DulciForte | Pure Hammered Dulcimer | Joshua Messick

[@JoshuaMessick]

I have decided to republish this video because I received feedback the previous version needed to be visually brighter and include more contrast. The audio is the same. Sure wish I could import all of your amazing comments!! While still an amateur with filming & editing videos, I’m doing my best to get better. Thanks for your patience & understanding. I have more videos on the way soon - stay tuned!

[@kennahunt9498]

The music and locations for your videos are both stunning and magnificent! This has been my favorite instrument since I was a child and one day I will learn!! Thank you for your beautiful music!

[@JoshuaMessick]

@@kennahunt9498 Thanks so much, Kenna! I really appreciate it. Please stay connected.

[@zum_Wohle_Aller]

I think even the trees and rocks were forever grateful for you playing there.. so wonderful.. 🙏💖 a big thank you from austria 💖🙏

[@eldrinod]

You can post it as often as you like - it never gets tired and always fills me with joy, often making me misty eyed simply because your music is so beautiful 🌟

[@JoshuaMessick]

Thanks a million, Ed. You’re the best. I always appreciate your comments.

[@thadbonzon5008]

As a person learning the hammered dulcimer, I'd like to thank you so much for inspiring me!

[@JoshuaMessick]

That is awesome to hear. Thad! It’s a real blessing to hear my music is inspiring you to learn the hammered dulcimer. Thanks for sharing this with me.

[@patriciawilliams2622]

Wow beautiful composition and with Pikes Peak in the background!

[@JoshuaMessick]

Many thanks!

[@weissguy1963]

When I started playing dulcimer back in the 1980s, I was inspired by Malcolm Dalglish's solo dulcimer LP "Jogging the Memory" for the freshness of his compositions and stellar playing. I've long thought I'd never hear another American player impress me like that but Joshua certainly does, and this tune in particular is a joy to see and hear. Well done!

[@JoshuaMessick]

Aww, thanks Paul! It is a delight to hear you enjoy music. Malcolm Dalglish is a fantastic player and modern pioneer of the hammered dulcimer. So glad you took the time to discover my little place on the internet. I appreciate you listening and comment. Please stay in touch!

[@rebaccagamble432music]

I could listen to this all day. Such positives vibes come from this beautiful piece of music. Thank you for creating it.

[@JoshuaMessick]

Aww, thank you Rebacca! :)

[@kristinaNC]

I could listen to this on a loop all day! Mesmerizing!

[@JoshuaMessick]

Hey there! That’s awesome to hear :) I appreciate the spin(s) and very much appreciate you sharing your enthusiasm for my music. Stay in touch!

[@cherylnew788]

Nothing dark & mysterious about this tune...all light & peaceful. 👍

[@JoshuaMessick]

Thank you, Cheryl! I’m still learning how to edit videos, and I didn’t have the visual contrast calibrated quite right. It appeared way too dark on most screens. I think this new version should fix it :) Thanks for watching and comment! I appreciate you.

[@cherylnew788]

@@JoshuaMessick ohh gottcha...i listened & watched you play the HD...

[@cherylnew788]

Player myself 🎶

[@JoshuaMessick]

@@cherylnew788 Keep up the awesome work!

[@JoshuaMessick]

@@cherylnew788 Thank you!

[@battleofthebandstv2046]

You are the BEST Joshua. 🦅

[@JoshuaMessick]

Thanks for sharing your enthusiasm with me! Very glad you enjoy it.

[@mleeeklund6754]

I wish I could share this with my father

[@M5MAGNUM]

Sir. You have a divine gift. Bravo!

[@JoshuaMessick]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@tHeartBreaKid]

You are truly the most incredible dulcimer musician I have EVER seen! ❤️ I am utterly in awe of you and your talent. The passion, grace, and finesse you exude is intoxicating. Completely entranced. Thank you for being you and sharing this amazing gift with the world! ❤️

[@JoshuaMessick]

Thank you so much, Aubrey! It’s a blessing to have your ears and heart listen to it music. Thanks for taking the time to share this thoughtful comment. Please stay connected!

[@hiw9528]

Brilliant! So energizing! The tone in this video is even brighter than on the CD that I downloaded from Bandcamp.

