New Classical Mandolin Video

[fluxman]

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).

[Shelagh Moore]

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]

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

-John.

[labraid]

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]

That was absolutely brilliant!

Cheers,
Jill

[Zappa]

Awesome stuff Ben! I want more!!

[John Goodin]

Ben, that's a great rendition. Thanks.

John G.

[fluxman]

Hello Everyone. Thanks for the kind comments. I do enjoy making these videos ...any suggestions for the next one?

[Tavy]

Ben that was totally awesome!

...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.

[John Eischen]

Too cool!!!