its popped up in my feed again, so ive come to leave another comment. this piece of video is a legit GEM.

Death is always so based in these songs. He does not care for riches, he cannot be bribed or begged, and your worldly importance means nothing to him.

@Dian-kb2hg

Жыл бұрын

Yet he plays a new world type banjo..., just noticed,😓🤕

@therover4141

4 ай бұрын

@@Dian-kb2hg everybody knows death plays a stand up bass

Slipknot in 1823

@user-lb8do4ew6k

6 ай бұрын

Did your mother have any children who lived?

@dannymoore2413

6 ай бұрын

Lol.

@didgit6495

5 ай бұрын

That is an awful band. Terrible comparison

@WilliamStrings-qb3rd

5 ай бұрын

No but your mom owes me a couple sandwiches

@batterbatterswing

5 ай бұрын

@@WilliamStrings-qb3rd Oh yeah? Well your mom owes me like four sandwiches! i

As I walked out one winter day I met a man along the way. His was head was bald His beard was gray His clothing made of the cold red clay, His clothing made of the cold red clay. I said "Old man, what happened to you? What country did you belong unto?" "My name is Death, I've come for thee. All kings and princes bow down to me, All kings and princes bow down to me." "I'll give you gold I'll give you pearls I'll give you fine silk robes to wear If you will grant me one season more And give me some time my life to amend, Give me some time my life to amend." "I want no gold I want no pearls I want no fine silk robe to wear. I cannot grant you a season more Nor give you some time your life to amend, Nor give you some time your life to amend." Three short days later that lady died. "Carve this upon my tomb:" she cried "'As I am now, You'll be one day, Your clothing made of the cold red clay, Your clothing made of the cold red clay.'"

@mikesheehan1679

2 жыл бұрын

cool tune

@Dian-kb2hg

Жыл бұрын

Is this like of roman Greek statues?

I'm stoned on my day off and the algorithm led me to my new favorite song. What a day.

Doesn’t matter what you wear. Doesn’t matter what you drive. Doesn’t matter how you look. Doesn’t matter how much wealth Death ALWAYS comes ripping 💀

@comontoshi

9 ай бұрын

He’s just hanging ‘round . . . waiting. 😎

Imagine you're camping and this guy starts singing this at 3 am outside your tent

@robynlatham6451

3 жыл бұрын

Imagine this comes to your bedroom window at 3am.

@JohnyG29

3 жыл бұрын

I'd grab my banjo and pick along!

@keithmaxwell2169

3 жыл бұрын

He would be Full of HOLES

@cole52494

3 жыл бұрын

I’d walk into the nether.

@sunshineheyoka723

3 жыл бұрын

Id join

I used to watch this all the time when I was a massive addict, the vibes it gave me were outta this world. So haunting, felt so close to death. 1 year sober 🙌

@GnomesBeCool

6 ай бұрын

Awesome stay on the path

@kski5432

6 ай бұрын

You have got this brother a day at a Time

When he opens his eyes super wide through that mask, it honestly creeps me out beyond repair, i love it.

@doodmonkey

Ай бұрын

Шикарно! Прямо погружаешься в темные времена )) Раз 50 прослушал!

City Folk: What the hell are you watching? Me: Skeleton banjo man go twangg

@gigantor803

3 жыл бұрын

Bwhahahahhaha!

@Synic08

3 жыл бұрын

Banjo man do go twang.

@w5winston

3 жыл бұрын

Don't ever Google the word, "Monsanto", Bruh.

@Thepenarmy01

3 жыл бұрын

@@w5winston What the fuck did my comment have to do with Monsanto?

@yohei72

2 жыл бұрын

@No Way We're not the ones who have nowhere to shop except WalMart.

The last verse gets me, mostly because I found a similar inscription on a tombstone. "Remember friend as you pass by: As you are now so once was I, and as I am now, you will also be, so prepare for death, and follow me"

@CliftonHicksbanjo

3 жыл бұрын

I added that part myself, as I've often encountered that line while studying archaeology. It was commonly used from about 1350 to 1850.