[@JoshuaMessick]

Great to hear from you again. Yes, KZbin compression / codecs aren't known for being HI-FI. The Bandcamp version should be closer to the original intent ;-) Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@organjoe]

Great music performed outdoors - really nice!

[@JoshuaMessick]

Thanks, Bob!

[@sarahjowright1730]

Every time I watch your videos, I am more inspired to get my dulcimer out in practice. I’ll never get to your level, but I can certainly try!

[@JoshuaMessick]

Aww, thank you so much Sarah Jo! Keep up the amazing work. It is great to hear from you again.

[@lawnmowerman2199]

Hi Sarah and yes please get it out and practice! It will bring you such joy! I know if I could afford such a wonderful sounding instrument I to would never even get close to this level of playing but,.....oh what joy it would bring🤗

[@jharvey9898]

Love this piece ❤!

[@JoshuaMessick]

Thank you! :)

[@Caritasaveritas]

Three pieces in a row ... I think I’m going to binge listen and turn other people onto your music. It has truly been a while I was this enthralled with an artist. Soothing - pleasing - mesmerizing.

[@JoshuaMessick]

Wow, this is awesome to hear, C K -- Very, very glad my music is inspirational to you. I value your spins and comments!

[@ABWEndon]

That was fantastic. I love the blisteringly fast arpeggios. Thank you for brightening my day-a day without music is like a day without sunshine.

[@JoshuaMessick]

Wow, thanks so much!!

[@sarahjowright1730]

This is beautiful!

[@JoshuaMessick]

Thank you, Sarah!

[@ronjones5651]

I'm clapping!

[@huongtrinh8609]

thank you!

[@PianoManJack]

Still one of the most beautiful pieces of music I've heard, can't stop listening to it on Spotify!! Thanks so much for sharing!

[@JoshuaMessick]

Thanks for this warm praise, Jack! It’s awesome to hear how much you enjoy it. I’ll check out your new album on Spotify today. Keep up the great work.

[@JoshuaMessick]

Just wanted to update you that I was able to check out "Neon Sky". Great work man!!! I can tell you pour your soul into your music. You're a very gifted, trained instrumentalist, performer and songwriter. I also love how intelligent your writing is. Keep up the amazing work and never stop.

[@PianoManJack]

@@JoshuaMessick Oh I'm honoured to hear that, so happy you liked it! I've been listening to Pure Hammered Dulcimer quite a lot and I was curious if you wrote some of those songs or the arrangements of them? Either way, super incredible to be able to play them the way that you do. Keep doing what you're doing, you've got a fan in me!

[@JoshuaMessick]

@@PianoManJack Yes, they are all originals or my arrangements of folk tunes. The originals are: DulciForte, Woodsong Wanderlust, Everlasting, Fairy Flight, Wellspring, Echoes in Time, and Autumn Rain.

[@spacemissing]

Another winner.

[@JoshuaMessick]

Thank you, David!! :-)

[@中野凱-r9w]

I love this song...

[@JoshuaMessick]

Thank you!! :)

[@joannmahaffey1068]

BEAUTIFUL music and Mt Pisgah tooo love it all

[@JoshuaMessick]

Thank you! It is a joy to share it with you. We recently moved to Colorado Springs, and we miss Mt Pisgah. This is actually Pikes Peak :) Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@dannywarnock8822]

This is absolutely gorgeous! That's it, I have to learn Dulcimer now!

[@JoshuaMessick]

Thank you! And I’m so glad to hear you’re inspired to learn the hammered dulcimer. I wish you much joy. Thanks for watching, and I appreciate you!

[@mrice3274]

Thanks! Keep them coming!

[@JoshuaMessick]

I’ll do that! Thank you :)

[@winkfinkerstien1957]

Thank you! 😎👍🏻

[@JoshuaMessick]

You're welcome!

[@norapianist-dora]

あなたの演奏に出会って、ハンマーダルシマー奏者になることにしました。日本にはまだこんなふうにサウンドを操れる奏者はいそうにないので。いつの日か日本にいらした際にはぜひコンサートに行きたいです！！

[@中野凱-r9w]

こんにちわ♪♪ 何度か日本にも来られていて東京や北海道にてライブをされているのでまた機会があればぜひ！！ 動画やCDはもちろんですが生のジョシュアさんの演奏は凄すぎますよ...！！

[@danielkutcher5704]

Powerful, percussive, and upbeat, with a great close. Inspiring. Bravo!

