Interesting to see him pick this one for mandolin. I'm not sure it works. When's he just gonna get it over with and record a cd of the sonatas and partitas? I'd totally buy that.
Ha! I was thinking, I got to see him do this at Old Settler's Music Festival a couple of years ago on a Sunday morning ... and that's what this performance is, I think. It was unbelievable - not a sound from the audience the whole time - everybody riveted - and we exploded when he finished.
This is not a concerto; it is Bach's Chaconne, from his 2nd Partita for solo violin, as stated in the info paragraph under the video. A concerto is a piece for a soloist or soloists and a large ensemble.
Mike Marshall is best modern style mandolin player on the planet. He is selfless in his dedication to the production of beautiful music of all varieties...
What a lovely sound Mike gets from his mandolin. Does anybody know which make and model mandolin produces such a soft and soothing sound? Does one need to get thinner strings? play further from the bridge?
Most of the mandolins that I hear on YouTube sound harsh and metallic to me. I'd sacrifice volume any time to get a sound like Mike gets.
@desafinad0 He has an epically good Loar mandolin and also he plays at the very base of the fretboard, on top of it sometimes. It gives a nice warm sound, rather than the harsh sound next to the bridge (which can be useful!)
Mr. Mike's interpretation of this gargantuan piece is mandolin sublime.
walterm85 1 month ago
Interesting to see him pick this one for mandolin. I'm not sure it works. When's he just gonna get it over with and record a cd of the sonatas and partitas? I'd totally buy that.
justin10054 3 months ago
Why is it chopped up and sections trimmed out?
brucefulton 8 months ago
Ha! I was thinking, I got to see him do this at Old Settler's Music Festival a couple of years ago on a Sunday morning ... and that's what this performance is, I think. It was unbelievable - not a sound from the audience the whole time - everybody riveted - and we exploded when he finished.
cowboyspencermusic 11 months ago
Where's the first part of this amazing performance?
minmlst 1 year ago 2
This is not a concerto; it is Bach's Chaconne, from his 2nd Partita for solo violin, as stated in the info paragraph under the video. A concerto is a piece for a soloist or soloists and a large ensemble.
yousome 1 year ago
Does any know the name of this Concerto?
maxxpup41 1 year ago
anyone else heart the nokia ringtone :P?
awesome player, though
RemainingSheep 1 year ago
I use flat wound strings on my mandolin and they give a nice warm sound
maclarke74 1 year ago
wonderful playing!
killergirls 1 year ago
lol i can play it just cos i play violin :p
homiemandude 1 year ago
Mike Marshall is best modern style mandolin player on the planet. He is selfless in his dedication to the production of beautiful music of all varieties...
Very cool man!
mandoaaron 1 year ago
What a lovely sound Mike gets from his mandolin. Does anybody know which make and model mandolin produces such a soft and soothing sound? Does one need to get thinner strings? play further from the bridge?
Most of the mandolins that I hear on YouTube sound harsh and metallic to me. I'd sacrifice volume any time to get a sound like Mike gets.
desafinad0 2 years ago
mike plays a 1924 gibson f5 signed by llyod loar. its a $150,000 instrument
snoyboy 2 years ago
@desafinad0 He has an epically good Loar mandolin and also he plays at the very base of the fretboard, on top of it sometimes. It gives a nice warm sound, rather than the harsh sound next to the bridge (which can be useful!)
Crustyhippy24 9 months ago
Hey, really cool man.
Francesca8686 2 years ago
I wanna hear music like Mike Marshall. He is inspirational and a flat out nice guy.
mandoaaron 2 years ago
echo mandoniaa - it's such a privilege to watch and hear devotion this real.
amyburcham 2 years ago
I particularly enjoyed the brazilian rhythms added to the arpeggio parts...way to go...
syadkir 2 years ago
Comment removed
laketroutdeepdown 2 years ago
someone's phone rang at 3:57, how rude
mandolin12348 2 years ago
(Chaconne, partita number 2) I love bach on the mandolin so much.
beethovenian 2 years ago
Fantastic video!! Give me more!!
kimfr76 2 years ago