@virgiljohnson668

3 жыл бұрын

@@CliftonHicksbanjo The person was buried in 1907. I guess Mark Twain was right. "I want to be in Kentucky when the end of the world comes, because they are always 20 years behind."

@Leo-vf3py

3 жыл бұрын

Excellent me to in Mayfield ky on old 45 hwy is wrote on the side of a hill on a stone slab b4 u go into a cemetery

@neffetsgreywater4107

3 жыл бұрын

Hey...im that one guy

@michaelcote3351

3 жыл бұрын

Nelly brown the vampire grave in Rhode Island has that inscription.

I loved the crazy cat-clock eyes at 3:10. Well done 🐐

And here I am, the highest I have been in a really long time, glued to my bed and this shit comes on...

Hahaha....I'm stoned and no idea how I ended up watching this beauty! 🤣

@1faafo889

3 жыл бұрын

Read your comment as is it here laughing on the shutter with a blunt in my left hand hah!

@kellenstephens350

3 жыл бұрын

🤣 I got the bong infront of my right now

@noahkrogs

3 жыл бұрын

Lol same

@TheDigitalMurder

3 жыл бұрын

I only found this and" O Death" about a week ago..... Listening to it every night since then (while stoned in Scotland) ✌️😎🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇺🇸

@paultrotter7734

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheDigitalMurder Me anaw.

Imagine hiking and then coming across him recording this

Good to see Appalachia music on KZread, the youth are missing out not being exposed to the delta blues, old country and folk music

@strydyrhellzrydyr1345

Жыл бұрын

Here here

This is the content I'm here for. This is metal as fuck.

@Thurston.Howell.the.3rd

3 жыл бұрын

Me: sets playback speed to 2

@jackieblue787

3 жыл бұрын

Damn skippy.

@jpb1231000

3 жыл бұрын

Your NAME is METAL AF!!!

@teterouge1472

3 жыл бұрын

Zirconium for sure, blacklung tooooo

@PepperDarlington

2 жыл бұрын

This is country, ole son.

When my dad passed - I kept playing this vid - again and again; somehow, it helped. Thank you. Thank you, you really helped me with your music - when I really needed it.

The eyes. Freaky. Played it with gloves. Incredible. Awesome voice

What hast been done with that cherished tambourine?! It has been anointed with a mysterious and departed tenor about which many may complain, But strangely it doth sooth an aching Soul by plucking at its pain. Thanks for keeping this old Banjar junker alive one more Time again.

So I have listened to this like 40 times in a row and now I want a metal version

@seniorjohnl

6 ай бұрын

This IS the metal version

@dannymoore2413

6 ай бұрын

That would be wild.

@prestonjobe

6 ай бұрын

Yoooo great idea. I’m gonna work on it. Might need a few weeks though

@markmayhew9259

6 ай бұрын

@@prestonjobe please send me a link to it when you do!!!

Doesn't matter where your're from or where your roots go to appreciate a man in a forest with a banjo singing old timey songs you can't quite remember why they hit you so hard? This is the music our ancestors played and sang No matter your race, creed or religion

@jameskirk9845

3 жыл бұрын

I took it . It would have killed a normal fool.

@stonedcrow5821

3 жыл бұрын

Let's not pretend these songs were being sung in Asia or Africa. I hope that isn't what you were alluding to with the last line, it just seemed a little needless, as the rest of the comment is spot-on. These songs can be enjoyed by any race or ethnic group, sure, but spiritually speaking, these are the songs of those of white, European ancestry.

@silvioliu362

3 жыл бұрын

@@stonedcrow5821 the instruments that the banjo originated from are from west africa. music is intersectional and universal. humans have always influenced each other, for better or for worse, and music is something that everyone can appreciate.

@off-gridhillbillystyle3735

3 жыл бұрын

I love my black neighbors and as they say also fuck BLM and Antifa

@stonedcrow5821

3 жыл бұрын

@@silvioliu362 I never said it wasn't. But you clearly didn't understand, or chose to overlook my central contention, which is that these are historically the folk songs of white Europeans. There is no avoiding that, I'm afraid. And I already said it doesn't preclude anyone of any race from from enjoying them, but let's just stick to telling the truth about the origin and genesis of these songs, shall we? They have nothing to do with Africa, and neither does the Banjo, despite whatever liberal revisionism you are partial to digesting.

