In the Bleak Midwinter

[ukrobbiej]

Wonder how many people know that this tune is by Holst, he of "The Planets" fame?

This was recorded on a borrowed Andy Tobin octave Mandolin, 3 years ago now. I was still getting to grips with it, hence a few buzzes here and there, but I really liked the way it sounded when finger picked.

[harper]

Rob, this is simply gorgeous. I've listened to your rendition several times already. Thanks so much for posting.
Evelyn

[Steve Ostrander]

Nice sounding OM.

[Steve L]

Beautiful, thank you.

[Bertram Henze]

The painful facial expressions are all needless. It sounds very good.

[HonketyHank]

The painful facial expressions are all needless. It sounds very good.

OTOH, I know mine are not all that well controlled, needful or not. I envy those who have mastered the matter-of-fact expression in the midst of earnest effort.

And yes, it sounds very nice. Didn't know it was by Holst. I would have guessed John Rutter.

[JeffD]

As I mentioned in Martin's thread, this tune, along with Dvorak's "Going Home" are two classical pieces that have made it into our local jam.

Beautiful playing.