Ashokan Farewell (Cover) mandolin

New mando, new song for me. Done on a my new mandolin w/ YT backing track. Hope u enjoy!

[@wrestlingspaniel]

Imagine my joy of after watching your performance, and recognizing my discovery of the benchmark of how this song could and should be played on a mandolin. Genuinely lovely! As a late in life new to instrument mandolin student, who is still beginning the climb up mandolin mountain, it is satisfying to know in time I may approximate what you demonstrated so well. At least I hope. Thanks very much.

[@FrankDeLorenzoMANDOLIN]

Thanks Much wrestling!

[@MarianMolloy]

I’m new to the mandolin and learned from watching you and I can now play along with you Frank on this one. Just gorgeous. Keep playing Frank

[@FrankDeLorenzoMANDOLIN]

That's great Marion! You Too!

[@nancyanneberg403]

This is superb. I really like a mandolin,I find. Thank you. ​@@FrankDeLorenzoMANDOLIN

[@FrankDeLorenzoMANDOLIN]

@@nancyanneberg403 Thanks Nancy!

[@columhaight1464]

This was my grandfathers favourite fiddle song. I played it for him when he took his last breathes and this brings back all the memories of him, well done.

[@FrankDeLorenzoMANDOLIN]

Thanks for that colum!

[@Malagrass]

OMG that’s the saddest thing I’ve heard in a long time.

[@ambu6478]

Some people want to rush through this song... it's not meant to be a fast song! You are right on time...a beautiful rendition!!

[@FrankDeLorenzoMANDOLIN]

Thanks Much!!

[@Kev_Cos]

I have been contemplating learning an instrument for the first time in my life (33yo), I had earmarked the Mandolin as my instrument of choice and now having heard one of my favourite songs of all time played so beautifully on the Mandolin this was dthe push I needed to kick-start my musical journey. Thanks for a beautiful rendition of this iconic song.

[@lowellirish]

I started my musical journey (at 30 yrs) after putting away my trumpet in 9th grade... I called my dad to inquire about swnding it to me in the Army... "sold it for $40 at the yard sale"...came the reply. I was disheartened, but went down to the local music store anyway...i walked out with a $10 pennywhistle- which led to bodhran drum, then Native Flutes, then Irish Flute, congas, strumstick, Appalachian dulcimer, bones/spoons, fiddle, then guitar- my latest of 6 years. Now its time for Mandolin! Got an F style Ibanez 722 arriving tomorrow! Then, for my Christmas present, Octave Mandolin!
So for the past 25 years Ive been a performer. Bottom line? Its NEVER too late...until its too late. 😢 So good luck to you on your journey! Its opened up a lot of doors and friendships...And remember! Its not a race, there ARE asshole musicians, and plenty of them are far left hippie dippies too! So take them with a grain of salt...and be helpful to the newbies...dont cop an attitude. 😂

[@FrankDeLorenzoMANDOLIN]

Thanks Kevin! Enjoy the journey!

[@FrankDeLorenzoMANDOLIN]

Sounds like the music is in you! Enjoy!!

[@aaronforren8820]

Heartstrings ,amazing what talent GOD gave him and he found it .Some never find their talent.Great way to start the day

[@FrankDeLorenzoMANDOLIN]

Thank Aaron!

[@richard7071]

Very nice. Soulful and expressive.

[@FrankDeLorenzoMANDOLIN]

Thanks Richard!

[@Rappmusic732]

Wonderful. It's really a fiddle tune, but you make it come alive on the mandolin.

[@FrankDeLorenzoMANDOLIN]

Thanks!!!

[@JJ-ur9yp]

Of course fiddle tunes weren’t written for just fiddles, they were written on fiddles because they were handy.

[@liscarlson2099]

Thank you, just beautiful.

[@FrankDeLorenzoMANDOLIN]

😀

[@peterrahill9263]

777th LIKE (added to my 'to-learn' playlist). Sounds great!

