So in 2016 I watched this video, it is 2020 now, and I can’t stop listening to this. I absolutely love the Ookpick, but the way you guys played it here is masterful. I also love the emotion on the violinist face as he is playing through the highs and lows of the song, seems as if his heart is truly in this song. Thank you so very much.
@nathanlackey3307
3 жыл бұрын
You and me both brother! I’ve heard this song played a million different ways but this is by far the BEST!
@maddiegrace760
3 жыл бұрын
I’m actually playing this exact version at my wedding as my “down the aisle” song. I’ve always loved the song and I know my grandfather will appreciate my taste
@44NorthWyo
2 жыл бұрын
I used it for that at my wedding also, beautiful song!
@edwardhanson3664
Жыл бұрын
I never heard this done so well. You give it a lot of depth. It's amazingly beautiful.
@lethamorris8719
2 жыл бұрын
OMG, there ain't nothing sexier than a good lookin guy playing a beautiful song on the fiddle!
@mount78
Жыл бұрын
Blake, Don't know if you will read this 6 years on. I have so enjoyed you rendition of this beautiful fiddle tune. That is a fantastic fiddle and your easy master technique is fabulous. Of course Frankie's version is great, but you are the king. Thanks so much for posting this.
@surferbeto
10 ай бұрын
I learned this song on my guitar from 'Shakin' Down the Acorns' circa 1984. It's been percolating in my head ever since. I just got a brand new 60-year old 12-string guitar and played this from memory for the first time in many years. I guess I've kind of made it my own down through the years - I play it a little differently now. I used to segue into and out of Ashokan Farewell while playing this. In any case I love the way you pass through a C chord in your version! I'm going to try it like that next time.
@robertdavies82
9 ай бұрын
Just keep that going boys. Sounds real good.
@Nothingbutathing
3 жыл бұрын
I have literally listed to this song multiple times a day for the last 2 weeks! It’s by far the best version. Thank y’all for sharing your talents and great taste in music with us!
@dukeravenshadow5532
Жыл бұрын
My grandad would've been so proud and tried to imitate this?
@jgsawka
Жыл бұрын
Beautiful rendition of this tune. Thank you for sharing!!
@johnfee9216
Жыл бұрын
I keep coming back to this year after year. Best version of Ookpik waltz there is.
@Jamesdylandean
Жыл бұрын
The upright bass adds such a nice flavor to this wonderful song.
@Caneenj001
Жыл бұрын
Best rendition ever! That bass is fabulous! Well done.
@stmarypaul
6 жыл бұрын
Absolutely beautiful! Brought tears to my eyes.
@Nothingbutathing
10 ай бұрын
Any chance you guys could add this to Spotify?
@TheMadPiper72
7 жыл бұрын
I absolutely love this performance of the Ookpik Waltz. Thank you very much, I found your playing to be a refreshing inspiration to a tune I have loved and wanted to learn on the violin for so long.
@nathanlackey7507
7 жыл бұрын
I Really Want To Hear More From You Guys! Ive played the fiddle since i was 12 yo and this was one of the first songs i learned but not played like this. I will learn it note for note like this now... AMAZING GUYS!!
@merilee222
Жыл бұрын
You somehow took an exquisite waltz and made it better.
@johnfee2460
3 жыл бұрын
Like some others have commented, I keep coming back to this masterpiece. It is so good there are no words to describe. I love many good fiddlers of different genres, but I know nothing that tops this in pure musical expression. I wish you recorded more.
@44NorthWyo
5 жыл бұрын
Wonderful, Ookpik is my all time favorite fiddle tune. Beautiful rendition!
@TheJimMackenzie
4 жыл бұрын
gypsycowgirln Mine, too! I violinist friend of mine who passed away years ago introduced me to it. The memories of him make it even more special to me.
@44NorthWyo
2 жыл бұрын
My sister played it for my wedding as I walked up the aisle. So beautiful!
@beastofpripyat1147
8 жыл бұрын
Everytime I'm having a bad day, I listen to this song. Thanks for posting this guys!
@arthurj2520
Ай бұрын
I listen to this clip often. I love the take!
@SagebrushBands
Жыл бұрын
Three masters doin' it right! BIG Thanks!
@lethamorris8719
4 жыл бұрын
I've been trying to learn this. I have listened to many different ones playing this tune, but I love this version of it best, and a few others that play it at a slower tempo. I love the haunting sound of the fiddle in many songs. Great job guys.
@DavidHaile_profile
26 күн бұрын
I'm working on this tune. I'm impressed at how much better the fiddle player plays this tune than I do just reading it off the page. I'll try to copy his phrasing.
@c.a.shirley7938
5 жыл бұрын
anyone know what kind of guitar this is?
@junehaver4149
Жыл бұрын
Yes! Now on repeat mode ❤️
@dukeravenshadow5532
24 күн бұрын
I think this is the tempo this song should be played. Brings out the sincerity. ❤️
@MarkHenjum
7 күн бұрын
This is beautiful. I luv your relaxed vibrato.
@gerardhagerty
4 жыл бұрын
Canadiana at it's finest. Thanks gents!
@kentowens2179
Жыл бұрын
Beautifully played.
