Michaelo of Mondo Blue performs a vintage work gang song on his Szylagi jaw harp at the Main Street Coffee Roasters in Redwood City, CA, on May 7, 2011.
Lyrics are as follows: If I had about 45 dollars I'll go, I'll go I'd be rich like old man Carnegie Wealth untold This old hammer killed a kid John Henry Killed him dead, yes he killed him dead Knocked the brains out of my partner In his head, lord in his head Now I'm going don to Louisiana far away, it's so far away and I'm gonna see my Ezmerelda I can't stay, no I can't stay It was me, myself and my friend Paul ran up the hill and over the wall somebody asked me, "was it any fun?" most I've ever had and I hardly begun If I had about 45 dollars I'll go, I'll go I'd be rich like old man Carnegie Wealth untold
And instead of Carnegie, it’s ‘Cartier’. I see several mistakes in this interpretation of his lyrics. Either way, it’s still a cool little tune and Michealo is the bomb!
Props to Jake Peters for the lyrics but I want to propose an alternative. Instead of the 2nd line being "I'll go, I'll go," I think it should be, "All in gold, all in gold." Makes a bit more sense and creates a better rhyme. Also, I hear a harmonica in the background rather than a fiddle.
It's an old work song from the turn of the century. I not sure what the name of the song is. Michaelo uncovered it in travels so thirty years ago. Try to get the lyrics of the video. Good Luck!
Is Mondo Blue still performing? Did they ever record any of their work. Really enjoy what they have done and would hope for more. Any Idea where or who would have preformed or developed the jaw harp song.
I just picked up a super cheap one. Heard that it hurts your teeth but i havnt had problems. I could see if someone had brittle teeth it could damage them though
It's important to avoid plucking outwards. If plucking outwards you have to apply much more pressure, the harp might snap back, the tone tends to be less clean and it shortens the harp's lifespan. The guy in the video plays it correctly inwards..
Does anyone have any idea on a way to play this without just figuring it out by ear?? I could eventually probably figure it out but, tbh I’d kinda rather not, ya know?
@@realhackjunkie yes. He passed a few years ago. Michael O'Connelly. Michael O. The Doobie Brothers tune "Down Around O'Connelly's Corner" was written about him.
I tried to, but he smudges the endings(as well some middle places), so I understand either first line or just ripped out words, which I can't combine into flowing sense. (Unfortunately, English is not my native, and I used to Canadian English, so I can't pick up this pronunciation)
DieWolfen There are different kinds of Jaw Harps. That what he plays is the same I use. And it has contact with the teeth. But if you use it correct it will not harm you or damage your teeth.
Lyrics are as follows:
If I had about 45 dollars
I'll go, I'll go
I'd be rich like old man Carnegie
Wealth untold
This old hammer killed a kid John Henry
Killed him dead, yes he killed him dead
Knocked the brains out of my partner
In his head, lord in his head
Now I'm going don to Louisiana
far away, it's so far away
and I'm gonna see my Ezmerelda
I can't stay, no I can't stay
It was me, myself and my friend Paul
ran up the hill and over the wall
somebody asked me, "was it any fun?"
most I've ever had and I hardly begun
If I had about 45 dollars
I'll go, I'll go
I'd be rich like old man Carnegie
Wealth untold
No, my mom was though.
I believe it says “all in gold” instead of “ill go, I’ll go”
And instead of Carnegie, it’s ‘Cartier’.
I see several mistakes in this interpretation of his lyrics. Either way, it’s still a cool little tune and Michealo is the bomb!
As an aspiring jaw harp player, I’ve watched this video nearly 200 times! Michaelo, nicely done my brother! You are the definition of ‘cool’! Play on!
As someone who’s been learning the jaw harp I hope to get this sound and be able to mix my music with it this fluently 🖤
Different harps have different sounds so you might not be able to get exactly the same sound.
A fantastic old time singing voice! Superb!
YES!!! The First Jaw Harp ive seen that has the same tuning as mine! It was fun playing along with this haha
+Sir Shanks Can you point me in the direction of a jaw harp with this tuning?
+Sir Shanks what key is it tuned to?
+James Griffin Mouth Music.com has Szylagi Black fire in about every key, which is what the one in the video appears to be.
www.mouthmusic.com/
Where can I find a good one at?
Red dead redemption 2
Yeah i bought one in Columbia, CA lol
Same
Yes omg
great sound man,love it all.
Old style...awesome :-)
Now I want to get a jaw harp!
love the way you play ...
Props to Jake Peters for the lyrics but I want to propose an alternative. Instead of the 2nd line being "I'll go, I'll go," I think it should be, "All in gold, all in gold." Makes a bit more sense and creates a better rhyme.
