died this was my favourite song. i remember i went to his funeral and i seen all the pictures of him and i felt like i was going to throw up, i didn't know what i would do without my dad---and sometimes i still don't know what i'm doing without him. on the way home, i was in the car with my mom, brother, and both my grandparents. this song was playing and i looked at the moon and it was huge and orange, literally a harvest moon. i like to belive it was a sign from my dad that he was free now, no longer struggling with depression.
check up on the people u love before it's too late.
It is like one of the greatest songs written. So heartfelt and chill. It is absolutely on the “wish I wrote that” list.
i can barely play the guitar but i want to learn it because it was our song. this was the song that brought us together. it started with hearing about our schools talent show. i didn’t like him, not really at all, but i decided to text him anyway. he played the guitar. he was actually pretty good. i thought he was really cool because i didn’t really know anyone who played the guitar and I’m a big music nerd. i invited him to my house because i wanted to sing in the show with him playing the guitar. we went through my spotify trying to find songs until we eventually stumbled upon this song. we both knew it and figured it wouldn’t be too hard to sing and play. we started practicing a few times per week, around this time last march. we started using it as an excuse to hang out. we gradually played music less and less and focused more on each other instead. we opted out of the talent show because i was too nervous, but we still saw each other regularly. we fell in love, and bonded over our passion for music. we found we had much more in common than just music. he became my muse; my inspiration. he inspired me to be the best version of myself. i didn’t do the best i could. i wasn’t the best for him, and that haunted me. i loved him with all of my being but for some reason i just hurt him. now everything reminds me of him. there isn’t a place i could go without thinking of him. his name is forever engraved in my heart, even though he broke it. i love him unconditionally, for eternity. he was so good to me, but we were so young. i will forever be grateful for every moment we spent together, and everything he did for me, even though i must move on. he will always have a place in my heart and in my soul. i pinky promised him id never stop loving him, and i will never break that. march is approaching quickly now, and i sometimes wonder if we would reconnect at this time, because we did last year. it’s a passing thought but it’s what inspired me to come on here. if you stayed for this whole thing, thank you. it was a rant of some sort. i hope you all find the same love i found. and although we didn’t last forever like i had hoped, it was a once in a lifetime pure, true love. im happy with just that thought.
I can’t say I understand your exact situation, but I understand your pain. It’s so hard to lose someone like that who made your life so complete, even though they’re still around. Grieve this loss as much as you can and just know that one day it will somehow get better. Might be a while but it will get better, I’m still waiting on that day myself but just know you’re not alone. Thank you for sharing your experience
I’m in the same boat right now, I’ve been dating an amazing woman, for a year and a half, and recently we went on a break ( about 4 weeks ago ). I could not imagine a life without her, and although I’m so much, “stronger” than I had realised, I miss her so very much. We went on break because of reasons with our faith, we just weren’t treating each other the way God intended. But I’ve shared my first everything with her, both good and bad, I don’t think I will truly love someone quite the same as her, and I have always thought before going on break too. She has broken my heart immensely, many times, how she loved me so tenderly though. Before this break there had been an incident of betrayal ( minor in the grand scheme of things but it was the mindset behind it that hit me ) and had cried every two nights or so, as a man it was humiliating but after a certain point in time I just needed to let it happen and move on each day. She truly has my heart, and that comment about how he’s engraved in your heart, took the words out my mouth. I’ve described her in poems, literature far beyond I would use in any circumstance. I know that we were made for eachother, just if we want it enough we both need to improve and sacrifice ourselves in aspects outside the relationship. But I can’t imagine anyone else being my partner, my wife, the mother of our children and I’m only seventeen but this isn’t a young love, I’ve tried every single day to honor her with the respect and love that God asks for, and it was subconscious and easy. I do not want another partner, if I’m to live my life in without her, I will find solitude and overcome my desire for a family - it would be unfair to any other potential partner and myself, the constant reminding of this love wouldn’t honor my beautiful girl nor my beautiful potential* partner. I loved reading your comment, I haven’t met someone that can display how much they loved and hold onto someone through an online source, a book or anything else. You evoked a range of things in me, thanks for sharing
Neil Young is one of the finest musicians to grace the 20th century, glad he’s still with us!
Not sure about “finest musicians,” but no doubt Neil is a great artist. Musicianship often doesn’t lead to greatness. But I surely agree with the sentiment.
Playing this song is a profoundly moving experience. I truly feel the emotion behind Mr. Young's words. Marty, thank you for making this song accessible to players of all skill levels.
I love Neil's chords. They sound more difficult that they actually are. I think its because all the layered instruments in his mixes.
This song never fails to make me cry.