[@FrankDeLorenzoMANDOLIN]

Thanks Peter!

[@adrianmuirhead9593]

Played with heart and soul, so refreshing and real... simply brilliant!

[@FrankDeLorenzoMANDOLIN]

Thanks so much Adrian !

[@Cailean_MacCoinnich]

What a beautiful sounding Mandolin. I'm learning this piece at the moment and listening to many different versions, but this is the purest sounding I've found; it truly touches my soul.
Now I have found you, I can listen and watch all your videos. Thank you for sharing your beautiful music.

[@FrankDeLorenzoMANDOLIN]

Thanks Cailean! Enjoy the journey!

[@ambu6478]

This was absolutely beautiful! Thanks for sharing...as someone who is just trying to learn to play the mandolin, you are an awesome inspiration!!

[@FrankDeLorenzoMANDOLIN]

Thanks so Much!

[@TTexas2]

Excellent Rendition!
One of the best versions on CZcams!
Thanks for posting

[@FrankDeLorenzoMANDOLIN]

Thanks TT!

[@waynebagley]

You have quickly become my favourite mandolinist. Love your playing.

[@RoyDon-ql4wi]

This is a master piece Blessings to you the Guitar is superb. Can feel it

[@FrankDeLorenzoMANDOLIN]

Thanks Roy!

[@deblane401]

Frank,
Your playing inspires me to play as cleanly as you. I will play this song tonight just before I go to bed It will give me a peaceful sleep

[@FrankDeLorenzoMANDOLIN]

Thanks Deb!

[@allieturbanhomesteadit]

Wow! I am stunned! This is now my favorite version of this song. Absolutely beautiful. I can play two beginner songs on mando, this inspires me to keep at it and someday be a fraction of how good you are! Thanks for sharing!

[@FrankDeLorenzoMANDOLIN]

Thanks allie!

[@macktheknife8443]

Thank you. I'm a guitar player who just discovered the mandolin. Your playing inspires me.

[@FrankDeLorenzoMANDOLIN]

Thanks! If I can help ask. And if you haven't ,check out the premier mando web site at www.mandolincafe.com/

[@gary_allan_music]

Very nicely done. I'm just learning to play it on the Mandolin myself.

[@FrankDeLorenzoMANDOLIN]

Thanks Gary!

[@AikiSys]

Hi Frank, greeting from Dublin Ireland - sounding great, thanks for sharing. 👏👏👏👏👏

[@FrankDeLorenzoMANDOLIN]

Thank You !

[@justkaron]

You're helping me in my journey to learn mandolin. Love your clean and clear playing. 👌

[@FrankDeLorenzoMANDOLIN]

Thanks!!! Enjoy!

[@AintNoFool]

I only discovered this song last year, or so I thought. Had heard it a lot but never truly listened. This is beautiful.

[@FrankDeLorenzoMANDOLIN]

Thanks Sara!

[@Josephusmajor]

Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful.....thank you.

[@FrankDeLorenzoMANDOLIN]

Thanks Joseph!

[@petedonaghyguitar]

Beautiful mandolin. Beautiful song and beautiful playing. My brother used to do some work at the Ashokan power plant in Kingston NY from time to time.

[@FrankDeLorenzoMANDOLIN]

Thank You Pete !

[@MountainHomeJerrel]

This was very lovely. I enjoyed this very much. Thank you for sharing.

[@FrankDeLorenzoMANDOLIN]

Thanks Jerrel!

[@lethamorris8719]

Beautiful. And I was able to play along with you on my fiddle. Thanks. That was great.

[@FrankDeLorenzoMANDOLIN]

Thank You !

[@wrekkingcru]

Feels like saying farewell and coming home all at the same time. That great chord change and the melody over top it has always made this song memorable, but your playing, phrasing and arrangement really does it justice. Excellent work and nice mando :)

[@FrankDeLorenzoMANDOLIN]

Thanks Wrekking!