Also, I hear a harmonica in the background rather than a fiddle.
Think that is the actual lyric for it... That does also seem to be a harmonica in the back.
This guy would be getting more than 45 dollars
I would like to know the name of the song on the singer, if it exists CD, if any great band recorded the sound. Please if anyone knows help me
Love it, brilliant 👍👍👍👌
Actually Jew Harp is one of the instruments 1000+ names word-wide.
It's an old work song from the turn of the century. I not sure what the name of the song is. Michaelo uncovered it in travels so thirty years ago. Try to get the lyrics of the video. Good Luck!
fucking slaying my guy
I just got my jaw harp
very good
I loved it!
Som especial Jaw Harp e country
Joyca?
can anybody find me lyrics of this song? I really like it, but there is no one who know((((
Is Mondo Blue still performing? Did they ever record any of their work. Really enjoy what they have done and would hope for more. Any Idea where or who would have preformed or developed the jaw harp song.
Imagine that he knows how to make horse voice like Sakha (Yakutian) harpers on 0:40.
What would this kind of music be classified as? Because I need more of it in my life.
hill billy
Country blues or blue grass
Fantastic 👍 😊
Hello! I am a filmmaker in Colorado and I was wondering if this song is available in some sort of studio environment?
can anybody write text of this song? if you miss some words - it doesn't matter))
If I may ask, what's the title of this song? I'd love ot learn to play it as well on me jaw harp
whats the name of song? its class
I love it 🤠
What's the name of the song? I need lyrics for it, but can't find so far. Ask for help.
If I had about 45 dollars
all in gold, all in gold
I'd be rich like old man Cartier
all told, all told
badass, sir!
Damned good.
Does he have a mini mouth organ attached to the harp?
What’s this song called he’s singing
جداً جميل
I just know this instrument from play Red Dead Redemption 2
Friggin awesome
Just bought my first harp...mine doesn't sound the same.
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
im learning to play and im injoyinhg it and no it dont hurt your teeth
I just picked up a super cheap one. Heard that it hurts your teeth but i havnt had problems. I could see if someone had brittle teeth it could damage them though
Only your lips when you started to learn for the first time.
It's important to avoid plucking outwards. If plucking outwards you have to apply much more pressure, the harp might snap back, the tone tends to be less clean and it shortens the harp's lifespan. The guy in the video plays it correctly inwards..
👍🏼
he good
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watch "jew's harp in the key of d"
Robert I think it was in the key of F. I always played a b-flat harp on this tune.
😊))))
More jaw harp videos
Does anyone have any idea on a way to play this without just figuring it out by ear?? I could eventually probably figure it out but, tbh I’d kinda rather not, ya know?
he looks a lot like me da, great tune......
Bueno bueno ¡
hehe, i could instantly tell the maker of the harp without looking at the descriptions... x]
btw it's Szilágyi correctly. :]
POV: cripps from rdr2
Santa is really good at that lol
Aha that's my point, since the other people were arguing over it xD.
ＨＩＫＡＫＩＮからきたｗうまい！
Violin in the background
@ninelivecat that's harmonica.
Заебумба! 👍
in my language ... it´s drumbľa :)
makikjoga What language is that?
They're selfish, pass the name of the song, please
Add a harmonica to this song
🤣
трам-парам-рам))
This song makes me want to go to work in a coal mine
Not really
演奏中の目こえーw
Its a jew harp not a marranzanu!
No...it's a Jew's Harp! LOL
It's a jaw harp not a jew harp! LOL.
I would like to know the name of the song on the singer, if it exists CD, if any great band recorded the sound. Please if anyone knows help me
The Singer is Michael O'Connelly. MICHAEL O, from Mondo Blue group. RIP
Класно !!! Хочется слушать бесконечно !
This is such a touching performance in a way.. he seems like a very nice man..
he was a lovely man.
@@kevinbyrne333 was? Is he dead?
@@realhackjunkie yes. He passed a few years ago. Michael O'Connelly. Michael O. The Doobie Brothers tune "Down Around O'Connelly's Corner" was written about him.
its many different names !
I tried to, but he smudges the endings(as well some middle places), so I understand either first line or just ripped out words, which I can't combine into flowing sense. (Unfortunately, English is not my native, and I used to Canadian English, so I can't pick up this pronunciation)
Hello - Does playing of this jaws harp hurt your teeth and erode away your enamel and cause pain in the long run?
The jaw harp is not intended to make contact with the user's teeth. The correct way is to use your lips.
DieWolfen There are different kinds of Jaw Harps. That what he plays is the same I use. And it has contact with the teeth. But if you use it correct it will not harm you or damage your teeth.
Heiner Schau I didnt know that, thanks for the info!