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Today,
6:26pm
Gelsenbury
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Week#467 ~ Banish Misfortune
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The Song-A-Week Social Group
Really strong playing, Mike. There's so much going on in your solo arrangement that it's just as entertaining as the full band version.
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Yesterday,
7:35pm
Gelsenbury
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Week#467 ~ Banish Misfortune
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The Song-A-Week Social Group
It's interesting that you mention Martin Hayes. I haven't heard much of his music, but Marla Fibish - who teaches me online at the moment -...
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Yesterday,
7:03pm
Gelsenbury
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Looking for instruction
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Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks
Jill, Ye Vagabonds sound great! Those mandolins really sing. I'll check them out, thanks for the idea.
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Yesterday,
4:39pm
Gelsenbury
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Week#467 ~ Banish Misfortune
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The Song-A-Week Social Group
Thank you very much, dear people. I appreciate your comments. Hearing that you enjoyed my video makes my day!
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Yesterday,
4:26pm
Gelsenbury
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THE ROWAN TREE - UK PHOTOGRAPHY Part 2
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The Song-A-Week Social Group
I enjoyed the reminder of what mandolin you play - I looked it up straight away!
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Yesterday,
12:28pm
Gelsenbury
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Week # 463 ~ Lost Indian
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The Song-A-Week Social Group
Good point, Brian. Horses for courses. Now I'm curious to read which one Mike prefers himself.
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Jan-14-2021,
6:33pm
Gelsenbury
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Hi Everyone
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General Mandolin Discussions
Hi Eric, I'm sure you'll find this place informative and helpful on your mandolin journey - and friendly, too. Don't forget to have a look at the...
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Jan-14-2021,
6:29pm
Gelsenbury
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Looking for instruction
in
Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks
Sorry, I didn't see this when you first posted it. The combination of songwriting, rhythm, music theory, mandolin and Irish music in a teacher is...
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4 replies | 405 view(s)
Jan-14-2021,
6:10pm
Gelsenbury
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Danny Boy
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The Song-A-Week Social Group
John, I think that would be an interesting experiment. When playing "Danny Boy", I imagine most people will already have their most or least...
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24 replies
Jan-14-2021,
1:54pm
Gelsenbury
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Carinhoso by pixinguinha
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The Song-A-Week Social Group
I've never played any choro. This melody is new to me, but I don't think anyone else's version would be vastly superior to yours. The playing is...
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8 replies
Jan-14-2021,
1:47pm
Gelsenbury
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THE ROWAN TREE - UK PHOTOGRAPHY Part 2
in group
The Song-A-Week Social Group
Playing the tunes and enjoying the music is what it's all about, I completely agree. And by adding this beautiful photography, you're already going...
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19 replies
Jan-14-2021,
9:11am
Gelsenbury
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Week#467 ~ Banish Misfortune
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The Song-A-Week Social Group
All of these are great renditions, each in its own way. David's professional arrangement is ready for CD as usual, Bertram shows how to keep the...
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39 replies
Jan-13-2021,
9:54pm
Gelsenbury
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Video: The Princess
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Celtic, U.K., Nordic, Quebecois, European Folk
Grey Owl is such a great tune! But all your videos are great. Everyone should have a family band like that (I can't convince my wife to play...
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Jan-13-2021,
9:46pm
Gelsenbury
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Week #537 ~ Sunset over Ayr
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The Song-A-Week Social Group
Frithjof, I think this may be your best recording yet. The arrangement works really well, and all instruments add something beautiful and unique....
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47 replies
Jan-13-2021,
9:39pm
Gelsenbury
replied to a discussion
Danny Boy
in group
The Song-A-Week Social Group
I don't like this song very much, basically for the reason mentioned by Ginny. But I enjoyed your expert arrangements and the musical talent going...
