New Classical Mandolin Video

**fluxman** · Sep-26-2009, 5:47am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WlFIYLrDvbo

Arrival of the Queen of Sheba (Handel).

Hope you like it! The British Mandolinist Simon Mayor played this on one of his early albums (although his was played a halfstep up I believe - he also played it on TV, check it out on youtube!).

Interestingly, the lowest note on the viola part is a G, so it fits nicely on a mandolin (which means I didn't have to invest in a mandola..even though i'd like to).

**Richard Moore** · Sep-26-2009, 5:56am

Hi Ben,

Terrific playing and arrangement of one of my favourite pieces. I love your videos which are both entertaining and educational... especially like the way you've been able to split this one into all the different instrument parts. Great stuff again!

**John Zimm** · Sep-26-2009, 8:10am

Wow, that's great. I second everything Richard said. Your videos are great.

-John.

**labraid** · Sep-26-2009, 1:58pm

You're having too much fun, Ben. Don't you know that "classical" is supposed to be boring?!

Love it.. that's real creative.

**Jill McAuley** · Sep-26-2009, 3:59pm

That was absolutely brilliant!

Cheers,
Jill

**Zappa** · Sep-26-2009, 8:01pm

Awesome stuff Ben! I want more!!

**John Goodin** · Sep-26-2009, 10:08pm

Ben, that's a great rendition. Thanks.

John G.

**fluxman** · Sep-27-2009, 4:12am

Hello Everyone. Thanks for the kind comments. I do enjoy making these videos

...any suggestions for the next one?

**Tavy** · Sep-27-2009, 5:01am

Ben that was totally awesome!

Originally Posted by fluxman

...any suggestions for the next one?

I don't suppose you play Bill Monroes "My Last Days On Earth" - OK not exactly classical as such, but in case you haven't come across it there's a great version by the Nashville Mandolin Ensemble in the mp3 (classical) section.

But whatever you record, keep 'em coming for sure!

John.