Wow, what are the odds you are walking through the hills and forests, and just come upon a dulcimer already set up and ready to play? ;) Wonderful arrangement!!!

@JoshuaMessick

2 жыл бұрын

It has actually happened a few times! And, by miracle, every time I happened to have my camera with me ;-) So glad you enjoyed it.

@hiw9528

2 жыл бұрын

@@JoshuaMessick Maybe that is the work of the angels who must bei hidden in this wonderful instrument...? ;-)

@jonathangrover3176

2 жыл бұрын

They’re all over the place here in Maine. Guess it keeps the bears happy?

@JoshuaMessick

2 жыл бұрын

@@jonathangrover3176 HA! I love it ;-) I composed "Woodland Dance" in part because I was scared of bears in the woods.

@dowen1511

2 жыл бұрын

Pretty good apparently 😂👍

You make one dulcimer sound like a whole string band. I've never heard anyone play chords so smoothly as yours. Thank-you. 🎶🎵🎶

@JoshuaMessick

10 ай бұрын

Wow!! Thank you!!

@Ellisa21

6 ай бұрын

I love this instrument. To me it sounds like a piano and harp becoming one.

I am a new hammered dulcimer player. Joshua has become my friend and mentor. He is a phenomenal musician and a wonderful person as well!

@JoshuaMessick

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, Dianne! I very much appreciate you.

@pameladowe2492

7 ай бұрын

There cannot be enough of this music - I wish you well on your journey!

And for three minutes, all the fury, hatred, and madness of the world stopped, and ... everything was okay. It takes a true musical alchemist to do that. Thank you for sharing this beautiful work.

@CantTellYou

5 ай бұрын

All the fury, hatred, and madness of the world starts back up when you try to keep one of these things in tune 😂 It's such a beautiful instrument though

@hiw9528

3 ай бұрын

@@CantTellYou Oh, I can share your experience! 😂But don't you find back your peace when finally this thing is in tune? Heaven appears when such a "thing" is in tune. I can't get enough of it.

Heaven can be heared through this instrument

@JoshuaMessick

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! I’m so glad you enjoyed it.

@Heimrik01

Жыл бұрын

@@JoshuaMessick Moi aussi j'aime ! ;-)

@cheryldanley8967

7 ай бұрын

Amen!

Ahhhhh, you just evoked what it sounds like in the Medieval Ages! Thank you so much!

@JoshuaMessick

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, William! Thank you.

You know music is beautiful when it makes you cry

@JoshuaMessick

5 ай бұрын

Wow, thanks so much!

The hammered dulcimer is such a heavenly instrument. I love when notes sustain and create a tapestry of sound. I try to incorporate that theme into my guitar playing. Thank you for sharing your talent with us

@JoshuaMessick

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! :)

The forest beings told me to thank you for this beautiful melody! ✨🧚🧚‍♂️

@JoshuaMessick

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

You know, Josh, I'm so happy that you chose music. Right now, especially, our world needs more beauty and less strife. Maybe everyone should take a listen to your music:)

@JoshuaMessick

2 жыл бұрын

Wow, Nancy!! Thank you :) It is so good to hear from you again. I always loved hearing you play music in church. Hope you’re doing well.

@jisrelbarlisorivera7813

2 жыл бұрын

In my young age that's the reason why I'm here now! Listening with this ❤️

What a cool arrangement! Those trills and triplet runs are like candy for your ears.

@JoshuaMessick

7 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!

The hammered dulcimer makes beautiful and magical music. I've always loved it. You play it so capably. I enjoy these posts featuring the Hammered Dulcimer. TY

@JoshuaMessick

5 ай бұрын

Wow, thanks so much!! Please stay in touch!

I'll bet all the creatures in those woods and birds flying overhead loved that as much as I did. Lovely, thank you maestro.

Your music hits my heart and my soul. Thank you

@JoshuaMessick

10 ай бұрын

Thank you!!

I have listened to dulcimer music since I was born and you are the BEST! I am in Black Mountain because I heard you playing on the street and you talked to me. AND you provided the sound track to my granddaughter's wedding, one of the happiest days of my life! Thank you for all the beauty that flows through your soul and fingers to us. The first live concert I heard at the White Horse, you spoke openly about LOVE and that beauty settled in my heart. You live here still......

@JoshuaMessick

2 жыл бұрын

Wow 🤩! Thank you so much for this comment, Ruth. I appreciate you listening to my music and staying in touch after all of these years. It’s an honor to have your ears and heart be part of my music. Also, it’s so great that my music was played at your granddaughter’s wedding. I hope to see you in Black Mountain soon. I’ll play at White Horse the day after Thanksgiving.

