Why I only play Fingerstyle guitar.

Mary flexing over everyone by playing and telling her story at the same is the best thing I’ve ever seen.

The way you're talking and playing guitar is fascinating. like you made no mistakes...

I can’t even keep on strumming in time if someone else walks into the room

As someone who has studied public speaking, guitar playing, and singing... I am awestruck in so many ways!

The fact that this is 10 minutes of video all in one take 🤯

The real reason she is finger picking is because she losses a lot of picks

Almost one take, one frame, you kept almost completely still, and yet the story telling keeps you interested. And wow, what a voice...

One of the cool things about this video is how you're talking in rhythm with the guitar: it's not just accompaniment, but it's changing the way you talk as well, putting the two elements in sync!

Hi Mary , I started finger style at the age of 13 and now at 62 I still only play finger style even on electric guitar . My finger nails are my picks and to be honest they are capable of not only strumming but bringing out subtleties that no one can achieve with a pick . I never watch what I play and often just close my eyes and let the art of the guitars amazing sounds become the songs melody and in my case the song because due to an illness I have i can no longer sing so my guitar sings . I love your music and the intuition and unique ability you have found . I will follow your path because you are genuine ✨

Now I want to know everything about the jail-break trip!

Put a smile on my face, I love seeing people glow and emanate happiness without gloating.

All these people talking about how they can't strum on their own without a mistake ... I can't even talk on my own without a mistake

When you get from Bristol to Perth without spending any money, and your name is mary SPENDER

The monologue whilst playing quite sweetly had me impressed in the 1st few moments. Wow

That was quite impressive! There's something really special about the sound of an acoustic guitar played fingerstyle.. much more enjoyable than using a pick in my opinion.

What a surprise when you started singing to find such a deep soulful voice!

So from 0:13 to 8:21 is all ONE TAKE?? You freaking rule. I've tried to do fingerpicking on guitar several times but I always end up playing it like a bass... probably because I play bass.

I love the way that you delivered this story whilst playing (flawlessly) but what I really, really liked was the story behind the song. Another brilliant video Mary. Loved it.

This deserves a thumbs up. I can only imagine the amount of effort this video took. To flawlessly tell a story without so much as a stutter, while keeping good rythm on the guitar, then transitioning straight into the song. The song alone would have taken me a dozen takes. The finished product seems effortless, but I suspect you worked very hard in preparation for this.

Loving the ref to KT Tunstall! Such an underrated artist ! And so worthwhile to see live - aside from being amazing musically - an absolute comedian ! Super chill video ! Loved it and the song