I grew up with a dad who played bluegrass on his Martin guitar. My childhood is filled with summertime memories of weekend music gatherings at our house, we would have 5 or 6 musicians and their families over for bbq, bluegrass, hand cranked homemade ice cream, and homemade wine. I accompanied my dad to bluegrass festivals all over Ohio, West Virginia and Kentucky. I had the privilege of witnessing some of the all time greatest blue grass guys ever. Bill Monroe, Bobby and Sonny Osborne, Jimmy Martin and Ralph Stanley just to name a few. When I hear good bluegrass, it takes me back to those childhood memories-it was good times when life was much simpler.
This documentary had a profound effect on me when I was a little girl. I think they should show it in schools to teach kids about the roots of American Music. I'll always have a soft spot in my heart for bluegrass music.
GuitarChick071 BIG TIME. The same thing when I was a kid. I love bluegrass, and old time music like that played by the New Lost City Ramblers, or Fiddlin John Carson and Moonshine Kate (that's going back to the 1920s and 1930s and some of the earliest true American folk music recorded and distributed). High Lonesome is not only a beautiful work, is an IMPORTANT one. And it is so important that as many people see it as possible.
I'm Filipino and i appreciate bluegrass music. I first heard it when i was young watching the movie called "Deliverance"...i was tapping my feet to the "duel" scene...awesome music!! I've been listening to them ever since...
It warms my soul to be learning about this music. It kills me inside when people my age try and tell us that we don't have a culture, they can try to destroy it, but as long as we live our culture shall carry on
That footage of the young boy and the cow at 6:38 makes me nostalgic for a time before my own. I wish I could have experienced that type of upbringing.
I didn't milk a whole lota cows as a kid but we were country upbringing with 5 acres of garden ,we produced A Whole bunch of vegetables and my dad would try to sell some in a produce stand but gave most of it to family and friends in need without asking for pay,,,,,and we didn't have much at the time ourself.,,,,,,,, but we had parents that provided for us and sang with us and LOVED us for what we were and yes these old time memories and songs are wonderful....By the way,,, I am Amish and always was..☺ But grew up with some awesome music as well....👍👍-
If the house that Bill was walking in was really my old home place I would have to rebuild it . Maybe I am too sentimental but I yearn for the past . Yes I can use a computer and all but the old simple days were the best days .
@Sean Coxen, thank you. Bill Monroe, to all intents and purposes, did invent bluegrass. He took what was "oldtime music", sped it up, defined the instrumentation (authentic "oldtime" used different instruments, or used the familiar bluegrass ones differently), and made that male harmony the definitive vocals.
I heard somewhere on good authority that when John Prine was first introduced to Bill Monroe, the fellow introducing Mr. Prine said: "This is John Prine- he wrote "Paradise." and then Bill Monroe said something like: "Really? I thought that was one from the old days that I had just missed. Good song, son." I'm using quotes for clarity- this is just what is in my memory. It seems plausible, though. I don't remember exactly where it's from, but I remember I believed it when I first heard it, and I tend to doubt stories more than most people. Pretty nice compliment to get from a living legend, no? Btw, if anyone doesn't know John Prine's work, he's definitely worth checking out: ruclips.net/video/x-SKCWXoryU/видео.html Best known songs: Angel from Montgomery, That's the Way the World Goes Round, Sam Stone. There are plenty of other good clips of him on RUclips. Another nice thing said about John Prine by some musician: "He's the kind of guy who other musicians listen to on the tour bus." 'Course that applies to Bill Monroe, Stanley Brothers, etc. as well- that should go w/o saying, but I'm saying it anyway b/c I'm talking about a musician who doesn't appear in this movie. I'd rather be rich with the respect of my peers than money-rich any day, personally.
That wasn't that long ago Doc when you were in your child hood Doc ! Your still a young Man! Things have really changed from the times of your youth Doc.
+Melanie Felsher Of course. Also on DVD at Netflix. I saw this film at the Denver Film Fest back in 94/95?? We were a little late and the only open seats were in the front row. After the screening, the director and Tim Obrien (Hot Rize) took questions and Tim played a couple songs...seated on the stage right in front of us. So glad we were late!
I used to have a digital copy of this. I cannot remember where I obtained it, but that hard drive crashed from what I remember. But if I do dig it up I'll make a post here. It is not only a beautiful work, is an IMPORTANT one. And it is so important that as many people see it as possible.
@superisrephel The frog dance is actually called "clogging". A form of dance that evolved from traditional Irish/UK dance that was brought to this country by immigrants who settled in Appalachia. Learn before you speak.