Awesome and authentic all at the same time! This performance is culturally significant as well as being entirely genuine. How refreshing and thank God for it!

Just commenting, again, to show my love to Ol’ leather stocking.

@doodmonkey

Ай бұрын

Шикарно! Прямо погружаешься в темные времена )) Раз 50 прослушал!

The eyes cracked mt up. I am quite impressed that you can play with gloves on. Thats pretty difficult.

Imagine going into the woods and u see this gentlemant singing

I just found your music, and I have to say it is some of the most raw and emotional stuff I've ever heard; I can't stop listening to it. I have my grandfathers old banjo and I think you have inspired me to learn how to play, so thank you and keep up the great work!

Here's lyrics: As I walked out one winter day I met a man along the way His head was bald His beard was grey His clothing made of the cold grave clay His clothing made of the cold grave clay I said “Old man, what happened to you? What country did you belong unto?” “My name is Death I’ve come for thee All kings and princes bow down to me All kings and princes bow down to me” “I’ll give you gold I’ll give you pearls I’ll give you fine silk robes to wear If you will grant me one season more And give me some time my life to amend And give me some time my life to amend” “I want no gold I want no pearls I want no fine silk robe to wear. I cannot grant you a season more Nor give you some time your life to amend Nor give you some time your life to amend” Three short days later that lady died “Carve this upon my tomb” she cried “As I am now You’ll be one day Your clothing made of the cold grave clay Your clothing made of the cold grave clay”

@danielcadwell9812

2 жыл бұрын

sounds like red clay

@kingshittheturd683

2 жыл бұрын

God sent considering the lyrics are not the same as the original song and I'm trying to sing drunk

@natemofield281

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks dude.

@StrangeRealityVlog

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

You don't find Clifton, Clifton finds you

@antmothirteen6540

Жыл бұрын

Sure glad he found me!

More Old Leatherstocking, PLEASE!

@fredftw8690

3 жыл бұрын

^ I concur fully with that statement, never been a fan of this kind of music myself. saw this thought it was interesting so I watched it and now can't get this song out of my head. Many props from a metal head 🤘🤘

Sounds like where I came from...not a lot of people will understand. Cold red clay covering my boots weighing me down

I very much like this character. The high contrast gives you a particularly eerie look. Especially when you bat your eyes back and forth or open them wide.

I am a metal head. Have been for 46 years. This dude is awesome. I love the stories this man has to say. I watched all of them . love this dude I want more

For some reason, as soon as I open a can of beer, youtube recommends Old Leatherstocking.

@FayAlexGG

Ай бұрын

🍻

@tomsmith476

Ай бұрын

Yes sir completely agree with you and then after a couple beers I hit up Kyle right now by Clifton Hicks

I love the eyes moving. Cool song. Sort of a different version of 'Oh Death.'

This dude needs to be in a Terantino movie. Badass!

Ask not for whom Death sings for, as Death sings for all.

Notice he’s not using claw hammer style but the original two finger style. Props to those who caught it and truly know mountain music. Eerie and beautiful

@liquidpapersynth

3 жыл бұрын

Yep, and pre-Scruggs style right here. Beautifully simple.

@PaulTheSkeptic

3 жыл бұрын

Yep. I try to play a little myself. I won't be ready for KZread any time soon but after looking around a little, I discovered the 2 finger. That's what I like. That older style that sounds a little to weird for Nashville.

@coppertopv365

3 жыл бұрын

I been trying a Type of 2 finger style on an Acoustic 6 string. I tend to "3rd finger" pluck a String if needed with my Left hand.

@kaszandrajames653

3 жыл бұрын

Yes I noticed that too 😍.

@DAMND3Xx

3 жыл бұрын

But doesn't play a real banjo. Shame

Damn I never thought a banjo and some words could make me rethink my life quite like this.

