This is one of those videos that would be on my list of dream videos that seem too niche to ever be made, and I’m so happy it exists

@anthonysereno3529

2 жыл бұрын

FOR REAL, I learned abyss kiss in Drop D but this is amaaaaaaazin I've wanted this for so long

@krisschobert4484

Жыл бұрын

THIS ^^^

@amphitheatre

Жыл бұрын

same. ive watched it 100 times.

@ohnodamn_

Жыл бұрын

fully

@danielpressburg

Жыл бұрын

This x100

Probably the best talent in songwriting of recent years.

It’s amazing how Adrianne’s voice sounds EXACTLY the same through just a standard mic with no proper setup etc when she’s singing Mythological Beauty, like it’s just such a pure sound, what a truly incredible artist ❤️

When she explains the tuning it's so casual and conversational but when she starts singing the songs it's like I'm transported to a different world

@fyodor5955

2 жыл бұрын

my feelings exactly

@videoaccount4323

2 жыл бұрын

When she explains the tuning it's so casual and conversational but when she starts singing the songs it's like she suffered a major brain injury or has an unaddressed speech impediment.

@jorgemartinez42069

2 жыл бұрын

@@videoaccount4323 Uh... Are you okay? Did someone hurt you?

@wouterdeheus3626

2 жыл бұрын

@@videoaccount4323 you don't need to have brain damage for a speech impediment. Anyway I don't hear a speechn impediment in her when she sings, so will you kindly shut your ignorant mouth, you fucking idiot.

@vertigoEdits

2 жыл бұрын

@@videoaccount4323 it's people like you that would make the world a better place by not existing

the thing that floors me about adrianne is that she isn't just a generational songwriting talent but an incredible guitar player on top of that. these imaginative tunings, the sophisticated and bittersweet harmonies, and her mesmerizing picking patterns really set her apart from her contemporaries. not to mention the solos she plays live... electrifying!

The coolest thing is that you're humble enough to give your greatest secrets away for free. If you never change the tunings on your guitar its like you're trapped inside of a box and can't help sounding like everyone else at some point.

@philipduttonlescorlett

Жыл бұрын

Even knowing alternative tunings doesn't guarantee you will write songs like hers :) That comes from some place deep.

@dylancoble7358

8 ай бұрын

thats just not true lmfao

@VanBaylen

Ай бұрын

The irony of your comment is that now everyone will sound same having used these open tunings lol no guitarist will ever sound original anymore because the magic is revealed. It sounds like I’m advocating for gatekeeping guitar tunings, but i look at guitar as magic and when we reveal these “secrets”, it’s almost as if demystify the beauty and mystery in the sleight of hand. Artists are too comfortable sharing shit

That little laugh she gives at the start of ‘Not a lot just forever’ as Oso was loudly drinking water. Priceless. Thanks for posting this.

This reminds me of that video "elliott smith gives a song writing lesson". She almost speaks like him at times

@carnageodyssey

2 жыл бұрын

I always see you comment in the most interesting of places

Truly one of the GOAT songwriters, lyrically and musically as you can see here

Mythological beauty is probably my fav big thief song, to see Adrienne herself show how to play it is such a lovely gift

@eyeojo

2 жыл бұрын

Amazing right!! And so beautifully sung…goosebumps

i know nothing about guitar but this is such a comfort video of mine. never stop making music adrianne. your songs make me feel a little more alive.

7:24 timestamp for 'not a lot, just forever' incase anyone else is like me and keeps coming back just to listen to that

I’m obsessed with DGDF#GA that Adrianne does in her song Come. Makes such wonderful noises so effortlessly

@alya-kg6qd

Ай бұрын

ive been meaning to learn that song but i dont know how to tune it to that :,) its not on any tuning appsss any tips??

Adrianne just blows me away every time. It's like seeing a being from a higher plane. Everything that is difficult is suddenly easy, and beautiful.

This is excellent. She's an incredible talent. If you're listening to this and like it, you may really like Michael Hedges. He's the Grand Master of acoustic technique in modern folk. I'm sure Adrienne is a fan, and it's awesome to see where she is taking these ideas. Her records solo and with Big Theif are a newly discovered gem for me. Fresh and familiar, as all great art is.

She's a superb guitarist.