I used to play this song some and had forgotten about it. My wife had knee surgery in March and it has been a long hard pull. During that time we got used to not dancing in the living room. This is a great favorite of hers. We forgot to dance, I forgot to play it on the guitar. Tonight I told her to take a break and come in the living room. We won't forget for a while at least. I'm 74 and we forget a lot:). We can dance right away, getting the song on the guitar back may take some time but I am going to do it. So nice, so lucky....... Thank you for this good lesson Marty!
I remember watching Marty in 2011 when i first learned his pentatonic scale and impressed my whole friend on 6th grade.
Im 21 now 😂
damn dude same here i remember going to him always for a new song to learn those were the days
PERFECT I JUST LEARNED THE HARMONICA FOR THIS
Me too. Harmonica is such an awesome side piece to the guitar. This song is perfect for those two, it really makes you look professional.
What's the tab?
Jam along with him in the intro
Cool. Gots to gets me a harmonica.
What harmonica key is this song in?
Woke up this morning with the harvest moon shining in my window and I knew I had to learn this song. Awesome lesson! Such a brilliant yet simple arrangement this will definitely be in the repertoire. Thanks Marty!
I am pretty much a guitar hack, so your tutorial has been so helpful!
As a lifelong classically trained violinist, one little tip I can offer relates to the harmonics bit. Instead of moving the whole hand down the next several frets to catch that low A, I just reach back with my first finger. I started doing it this way to accommodate my discomfort with moving all around the neck. See above regarding I'm a guitar hack.
Sometimes it's all I can do to get through this song without getting choked up.
Thank you so much for this tutorial!
Marty taught me guitar in his videos. I solo with ease and can pick up a backing track for the first time and play along. I’ve always loved Harvest Moon and now will add it to my practice list. I also play along with harmonica. I find that this is not as easy as it seems. Trying to play basically an improv on the harmonica while trying to keep rhythm on guitar is a bit awkward. The remedy is simple. PLAY. Thanks Marty!
That gem by Neil makes me cry too it brings back well memories.
Hey Marty, had this song in my music sheets 5 years back, now is the time to play it again thanks to you
One of my favorite Neil Young songs.
Man Marty is just the best guitar teacher on RUclips! Marty and carl are my favourites!
Good stuff once again. Thank you
What a great great song. I had just added it to my wedding playlist yesterday too.
Marty, I wish you were my next-door neighbor. I haven't played guitar for over 25 years and just started again in my 60s. I always loved this song and now I can play it. Thank you for being such a good teacher. I will look you up for more songs. Thanks again, dude.
I remember the first day I heard this song I didn't know the words but still managed to sing it
It always brings a tear to my eye
This song randomly came up in my head so now I want to play it
Thank you Marty
there’s so many touching stories in the comment section, yall making me tear up😢
you taught me guitar when i was in my teens, love this song and what you've done for the music community
OMG Yes I learned this song a while back but I kinda forgot it 😅 I was hoping you would do a lesson on this, I needed a refresher. Gotta love Neil Young! ❤🔥 Have a good one Marty! ❤👍
Thank you! I love this song, and it is much easier than I thought. I can actually play it. Just need some practice to get it right.
This song reminds me of a happier time in my life. I'm so excited to learn this one. Thanks, Chief
Truly, Beautiful Chords ! 👍🏽
Yesss my day has been made
Marty I love ya. Best guitar teacher ever. I bought a guitar at start of pandemic and because of you I never put it down. Thank you!!!!
Love it. This song makes me cry every time I hear it, but I've always wanted to be able to play it. Thanks, Marty!
Hey Marty, it’s my birthday and I just got an Iced Tea Epiphone Les Paul!!!
dude... i HAD to pause this to say Ive never had a better quick lesson. BraaaVo.
nd love your respectful way of teaching, without dumbing anything down. Thanks heaps from Australia!
You are the best teacher online.
Marty, I am really a Drummer. You don't know how hard it wad to learn Guitar songs before. I always say ' Thanks Dude '. After each of your lessons. Sabbath Drummer Tucson AZ.
I just found your channel looking for a good tutorial for this gorgeous song (none of the tabs I found seemed right) and I am SO GLAD. This tutorial basically taught me the entire song in a night! Definitely just got a subscriber from me
Perfect for learning the first new song in 2021. thank you very much!Marty and have a healthy new year! Greetings from germany 🇩🇪
I will try tonight after this refresher on 12 string busking.Thank you Marty.
Marty, you are a gift from god, and I’m forever grateful for what you have done for my guitar progression.
thank you so much for the tutorial! coming back to studying the guitar, and neil young is an amazing way to start again! 🎉
I've listened to some of your tutorials before Marty but this was exceptional and so Neil Young with one of those simple riffs that are up there with the greats. Thanks for that.