@cavelvlan25

10 ай бұрын

About to go to my mama's fixing s*** I always said I would. Maybe drink a little less and work a little more.

@belladonnaplumb9376

10 ай бұрын

​@@cavelvlan25Good for you. Cherish life while you have it. Both your own and others!

@cavelvlan25

10 ай бұрын

@@belladonnaplumb9376 Just went for a morning run with my little. I'm trying my guy. Thanks.

@justforever96

9 ай бұрын

That's what music can do. And that's the sort of meaning old songs often had that is missing from most modern music. It's hard to make out sometimes because so many verses got lost or changed, but they tend to be about pretty deep shit in most cases. And I have to put in a word for Sacred Harp singing. Great fun, even though half the songs are about death.

@cavelvlan25

9 ай бұрын

@@justforever96 songs about death are probably the best songs.

Listening to this song for the first time in 6+ years unlocked a buried memory that stings like a good drink

This is fire. The world needs more Old Leatherstocking!!!!!

Steve Martin used to make jokes about how Banjos sounded too happy to make a sad song. He was clearly ignoring this kind of music

Here i find myself again, listening to this song for the 100th time and its still better every time i do it.

@williamsmith9026

Жыл бұрын

I just started the same journey yesterday...

My friend's 5 year old wanted me to make sure that you are aware that you are a skeleton. He also asked if it hurts.

There's something about a banjo that soothes and aching soul

That string bending is CLEAN.

You need to seriously tour as Old Leatherstocking. This is incredible! Come on, Cliff!

My father is a huge fan of american traditionnal music, so I showed him this video. He liked it a lot, and ever if we are French, I can swear he knows what he talks about. You earned my father approval, and of course mine. 😉

@doodmonkey

Ай бұрын

Шикарно! Прямо погружаешься в темные времена )) Раз 50 прослушал!

I love this , it's heritage, what is handed down to us is usually through song. I absolutely love this!!

So, yeah, I've listened to this song on repeat for a while now. Its still awesome 10/10

Love and respect from Poland. Rural America is the real America. Home of the brave.

@zm4202

2 ай бұрын

Unfortunately as someone from rural America and a man in his 30’s(someone who’s danced with the devil and his vices on occasion)that’s observed the rate of decay of our population due to fentanyl and other drugs they’ve taken over the majority of our nation and population it’s became a sad sight. I pray your country, citizens, and government is in better shape than ours brother or sister.

@doodmonkey

Ай бұрын

Шикарно! Прямо погружаешься в темные времена )) Раз 50 прослушал!

❤it I love the sound of banjos 🪕 Bluegrass etc. ❤from England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

@doodmonkey

Ай бұрын

Шикарно! Прямо погружаешься в темные времена )) Раз 50 прослушал!

The eye movement in the video was top notch.. well played and well performed

blair witch banjo projekt😍

Style, Voice and Banjo combined into absolutely pure Perfection. Thank You Kindly.

This should be on loads of film soundtracks.

You've reached Australia and gained a fan here mate nice work

Picture it. You Just ate some shrooms exactly 37 minutes ago....you floating down the river and hear Banjos in the distance you float around the bend .....and there he is lol

The eyes... seriously this is a performance that haunts me and yet captivates me. Perfect performance, and perfect delivery. When I take my ride out of this world, I hope death takes your form to usher me out, because I'd be incredibly comfortable with that.

Banjo picking in gloves? I don't even know if i should be very impressed by that or not. I love, love folk style music. I can't say how tragic it is that so much of it has been lost. Them again, never before has so much of it been so easily available to listen to for those who want to find it. Still, not the same as when it was transferred orally through the generations. At least this is done in the proper style. No fancy studio mixing, no fancy arrangements, no bluegrass. Just a plain vocal and accompanying instrument. And the banjo is a fantastic instrument. It is wonderful in its traditional style, but it is also amazingly versatile. You would be surprised at what you can do with a banjo. It doesn't only belong to old timey rural folk music, it can be very sophisticated and haunting.

Imagine walking up on this video shoot in the woods. It would be terrifying.