[@JoshuaMessick]

Wow, thanks Daniel!!

[@MarkFosterMelodies]

Awesome Joshua. I love this!

[@JoshuaMessick]

Thank so much! Keep up the great work with your music.

[@jonsmith4985]

RESPECT

[@JoshuaMessick]

Thank you!

[@jonsmith4985]

@@JoshuaMessick ABSOLUTELY SIR

[@jtreformed5266]

Exquisite, amazing, outstanding. Music, audio quality, video quality, and a most beautiful composition, WOW!

[@JoshuaMessick]

Thanks JT!!

[@jtreformed5266]

@@JoshuaMessick Curious about the recording of the audio, does your Dulci have pickups? recorded with the camera mic? other type of mic ? single or multiple mics?

[@JoshuaMessick]

@@jtreformed5266 I record in the audio in my home studio. You can check it out here: joshuamessick.com/studio/

[@jtreformed5266]

@@JoshuaMessick Very cool !!

[@iolairmuinnmalachybromham3103]

Beautiful music on a beautiful instrument in a beautiful location. l love it

[@JoshuaMessick]

Thank you!! It's my pleasure to share it with you.

[@iolairmuinnmalachybromham3103]

@@JoshuaMessick :)

[@dariusketchup4781]

Beautiful like always, Josh! Keep 'em coming!

[@JoshuaMessick]

Thanks again, D-Ketch. I'm working on some new content right now. Hope to release it soon.

[@naomianderson1777]

So beautiful depths of sound is amazing.

[@JoshuaMessick]

Thank you very much!

[@deepak2268]

Beautiful!!!!!

[@JoshuaMessick]

Thank you, Deepak!

[@carisameyer]

Very awesome, I love it!

[@JoshuaMessick]

Thank you!!

[@ateserdiaperfeito9652]

Uau! Que talento! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@JoshuaMessick]

Thank you! :)

[@LawDragOn]

Perfection!

[@JoshuaMessick]

Thank you! :)

[@barbarianatgate2000]

I keep playing this video. Apart from the fact that this dropped on my birthday (which I consider a personal gift) I can't help but still be amazed at the fluid mechanics with which you play. With a basic understanding of the instrument with the breaks to either side of the bridge, I'm not certain whether it's more fun to watch or listen to? I can only really compare the ease of your playing with my fascination of watching Chico Marx play piano. And congratulations on the new home!

[@JoshuaMessick]

Wow, this was a real treat to read, Derek. Thank you for taking the time to share with with me. I’m glad it dropped on your birthday! The hammered dulcimer is so much fun to play - I just love it. We are loving life in The Springs :) Once again, thank you 🙏🏻

[@mangeshsantoor]

Amazing

[@JoshuaMessick]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@lucie81209]

Beautiful !!! I love it!!!💖 Hello from France 😊

[@JoshuaMessick]

It’s great to hear from you again! I hope you a wonderful 2021. Thanks for watching (again) and commenting! :)

[@lucie81209]

@@JoshuaMessick Best wishes you too !!! 😊

[@UltraGamma25]

Now that's what I'm talking about

[@JoshuaMessick]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it :)

[@UltraGamma25]

@@JoshuaMessick Do you offer lessons?

[@JoshuaMessick]

@@UltraGamma25 Not at this time, but thank you for asking!

[@stephenknight2891]

Wonderful

[@JoshuaMessick]

Thanks, Stephen! It's always a treat to hear from you.

[@stephenknight2891]

@@JoshuaMessick likewise, your playing style is just so fluid and intricate. A real joy to listen to. Listening to you play also makes me look at Dully (Well you named yours Hammy right?) and think "come on Stephen, you've only got eleven months now to learn Joshua's version of Carol of the Bells"!

[@JoshuaMessick]

@@stephenknight2891 Thank you :)You can learn my arrangement of Carol of the Bells. I’d love to hear it, if you’d like to send it to me. Haha! Hammy and Dully. Too funny. Hammy the Dulcimer is a character Stephanie created to illustrate “me”. Haha :)

[@Caritasaveritas]

Subscribed

[@JoshuaMessick]

Yay!!

