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Jan-19-2021, 5:11pm

Gelsenbury replied to a thread Definition of a good mandolin player’s spouse in General Mandolin Discussions

Mike, your story warmed my heart. And you have sparked some similar contributions from others! Yes, you're lucky people. :)

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Jan-19-2021, 5:05pm

Gelsenbury replied to a discussion Week #269 ~ Sopping the Gravy (AKA Little Betty Brown) in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Both versions sound like first-class picking to my ears. On "Lost Indian", I preferred the Dawg. On this tune here, I have no preference between the...

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Jan-19-2021, 4:54pm

Gelsenbury replied to a discussion Sombra en los Médanos - Venezuelan waltz in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Simon, your device may not be displaying the embedded SoundCloud interface properly. Try navigating your web browser to...

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Jan-19-2021, 4:51pm

Gelsenbury replied to a discussion Carmelis Berg in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Thank you, everyone! This was a lot of fun. My favourite bit is the third verse (with the orchids) because the two octave mandolas are so in time...

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Jan-19-2021, 2:11pm

Gelsenbury replied to a discussion Sombra en los Médanos - Venezuelan waltz in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Great tremolo, Jairo, and an uplifting and soulful delivery!

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Jan-19-2021, 7:39am

Gelsenbury started a discussion Carmelis Berg in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

This is a musical internet collaboration between Simon and me. We are based in France and England, respectively, and have recorded our parts...

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Jan-17-2021, 8:16pm

Gelsenbury replied to a discussion Mazurka de la Beluse in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

That's an excellent arrangement and a good weekend's work! Thank you for posting this.

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Jan-16-2021, 6:26pm

Gelsenbury replied to a discussion Week#467 ~ Banish Misfortune in group 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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Jan-15-2021, 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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Jan-15-2021, 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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Jan-15-2021, 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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Jan-15-2021, 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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Jan-15-2021, 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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