Wish they would show these olde movies in theatres . So we can all sit relax watch these. .somebody . In the Film industry could put this tghter. Ok . Hollywood. . . Let's get this Started . Be lookn forward to hearing from you . .thnx. Bette you go tlk to the folks down south ' bt' GTTN it going . Huh.
I'd be surprised if anyone knows at this point, but he's playing clawhammer style. Ralph Stanley will do one or two numbers in this style at his shows.
bluegrass that Bill Monroe developed was the equivalent to "the Nashville sound that Owen Bradley developed in which they did away with the fiddles and put in complex arrangements and choruses and other techniques.. Blue Grass = complex and can only be done by professionals with a decade or more of good hard experience.
Being a fan from aboad for more than 50 years, I think, the bluegrass music comes from Bill's listening to the whining of the fox hounds with his daddy, as a child. That's where the high lonesome sound comes from.
I grew up with a dad who played bluegrass on his Martin guitar. My childhood is filled with summertime memories of weekend music gatherings at our house, we would have 5 or 6 musicians and their families over for bbq, bluegrass, hand cranked homemade ice cream, and homemade wine. I accompanied my dad to bluegrass festivals all over Ohio, West Virginia and Kentucky. I had the privilege of witnessing some of the all time greatest blue grass guys ever. Bill Monroe, Bobby and Sonny Osborne, Jimmy Martin and Ralph Stanley just to name a few. When I hear good bluegrass, it takes me back to those childhood memories-it was good times when life was much simpler.
You were blessed! BTW, err, what kind of wine? Scuppernong?
@@c.vanroosen5545 Grape wine, picked from grape vines on our property that were planted in the late 1800's.
This documentary had a profound effect on me when I was a little girl. I think they should show it in schools to teach kids about the roots of American Music. I'll always have a soft spot in my heart for bluegrass music.
GuitarChick071 BIG TIME. The same thing when I was a kid. I love bluegrass, and old time music like that played by the New Lost City Ramblers, or Fiddlin John Carson and Moonshine Kate (that's going back to the 1920s and 1930s and some of the earliest true American folk music recorded and distributed). High Lonesome is not only a beautiful work, is an IMPORTANT one. And it is so important that as many people see it as possible.
man. theres nothing like the music of your homeland. it brought me to tears.
Oh my goodness, the opening song "I Hear A Voice Calling" just epitomises the high lonesome
I'm Filipino and i appreciate bluegrass music. I first heard it when i was young watching the movie called "Deliverance"...i was tapping my feet to the "duel" scene...awesome music!! I've been listening to them ever since...
One of my first memories is my Mother singing, In The Pines, she could go almost as high as Bill.
It warms my soul to be learning about this music. It kills me inside when people my age try and tell us that we don't have a culture, they can try to destroy it, but as long as we live our culture shall carry on
I love this documentary!
Why is Bill Monroe's voice so beautiful? Because just when you think he's going to go low, he goes even higher!
That footage of the young boy and the cow at 6:38 makes me nostalgic for a time before my own. I wish I could have experienced that type of upbringing.
I didn't milk a whole lota cows as a kid but we were country upbringing with 5 acres of garden ,we produced A Whole bunch of vegetables and my dad would try to sell some in a produce stand but gave most of it to family and friends in need without asking for pay,,,,,and we didn't have much at the time ourself.,,,,,,,, but we had parents that provided for us and sang with us and LOVED us for what we were and yes these old time memories and songs are wonderful....By the way,,, I am Amish and always was..☺ But grew up with some awesome music as well....👍👍-
the late Jimmy Martin was a good friend of mine and as a songwriter I write a lot of high lonesome bluegrass..a great video.
Magic! Thank you, thank you. I have a much better understanding of this music after watching this video.
This was my roots. Brings back lots of memories.
Watching on tubi. May 2024.
one of my favorite parts of this documentary is when bill plays "Going Across The Sea" by himself at 7:45 ......priceless
That High Lonesome sound baby
If the house that Bill was walking in was really my old home place I would have to rebuild it . Maybe I am too sentimental but I yearn for the past . Yes I can use a computer and all but the old simple days were the best days .
Blue moon of Kentucky keep on shining
It has been restored. I did a tour of it just today, great place. They are building a museum as well.
@@GuitarSwan That is great news
@Sean Coxen, thank you. Bill Monroe, to all intents and purposes, did invent bluegrass. He took what was "oldtime music", sped it up, defined the instrumentation (authentic "oldtime" used different instruments, or used the familiar bluegrass ones differently), and made that male harmony the definitive vocals.
Love this movie so much
Why isn't this on Netflix or Hulu?
Great video. Bill was just so good. Anyone know who the guitar, banjo and fiddle players are on Uncle Pen?