What a dreamy video, a handsome man playing an angelic instrument in the forest. Very enchanting

@JR-yy1iv

5 ай бұрын

Well said! 😊

The first time I ever heard 'Scarborough Fair' was in the early Fall of 1974, when I was a kid, and listening to one of my parents' Simon & Garfunkel tapes. I found myself absolutely captivated by their version of the song, and have loved it ever since. Hard to believe that happened 50 years ago this year. Where did the time go? It's also amazing to see how the original form of this song still endures and remains popular even though it first came out sometime in the 14th century in England. This version is a deep, rich and beautiful cover of the same song that gives nothing away to the original. Two thumbs up!

Can’t believe he plucks with one hand and hammers withe other! What a beautiful rendition!

@JoshuaMessick

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

I don’t know how I got here… but this is amazing 🙌🏻

@JoshuaMessick

2 жыл бұрын

Very glad you found my channel, and it's great to hear you enjoy it! Thanks for watching and commenting.

I imagine woodland animals slapping paws, and antlers - and giving toothy grins - after witnessing this masterpiece. Great arrangement and PERFORMANCE.

This is so good I wish I could like this twice! You’re amazing :D

@JoshuaMessick

5 ай бұрын

Wow, thanks!!!

I got here from researching kazoos, which brought me to eunuch flutes, which then brought me to the dulcimer, and now hammered dulcimer. And now beautiful music from a fellow Josh! I’ve gotten lucky today

@JoshuaMessick

2 жыл бұрын

So awesome to hear! I am grateful you discovered my music. Thanks for watching and commenting.

Thank You for posting.

Absolutely the best, most intricate and peaceful rendition of Scarborough Fair I've heard. Thank you so much!

@JoshuaMessick

Жыл бұрын

Wow!! Thank you! :)

What a great rendition! This is one of my all time favorite songs, and I was only able to ever convince 2 bands to do it. But never anywhere close to this. I love the tonal transition between plucking and striking. This is simply lovely. Well done, Sir (yet again!)

@JoshuaMessick

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Derek! I very much appreciate your thoughtful and articulate feedback and musical observations. Please continue to stay in touch!

What a perfect performance👌🌻

@JoshuaMessick

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

Just WOW! The setting is so beautiful! This is hands down my favorite arrangement of this old tune. Thanks for sharing, Joshua. I hope your family is doing well.

@JoshuaMessick

2 жыл бұрын

So good to hear from you again! Thank you for watching and commenting :) I’m very encouraged to hear how much you enjoy this. We are doing very well - thank you for asking.

Angelic does not come close to how beautiful this is.

@JoshuaMessick

10 ай бұрын

Aww, thanks so much Kevin.

That was enchanted. That was heavenly. I just closed my eyes and drifted away.

I just discovered your channel. From one mountain-dwelling healing minstrel to another, thank you Joshua for creating such beautiful music to bring peace to so many whose hearts are fainting from fear and anxiety. Be blessed!

@JoshuaMessick

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Melissa! :) I appreciate the comment and keep up the great work with your music.

Beautiful! This is one of my favorite songs. I wish I could play my HD that well.

WOW!!! Between the music and the scenery, this is a treasure. Wonderful beyond words.

This is absolutely beautiful. Respect to you and your wonderful musical talent 🎶🎵❤

@JoshuaMessick

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment.

Волшебный звук, браво!!!

@JoshuaMessick

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏🏻

Truly lovely! 👏👏👏👏👏

@JoshuaMessick

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

That was a truly masterful performance Joshua. It lifted my spirits and made me feel happy and relaxed.

@JoshuaMessick

2 жыл бұрын

As always, I appreciate it ABW. So glad you enjoyed it!

Just gonna set this to replay again... Beautiful rendition of a classic, well done! 👏

@JoshuaMessick

2 жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you!

Wow! Bravo! I can play piano easy (my mom started teaching me when I was 3, so it is a second language to me) but the HD is eluding me at every turn. It is a tricky instrument. You have more talent in your pinky fingers than I could ever hope to have on the HD. Please keep producing such beautiful videos so I can at least hear it as it is intended. Wonderful work!

@JoshuaMessick

2 жыл бұрын

Awww, thanks so much . I am so glad you enjoy my music and the hammered dulcimer. I wish you all the best with your hammered dulcimer journey.

@nrjohns50

2 жыл бұрын

I am the same way. I play about six instruments - none of them really well. But even though I play HD for weddings and banquets I am on the negative range compared to masters like Josh! And he plays with such feeling and beauty - and makes it look easy! So glad Colorado is the recipient of such talent. I love to see Josh play in the varied scenic areas

Simply put... Beautiful - Thank you for posting..