I remember when I first saw one of your videos to help me learn how to play guitar. That was 10 years ago. Love your stuff man
Thanks Marty Music. This song has been on my “to do” list for a while now. What a great lesson - love your presentation. You make life easy!
This is a good song. Thanks Marty
Thanks for this! Easy to follow…even for me!
So happy I can have a go at this most beautiful tune. Thanks again to you.
That entire album is phenomenal, happy new year Martumus!
Love you Marty! For all you do for us musicians we need to donate tons of $$$ to you sir!
you make sense and you make things easy to understand its like your speaking my language. thank you so much.
I feel like I grew up with Marty Fr. Watched your videos when I got my first guitar at 12. I’m 26 now
Thank you Marty for all the great lessons. You have truly brought joy into my life.
Thank you for explaining the chord spelling in drop d, it made sense! Thx again!
I just learned the proper way to play this song, which I have been performing for years... but not quite right. Thank you for how you break it down so well. Subscribed...
Can you do any John Prine tutorials?
Hello in there is a favorite of mine
Thank you!!! I loved your tutorial. I learned a lot. Thank you Marty. You're so special. I wish nothing but the best for you. Suggestion for your suggestion box- bongo tutorial?
All in all, I love you.
Xoxo Iris
You're the man Marty. Thank you for the lesson 🙏 🤘
Just wanted to say that God loves you, not like the world loves, but the pure, unconditional love of Christ exceeds anything that you could ever conjure. I hope this brings you at least a little comfort, especially in this broken world
I can only play the broom part :(
😂😂
LMAOO
That is a critical part
The broom is what makes up most of the song. :)
Hehe
So wonderful man! Thank you for your hard work throughout the year!
Great song, broken down to it's basics and so brilliantly explained Marty. Another one for the repertoire.Thanks 👍
Awesome lesson Marty. Love this song I just worked it out by ear a week ago. I set and play it ride along with the CD. I had a friend tell me that he could not even tell I was playing with it and I am in standard tuning didn't drop the e down to d at all. I play mine down on the 1st and 2nd fret and then the part you started off with I go to the 6 threat. Wish there was a way I could send a video to you have you hear what it sounds like. Love your videos keep up the great job enjoy learning things from you.
You've taught me much sir, thanks for another great one!
this is a LOT of fun to play!
and it's not that hard for a beginner. amazing!
thank you
One of the most beautiful songs out there
this song has been on my list to learn for weeks and i was scrolling through marty’s vids to see he posted this a week ago lmao i was meant to learn this song
One of the prettiest songs I ever heard
Lovely lovely song. Neil Young wrote some of the nicest songs you could learn on guitar.
Marty, thank you so much for adding timestamps to your lessons. So helpful. Also love the Katana patches you are putting together!
Very cool sounding chords!..
man you're such an inspiration i recently listend to your interview with mary spender, thanks man!
Marty, thank you so much. Your videos have helped me so much. Your a great teacher and an amazing guitarist. Again, can't thank you enough
Great tutorial, thanks Marty your is the best guitar coach.. best regard from Indonesia 👌
This video saved my life, thankyou✊🏼❤️🔥💯
Beautiful playing as always Marty!
You are amazing sir, thanks for all the effort you pt into these videos.
That intro was honestly very relaxing
Loving the lessons bud x
Awesome you did it! I do not see many others adding that D A thing fill lower if you know what i mean? Good ear!..
Thanks my friend. Love Neil Young. Now i can try to play some songs of him. Take care and god bless.
Great lesson Marty! Love you man! You're amazing and such a great teacher!
Great stuff Marty! Your tutorials are always appreciated!
Sweet Just found the next song lesson I want to learn! Thank u Marty
What a tune.Love it.Your a great teacher Marty thanks from Ireland😁👍
Love this - Thanks Marty!! You've explained it all very clearly😃
Thank you so much Marty for always making everything so easy :)
Always wanted to learn this song.. Thank you very much, Marty !
Thank you for that video showing, it gave me a much better idea of playing harvest Moon 🎑
Super lesson and love the J-45!
Excellent lesson as ever. Thank you Marty.
Beautiful song that falls under the fingers in a solo guitar arrangement as well.
Thanks for doing a classic, Marty. Happy New Year.
Nice to hear this on a Gibson J-45. I just got one and am planning to play a lot of Neil Young songs on it!
Hey Marty, thank you for the Harvest Moon guitar lesson. Really Appreciate it!!
Marty,you are so good.i love your tutorials. Thanks
Superb Melody, thanks Marty!
That song is musical comfort food✌️
clear as crystal !thanks very much