[@kyledrummond9750]

You play really great man

[@FrankDeLorenzoMANDOLIN]

Thanks Kyle!

[@CelticMandolinsGinnyAitchison]

A beautiful new Christmas present, Frank. You have such beautiful sound and you have made the tone so soulful and heartfelt. Thank you.

[@FrankDeLorenzoMANDOLIN]

Thanks so Much! Best to You !

[@johnhickey319]

Amazing so pure mandolin has a beautiful sound

[@FrankDeLorenzoMANDOLIN]

Thanks John!

[@Malagrass]

Several years ago I received the box set of the series and this song came on and I completely lost it and balled for an hour.
You completely do it Justice.

[@FrankDeLorenzoMANDOLIN]

Thanks John!!

[@doriswiltsie2336]

Love this song 🎶 ❤

[@FrankDeLorenzoMANDOLIN]

Thanks Doris!

[@mariontor8139]

Your playing is soulful. The arrangement is beautiful and inspiring to me. I first heard this song a few days ago and was taken back by its calmness and emotion. Been working on transcribing the song since then. Your arrangement will keep me busy for days. Thank you for sharing.

[@FrankDeLorenzoMANDOLIN]

Thanks Marion!!!

[@robertrolinson3821]

I’ve learned to play this from your video…..it’s my very favourite ever When -payed by you.

[@FrankDeLorenzoMANDOLIN]

Thanks Robert!

[@mtcharts]

Bravo! Nice rendition. I play an A model and I'm learning the melody to Ashoken Farwell. I'll next incorporate tremolo and chords to give it that fullness like you do. Ps I'm 67yo. Greeting from StL by way of Pinellas county.

[@FrankDeLorenzoMANDOLIN]

Thanks MT!!! I've but a few more months at 67, Enjoy!

[@joekraus97]

Thanks, Frank. I try to listen to everything you post, and this is probably my favorite of them all. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@FrankDeLorenzoMANDOLIN]

Thanks Joe! You folks inspire me!

[@CarlosLopez-uc1ke]

Bravo ! Beautiful.

[@FrankDeLorenzoMANDOLIN]

Thanks Carlos !

[@johncostelloe743]

The best playing of this tune I've ever heard thank you

[@FrankDeLorenzoMANDOLIN]

Thanks John!

[@rosieennis1820]

This is one of my favourite tunes I like to
Play on the mandolin. Beautiful playing, thanks 😀

[@FrankDeLorenzoMANDOLIN]

Thanks Rosie!

[@Cooliellama]

Nice job. It was the song that inspired me to take on the violin and brought a tear or two to my eye the first time I put it together. Been playing it ever since. I have seen many others play Ashokan Farewell. This was the first Mandolin version I have heard. Love it.

[@FrankDeLorenzoMANDOLIN]

Thanks Brennen!

[@Zironokaunto]

This is probably my favorite version of Ashokan Farewell. Huge fan of your channel and you give me that little kick in the butt to keep practicing on my mando. Thanks a mill!

[@FrankDeLorenzoMANDOLIN]

Thanks Much Z !

[@karmacounselor]

beautiful!

[@FrankDeLorenzoMANDOLIN]

😀

[@johnwilliamson6846]

Played beautifully…I’m thinking of posting this as one of my next tunes on my channel…you’ve both inspired me and given me food for thought.

[@FrankDeLorenzoMANDOLIN]

Thanks John!

[@4570george]

Beautifully played, a beautiful tune, just beautiful. Thank you Frank, you're an inspiration. God bless.

[@FrankDeLorenzoMANDOLIN]

Thanks Viking!!!

[@lawrencemundy4811]

Excellent, thank you

[@FrankDeLorenzoMANDOLIN]

Thanks Lawrence!

[@kevininman2013]

Nicely done! I just learned this and I really enjoy playing it.

[@FrankDeLorenzoMANDOLIN]

Thanks Kevin!

