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Yesterday, 7:35pm

Gelsenbury replied to a discussion Week#467 ~ Banish Misfortune in group 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 replied to a thread Looking for instruction in 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 replied to a discussion Week#467 ~ Banish Misfortune in group 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 replied to a discussion THE ROWAN TREE - UK PHOTOGRAPHY Part 2 in group 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 replied to a discussion Week # 463 ~ Lost Indian in group 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 replied to a thread Hi Everyone in 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 replied to a thread 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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Jan-14-2021, 6:10pm

Gelsenbury replied to a discussion Danny Boy in group 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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Jan-14-2021, 1:54pm

Gelsenbury replied to a discussion Carinhoso by pixinguinha in group 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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Jan-14-2021, 1:47pm

Gelsenbury replied to a discussion 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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Jan-14-2021, 9:11am

Gelsenbury replied to a discussion Week#467 ~ Banish Misfortune in group 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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Jan-13-2021, 9:54pm

Gelsenbury replied to a thread Video: The Princess in 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 replied to a discussion Week #537 ~ Sunset over Ayr in group 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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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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Jan-13-2021, 9:33pm

Gelsenbury replied to a discussion A Trip to the Cottage in group 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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Jan-13-2021, 9:29pm

Gelsenbury replied to a discussion Week # 463 ~ Lost Indian in group 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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Jan-11-2021, 6:28pm

Gelsenbury replied to a discussion A Trip to the Cottage in group 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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Jan-11-2021, 6:24pm

Gelsenbury replied to a discussion 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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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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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 replied to a discussion Mazurka fra Ærø in group 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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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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Jan-08-2021, 9:31pm

Gelsenbury replied to a discussion Two Shetland Reels. in group 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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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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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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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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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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Jan-08-2021, 9:01pm

Gelsenbury replied to a discussion Week #537 ~ Sunset over Ayr in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Very nice, Christian! That slide at the beginning and the occasional chords suit the tune very well. You played this with a lot of feeling, and as a...

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