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Cremonese / Bresciano Mandolin Sounds

eric@mandohangout.com — Sun, 14 Jan 2024 07:17:56 CST

1999 Mid Missouri Mandolin Company M-O Nylgut 4 string conversion,
and a "Mellowtone" mandolin from New Franklin Guitar and Mandolin Company.

youtu.be/Ya1eLsf5R8M?si=aMZ0BNyeTw05DkB4

youtu.be/4tzYCkZ-t2E

youtu.be/cP8GHSxm3bw?si=Oq_ZLZwXmUSjw44T

youtu.be/__PmACH7c0I?si=9n_HINzB4cQesnCD

Mandocello Sound

eric@mandohangout.com — Tue, 24 Jan 2023 04:41:30 CST

With and without amplification

Merry Christmas to all of you

eric@mandohangout.com — Sat, 24 Dec 2022 06:27:55 CST

Merry Christmas to all of you. m.youtube.com/watch?v=dC4PZj4Z...einer%7Eo

New to site - finished a piece with mandola

eric@mandohangout.com — Tue, 15 Nov 2022 17:15:56 CST

Hello, I've been a banjo hangout member for some time, but the last few years I've taken up mandola and thought it was time to join this site.

I do spaghetti western style pieces featuring "baritone" instruments, guitar, banjo, and now mandola. I thought I was going to make banjo an important part of the sound, but it's turning out that mandola is more appropriate.

Well here is my latest one, "Funeral for a Gunfighter"

Momento

eric@mandohangout.com — Fri, 4 Nov 2022 14:11:20 CST

Hi, sample from my new album. Have a nice day. jozefscheiner.bandcamp.com/album/momento

As promised

eric@mandohangout.com — Thu, 20 Oct 2022 03:06:24 CST

Hi all,

I was quite happy with the video backing the first release using my Knutson double neck emando. Here it for those that are interested. It is called "Gateway of Love" and is highlighted on this site. Have a great day,

Steven

A bit of live tracking in the studio

eric@mandohangout.com — Mon, 3 Oct 2022 13:00:33 CST

Live tracked this morning— just the Knutson Doubleneck running stereo and a mixed percussion loop that I played along with— first take tune — Hope you enjoy it,

youtu.be/tf0ynertaAY

Knutson Doubleneck featured on new release

eric@mandohangout.com — Mon, 5 Sep 2022 09:49:32 CST

The third song on my upcoming release, Time Left Ajar, is the first track I recorded with my new Doubleneck electric mandolin/octave. The song is called “Happy”, is tracked live and can be streamed here:

whenmountainsspeak.net/album/2...left-ajar

Here’s a picture of her:

Paganini Sonata Concertata Allegro Spiritoso on Mandolin and Guitar

eric@mandohangout.com — Fri, 2 Sep 2022 10:52:16 CST

This tune took me a little longer to learn than I expected… The mandolin part wasn’t too difficult but the guitar part took a minute :-P

youtu.be/BVuL6raENsI

Mariam's Song: release by BK Nicholson & Desperado

eric@mandohangout.com — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 12:12:28 CST

Hi All!

Released this about a year and a half ago...Enjoy!

Nick

Spring Meadow Jam (Recorded Live)

eric@mandohangout.com — Thu, 9 Jun 2022 09:05:52 CST

Hi,

First recording Jim, on Upright Bass, and I, on my Phoenix Jazz, made. Recorded in Jim’s living room with just a single usb microphone. Hope you enjoy it!

Song composed for Earth Day

eric@mandohangout.com — Mon, 25 Apr 2022 05:00:01 CST

This track uses a Theo Wanne soprano, a Grit Laskin Cittern and a Joe Mendel Mandocello.

Her Beauty Transcends

eric@mandohangout.com — Mon, 18 Apr 2022 06:24:04 CST

A song I composed for my wife— acoustic mandolin and mandocello accompanied by a soprano saxophone

New completely acoustic tune

eric@mandohangout.com — Tue, 12 Apr 2022 20:35:34 CST

My wife asked me to put together a completely organic acoustic track — this one has soprano saxophone, mandocello, mandolin, talking drum, rain stick and Tibetan bell — it was the most difficult compositions I’ve done in years — not my forte but at least an attempt at my acoustic mandolin roots

Angelina Baker arrangement

eric@mandohangout.com — Fri, 25 Mar 2022 06:05:05 CST

A friend and I like to get together and play fiddle tunes. This is our arrangement of Angelina Baker. I set an old DR05 Tascam field recorder on a stool next to us to capture for practice and thought I would share.

For those that like to know, Ward is playing a Henderson Guitar and I am playing a Passernig F style mandolin.

Fresh — new tune using a Hinde Electric Octave

eric@mandohangout.com — Sun, 20 Mar 2022 13:58:30 CST

Hi,

This tune uses a Hinde electric octave for the low end bass parts (using a synth pedal) and the effects driven normal octave range. I kept the song shorter more as a practice in saying what I wanted to say in 5 minutes or less — also uses Latin and Indian percussion— have a nice Sunday,

Steven

youtu.be/YoXset_wUWg

Missouri Waltz

eric@mandohangout.com — Mon, 14 Mar 2022 12:11:22 CST

Hello. I am a member at FHO and BHO. I figured I had better dig out my mandolin too!!