@JoshuaMessick

5 ай бұрын

My pleasure!

This instrument has the ability to make me cry from its sheer beauty.....then theres you who really brings out the most in its creativity.

Просто потрясающе! Так нежно, так красиво, аж до слез) Очень люблю эту песню❤

🎉 salutations from coastal Mississippi. Beautiful music. Wonderful setting. Feels like I am at a Scarborough Fair😂

@JoshuaMessick

5 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Wow! This is an amazing setup! I’m a keyboardist and came upon you while searching for a sound to replace the guzheng. It just blows my mind to hear an Eastern voices instrument playing a popular Western pop piece. Needless to say it’s just as enchanting for a Western keyboard to play a traditional Eastern piece. Isn’t the music world full of delightful surprises?! 😃🥰

@JoshuaMessick

2 жыл бұрын

So glad you enjoyed it, Grace! Keep up the great work with your music.

@blackforest_fairy

6 ай бұрын

the Instrument is actually from the alpin region central europe and the song is from great britain . there is nothing eastern aboutvthe song nor the intrument.

More JSTU squad!!!! Mad respect, friend.

@JoshuaMessick

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a bunch! :)

Great Grandma lived thru the Victor fire back in the day... This is the oldest song that the most people know according to the interwebs.

I've never heard (or realized I heard) this instrument before. I mean, I've heard of a dulcimer, but I thought it sounded different than it does. This is so beautiful.🥰 I've always wanted to be a musician (I have a Stratocaster guitar), and I've always liked the flute, and this is something different. I could see myself learning this one day.🥰 It must be a bitch to carry, though.😂 Beautiful arrangement.🥰 Thank you so much for sharing.🤗❤️

@JoshuaMessick

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching, Jade! Glad you enjoyed the music.

So beautiful…. This music brings peace and tranquility. Beautifully played. This music brings peace and Harmony. Keep playing,so the whole world can hear it too. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸👏👏👏👏🍺🍺🍺🍻🍻👍👍👍👍

@JoshuaMessick

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, Thomas!!

I love the variety of beautiful sounds in this wonderful melody.. it warms my heart, thank you so much, beautiful soul - be blessed always! 🙏💖

@JoshuaMessick

Жыл бұрын

Many thanks!

More JSTU sent me!! Soothing!!!

@JoshuaMessick

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! :) And thank you MoreJSTU.

I imagine camping off somewhere in the woods and hearing this man playing the dulcimer hammer. I'd no doubt be thinking it's the spirits of the forest trying to lure me deeper in.

Being able to play music and share it with others is a grand gift! And you have been grandly gifted! This presentation is perfection! "Scarborough Fair" has always been a favorite. Your arrangement is splendid! Beautiful scenery. And whoever does the filming does an outstanding job!

@JoshuaMessick

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a million, Peg! It sure was a true joy to create :? I actually filmed this, with some valuable assistance from my friends Randy and Brent.

@BrentGreenDenver

2 жыл бұрын

@@JoshuaMessick You also edited and post-produced your video in about four hours during the Monday morning following our Sunday recording session. Your command of video technology is remarkable.

Beautiful. Thank you. 🙏🏻

I love Scarborough Fair. Hearing it on a hammered dulcimer is such a treat! I was so excited when I saw this video and my excitement was justified :)

@JoshuaMessick

2 жыл бұрын

Wow, that’s great to hear! :) I am very happy to hear you enjoyed it.

My grandfather used to make and sell this instrument about 50 years ago, the hammers were a solid 1 piece with index finger rings though. Very cool to see this instrument again.

@JoshuaMessick

Жыл бұрын

So cool! Thanks for sharing this.

This has got to be the most beautiful arrangement of this Fantastic Classic. Joahua this is Brilliant I have never heard a Dulcimer played so beautifully. Keep up the great work. You are definitely one of a kind. Thank you for sharing.😊😊😊☺☺💙💙💙👉👉👉👉👏👏👏👏👏👈👈👈👈🏝🏝🏝🏝🌍🌍🌍🌍

@JoshuaMessick

5 ай бұрын

Many thanks! I appreciate you!

Loved this so much I found it on Spotify and added it to my playlist. Beautiful song played on a beautiful instrument. Very Well Done!

@JoshuaMessick

7 ай бұрын

Wow, thank you! 🙏🏻

The first time that I listen this instrument was in a YANNI concert. Is very sweet and I liked so much. Greetings from Panama

@JoshuaMessick

Жыл бұрын

So awesome!! Very glad you enjoy it. Thanks for watching and commenting!

