The Blacksmith (Live in Cotopaxi)

[@matthaynes3219]

I've played mandolin for over 10 years, the way you make the strings sounds so distinct and percussive on your upstrokes has me in awe

[@tyson31415]

I played this for a friend who normally listens to heavy metal. Around the 2:00 mark he said he like it because "angry mandolin!"

[@mathiasdreke180]

I haven't heard the song in 30 years. Thanks for this time travel.

[@LadyMoonCries]

Cheers Mathias! 🕊️

[@008jim]

I live just down river in a little old coal town in southern Colorado thought to be " high desert " same terrain near Cotopaxi. Beautiful talent young one , transcendent , moved me to tears. Love still holds supreme and you've utilized your gift. Many thanks.

[@LadyMoonCries]

Very cool, it’s a beautiful area isn’t it?

[@johndej]

Such beautiful sounds! Your voice and playing are perfect. Thank you for your amazing gift of music!

[@LadyMoonCries]

Thank you for the kind words! 🕊️

[@57stratblues]

Wow ! Such beautiful music and an angelic voice. You have awakened a part of my soul that I didn't know even existed !!!!

[@phillipallison1492]

Are you Celtic? It's called Racial Memory.

[@57stratblues]

@@phillipallison1492 Ancestors were Irish and Scottish

[@phillipallison1492]

@@57stratblues Our traditional songs live on in our hearts, despite the efforts of modernity to drown them out with machine drone and repetitive beats.

[@AlvaroBergamo-un4qo]

Exactly ..amazing the " stoppato at the end of the ballad

[@enantiodromia]

There isn't even any consensus on what is meant by "Celtic". According to Collins dictionary, "racial memory" means "feelings, patterns of thought, and fragments of experience that have been transmitted from generation to generation in *all* humans..." (The emphasis is mine).

[@RobGale]

My goodness this is wonderful. And that transition to the pick at 1:54 was just so incredibly seamless I had to slow it down to see how you did that.

[@LadyMoonCries]

Good eye, Rob! 😉

[@blakeandthemusic]

I could listen to you for hours! I love your playing, your use of dynamics, and of course your voice. SOOOOOO GOOOOOOD! Thank you!

[@LadyMoonCries]

Wow, thank you, Blake! Appreciate your kindness ❤️

[@bruceanderson5525]

Masterful musicianship. Many thanks for this.

[@LadyMoonCries]

Cheers Bruce! Thanks for tuning in ❤️

[@friedfish69]

The restrained voice through most of your performance is just haunting. Lovely, lovely performance.

[@LadyMoonCries]

Thank you kindly! 🙏

[@山本稔久]

言葉を失うほどに、全てが美しい。

[@LadyMoonCries]

Shucks, thanks for being here 😊

[@AlmaBove-dancer2010]

You're mandolin playing is so beautiful. I'm playing and learning mandolin and i find you incredibly inspiring...the sound you create is just amazing and i absolutely love listening to you. You're voice is also beautiful. Thank you so much for posting you're art and inspiring me. I'm 14 by the way 🌺🌿

[@marno25670]

Wish you joy and good progress in playing your instrument. I'm unfortunatly can't play anything. Tried to play mouth harmonica - maybe I'll start it again. Greetings rom Germany, Marcel (i'm 54 ;-)... have to hurry up... )

[@AlmaBove-dancer2010]

​@@marno25670 Thanks very much! Greetings from London :)

[@simon-oy6um]

Only 14 ? Check out sierra hulls earlier days never give up😊😊

[@LadyMoonCries]

Cheers love! So honored to be able to pass on some inspiration 🕊️

[@AlmaBove-dancer2010]

​@@LadyMoonCriesAw thank you so much! Yes you inspire me so much. 🌿🌸

[@ulfzwulf5095]

Your music creates a mystical feeling in me, a longing for the outside world, for the distance. What a talent that you manage to touch me on this level. Thank you for being you.

[@shawnreese6538]

Your instrument is a beating heart in your hand. God bless you!

[@saga.petkus]

You're incredible. Sheer magic.

[@LadyMoonCries]

Thank you kindly! ❤️

[@MrLaserbob]

Totally stunning. Please please do a tour of the UK

[@LadyMoonCries]

That would be a dream!

[@mikekearl2416]

Very beautiful! Oh.. and the song as well :) Very soothing!

[@azb2010]

Fantastic playing, beautiful voice! I have heard a few versions of this song over the years. This is now my favorite.

[@LadyMoonCries]

Wow, thank you so much!

[@dannylee5895]

Superbly Done ,a one woman concerto , mesmerized by it at first glance , my ears yearn to hear this again ♠🔥💎

[@lemonxlemonxlemon]

Best version I've heard!!

[@LadyMoonCries]

Thank you so much! ❤️

[@danabigelow8844]

All mankinds sorrows and joys wrapped up in one tale... Me thinks the blacksmith's heart turned into the butterfly for he was nigh and the Bold Deceiver did relinquish his heart to Mother Nature in deepest regret.