@shawnlevasseuy7100
4 жыл бұрын
Man sounds good to my ears good song
@michaelbrand8279
4 жыл бұрын
Beautiful! It would bring a tear to a glass eye. ;-)
@FrontPorchFiddler
5 жыл бұрын
I love this tune in this tempo and you guys nailed it, absolutely gorgeous and sweet at the same time! Thank you for sharing this tune with us. - Steve
@darlenemcgrady9694
6 ай бұрын
Oh, so beautiful!
@LornaUrias-x4w
9 сағат бұрын
Santa Shoal
@GwendolynBixby-r2g
13 күн бұрын
Jonas Parkway
@BrittnyGilling-e9s
10 күн бұрын
Arnoldo Forks
@kevinnunez5409
7 жыл бұрын
this is so nice for my ears!
@michaelallstar
7 жыл бұрын
Killed it dude
@LarryReed-j1v
14 күн бұрын
Raquel Inlet
@HerMajestyCalling
6 жыл бұрын
Simply beautiful. Thank you guys!
@surferbeto
10 ай бұрын
Does anyone know what the name of this song means? Is uke (ook) a place or a cultural reference? Or was this originally a ukulele song before the fiddlers got hip to it? I would love to know.
@andrewbrowne5557
4 ай бұрын
Ookpik is an Inuit word meaning ‘snowy owl’…back in the 60’s, there were little sealskin owls made and sold in Canada called Ookpik’s…
@surferbeto
4 ай бұрын
@@andrewbrowne5557 thank you so much for cluing me in to this! I really appreciate it.
@andrewbrowne5557
3 ай бұрын
@@surferbeto type Ookpik into google images! Super cute!
@lyndseyperry6140
7 жыл бұрын
The BEST Ive ever heard this song played!
@deanniasiegmund3636
6 ай бұрын
Me too, so pretty
@paulmasters2980
5 жыл бұрын
Good job guys!
@TeeBoyd88
3 жыл бұрын
My first time listening to this kind of music & it's been 2 hours already.
@jayneluysongwriting1910
4 жыл бұрын
This is so good... Such a beautiful tone to the violin, and such a warm instrumental foundation.
@rebeccamouse9294
5 жыл бұрын
gorgeous fiddle playing... and great soulful backup
@jeanineanddavidridenour4374
2 жыл бұрын
Wow! Spectacular!!!!!
@BobWarnerBarn
Жыл бұрын
Nice......
@LaLe3479
6 жыл бұрын
Really beautiful playing from all three of you!
@robertlawson4306
5 жыл бұрын
LaLe3479 one of the most beautiful fiddle tune's I've ever heard
@stormselah
3 жыл бұрын
Yet another set of chord substitutions thrown at this song.
@fiddleexpress-beckfamilyband
3 жыл бұрын
We love this tune, nicely done 😊
@maryhunt1513
Жыл бұрын
Nice! Love this waltz!
@p.w.hanlon8335
2 жыл бұрын
Clean and simple music, the best
@JR-hk8ln
2 жыл бұрын
absolutely beautifully done!
@LisaFrederick-j2l
11 ай бұрын
Just beautiful!!
@MinimumListenableProduct
2 жыл бұрын
sublime!
@davidherringgo
3 жыл бұрын
Wow see you at the Tiger
@RichardSacher
3 жыл бұрын
Great
@janetmurray8371
2 жыл бұрын
Brilliant.
@catherineokruksh8800
2 жыл бұрын
🤩🤩🤩
@adamsmith1083
7 жыл бұрын
A great tune and a great performance.
@mandolinaddict1565
4 жыл бұрын
Very nice!
@MrBpatrickn
3 жыл бұрын
Nice
@lethamorris8719
4 жыл бұрын
WOW that is a beautiful song and beautifully played. Who wrote it? My first time ever hearing it. Thanks for sharing
@lcoleman1961
2 жыл бұрын
It was written by Franky Rogers.
@lethamorris8719
2 жыл бұрын
@@lcoleman1961 I know that now since I started trying to learn it, but he sure didn't play it like Blake Whitmire does. This version is more beautiful and meaningful to me.
@jwnagy
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome
@aprilguittar9658
5 жыл бұрын
👍👍👌👌❤❤😭😭😭😭😭
@rueridge7597
6 жыл бұрын
Great job!!
@wvg4800
Жыл бұрын
Oh, my stars with the video gymnastics! Find a spot and land on it so we can enjoy the MUSIC. This is not a Hollywood production. We want to see the GROUP playing, not their faces. Up, down, back and forth, this way, now that way. Geeze, people. My very pet peeve with these videos. Find a spot where we can see all the instruments being played and STAY THERE. It's about the music and LEARNING, not the video gymnastics.
@drahow
5 жыл бұрын
Very syrupy. Technically unsurpassed. Guitarist??? Google Frankie Rodgers for the real deal.
@joelcatron5261
Жыл бұрын
I believe this was a club date . I suspect these guys were responding to their audience . Guitarist was holding up his end , so why single him out ? I think Frankie Rodgers would be happy with this . Google asshole , and take a long look into a mirror . Interpret this song while your at it .
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