Goblin Folk 4: Walkin' Lute

[Crazyquilt]

This is the fourth song of my Goblin Folk project, where I use electric & acoustic mandolin family instruments to create music that feral woodland humanoids would enjoy. It's a take on Andante Lute, from Bruce Dix's arrangement. I used the Wee Beastie, my 5 string electric Sparrow mandolin, through a '62 Princeton mic'd with a Senn e906 and an AEA KU5A. First time using the ribbon on an amp, and first time using two mic's on an amp. I am quite pleased with the results.

[dylandekk]

As an honorary goblin myself, I can say with authenticity that this is very enjoyable.

Also a huge fan of your Sparrow - wish I knew that existed when I was most recently buying a new mandolin. Sounds great and looks great. CGDAE the standard tuning I assume?

[tmsweeney]

i like the low level feedback in the intro

[Ranald]

I enjoyed that. Do you know "Several Species of Small Furry Animals Gathered Together in a Cave and Grooving with a Pict"? I'm not suggesting it as a mandolin piece, just as a listening experience.

[Crazyquilt]

First, thanks for the great responses.

As an honorary goblin myself, I can say with authenticity that this is very enjoyable.

Also a huge fan of your Sparrow - wish I knew that existed when I was most recently buying a new mandolin. Sounds great and looks great. CGDAE the standard tuning I assume?

Standard tuning indeed.

i like the low level feedback in the intro

Surprise! Not feedback. Well, ok, it is, but not in the guitar amp feedback sense. That's the SOMA Lyra-8 synth. You'll be hearing more of it.

I enjoyed that. Do you know "Several Species of Small Furry Animals Gathered Together in a Cave and Grooving with a Pict"? I'm not suggesting it as a mandolin piece, just as a listening experience.

I'm a hardcore Syd Barrett fan, but Roger has his moments.