Author Archives: George
Bobby and Brains – The Ultimate World Instrument?
Bobby McFerrin demonstrates the power of the pentatonic scale, using audience participation, at the event “Notes & Neurons: In Search of the Common Chorus”, from the 2009 World Science Festival, June 12, 2009. While researching the neuropsychology of music , I came across this video in a series of 5 where Bobby (Don’t Worry – … Continue reading
Brazil, Bandolims and Brains
What an interesting day Brazil : A day of exploring Choro music and some of the great tunes composed by Ernesto Nazareth (a Brazilian contemporary of Scott Joplin). I particularly like Brejeiro played by Jacob do Bandolim. My fingers are sore! Bandolims A fascinating sound reminiscent of a Portuguese Guitar perhaps caused by the larger, … Continue reading
Thoughts from High in the Sky and Low in Heathrow
Spent a whole day yesterday travelling by plane, train, underground, train, bus – but I really enjoyed it. Good service, relaxed and everything went well without a hitch – Gave me a chance to map out my proposed next steps.These, for the moment, are : 1. Music -will have access to recording studio tomorrow. Covers … Continue reading
Brian Blasts in from the Past
What a delight to hear from my friend Brian – the brains behind “FRAGILE” A Glasgow-based duo playing a variety of instruments and material from a wide range of sources including American, Bluegrass, Scottish Folk, Jug Band, Skiffle, Singer-Songwriter etc Influenced by such heavyweights as Mungo Jerry, Matt McGinn, Billy Connolly, Iain Mackintosh, Hamish Imlach etc … Continue reading
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Edinburgh Mandolin Festival
This event is features the EMGO led by Nigel Gatherer http://www.emgo.org.uk/ Nigel (pictured right) also runs a very useful website. Check it out http://www.nigelgatherer.com/Cheers Nigel – hope you still find time to update your interesting database of bands and performers. Stay in touch.
Good Food and Oud
As promised, there is a video of Elie and the percussionists playing last night in the Black Pearl,(Zouk/ Kaslik/Adonis) You can find a photo and video in the media section of the menu above. A very good (late) night! (or early for Lebanon) zzzz
Elie Massaad taken by The Black Pearl
No ! it is not Pirates of the Caribbean 5 – The only “High Cs” tonight will be some well-played oud strings Courtesy of Elie Massaad (see previous post below)He will be playing tonight in Adonis (Zouk) at the above venue. This time, I will remember my camera and hopefully have some pics and video … Continue reading
Spotify hits the United States
Now that the SPOTIFY service has finally hit the states – it is time to publish my acoustic playlists. Please leave a comment if you have any preferences. I will, of course, share the mandolin one first!
Sounds in the Clouds
Here are some improvised compositions to commemorate people, places and events and share with those concerned. Thanks to Christopher in Washington DC for the inspiration – more to follow later this summer and beyond………. higher quality 4 and 8 track recordings anticipated from September 2011 onwards. Latest tracks by mandolin-george
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