[@joetownsend-]

Just read in description that Yall moved to Colorado Springs! I guess that was a hard decision to leave Montreat, NC???? I have been to Colorado Springs couple times; I pick the Appalachian Mountains- but hope Yall are happy there and are Richly Blessed. I am a new subscriber and Thank You for sharing Your God Given Talent!!!! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🎄Merry Christmas🎄🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 from Northeast Georgia Mountains and 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿Clan MacTavish🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿Non Oblitus🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 ⚔️Cruach Mor’⚔️ 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿Alba An Aìgh🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿Slainte Mhath🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@JoshuaMessick]

Thank you, Joe! Yes, it was hard to leave Montreat. Stephanie had a great job opportunity here. We love both mountain ranges :-) Please stay connected! Best, Joshua

[@ShaunaAlderson]

This is absolutely amazing! Love the scenery as well :D

[@JoshuaMessick]

Wow, thanks Shauna! I checked out your music on your channel and you sound great. Keep up the great work.

[@ShaunaAlderson]

@@JoshuaMessick Thanks so much for taking the time to do that, Joshua! :D I hope the new year has been kind to you so far

[@JoshuaMessick]

@@ShaunaAlderson Thank you! We have enjoyed it, very much. Once again, keep up the great work with your music.

[@dgodsgirle]

Excellent. You were wearing a jacket, how cool was it out. I like to play outside and am concerned about the heat or cold.

[@JoshuaMessick]

Great to hear from you again! Glad you enjoyed it. I actually don't remember how cold it was ;-) Heat and cold are a minor concern, but only in radically extreme conditions (like -20F or 130F) The much bigger concern is extreme humidity (dry or wet) for an extended period of time. The optimal humidity is 50%. Try not let your acoustic instrument below 30% or above 80% for an extended period of time.

[@LimegreenSnowstorm]

Aw man, I was so excited when a I saw this dropped! I will get myself a dulcimer one day and learn to do this. You don’t happen to sell sheet music, do you?

[@JoshuaMessick]

Thank you! I’m excited for you. Yes, I do sell sheet music for “DulciForte” and others. Check it out here: joshuamessick.com/product-category/sheet-music/

[@chickenmomXD]

I absolutely love your music! I've got a question, why did you move from beautiful North Carolina? That's God's country.

[@JoshuaMessick]

Thank you for being a valued listener! Moving away from North Carolina was one of the hardest decisions we’ve ever made, but we had new opportunities in beautiful Colorado Springs.

[@chickenmomXD]

@@JoshuaMessick Understandable. Hope one day you'll move back. I don't live in N.C. but go there often. Hopefully, we'll have a place up in the mountains, where I can retreat whenever the mood strikes! It is, God's country, no doubt. Keep making your amazing music. Thanks for your reply too!

[@JoshuaMessick]

@@chickenmomXD Thank you! Looking at the grand Pikes Peak everyday sure does make the move easier and provides much inspiration :)

[@chickenmomXD]

@@JoshuaMessick That's great! Enjoy, and keep that wonderful music coming!

[@isimolsanolurolmasanolur328]

👂

[@zahrazare850]

😭😍👌🏻

[@JoshuaMessick]

Thank you, Zahra!!

[@sethhinchliffe9709]

1 played a black dusty string hammered dulcimer as a teen

[@JoshuaMessick]

Fun! It's great to connect with another hammered dulcimer player.

[@schmittwoodbury7042]

Is this in Utah?

[@JoshuaMessick]

Colorado Springs :-)

[@jonsmith4985]

My name is jon Erik smith, l an a classical guitarist, a hammer dulcimerist , a banjo faker , and a bassist. It is so inspiring to hear you play !

[@JoshuaMessick]

@@jonsmith4985 Thank you, Jon! Keep up the great work with your music.

[@jonsmith4985]

Thank you for texting me back. I thought I could play the hammered dulcimer until I saw you playing Woodland dance wouderlust . I wanted to lay the hammers down after I saw you play that piece. I assume that the song is an original piece.

[@JoshuaMessick]

@@jonsmith4985 I hope you find the music inspirational ;-) I never want to discourage a person from playing. Keep it up! Yes, both Woodland Dance and Woodsong Wanderlust are original compositions.

[@reybradyn9352]

Very happy 😍💋 💝💖♥️❤️

[@JoshuaMessick]

Thank you!