@mikbang

3 жыл бұрын

Even the bears would crab their fur 😜

@KennyFishbone

3 жыл бұрын

Depends in where it happened. Might draw a crowd!

@bezalel5081

3 жыл бұрын

It's terrifying watching it on the screen. This will probably get me killed one day. If I ever happen upon a horrifying looking woodland freak, my first thought will likely be "gee, I wonder where his banjo is and if he'd be willing to pick me a tune ". Next thing you know, my story is on an episode of unsolved mysteries 🤣

@cocomaster3755

3 жыл бұрын

*engages in staring contest*👀

@willernst

3 жыл бұрын

terrifyingly AWESOME!

i know it's country/folk but this is metal af

I'll be 20yo tomorrow, been listening to you since when I was 16yo! Your songs changed my whole perception of music! Lots of hugs from brazil 🖤

@jivprod9871

2 ай бұрын

Happy birthday ! Dont forget to give anything for the one you love.❤🎉

@rafaelfernandeslopesdeoliv1700

2 ай бұрын

Brasileira ouvindo isso, e desde os 16 ainda. Parabéns, e mais um parabéns pelo seu aniversário.

@laryssasousa9400

2 ай бұрын

@@jivprod9871 thank youuu!!! 🫶

@laryssasousa9400

2 ай бұрын

@@rafaelfernandeslopesdeoliv1700 Obrigada!!!! Descobri por acaso aqui no KZread mesmo! Na época eu tinha um amigo do Tennessee que curtia esse tipo de som então me aprofundei e me apaixonei! kkkk Fico feliz em ver mais brasileiros nos comentários

I work in a Hospital… i don’t forgot the death. He reminds me every day that he exist. Thats why im here. And thats why i Like This Song … greetings from germany.

i like this song a lot. it has a good message. death comes for all, rich or poor, ready or not.

@Lycanthropus

7 ай бұрын

At least for now. As the technology develops, especially in genetic engineering, the gap between poor and rich increases as they can have insane advantage when it comes to health, life expectancy and so on.

MY EARS NEED MORE OF THESE FINE TUNES BROTHER. ♥️💕♥️💪🔥💪

Love it. Never forget the old ways and the music that reminds us of our forefathers.

Imagine coming across this on a nice afternoon walk. Just turn round and walk slowly away. Brilliant though😊

Excellent 👍 you can certainly tell that the US is a big mix of European heritage, this has British history coursing through its veins.

My kid loves leatherstocking. She absolutetly refuses to call him clinton hicks, or leatherstocking, but god damn if she doesnt need to hear "skeleton man play the banjo" every day.

there is something so so raw about the banjo - the man in the skull mask - and the song laying it out there that you will die - no matter what its coming for you in the end - that evokes a weird emotion - a little melancholy but also a reassurance i guess???? either way its awesome - i like many others have mentioned in the comments stumbled upon your channel via the god-tier algorithm but now i cant get enough - thank you

This is the stuff banjos we’re made for ❤️

The music is obviously great, but the addition of the unique character take on Death makes this what it is. The shifty eye motions, the costume... Well done.

I have a collection of folk music from the early 1900s through the 30s, recorded on tinny old-timey equipment so that voices come through like banjo strings. There's a distinct feeling of nostalgia and reflection that carries through that music, and speaks to bygone Americana. I haven't heard anything in a long time that reaches that level - listening to this song was almost eerie because it reminded me of that folk music!

Damn... This video should have millions and millions of views by now... I GAR UN TEE...People wanna hear this... From the Mountains high to the valleys low. And all over this rock.

this deserved to blow up and glad it did, as someone that found it a few years ago and comes back to it when in a certain mood.

I have to say I never thought I would enjoy listening to one man , playing the banjo and singing , as much as I enjoy your performances !

@Carterwray1

3 жыл бұрын

I really hate that it's hard to find one man/woman, an instrument, and singing. If you like this check out videos from Gems on VHS.