I love how I was able to tell she was gonna play “not a lot just forever” when she played the open chord for the last tuning, she almost made the tuning her own in a way that’s only really possible with alternate tunings. It’s Like building a whole world off the foundation that’s the tuning and it’s so stunning and natural that it’s as if she discovered it rather than writing it

favorite video on the internet right now

Real artists share their secrets and love of the music with others. Thank you Adrienne!!

Honestly an invaluable resource for songwriters and fans of Adrianne's work - thanks for reposting here!

I've been playing for 55 years and I discovered open tunings through Nick Drake and Joni Mitchell. Like u I love the drone and the ease of the one two and 3 finger chords. I can still play the other stuff in "normal tuning". I seem to be stuck in c sharp cos I like the timbre on my belly. U are first I have found who uses two strings the same next to each other. Sweet for the picking. I also moved to nylon strings. Great to hear u

@ihmintz

4 ай бұрын

how did you learn how to tune properly back in the day without internet lol

@ozbizbozzle

4 ай бұрын

@@ihmintz experimentation

So I’ve always liked Big Thief, but over the past few months I guess I’ve connected with music in a different way and they’ve become one of my favorite bands right now. And the biggest reason, is Adrianne’s guitar playing. She is SO GOOD, this video is inspiring just getting this insight into how her musical brain works. At some point (if she isn’t already) she will reach that legendary status of guitar players. This video is amazing.

Amazing songwriter I love Adrianne. Huge respect on both her guitar and singing skills. Only she can play those awkward shapes so effortlessly.

Seeing videos like this always get me right back in to guitar. I've always wanted to write my own music, and this is just so motivating.

Been a music person all my life. Listening and playing. Creating. And I just got disgruntled and blank over the years. Lenker/Big Thief (as well as some deep soul searching) helped me reawaken that part of me.

Her point about starting with open tunings is so accurate. Way more interesting then standard

Beautiful music. She has an incredibly calming voice, love it:)

Damn. This opened so many doors for me. To new chord shapes as well as to forgotten emotions. Thank you.

With this voice, any tuning will sound amazing .

Why I love KZread in a nutshell right here. Recommended video, never heard this beautiful lady before, educated and inspired in 9 minutes. Ive only changed tunings to play songs, not really tried anything for myself. I’ve got a spare guitar to go and experiment with. 👍😍

This reminds a lot of Elliot Smiths song writing and his approach to the new wave of playing guitar like this, thank you for bringing it back

A true musician right there 👍 what a gem 💎

When I first started learning guitar my father tuned it to open D for exactly the reason you mentioned. It was a nice leap off point to get me hooked initially by the beautiful chords available to me with very little skill required except baring at different frets.

The guitar part for every single song I've ever written is just having the guitar in an open tuning and sliding two fingers around the top two strings. I love the droning effect it has, especially if it's slightly out of tune.

Being an unknown musician with hardly any audience, I don't have the budget for multiple guitars for live work and don't want to change tunings between every piece (or funds for lots of new string sets as this sort of tuning kills strings quickly) - so rather than lots of alt tunings I use a partial capo a lot. In a similar fashion, it's helped me write over 60 or so pieces of music I probably wouldn't have without it. At least 50% of my repertoire uses it.

@ChopAndBrew

Жыл бұрын

I'd love to see a video about how this works and is set up... and see/hear some of what you play in this technique.

@FrankBirtwistle

Жыл бұрын

@@ChopAndBrew I use a G7th Newport 3-string partial capo. There are many places you could place it on the neck but what works for me mostly is holding an Esus4 chord down i.e. 0-2-2-2-0-0 low to high. It effectively gives you a sort of whole tone lifted DADGAD base - a simple example of which would be one of my you tube videos (kzread.info/dash/bejne/aqFno6iNhKvefaQ.html) - although a better quality audio would be on my bandcamp/spotify etc

@ChopAndBrew

Жыл бұрын

@@FrankBirtwistle Thanks so much!

The song that the video ends on was really touching and warm. That's what raw human expression sounds like... beautiful.

oh yeah, way back in the olden days I started playing guitar tuned what I thought was the tuning because it sounded good, turned out it was open d, and I played like that for years before my younger brother started learning classical guitar and showed me "standard" tuning. I feel like I lost something when I standardized

thank u sm for dis like actually dream video wtf

This is incredible, so beautiful and inspiring, thank you 🧡

This is precious. Thank you very much!!!