Undefeated Life

eric@mandohangout.com — Mon, 7 Mar 2022 06:27:35 CST

Broke out the Phoenix Jazz Mandolin for a track composition— this instrument has both acoustic and electric pickups — here’s the result —

youtu.be/U7TNgfFQvQo

For Piazzolla

eric@mandohangout.com — Thu, 17 Feb 2022 10:34:22 CST

Piazzolla is my favorite composer. So I dedicated one of my compositions to him.
Have a nice day.

youtube.com/watch?v=zbnsRd_T81A

Perceived Notions

eric@mandohangout.com — Fri, 7 Jan 2022 12:05:51 CST

The only mandolin family instrument on my new album

Music for Chill Out

eric@mandohangout.com — Tue, 14 Dec 2021 07:11:51 CST

Something to calm down in these difficult times

youtube.com/watch?v=FXnhc0moOn...fScheiner

Versatility of the Phoenix Jazz Mandolin

eric@mandohangout.com — Sun, 12 Dec 2021 09:18:52 CST

This one was recorded live as well with one of Rolfe’s creations — I use both the electric and acoustic channels with different effect streams — the percussion swells were created using a volume pedal — enjoy!

First Acoustic Recording in Some Time

eric@mandohangout.com — Fri, 19 Nov 2021 15:25:00 CST

Recorded using a room microphone with the Grit Laskin baritone mandolin and a backing Indian Classical loop — Happy Thanksgiving

youtu.be/_cWEBjPkaAg

Some incredible views (music via a Phoenix Jazz)

eric@mandohangout.com — Thu, 14 Oct 2021 19:27:33 CST

A slideshow video of my recent adventure with my newlywed, Christy. Music was recorded live tonight using a newly acquired Phoenix. Blessings!!!

Christy’s Song

eric@mandohangout.com — Sat, 2 Oct 2021 05:11:55 CST

Hi all,

Recorded in 2020 on mandola, this tune was saved for Christy’s ears only until she walked down the aisle last week. We’re romping through Canada on our honeymoon currently. Hope all is well with everyone,

Steven

whenmountainsspeak.net/single/...ty-s-song

With Christy in mind

eric@mandohangout.com — Mon, 13 Sep 2021 15:12:18 CST

With the upcoming honeymoon, I wanted to put something together for Christy

Out of the Dust — revised

eric@mandohangout.com — Wed, 8 Sep 2021 03:37:30 CST

Interesting project— I revisited a recording I made a year ago that is one of my favorites from distant memory. My son Holden said he always pictured my music with a certain anime show he watches called Mob Psycho 100 — alas, here is the result:

Statement and question

eric@mandohangout.com — Tue, 7 Sep 2021 05:28:52 CST

Hi all,

I really don’t want to post my new material here if it’s become the sole elephant in the room. I do understand that my mandolin family playing is not your typical style for the instruments. I’m writing this as a serious question and don’t mind honest answers. Would you prefer if I only posted acoustic mandolin playing from here on out? Blessings

Mandala video — Gilchrist and Mendel

eric@mandohangout.com — Mon, 30 Aug 2021 05:23:50 CST

Recorded dry with my Mandola and Mandocello — some light after effects were used — hope you enjoy it!!

Anime love story put to original electric mandolin

eric@mandohangout.com — Wed, 18 Aug 2021 01:17:35 CST

Good morning,

This video has been awhile in the making. I worked closely with the designer as he was trying to capture the passion behind one of my favorite electric mandolin tunes to date. I believe he nailed it. I get married next month and this is a present for my wife. I hope it moves you in a special way,

Steven

Attitude of Mind

eric@mandohangout.com — Tue, 17 Aug 2021 05:14:41 CST

Good morning,

3 weeks post surgery and I’m definitely on the mend. This is a video driven by an acoustic mandola line, I added a drippy somewhat distorted electric mandolin part and a over the top crunchy track in the distance. Hope everyone is well and Godspeed,

Steven

Inspired by my newlywed

eric@mandohangout.com — Mon, 26 Jul 2021 09:59:37 CST

I wanted to record a song before an upcoming surgery. I asked my wife this morning for a single word that would set the mood for the project. With a dripping, reverb driven mandolin backdrop and a wandering mandocello melody, the song captured my feelings and hopefully opens your imagination.

Wood — Weber electric mandolin and Mendel acoustic mandocello

eric@mandohangout.com — Wed, 21 Jul 2021 09:34:55 CST

Just a project a week in the making — blessings

Finalized thank you video to Grit Laskin

eric@mandohangout.com — Sun, 18 Jul 2021 04:17:57 CST

I ended up re-recording Christy and my “thank you” video to Grit Laskin. The video uses a 1982 acoustic baritone mandolin recorded using.a GoPro with a Sony condenser mic — Grit, as you may remember, supplied a sample of the same wood he used on the mandolin I own for my wedding ring. He is a gentleman of the highest degree. Christy had the ring custom made and it was a very delightful surprise,

Trying out some new equipment

eric@mandohangout.com — Mon, 12 Jul 2021 05:12:25 CST

Good morning?

