I saw this guy in Central Park a few years ago. That dulcimer is homemade, and he can play tunes like this all day. Fantastic skill!

@VulgarUltra

Жыл бұрын

When did you see him, year-wise? He stays completely off of the internet, and I thought he was passed away by now.

@anastasia10017

9 ай бұрын

@@VulgarUltra I think he has moved to maine and he makes custom harps by hand. I wish I could hear him play again. His music is magical.

@Dang3rMouSe

6 ай бұрын

Homemade? Wow, that's quite the skill. It has a beautiful tone.

@michaelamaestas4950

5 ай бұрын

This is my ex husband

If anyone is interested, the name of this song is The Knotted Cord. It's unclear whether it originated from Ireland or New York, but it was originally a fiddle song; thankfully there are no rules for music, so it became a hammered dulcimer song too.

this man is a wizard , the college of winterhold sent him out

@timothy4664

5 жыл бұрын

Nice Skyrim reference!

@breakerboi5214

5 жыл бұрын

he's the imperial in the back of the bannered mare that we hear when we go afk for like 2 minutes

@incog_nizant

2 жыл бұрын

Not the Bard’s College of Solitude?

@michaelamaestas4950

5 ай бұрын

this is my ex husband

He looks exactly like what I imagine a guy that plays dulcimer in NYC would look like

@stump9644

4 жыл бұрын

Made me think of that one homeless bard that plays in a pub in a midievil setting. Even the voice matched.

@aztecgoldmontizuma

3 жыл бұрын

They look like a medieval man was teleported to the future.

@NostalgicWon

3 жыл бұрын

Obviously it's the motif he was going for

@leone.6190

2 жыл бұрын

@@stump9644 Sounds great. I'd like to listen to him. Do you maybe have an link to an Video?

@midnightcas9995

2 жыл бұрын

Needs a beard tho

I'm from the Isle of Skye and hadn't heard of the dulcimer before. However, I grew up playing the clarsach - Celtic harp - and this guy has nailed a Celtic style tune! Awesome!

@velveteyepatch

Жыл бұрын

I recognize that song he played from somewhere

@dominator_47

Жыл бұрын

Bro your name

I feel if I'm ever going to dedicate time to learn an instrument.... the hammered dulcimer will be the one.

This song was, more than anything, what inspired me to try my hand at the hammered dulcimer. If anyone reading this is feeling a similar tug, this is a song you can learn in months; it is absolutely worth the effort.

I wonder where this magician of the dulcimer is now . Best wishes to him and thank you for this video .

@pdilloncurry

7 жыл бұрын

Arlen oleson

Sorry how the actual hell can anyone dislike this????!!!

Brought me right back to the North Georgia Mountains and my celtic heritage. Davis Cyr, you are a gifted soul of angelic hammer dulcimer harmonies.. may the universe reward you for your gift!

Amazing economy of movement. He doesn’t move the hammers any more than he has too. Nothing visually showy about his playing but it sounds incredible

Arlen, you kick ass on your hammered dulcimer! You always did! It was an honor to become a permanent part of one of your albums! -Douglas Bishop, an old musical comrade, and a fellow brother of the art of open-air performance

@ricelover6948

2 жыл бұрын

what song is this

@wojamacolit

Жыл бұрын

@@ricelover6948 The stone in the field

One of the greatest, most pleasant things I've seen all year.

Truly amazing!

I found him by accident in Central park about 5 years ago. He is brilliant and he told me he made his dulcimer himself. His music is magical. I bought one of his CD's and still play it. He is charming and gracious. I have been looking for him ever since --- where does he hang out ?? When ?? I have never found him again and he is barely on the web. Can anyone tell me where to find him ? or contact him?

@crusadernikolai1996

Жыл бұрын

I’m interested in these CDs

Wow, I love this. I had the pleasure of seeing Carolyn Caruso (and Robert) at a Colorado renaissance festival many years ago and bought several CD which I still play all the time. I love this music. I also listen to Dizzy Dulcimer.