[@konstantes]

Misha from Moscow, waiting with open heart ❤❤❤

[@MojoMedicineMan]

She does a great job with this classic. ❤

[@dadomilosevic9662]

Nice, very nice. Regards from Zagreb Croatia.

[@LadyMoonCries]

Cheers from Colorado! ❤️

[@trevorjones7276]

Simply fabulous

[@jbryant6088]

It's hard to find a good Blacksmith, but this one has a warm hearth, honest voice, and strong hands for company in your dreams.

[@kiwin6198]

Fabulous version of this song and what a talent you have. Extraordinary!

[@LadyMoonCries]

Thank you kindly!

[@yoyope29]

You took me to my past lives.... thank you... enigmatic, spectral and beautiful music. Love you.

[@LadyMoonCries]

Thanks for listening! 🕊️

[@andrewknight8778]

Yup, wot the others all said! Thank you so much!

[@LadyMoonCries]

You're so welcome! Thanks for being here ❤️

[@elcreadordetonos]

Amazing and beautiful version, in your sweet voice. Uncle Andy will be so proud of you.

[@ultimatebasses]

Colorado is a beautiful state. Just as this a beautiful song.

[@bunnybgood411]

My home state.

[@patrickmoreau8759]

Great news, thanks ❤

[@pleythru]

Absolutely transporting performance. I'm not exaggerating when I say that I'm getting an octave mandolin because of your channel, and I'd be happy to play half as well as you. Thank you for sharing!

[@LadyMoonCries]

Cheers! Happy to pass on some inspiration ❤️

[@rayedenpoet6774]

I love this version.

[@LadyMoonCries]

Cheers! ❤️

[@lindagraham8016]

Absolutely beautiful - a timeless classic sung with such emotion 💖

[@rocketpost1]

Outstanding version of The Blacksmith. I love your voice and your mandolin playing is exceptional. I'd love to hear you do The Lakes of Pontchartrain. Thanks Eva.

[@LadyMoonCries]

Great suggestion!

[@lamerveille5781]

Ca fait un moment que je te suis sur Instagram... Et quand j'entends ta musique sur cet instrument aux sonorités si agréablement anciennes, c'est toujours comme si un bout de bas Moyen-Âge/ début de la Renaissance était parvenu jusqu'à nous ! 😍😍

[@claing17]

When you bridge into the 4th verse that muted tone is perfect. You really polished this song since the last posting.

[@steveorion6185]

Thank you for telling the story and taking me with you to that place and time . Be well always . 🕊

[@SterlingSnyder-ef5yc]

Oh my goodness, Eva! It's so lovely to see you again. We met a couple times when you played in Salt Lake City with your sisters. It was many years ago. I was a fellow mandolin nerd and Weber obsessed. I accidentally stumbled on Lady Moon and was so pleased you are still making beautiful music. I hope life has been kind to you. Peace & Joy.

[@LadyMoonCries]

Cheers my friend! So glad to have you here… Weber for life ❤️

[@jeancayer3360]

The solo is incredible !!!

[@PatternRecognitionMusic]

Beautiful song in a beautiful setting!

[@jasperjohns5956]

Well that was wonderful! May you find the blacksmith you most certainly deserve Hon

[@flawgee]

Such a beautiful sensitive rendition. And excellent quality recording. Amazing picking, singing, meter, dynamics and accuracy! This might be your best work yet! 😍

[@shawny1010]

You and your music are so lovely. Thank you!!!

[@digitalhermit8928]

Yes! More of this please! ❤

[@L.C.Avelar6767]

Uau. Muito linda esta voz. Amei a melodia e sua voz garota 🤗👌👌👌👌👌🤗

[@davidmolloy126]

Fabulous, thanks very much Eva, love from England.

[@rootstockca]

I first heard this song from Steeleye Span with the inimitable Maddy Prior. This version is beautifully haunting. Her butterfly wing voice is so well suited.

[@miltonchristen6430]

I like your music!! 🎶 So calm. Hello from Brazil again 🙂

[@JonasViatte]

What a beautiful voice and song!

[@greenroomgonesurfing4709]

You are a present to this world.

[@alyssehennessey1837]

What a gorgeous version! ❤

[@cargumdeu]

Magical rendition for a magical place. I thank you.

[@LadyMoonCries]

Thanks for listening!

[@sunrey1938]

The studio performance tracks over the live performance are spot on! You can’t even tell. What a beautiful location as well.

[@LadyMoonCries]

Well… you might not be able to tell because it’s actually a live recording! I’m using the Audigo mic. It connects directly to your iPhone 🙂

[@thibautsimons9113]

Amazing. Mesmerising performance.