Hauntingly beautiful, thank you.

@JoshuaMessick

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Peggy!

Just beautiful. First time I’ve heard hammered dulcimer played by itself. Bravisimo

@JoshuaMessick

5 ай бұрын

Thanks!!

Another winner, Joshua! Beautiful scenery in which to set a beautiful melody.

@JoshuaMessick

2 жыл бұрын

Howdy David! So good to hear from you again. Very glad you enjoyed it! It was so fun to record and film this.

Pure beauty and pure sound under two sticks, that equal 20 fingers. So awesome ..,

@JoshuaMessick

7 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Mesmerizing to watch and hear...

@JoshuaMessick

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

This made my chest swell and my eyes water. Beautiful.

I think music is meant to be played outside. ❤❤❤

Those beautiful yellow aspen~ 💛

@JoshuaMessick

5 ай бұрын

They were magnificent! Thanks for watching.

That's the most fluid I've ever heard this song played on a dulcimer or anything else.

@JoshuaMessick

5 ай бұрын

Wow, thanks spacegoat!

Great video Joshua. This is one of my favorites from your latest album. Beautiful video work for sure.

@JoshuaMessick

2 жыл бұрын

Howdy Mr. Glenn! Great to hear from you. I appreciate it. This was super fun to film :) Glad you enjoyed it!

Ha! A hammered dulcimer in the wild, yet somehow so tame in your hands. Maybe I should let mine go wild, too. As in, take it out to play. 😅

@JoshuaMessick

9 ай бұрын

So glad you enjoyed it! And best of luck with your hammered dulcimer journey.

Absolutely beautiful Josh!! ❤️ Loved your style plucking/hammers

@JoshuaMessick

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Joyce!

My God, I love the sounds this instrument makes! Thank you for the video.

@JoshuaMessick

4 ай бұрын

Glad you like it!

Your out camping in the woods, suddenly, in the faint distance, you hear this. I'd be freaking out!

I was just transported to another time and place. Amazing music.

@JoshuaMessick

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! :)

Utterly enchanting

Nice moment of reflection just now with your wonderful playing style. Thanks Josh!

@JoshuaMessick

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Eddie!

More Jstu told me to watch the vids so here I am. Your instrument makes a beautiful sound, I'll be listening to you a lot more often!

@G4J

2 жыл бұрын

im here from them too

@JoshuaMessick

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!!! It was awesome to compose a piece and make a cameo with More JSTU. Those guys are hilarious and also super nice and genuine in real life. Thanks for the comment. Very glad you enjoy my music.

Wow! That's so magical! It almost feels like there are fairies dancing.

@JoshuaMessick

10 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you!

Absolutely beautiful. Highly skilled performance. Thank you!

@JoshuaMessick

5 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Amazing as always! Love your rendition of this song. :-)

@JoshuaMessick

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! :)

Oh my goodness this is so beautiful! I’m going to be listening to this over and over!

@JoshuaMessick

6 ай бұрын

Wow, thank you!

you give us with this instrument a lovely version of this song

@JoshuaMessick

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! :)

Just so lovely!!

@JoshuaMessick

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! :-)

Sublime! ❤️🎼 Thank you.

Incredible!

Oh! HOW BEAUTIFUL! ❤😂

So beautiful!

@JoshuaMessick

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏🏻

That was beautiful.

Beauuutiful.

Always magical when you play. Thank you 🙏🏼🌹

@JoshuaMessick

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! :)

Stunning like always!I just love your nature settings!

@JoshuaMessick

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, Marien!

Just beautiful! Wow! ❤

Very best!👍🎄💥❗

Makes cold chills run up my spine

@JoshuaMessick

7 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoy it!

I only recently learned about this instrument and this playing was absolutely beautiful. I'm so glad you made and shared this.

@JoshuaMessick

5 ай бұрын

Thank you :-)

Perfect. Thanks so much.❤

Woooow, I'm so thrilled to have discovered this, I've always loved the hammered dulcimer but didn't realise that music with it is so readily available on KZread! Sublimely played!!

@JoshuaMessick

4 ай бұрын

Thank you. I am delighted you enjoy it. Please stay in touch!

@LovelyHorizons

4 ай бұрын

@@JoshuaMessick Aw thanks I shall!

Very old song, very well played. Thanks for sharing.

@JoshuaMessick

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Colin!

The pure tones speak to the heart. Thank you for the gift you offer!

Lovely-Thank you for sharing your talent.

Simply wow 😮... wonderful!!! ✨

@JoshuaMessick

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

Beautiful