@andrewtshipley

3 жыл бұрын

Ck out the dad horse experience

@andrewtshipley

3 жыл бұрын

Aj gaither is another good one

@joshabilly81

3 жыл бұрын

Possessed by Paul James. Scott H. Biram. The Bones of JR Jones.

@hillbillyhullabaloo

3 жыл бұрын

Then you never listened to any good bluegrass

There you are at a million views outstanding Bring out the old ways of the mountain folks in song and music great job.

What am I even doing here? This dude is going to be in my dreams. 😳

i love this Appalachia classic tune thank you for this awesome version

@wolfchild9755

20 күн бұрын

From old England 1778 to Merica 2024

so stumbling on your channel has inspired me to pick up a banjo after decades...i play oud, greek and turkish modal music with quarter tones...but enjoying your singing and playing has created a dna resonance in my system! my mother was married to woody guthrie in the early 50s, and she raised me with these sounds...and now i think i need a fretless banjo! many thanks!

@tpplnick1422

2 жыл бұрын

All lot of people gonna relate wtf even is this but it’s amazing this the type of shit u lowkey gonna dance to when no one is watching

@iamnoone3040

2 жыл бұрын

Well hey any impetus to pick up an instrument again and play music, is good... and good for all around you. I, almost nearly wasn't going to mention thoughts of "Deliverance" and those fun times on the river. Almost. 🤔

@tzasin7122

2 жыл бұрын

Dude are u dead ass woodie guthrie was ur stepdad? I fuck with hank sr more but none the less legendary did you ever get to meet him?

@TehGnomeh

2 жыл бұрын

....can you post a video of said oud, greek, and turkish modal music with quarter tones? That sounds really interesting

@costasakellariou3530

2 жыл бұрын

@@TehGnomeh friends playing live...listen through to the end - it is a rocking session kzread.info/dash/bejne/eHpntsd7pdHdgNo.html

Love it I'm drunk an just found this awesome man

This hit a million views and it deserves it!!

Please don't stop Clifton... Your desire to continue the Appalachian history and the reservation of the music is so inspirational ... I CANT STOP LISTENING TO THIS SONG...... HAUNTING...

These aren't songs. There spell's. Spells full of dark serenity. Thank you.

@charleskingsmill5049

3 жыл бұрын

Amen. You rock.

@ashleykeymond2277

3 жыл бұрын

your welcome

@aprilwarren1579

3 жыл бұрын

Rite

@shawnmccuen6908

3 жыл бұрын

@@aprilwarren1579 Scottish or York?

@aprilwarren1579

3 жыл бұрын

@@shawnmccuen6908 scottish

If I could play the banjo and sing like this I would constantly do it to amuse myself. Dont know what it is about the banjo and folk music I cant get enough. Great job!

Need more of this guy

Imagine walking through the woods one day, you see and hear this but not the camera, and being like "Yup. Guess it's time..."

Imagine deer hunting and seeing this from top of ridge

@crhu319

2 жыл бұрын

The deer do.

Very intense and wonderful video....not easy to play a banjo with gloves!!

Thanks KZread for recommending this

His eyes are incredible

Love the slightly muted sound the gloves produce.

@MrRoundthetwist

3 жыл бұрын

Illusion.

@headphonezen7155

3 жыл бұрын

Delusion.

@johndoe-gp1fx

2 жыл бұрын

Confusion

@headphonezen7155

2 жыл бұрын

Conclusion

"Remember friend as you pass by: As you are now so once was I, and as I am now, you will also be, so prepare for death, and follow me" if you are not preparing for death then you cant be living... don't waste your life.

When the waitress at Applebees messes up your order:

First American blues, soul, gospel, History! And yeah, metal AF!

The most terrifying DnD Bard

My favourite song to listen too as a walk my dog through the local licheyard in the morning mist. Would love to hear a banjo version of the "cruel wars"

@themountainman7003

Жыл бұрын

nice

Great song. Wish i lived 150 years ago to enjoy more like this :)

@Leboobs22

Ай бұрын

Imagine rolling through a main street; dudes playing banjo because they don't have radios

I'm still in awe of this. Wolf Child approves of this message 💀♥