A short jam utilizing a boss rhythm unit and bass synth pedal that I got yesterday. Also using my Strymon Big Sky. All with a Girouard mando and Fishman amp. Welcome to a new week,

Steven

Though the little bit of movement wouldn’t be called dancing by many, it’s the most I've done in years thanks to a new hip .

Tread Softly

eric@mandohangout.com — Fri, 2 Jul 2021 09:37:26 CST

Another collaboration with Janet Barnes

Esta Vida

eric@mandohangout.com — Thu, 1 Jul 2021 02:16:07 CST

This is one of my favorite collaborations of all time. Janet Barnes took a composition I wrote and added some really sweet lyrics in Spanish. It’s really about happiness with the one you love. The song also features the amazing playing of Jason Rathman on Bass and Rico Barnes on percussion.

Logan Pass (Reissue)

eric@mandohangout.com — Mon, 28 Jun 2021 06:28:28 CST

Hi all,

I recorded this album in 2005 before the streaming craze was in full swing. It features Gary Buetel from Austin on electric guitar. The first nine tracks were recorded live during one recording session. I've included one track, "Open", in the MP3 library. .

Enjoy your Monday,

Steven

whenmountainsspeak.net/album/1...ogan-pass

Contemplative Solo Mandola

eric@mandohangout.com — Sat, 26 Jun 2021 05:20:51 CST

Hope you find this music meditative and the video interesting— have a great weekend

Sidetracked — a diversion

eric@mandohangout.com — Sat, 12 Jun 2021 04:09:10 CST

The realm of the electric — this track features both my Weber Maverick and Walker Baritone—- was calling my name — quick detour from the new project — I don’t consider myself even a novice percussionist though I play those banging and slip sliding instruments on this track. Now back to the project at hand — peace

A Sinking Pirate Ship Song

eric@mandohangout.com — Thu, 10 Jun 2021 16:30:23 CST

I composed this tune around two months ago and I also wrote some lyrics for it. I don't usually come up with lyrics to my music, but I just felt it was required on this one :P
It's my favorite combination of instruments which are mandolin + flute + accordion. I'm quite in love with that soundscape they create together since they cover all the registers. Hope you enjoy it. I had a pretty fun time recording it!

youtube.com/watch?v=pMomAjJiJgs

Trollpolska

eric@mandohangout.com — Fri, 4 Jun 2021 09:07:11 CST

Trollpolska is a Swedish folk music tune (after Hans Börtas) from Dalarna and I play this on my The Loar 310F Mandolin. This year I've finally started learning mandolin for real thanks to Mandolessons that inspired me. I've been registered on this forum for years, but now I can finally make use of the community :P

https://youtu.be/qs0UcWYgIEc

Older Solo Mandolin Recording

eric@mandohangout.com — Sat, 29 May 2021 05:47:07 CST

Though I’m working on new material, I came across this older recording of mine and thought I’d post it.

New project in the works

eric@mandohangout.com — Tue, 18 May 2021 08:40:24 CST

Hi all,

I’m taking a break from posting to mandohangout — I am working on a new full length album and will post a track from it here when it’s completed— have a nice summer,

Steven

Free

eric@mandohangout.com — Sun, 16 May 2021 08:50:51 CST

Good morning,

First recording with my mandola after a fret job and some adjustments to the fretboard— hopefully everyone has a brilliant Sunday

Composition I recorded for Grit Laskin

eric@mandohangout.com — Wed, 12 May 2021 09:46:00 CST

This one was quite fun to put together— I’ve never transitioned from minor to major keys within a song — be interested to know if you think I pulled it off — have a great day,

Steven

New Cittern Composition

eric@mandohangout.com — Tue, 11 May 2021 08:13:48 CST

Hi,

Finally got the cittern restrung with flatwounds — tuned like a octave mandolin except a high G on the lower of the 10 courses — definitely interesting— have a great week

Wink

eric@mandohangout.com — Mon, 3 May 2021 12:43:37 CST

Loving the flatwounds on my Joe Mendel mandocello — and I have too much time on my hands — interesting to produce a video on the iPhone

The Fifth Day

eric@mandohangout.com — Sat, 1 May 2021 10:59:11 CST

Simple name for a multitude of blessings— “The Fifth Day” — this last Monday I was under the knife for a hip replacement— the tremendous care of my fiancé (Christy Ryan), the surgical genius of Dr. Shelby Carter and my faith have led to a quicker recovery process— I also believe that a healthy lifestyle with regular exercise has been indispensable in my hip joint healing very quickly— thank you for all your prayers

Kupalinka

eric@mandohangout.com — Tue, 27 Apr 2021 09:51:37 CST

The composition Kupalinka is based on the Belarusian folk song Kupalinka.

youtube.com/watch?v=c1xCTJur6x...fScheiner