KLEZMER MUSIC - ON VINTAGE 1920'S MANDOLIN!

I decided to clear the dust gathering on my beautiful 1920's Neopolitan Mandolin here, and experiment to see what traditional Jewish klezmer music sounds like on it!

The result is really interesting - this wonderful vintage mandolin almost sounds like the haunting tremelo heard on the "Tsimbl"; the hammered dulcimer heard in all those magical early 1920s recordings of klezmer music!

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[vincenz55]

your incorrect sir the mandolin is indeed purely italian designed instrument that was developed from the arabic oud but as being used internationally you are correct but dont forget its italian roots

[leftysergeant]

The mandolin is not Jewish, Italian or American. It is international, inter-cultural. It has its roots in Arab culture, even spread into parts of Africa. What can you not do with a mandolin, if you put your mind to it?

[goon143]

top swag amigo

[edsternet]

This is better than the electric mandolin. on electric, the plectrum is an annoying noise to pick up. Try playing along with fidle or guitar accompanyment. I'm sure you could do it. Or, if you don't use vista, try a split screen video. :) Lets see hava nagila, or some wedding music :)

[stanthefag]

@leftysergeant no its jewish

[wrenchontheroad]

@leftysergeant It originated from the lute in Naples, Italy 18th century.

[vincenz55]

Hahaha you funny Listen to giovanni vicari, antonio cutaia, giovanni giovale, franco cusenza if you can find them anywhere..mostly from old 78s

[Elephantintheroom01]

I like this.

[gwalker134]

don't forget dave apollon. he's the king of them all y'all.

[nichmars]

Hmm, I'd say that the two "best" mandolin players are Andy Irvine and the late Coley Jones, but it all a matter of opinion. The mandolin sounds great, I think, in klezmer. Nice playing on this clip by the way!