@user-cp3tv1lp2g

2 жыл бұрын

Love the dizzy jig, truly a classic and standard piece of our time for dulcimer playeds

How does he do that over and over again and it sounds perfect each time

The sound of a hammered dulcimer soothes my soul. Makes me yearn to return to Ireland and see my ancestral home

NAMASTE! Thanx for sharing this kind of SPECIAL Energy! The best Musicians are performing on the Street! I hope he can sell A LOT of his CD´s. LIVE LONG AND PROPSER \\//

I have heard this played several times before, this is the first time I have seen it played.

@samuelleroymerlin4610

10 ай бұрын

You can see her being played in the movie 'Young Guns' (but this version is better I think)

@bpnsirdiealot

9 ай бұрын

​@@samuelleroymerlin4610 I like this version as well but the continuity of it is broken in this version not allowing it to flow as well.

@samuelleroymerlin4610

9 ай бұрын

@@bpnsirdiealot you right

Every time I practice a beer induced music fest on youtube I hit this vid...this guy is awesome.

this is the corded knot for anyone interested. he's dropped the key but it's still the same tune

@mcook2898

8 жыл бұрын

the knotted cord**

@MrLuridan

4 жыл бұрын

A Junior Crehan tune

Brother that was a beautiful piece.

More talent than any of those overpaid "stars".

@joshualane1716

3 жыл бұрын

Fun fact, you don't need to shit on other musicians in order to praise one.

@Dulcimertunes

3 жыл бұрын

That gripes me. All the phony baloney computerized pseudo musicians out there making millions while REAL talent is obscure

Very joyful tune

Met Arlen in Old San Juan in the 90s. So pleased to see him again.

Excellent - lovely pace and even playing. Beautiful.

I think i met this guy at a ren faire in CA. Had a good chat with him.

This is a really inspirational tune. Would have definitely bought one of his cd's. Thankyou Arlen and thankyou for the upload.

Wow! That was amazing!

So talented! I love that!!

I saw him in NY yesterday playing. He's great. Edit: Also, I'm sure he isn't homeless.

@raularmellin2292

5 жыл бұрын

Its olnly an alternative job, more Easy and safe for health, why a Man Who play on street must be a homless.???

@raularmellin2292

5 жыл бұрын

Ah mind of people its soo Little and close

I remember seeing him on the street in Provincetown Mass. - It was mesmerizing and exquisitely moving. My now husband and I had just started out as a couple. I'll never forget it and here is again. I remember his face very well and vaguely recall speaking to him. It was Summer of '03 I think?

I have a Hammered Dulcimer at home. I play it every once in a while.

absolutely flawless! this is brilliant.

Beautiful ❤️❤️❤️

Beautiful job!

Thank you for your beautiful music. Living in Spain temporarily but miss the music of home!

You are amazing, thanks.

Sounds like the song was "Frosty Morning", very good playing! I play that one on banjo.

I have been trying to learn it on my mando But you did that so well I don’t need to practice it ever again!!!!👏👏👏

Cattle in the cane!!!!! Awesome fiddle tune!! Awesome player!!

Pretty impressive he can do all that while being hammered

Magical. Thank you.

Love your music and sweet sound. Your hammered dulcimer has a beautiful sound.

Oh I've actually seen him last month, in Central Park as well. Beautiful music!

this tune is called Knotted Cord, sounds great on a melodeonen

The name of the tune/reel is The Knotted Chord from the playing of the late Junior Crehan of Mullagh, County Clare, Ireland..Go hiontach ar fad..🇮🇪

Unbelievable. She is absolutely amazing.

B E A U T I F U L! amazing talent! This must've been taken early 2000's or so, I am in awe of his skills! I WANT TO PLAY A DULCIMER

@suzanneweisskopf-biggs6736

3 жыл бұрын

You could learn to play. There are many players around the world. Depending on where you live, you could obtain a dulcimer and some hammers, though the dulcimer can also be played by plucking the strings. Some dulcimer makers do shipping. The Nonsuch Dulcimer Club is international, and you could possibly connect with players who live in your area. KZread has some lessons, and there exist books on learning to play. There is also a dulcimer app for iPads.

