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Direct Link To This Post Posted: February 26 2007 at 15:01
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: February 26 2007 at 15:02
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: February 26 2007 at 18:14
one of the most famous mandoline intros was Maggie May by Rod StewartWink
 
 


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Direct Link To This Post Posted: February 26 2007 at 19:26



ahhhh...  it isn't prog.. so shoot me... but if you like Mandolin.. REALLY like Mandolin.. check this album out.  Kentucky Thunder make groups like DT look like kids in comparison.


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Direct Link To This Post Posted: February 26 2007 at 19:38
AS mentioned, FM when Nash The Slash was with them.
Outside off prog, Steve Earle's Copperhead Road, with mandolin & electric guitars was referred to as Appalachian Metal Tongue
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: February 26 2007 at 20:24
Check the intro and final section of WHITE MOUNTAIN by Genesis...
 
Someone said that it could be a "Mellotron Sample" of Mandolin!!!!
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: February 27 2007 at 02:43
dredg in El Cielo also uses some mandolin
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: February 27 2007 at 03:50
Originally posted by Garion81 Garion81 wrote:

one of the most famous mandoline intros was Maggie May by Rod StewartWink
 

 

...and of course Mandolin Wind!
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: February 27 2007 at 08:58
Originally posted by earlyprog earlyprog wrote:

The Strawbs!
seconded!!!
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: February 27 2007 at 09:51
Originally posted by slowfire85 slowfire85 wrote:

 

RITUAL is a relatively new Swedish band with a very unique sound, using acoustic instruments like violin, mandolina, bouzouki, etc.. Melodic complex rythms reminds of early YES but with a personal and innovative touch. An excellent folk-prog production with skilled musicians
 
Well I must say...you quoting their bio verbatim doesn't convince me.
 
They sound like a slightly better version of Kingdom Come if you ask me.


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Direct Link To This Post Posted: February 27 2007 at 10:20
http://www.steveunruh.com/
 
 
 
 
Steve Unruh uses Mandolin, as well as acoustic (steel stringed & classical) guitar, violin, fretless bass, hand percussions and various other instruments. He offers free downloads of some tunes for your pleasure.
 
Guy Manning is another artist who uses a healthy dose of mandolin.
 
 
Free MP3s too!
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