[@Gently469]

I have never heard a finer version of this lovely song.

[@FrankDeLorenzoMANDOLIN]

Thanks Chris!!!

[@stephenlongo8185]

Beautiful arrangement. I have done this on solo guitar, but now I'm going to have to learn it on mandolin too. Thank you.

[@FrankDeLorenzoMANDOLIN]

Thanks Stephen!

[@TheHighlanderGirl]

Beautiful; thank you for sharing your talents with us!

[@FrankDeLorenzoMANDOLIN]

Thanks Ruth!

[@BigBennyB]

This is amazing! You sound awesome, this is such a beautiful song and you did a great job on it.

[@FrankDeLorenzoMANDOLIN]

Thank- You Sev!

[@hardline2a]

This is one of my favorite tunes. Good work!

[@FrankDeLorenzoMANDOLIN]

Thanks Hardline!

[@stevematthews7813]

One of my favorite songs. Sounds quite beautiful on your new mandolin. Thank you

[@FrankDeLorenzoMANDOLIN]

Thanks Steve !

[@larryrhindress2972]

I'm working on this song with a friend. He's doing it for his kids as a Xmas gift. I like you're version the very BEST! Nova Scotia will do you proud with a two guitar version. Thanks Frank for your help!!!

[@FrankDeLorenzoMANDOLIN]

Thanks Larry!

[@hansphree3253]

Fantastic!

[@FrankDeLorenzoMANDOLIN]

Thanks Hans!

[@Gently469]

You've shown me how to play it with more feeling with my new mandolin!

[@FrankDeLorenzoMANDOLIN]

Thanks Chris!

[@Mgt461]

Superb. 👏👏👏👏

[@FrankDeLorenzoMANDOLIN]

Thank You!!

[@lauriebest8783]

Beautiful!🥰❤️

[@FrankDeLorenzoMANDOLIN]

Thanks Laurie!

[@kevinbaker3616]

Really well played. I love the variations. Great tune.

[@FrankDeLorenzoMANDOLIN]

Thanks Kevin!

[@wsearp]

Great clean picking....

[@FrankDeLorenzoMANDOLIN]

Thanks Bill!

[@kellyabbott4324]

what a lovely little tune, you play it beautifully !

[@FrankDeLorenzoMANDOLIN]

Thanks Kelly!

[@radharcanna]

Beautiful playing of a beautiful tune.

[@FrankDeLorenzoMANDOLIN]

Thanks Sean!

[@ediththrift1209]

So beautiful. Thankyou .

[@FrankDeLorenzoMANDOLIN]

Thanks Edith!

[@budzski42]

Well done Frank, Bravo and Kudos to you sir.

[@FrankDeLorenzoMANDOLIN]

Thank You William!

[@sigga3876]

Nicely done.

[@FrankDeLorenzoMANDOLIN]

Thanks Sigga!

[@Cj12sings]

Beautifully played...bravo..!!!

[@FrankDeLorenzoMANDOLIN]

Thanks Cj

[@brannockmccartan5505]

Even though this is a fiddle tune, I've always thought it sounded best on mandolin. Your version is gorgeous!

[@FrankDeLorenzoMANDOLIN]

Thanks Brannock!

[@markderksen7452]

Very well done, enjoyed immensely!

[@FrankDeLorenzoMANDOLIN]

Thanks Mark!

[@PeterBlakeMaths]

Great playing, Sir! Many thanks.

[@FrankDeLorenzoMANDOLIN]

Thank You Peter!

[@peaches93]

Thank you Frank, that was beautiful…

[@FrankDeLorenzoMANDOLIN]

Thanks peaches93 !

[@wlosinger]

Beautiful!

[@FrankDeLorenzoMANDOLIN]

😀

[@hoozurmama883]

This is one of my very favorite songs.

[@FrankDeLorenzoMANDOLIN]

Thanks Hooz !