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24 replies
Jan-13-2021,
9:33pm
Gelsenbury
replied to a discussion
A Trip to the Cottage
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The Song-A-Week Social Group
I'm sure the H4n was popular. The buyer will be very happy with it. You're selling your Ellis? Didn't you say that was your favourite?
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10 replies
Jan-13-2021,
9:29pm
Gelsenbury
replied to a discussion
Week # 463 ~ Lost Indian
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The Song-A-Week Social Group
With you playing it (and perhaps with this particular mandolin), I prefer the sound of the Dawg pick. It sounds super smooth, all music and no pick...
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12 replies
Jan-11-2021,
6:28pm
Gelsenbury
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A Trip to the Cottage
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The Song-A-Week Social Group
Excellent jig picking! I didn't know this one, but then there are just so many of them...
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10 replies
Jan-11-2021,
6:24pm
Gelsenbury
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Week #537 ~ Sunset over Ayr
in group
The Song-A-Week Social Group
That mandocello has a very nice sound. We have a nice variety here now.
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47 replies
Jan-11-2021,
6:21pm
Gelsenbury
replied to a discussion
A Starry Night for a Ramble
in group
The Song-A-Week Social Group
Nice tune, well played! I don't know what its origin is, but I think I've heard it in English sessions.
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6 replies
Jan-10-2021,
6:21pm
Gelsenbury
replied to a thread
Hello everyone
in
General Mandolin Discussions
Hello! Tell us about your mandolin story. :)
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Jan-08-2021,
10:18pm
Gelsenbury
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Mazurka fra Ærø
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The Song-A-Week Social Group
Haunting and beautiful! Thank you for the reminder about The Good Tune. I'd come across them before, but I've subscribed now. And thank you, as ever,...
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10 replies
Jan-08-2021,
10:06pm
Gelsenbury
replied to a thread
Keeping a practice journal
in
Theory, Technique, Tips and Tricks
It sounds like an interesting idea. Maybe I should try it.
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Jan-08-2021,
9:52pm
Gelsenbury
replied to a thread
Ever just love the sound of your mandolin?
in
General Mandolin Discussions
Yes, but the opposite is more common. I know my mandolin can sound great, and usually I feel that I'm not doing it justice!
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Jan-08-2021,
9:44pm
Gelsenbury
replied to a discussion
Week #96 ~ Cuckoo's Nest
in group
The Song-A-Week Social Group
Great smooth playing, Mike. Angel Delight is a Fairport album that I don't really know. But I've been lucky enough to see the current line-up play...
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97 replies
Jan-08-2021,
9:31pm
Gelsenbury
replied to a discussion
Two Shetland Reels.
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The Song-A-Week Social Group
... and you just learnt those tunes in a couple of days and created an inch-perfect rendition for a recording. Just like that. That's how the real...
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11 replies
Jan-08-2021,
9:28pm
Gelsenbury
replied to a discussion
Italian tunes (which have no specific names)
in group
The Song-A-Week Social Group
Well played, Simon and Martin! Perhaps you should do an Italian collaboration. I liked the Giga especially, but they're all good.
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19 replies
Jan-08-2021,
9:18pm
Gelsenbury
replied to a discussion
Winter Lochan (An original composition)
in group
The Song-A-Week Social Group
Inspiration blessed you richly with this one, John. You have created a gem of a melody here. It does sound like a song, but I won't volunteer to...
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18 replies
Jan-08-2021,
9:15pm
Gelsenbury
replied to a discussion
Week #462 ~ Nail That Catfish to a Tree
in group
The Song-A-Week Social Group
There's a bit about 45 seconds in where you shift around on your chair quite noticeably without ever losing the beat or control of the instrument....
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7 replies
Jan-08-2021,
9:06pm
Gelsenbury
replied to a discussion
Week #48 ~ Shove That Pig's Foot A Little Closer to the Fire (OT)
in group
The Song-A-Week Social Group
I'm so glad I finally learnt what kind of pig's foot is meant! I had the same worries as you. Rousing and well-played versions by all of you!
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