Andrew Lardner
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"Angie," by Bert Jansch
🕑 Added 2021-07-01 14:01:03 +0000 UTCThis month we are having a close look at Bert Jansch's arrangement of "Angie." Why would I do a piece that has been covered hundreds of times over, a piece nearly every fingerstyle player has had a look at? In my opinion, so much of the original character and nuance of Bert's 1965 recording has been lost as the decades go by. I refer to it as an unfortunate game of telephone, where the piece has been incorrectly taught, learned, and passed down to new generations of players.
My transcription corresponds directly to Bert's 1965 recording. I left in notes that I believe may have been unintentional, and include explanations as to what I believe he may have intended in the lesson video.
As most of you know, Davy Graham gets credit for the composition. Here is the original recording from his 1962 EP
Bert started playing this shortly after Davy's first issued recording. Here is Bert's earliest recording that I'm aware of. It was recorded live in Glasgow sometime between 1962 and 1964, perhaps someone has the album and can fill us in on the exact date of this recording.
And here is the recording used for this month's transcription/lesson.
Here is my recording: https://youtu.be/gLrN9zBWTK0
Here is my lesson video: https://youtu.be/Ti9qd6ABJnY
And attached below is my transcription. Have fun and please post additional comments, questions, or insights below!
Comments
Timothy Vermeulen
Drake would be solid. Three Hours is a goodie.
Andrew Lardner
I've thought about Nick Drake but it's hard to imagine what to do, so much great stuff. Chambertin would be a good thing for the future
Russell Lewis
How about Chambertin by Bert? Or some Nick Drake next? Thanks again Russ.