[@Fernwald84]

Nailed it, Frank!

[@FrankDeLorenzoMANDOLIN]

Thank-You!

[@louiswiley6121]

Very, very nice sir.

[@FrankDeLorenzoMANDOLIN]

Thanks Louis!

[@reginagargan2543]

Beautifully played 👏

[@FrankDeLorenzoMANDOLIN]

Thanks Regina!

[@bearshield7138]

love it

[@thinkneothink3055]

Very lovely!

[@FrankDeLorenzoMANDOLIN]

Thank You!

[@user-wc5gz3hl9r]

When I go,play this for me.

[@FrankDeLorenzoMANDOLIN]

Thanks Kevin!

[@joeldecotis8986]

Beautifully done good sir

[@FrankDeLorenzoMANDOLIN]

Thanks Joel!

[@alkoenig85]

Nicely done. Thank you.

[@FrankDeLorenzoMANDOLIN]

Thanks Al!

[@geodesy2009]

Lovely arrangement.

[@FrankDeLorenzoMANDOLIN]

Thanks Jeffrey!

[@robertrolinson3821]

Wonderful

[@FrankDeLorenzoMANDOLIN]

Thanks Robert!

[@samuelduncan234]

Good well done played

[@FrankDeLorenzoMANDOLIN]

Thanks Samuel!

[@andrewmize823]

I had to break out my mandolin and play the harmony line on this one. Just like I thought, it sounds as beautiful on two mandolins as it does on two violins.

[@FrankDeLorenzoMANDOLIN]

Thanks Andrew!

[@patrickshannon1197]

Well done sir!

[@FrankDeLorenzoMANDOLIN]

Thanks!

[@Paulo.1984]

So beautiful!!! Wish I could see your face more throughout.

[@FrankDeLorenzoMANDOLIN]

Thanks Paulo!!

[@franciscojavierlemamartine952]

Preciosa .

[@FrankDeLorenzoMANDOLIN]

Thanks!

[@margaretblair103]

Wonderful.

[@FrankDeLorenzoMANDOLIN]

Thank-You Margaret

[@tomallison5029]

That's Mandolin has a really nice tone.

[@FrankDeLorenzoMANDOLIN]

It does.

[@granddad1954]

nice!

[@FrankDeLorenzoMANDOLIN]

😀

[@belkov44]

Красиво!

[@FrankDeLorenzoMANDOLIN]

много благодаря

[@f5mando]

Lovely

[@FrankDeLorenzoMANDOLIN]

Thanks f5!

[@03Venture]

😮😊❤

[@FrankDeLorenzoMANDOLIN]

😃

[@mariontor8139]

Hi Frank, I can’t seem to find the YT backing track. Can you let me know which you are using?

[@FrankDeLorenzoMANDOLIN]

Here you go.czcams.com/video/CqiICooD56U/video.html

[@a_waltzing_matilda5735]

Hey Frank! May I ask when you started learning mandolin? It sounds marvelous!

[@FrankDeLorenzoMANDOLIN]

Thanks so much! I first picked up the mandolin at 5 and did my first talent show at 6. 60 years ago!

[@williamtracy4453]

Beautiful. What make is your mandolin?

[@FrankDeLorenzoMANDOLIN]

Thanks! It's a Pava.

[@paulinemcalpine7503]

Frank what do you use for your backing track?

[@FrankDeLorenzoMANDOLIN]

Thanks Pauline! This one czcams.com/video/CqiICooD56U/video.html

[@paulinemcalpine7503]

@@FrankDeLorenzoMANDOLIN thank you

[@greavous93]

You could have put a coda at the end and started back at the beginning and played it again and Id have sat there and listened carefully.

[@FrankDeLorenzoMANDOLIN]

Thanks Greavous!

[@kathleenkeane4364]

Brilliant. I play it on the violin, not as good as you.

[@FrankDeLorenzoMANDOLIN]

Thanks Kathleen!