[@davidshields948]

Hellomy from Ireland,🤗🤗🤗loving this version. ❤❤🎉🎉😊😊

[@LadyMoonCries]

Cheers! Thank you for listening ❤️

[@rerman6344]

Absolutely amazing

[@PabloWildside]

Magic, Magic, Magic!!!!! Great and Amazing Art!!!!! 👏👏👏👏👏🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉✨✨✨✨☀️☀️☀️☀️Bravissimo!!!! 👏👏👏👏

[@Harrier_DuBois]

Truly enchanting, this song has many amazing versions, and yours is easily comparable with the best.

[@LadyMoonCries]

Thank you so much for the kind words! 🕊️

[@scottmacdonald-v4b]

Perfectly beautiful !!!

[@Meatmallet]

Exquisite ornamentation

[@waltdavis29]

As a musician, this takes my breath away ❤️ That voice, that octave mandolin…..damn I’ve wasted my life

[@jonathanstrand2474]

Specialized techniques, to get those trills out of a double string instrument, I especially admire her right hand strumming skills. I’ve never heard an octave mandolin played before, just seen pictures of one. And that voice, beautiful, I felt like I was in Ireland, a magic spell she weaves…..& looks the part as well.

[@LadyMoonCries]

Thanks so much, Jonathan!

[@LadyMoonCries]

My dad started me on mandolin when I was a squirt 🤓 I seriously doubt you’ve wasted your life 🕊️

[@SethEvans-r2j]

That was beautiful young lady...Make me bow my head and think of feather's in the sky.

[@jada90]

holy HELL! You captivated me with your voice immediately, but when that solo hit I was agape

[@LadyMoonCries]

It get a little crazy doesn’t it 😉

[@phred11]

just lovely

[@arnavsingh1259]

Oh my gosh i can't wait to see ☘️

[@SoldierPoet]

You have a very beautiful voice! Thank you for sharing this music with us. Take care. 👍

[@LadyMoonCries]

Thank you so much! ❤️

[@ezsparky]

Beautiful voice, so sublime! Wonderfully performed by a stunningly beautiful artist.

[@tonyyay1780]

Absolutely wonderful 🎸

[@patrickmoreau8759]

Sublime, thanks Eva 🤍🤍

[@LadyMoonCries]

Cheers Patrick!

[@dougieladd]

That was lovely!

[@constantina410]

What a mesmerizing voice you have! 🤗

[@ericthomas2920]

Wonderful!

[@GetRhythm2011]

Yay! COTO! I live very near there GREAT PLAY'N your instrument, whatever it's called it sounds beautiful. 😀

[@alianna8806]

Me too!

[@pappyfiddle]

What IS it called?

[@LadyMoonCries]

It’s an octave mandolin!

[@Ogma3bandcamp]

This is outstanding!

[@DWard-zr2xx]

You are such a bad ass musician! So gifted!!😊

[@LadyMoonCries]

Thank you kindly! 🕊️

[@fitcher-armchair-sleuth]

Wow, now that was amazing .. both the playing and singing.

[@LadyMoonCries]

Thank you so much!

[@DmitriyKolyasnikov]

Beautiful song and beautiful voice.

[@gabithemagyar]

Beautiful arrangement and performance :-)

[@charlesquinnwarwick380]

What a talent

[@musiceducationvideo4111]

Fantastic

[@NathanSlaymaker]

Gorgeous - this one always captivates me & brings out such vivid pictures & emotions... Tremendous. Thank you for sharing your rendition!

[@LadyMoonCries]

Thank you my friend! Appreciate all your love and support 🕊️

[@RicardoGeeraert-yy6vc]

Bella.🐲

[@mariii_chan]

I want this Song for my play list😭✨🌷

[@LadyMoonCries]

Here you go! open.spotify.com/album/6ghVFo8xvk45ax6GidrJGJ?si=fS9nW8ATQgqqs3WndWf5PQ

[@HannahJack123]

It's beautiful up there

[@SethSongwriter]

Such a well done performance sounds really cool

[@lawrencemckeon6802]

That was fucking awesome!

[@OliverBootle1]

Nice one Eva! I really love the accompaniment.

[@jonathanroyce9692]

Mesmerizing 🔥🔥

[@Eric-lo7tc]

Love the mise en scene & performance!

[@ottohoulihan2743]

Magical stuff. Great!

[@j.l.l.]

saludos de Guayaquil

[@remote7793]

Such sweet picking🥰

[@owlsflight]

Fantastic version. Perfectly mixed and performed! 🎶

[@jonstarbird8484]

Excellent!

[@dpw9105]

I’ve been listening to you for a couple of years and always thought you were great but recently you have hit whole other level! And now singing too!!

[@LadyMoonCries]

Thanks for listening and being here on the journey 🙂

[@1nattyp]

Beautiful thank you

[@bradroy8902]

Just came across this amazing talent. WOW!!!!! Looking for of her. Can't wait. Just WOW!!!

[@gcvrsa]

Ooh, here's a voice I haven't heard in a while! What a nice surprise, today.

[@LadyMoonCries]

More to come!