@calista910

3 жыл бұрын

@@suzanneweisskopf-biggs6736 awesome ty for this info

@suzanneweisskopf-biggs6736

3 жыл бұрын

@@calista910 You’re welcome.😊🎶

I need to find this fellow. What fantastic talent.

Just fabulous! X

The Green Gloves of Erin! Fantastic tune

Outstanding!

What a player,,, what a talent 👍

Beautiful. And I really like his hat.

this what you called off Epic awesome playing and yah I love the sound it makes

This song is found on John A Masons Cd called Blue Ridge Breezes I have been playing the cd for years and I think this is called A Warm Heart/The Fox Hunter ;)

Fantaaaaaaaaaaaastic Performance...I have seen live performance of Indian Santoor but this perfomance surprice me a lot...Hats off to U...Just Brilliant...:-)

Que lindo

Thank you mucho !!! That's nice to know!

Great old Irish tune. Great performance.

That's really full sounding single instrument. Great playing!

So beautiful ❤🙏🏻

wonderful my friend thank you

What a great man!!!

This made my ears experience literal physical pleasure. The last time that happened I was smoking while listening to Dark Side of The Moon. An absolutely surreal experience

The title of the song is "The Knotted Cord" for anyone that's interested. kzread.info/dash/bejne/lmVhypmLkdvKeZs.html

God damn! he's really good!

I want one of these so bad!

krinkel, thank you so much for putting this up! otherwise we wouldn't have known what an amazing ham. dulcimer player arlene was & what was possible w/the ham. dulcimer/at least i wouldn't have....thanks

thanks I have been trying to look up each of the songs on the album but no luck on finding this song yet

So beautiful! *_____* love it! Amei!

Amazing

Great job

I love this

Amazing.

I even recognize the tune too, NICE!

Wow. Can I give 20 thumbs up for this one?

Excellent

Fantastic ❤️😍

Hearing this tune played on uillean pipes I think of race-horses leaping hurdles. Hearing it on dulcimer puts me more in mind of greyhounds leaping after the hare, but both catch the sense of a chase from The Starting Gate (as with many Irish tunes, it may have other names, but that's what the late great Liam O'Flynn/Planxty called it).

I wish I was this cool

amazing!

Sorry it took so long to see your post...and regarding the timing, regretfully I don't actually read music. It was the quite aged former Irish Step dancer in me remembering wayyyyy back to my first days as a beginner, and how the timings were explained in jigs, reels, slip-jigs, etc. as our steps were taught. That said, I still enjoy this video very much & keep it listed in my favorites. :o)

Wow really amazing

Love it

very good playing , the instrument looks like he might have built it which is great in my opinion , no sound box what so ever and it sustains so well blows the theory you gotta have a sound chamber dosent it ,

@thebelgiangamer200

6 жыл бұрын

The right Sound it's amplified

@LiaLia0407

6 жыл бұрын

if you look closely there is a sound chamber right underneath the chords

This sounds very close the a tune I heard Carolyn Cruso and Robert Almblade played at the Colorado Ren Festival. Very beautiful.

I'd love to buy one of his cd's... or 10... to give 'em all to my friends!

Amazing player

Браво!

The name of the reel is "The Knotted Cord"

The name of it is The Knotted Cord Thanks for trying to help

I feel like this is an alternate universe where Robert Paulson doesn't join fight club.

@sickboy6477

6 жыл бұрын

Zachary Brooks hahahahahahahahahaha you mean

I WANT the CD!!

If I am not mistaken, the name of the song is The Sailor's Return.

I have the same camcorder and I agree with your comment about phones!

victor the name of the reel is "Maid or Maids of Mt Cisco"....it's arlen's version of it!!

Impressive!