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Today, 4:02pm

crisscross replied to a discussion Christmas Tunes in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

First time I watch this thread and already five nice contributions! I also have an idea for a Christmas tune I could play, but I'm not sure I'll...

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Today, 3:53pm

crisscross replied to a discussion Week #510 ~ Grey Owl in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Thanks a lot guys!

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Today, 3:49pm

crisscross replied to a discussion Week#290 ~ Captain O'Kain / Captain O'Kane in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Nice versions back in November 2014! Youtube proposed me David Hansen's version of that beautiful O'Carolan composition, which made me also want to...

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Yesterday, 12:26pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Ellis F5 vs. Gibson F5 vs. Collings MF5 in Looking for Information About Mandolins

Hey Nick, Where are you, my friend? Been missing hearing from you. I hope to catch you this spring at the Temecula BG Fest.

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Dec-10-2019, 11:09am

lflngpicker replied to a thread Mandolin Orange on today Show in General Mandolin Discussions

Hi Drew, We saw them live in SLO, CA and wow, what a wonderful concert. I was spellbound throughout, though I wish like heck they would play...

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Dec-09-2019, 9:53am

crisscross replied to a thread Sebastian de Grebber, Dutch Mandolin Chamber Orchestra in Classical, Italian, Medieval, Renaissance

And these two fine Russian players: Elena Zabavskaya and Ekaterina Mochalova: A young German talent: Anna Bagger:...

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Dec-09-2019, 8:30am

crisscross replied to a thread Sebastian de Grebber, Dutch Mandolin Chamber Orchestra in Classical, Italian, Medieval, Renaissance

You mention only Avi Avital as a well known performer, so I don't know what other classical mandolin players you already know. Three performers of...

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Dec-08-2019, 3:26pm

crisscross replied to a discussion Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

A really lovely tune, thanks for bringing it to the SAW-group! I also wanted to record it, but having neither the fascinating ability to improvise...

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Dec-08-2019, 1:05pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Oval hole differences in Looking for Information About Mandolins

I find mahogany to be a darker, more focused warm tone, with emphasis on the middle pitches rather than the bass or treble. That said, I think that...

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Dec-07-2019, 4:08pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread New Northfield Model M in General Mandolin Discussions

Doggone nice looking A5! Wow, love the color, that one piece flame back and great sunburst! Impressive looking and I bet it sounds even better. ...

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Dec-07-2019, 3:56pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Like this site but for guitar.... in General Mandolin Discussions

I enjoy "Strat Talk", "Epiphone Lounge" and the "unofficial Martin Guitar forum". I play Martin, Guild, Takamine, Fender and Epiphone guitars, along...

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Dec-07-2019, 3:45pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Education in General Mandolin Discussions

Hi Br1ck, I think your approach is a good one. I also think that playing each instrument is always best, though I don't think I am telling you...

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Dec-07-2019, 9:35am

crisscross replied to a discussion Week #510 ~ Grey Owl in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

I watched this Bluegrass lesson with Molly Tuttle, and at 5:45, she mentions, that she uses a Dunlop 207 pick, a pretty thick jazz...

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Dec-05-2019, 9:11am

crisscross replied to a discussion The Dark Island in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

I forgot how I got aware of this tune, but it was fun to play. Nice versions, almost ten years ago...

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Dec-05-2019, 3:03am

crisscross replied to a discussion Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Two very different but fine versions of this French hymn!

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Dec-04-2019, 5:52pm

crisscross replied to a discussion Week #509 ~ Hut On Staffen Island in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Me too, I enjoy your triplets and the sound of your mandolin!

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Dec-04-2019, 5:47pm

crisscross replied to a discussion Week #510 ~ Grey Owl in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Great playing of a nice tune, Hendrick! I just printed out the sheet music, and tomorrow, I'll see what I can do with it...

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Dec-04-2019, 4:04pm

crisscross replied to a discussion Cowboy Songs in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Five fine cowboy songs in a row, good idea Martin, nicely played!

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Dec-04-2019, 3:57pm

crisscross replied to a discussion Forest Wedding in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Fine piece Robert, superbly played as usual. Too bad, the Portland Collection isn't available as a download...

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Dec-03-2019, 5:12pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Best Armrest in Equipment

I am with Mark and those who love the McClung. Doug does a great job making a very comfortable AR and he matched the color and grain of my Collings...

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Dec-03-2019, 5:08pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread post a video of yourself in Videos, Pictures & Sound Files

Thanks for sharing your wonderful worshipful music!

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Dec-03-2019, 4:58pm

lflngpicker replied to a thread Gibson Ricky Skaggs Distressed Master Model - My New Mandolin in General Mandolin Discussions

Hello! Wow, that is a wonderful looking instrument and well worth waiting for, my friend. Good for you and I hope you have many happy years of...

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Dec-03-2019, 8:30am

crisscross replied to a discussion Mountains of Mourne in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Thanks Folks! Maybe I should try to get into jazzy playing a little more seriously. A jazz solo can sound very nice. But on the other hand, working...

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Dec-01-2019, 3:05pm

crisscross replied to a discussion The Wind on the Heath in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Very peaceful tune, sounds great, John!

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Dec-01-2019, 2:38pm

crisscross started a discussion Mountains of Mourne in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Another tune I first heard played by the duo labradornl: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jSdy8nCkeLo&list=RDMMjSdy8nCkeLo&start_radio=1 I recorded...

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Dec-01-2019, 2:18pm

crisscross replied to a discussion Cowboy Songs in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Me too, I want to learn that nicely played song!

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Dec-01-2019, 2:14pm

crisscross replied to a discussion Week #509 ~ Hut On Staffen Island in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Two really nice last day entries: an octave mandolin version with birds in the background and a Thüringer Waldzitter!

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Nov-30-2019, 7:27am

crisscross replied to a discussion The Wren and The Bear Dance (set) in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Simon and Gelsenbury: two fine versions of this medley with percussive elements!

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Nov-28-2019, 4:09pm

crisscross replied to a discussion Cowboy Songs in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Nice Cowboy Songs so far! Well, my background is classical guitar, and for recording backup tracks to my mandolin endeavours, I usually fingerpick a...

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Nov-28-2019, 3:47pm

crisscross replied to a discussion Week #43 ~ Red Haired Boy (Little Beggar Man) in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Interesting idea Simon, though beeing honest, I prefer the original version.

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