I heard somewhere on good authority that when John Prine was first introduced to Bill Monroe, the fellow introducing Mr. Prine said: "This is John Prine- he wrote "Paradise." and then Bill Monroe said something like: "Really? I thought that was one from the old days that I had just missed. Good song, son." I'm using quotes for clarity- this is just what is in my memory. It seems plausible, though. I don't remember exactly where it's from, but I remember I believed it when I first heard it, and I tend to doubt stories more than most people.
Pretty nice compliment to get from a living legend, no? Btw, if anyone doesn't know John Prine's work, he's definitely worth checking out: ruclips.net/video/x-SKCWXoryU/видео.html Best known songs: Angel from Montgomery, That's the Way the World Goes Round, Sam Stone. There are plenty of other good clips of him on RUclips.
Another nice thing said about John Prine by some musician: "He's the kind of guy who other musicians listen to on the tour bus." 'Course that applies to Bill Monroe, Stanley Brothers, etc. as well- that should go w/o saying, but I'm saying it anyway b/c I'm talking about a musician who doesn't appear in this movie.
I'd rather be rich with the respect of my peers than money-rich any day, personally.
That beginning song is nice
Thanks for sharing !:D
Uncle Penn is a great song. It is nice to learn the background behind the song.
Now these people had talent.
That wasn't that long ago Doc when you were in your child hood Doc ! Your still a young Man! Things have really changed from the times of your youth Doc.
Thanks for uploading! I can't find this anywhere for love or money.
+MelanieAF On disc and streamable on Amazon.
+David Lingle Thank you :)
+Melanie Felsher Of course. Also on DVD at Netflix.
I saw this film at the Denver Film Fest back in 94/95?? We were a little late and the only open seats were in the front row. After the screening, the director and Tim Obrien (Hot Rize) took questions and Tim played a couple songs...seated on the stage right in front of us. So glad we were late!
I used to have a digital copy of this. I cannot remember where I obtained it, but that hard drive crashed from what I remember. But if I do dig it up I'll make a post here.
It is not only a beautiful work, is an IMPORTANT one. And it is so important that as many people see it as possible.
@superisrephel The frog dance is actually called "clogging". A form of dance that evolved from traditional Irish/UK dance that was brought to this country by immigrants who settled in Appalachia. Learn before you speak.
Wish they would show these olde movies in theatres . So we can all sit relax watch these. .somebody . In the Film industry could put this tghter. Ok . Hollywood. . . Let's get this Started . Be lookn forward to hearing from you . .thnx. Bette you go tlk to the folks down south ' bt' GTTN it going . Huh.
Have you found the song yet? I have been searching but haven't found it. It is interesting. I did find a lot of sites with old bluegrass/folk music.
What happened to the day of family singing & reading scripture together? There was a time when family stuck together & sang together.
Brother , the times are changed and not necessarily for the better .
does anybody know who sings the version of Homestead on the Farm? I only know the Carter Family version, and I love this one!
Mac Wiseman. He recorded it under the name “I Wonder How the Old Folks Are At Home”.
whats the song call that bill's mom sings?
And what the song that starts at 0:54 and ends at 1:46?
if you can get back to me thank you.
Could anyone tell me the name of the dance that goes along with Bluegrass? Bill Monroe does a little bit at 9:33. Thanks much.
does anyone know where i can watch the full movie online?
No. But the DVD can be ordered online at Amazon
Does anyone know the name of the song the guy is playing on the banjo at the beginning?
Mac Wiseman also narrated this;
I'd be surprised if anyone knows at this point, but he's playing clawhammer style. Ralph Stanley will do one or two numbers in this style at his shows.
anybody know the song at approx 4:32????? la la la chicka la lee oh?????????
bluegrass that Bill Monroe developed was the equivalent to "the Nashville sound that Owen Bradley developed in which they did away with the fiddles and put in complex arrangements and choruses and other techniques.. Blue Grass = complex and can only be done by professionals with a decade or more of good hard experience.
Yup! If you have the film Ralph does some clawhammer in it too.......
Buck Dancing? I'm not sure if they are different but I've heard people call similar dances Flat footin' or clogging.
Tell you what!
@larrykohling It's the truth
@dudeitsbradball
A Voice From on High
my god, will people stop saying that bill monroe invented bluegrass.
larrykohling he is the reason it came on stage, but bluegrass has been around LONG time
Who invented it if he didnt wise guy u probably live in Tennessee
Being a fan from aboad for more than 50 years, I think, the bluegrass music comes from Bill's listening to the whining of the fox hounds with his daddy, as a child. That's where the high lonesome sound comes from.