Love her so much! 💜🪶🦋🎶

this is such a special video, thank you so much Adrianne!

SO beautiful!

this is so beautiful. thank you for sharing

Who else is taking her songwriting class in january?

Flipping beautiful, what a talent. Awesome vid, many thanks x

Such a well-made explanation - and wonderful songs!! :) Thanks so much for making this, it really illuminates the beauty of fingerpicking

I always come to this video, is so therapeutic. Thank you for this. ❤

The Master Class Much Appreciated!

Really wonderful ideas and sounds. Thanks for this.

I love her so much, I'm so happy this video exists because I've always wondered all the tunings she uses

Whoa- I love this so much. Absolutely stunning and makes me want to experiment with tunings more.

Excellent! nice and inspiring, thank you

so beautiful, never heard any of these songs before

Absolutely Beautiful! Extraordinarily talented!

This video not only offers up wonderful information on alternate tunings, it is as others have said, so soothing. Lenker's singing voice and speaking voice, and the way she plays are small, wonderful musical miracles.

She is just so amazing.

Very very fascinating Adrianne !! Thank you for sharing. :)) Your playing and singing are beautiful !!

Thank you so much for this, can finally step up my game, her guitar playing is breathaking

Beautiful!

So good!

Omg I just love her so much

This is excellent. Need to try a few of these.

I LOVE the tunings Adrianne uses.

Sweet sound, both the tunings and the voice. That last one is special.

She so casually just does that, and also new album is dope.

That was a great way to start a Monday morning. Thank you!

thanks-just tuned to open g a couple weeks ago and 2 new songs came to life. u just gave me some new homework-i like your vibe-Peace

Good video, interesting, useful and well presented, Adrianne is a lovely soul.

Thanks so much to Adrianne for go over this. It’s great to hear her talk about her tunings and give examples with bits of her songs. While I would have to practice doing quick tuning changes onstage- feeling pretty inspired!!! Colette Rivers xx

thank you for this video. This was just what i needed to change my sound on the guitar and grow my confidence as a singer. I only tried the first simple E down to a D, but it was all i needed to illicit a feeling i haven't had with my guitar for a while. Thank you

I’m so happy right now ☺️

LOVE Big Thief and absolutely love this too!

beautiful

This is so relaxing

Amazing video, thank you

Thank you for showing that to us

Adrianne. Thank you so much for this wonderful insight. You have totally inspired me. You’ve opened up my eyes. I’ve played a long time and have used the D tunings years ago. But you’ve reminded me of their beauty. But all the others are stunning as well. Thank you so much for your beautiful voice and your most tender heart. I love Marooned Sailor. A beautiful handle indeed. I once was a sailor. Freddy Lopez 🌪🌈

Thank you so much for this

Wow! Well explained. You're amazing

So soothing

Thanks for sharing your tuning ideas

Adrianne Lenker has so much great material I love it. Learnt a lot of her songs already, the clip of playing myth beauty and the tuning and capo position is sooooo helpful. Can't wait to play along. Sometimes just knowing the tuning is all you need to learn a song. Not a lot just forever another great one, and my angel is a great closer to the songs and instrumentals album. That song I believe is open D but don't tune down the B string, and capo on the 2nd fret.

So glad this came across my recommended. Heard of Adrianne’s music before but not Big Thief. Starting to learn Mythological Beauty with this video!

I think I've finally found an artist with a similiar musical philosophy and style to myself. Cool to find relatable artist.

I needed to hear this beauty. Even if it's just a semi-instructional video, it's so gorgeous.

Excellent Video!!!

This video feels so therapeutic

Relearning music theory, songwriting, and guitar after 9 years, and this video is in my top 3 most helpful guitar videos

Great video and insight! Just subscribed 👌🏼

Love it!!!

Impressive stuff. Great vid. Gives me inspiration to try out dif tunings now.

Her voice, even just when speaking, is so sweet and delicate

this video is incredible

My favorite is DADGAD, but I've played with a couple of these tunings by trial and error. Great video, and wonderful music as always!

my favorite

Just how you start learning again loving again.

i love everything down a half step and standard for accoustic

AMAZING!!!!!!

She’s such a princess