Echoes in Time | Pure Hammered Dulcimer | Joshua Messick

[@adelpbrown]

This instrument is a whole orchestra Thanks for sharing

[@JoshuaMessick]

Great to hear from you again! Glad you enjoyed it :)

[@NaBa.O3O]

This channel somehow transports me into a dimension where time and space are not real. Every emotion of the human mind can be found here, yet all wrapped in a craddle of quiet and peace, modern and ancient all at once. I always come here when my day's been crappy, and this has not failed to relax me yet. Thank you sir!

[@JoshuaMessick]

Thank you for this articulate feedback! It is heartwarming to hear my music provides you with comfort after a hard day. It’s a blessing to have you as a listener.

[@alexgabriel5423]

It is because the striking of the strings is over a huge resonator that gives resonating space for the harmonics that accompany the tuned note of each set of two strings. The harmonics of many main notes mingle evoking several universes at any given fraction of a second...so you have several musicS of the spheres...this was the Long Answer● find Pandit Shivkumar Sharma who plays Hindustani classical music on the version of this instrument found in Kashmir.

[@annhenderson-lk9km]

Thank you Josh, for the wonderful music you provide for us . Love it😊 Ann H.

[@JoshuaMessick]

My pleasure!

[@theresonancenook]

This.... Might be my new favorite piece🤯 thanks so much!!!!!💕

[@theresafasolo4813]

Didn't forget about you. Still praying for my own hammered dulcimer and saving. 🙂

[@JoshuaMessick]

Thank you, Theresa! I look forward to hearing from you when the time is right. You can reach mine at JoshuaMessick.com.

[@vitortoninimachado5364]

Joshua, you are a magician, in turned the soul of the world into music. I'm crying.

[@JoshuaMessick]

Thank you for sharing this with me, Vitor. I am very glad to hear the music touched your soul.

[@dariusketchup4781]

Floating in a tunnel of rainbow light traveling back to the 1970s. That was so excellent! 😉👍

[@JoshuaMessick]

Too funny. Thanks again, D-Ketch! :)

[@barbarianatgate2000]

About 45 years ago, my dad found plans for a hammered dulcimer and built one. We loved it, but more played at it than played it, as there were no instructors in our area. (This predates the internet by a couple decades.) I taught myself a few tunes, but that was it. Yet I never fell out of love with the tone. Josh is an amazing musician an innovator.

[@JoshuaMessick]

Thanks for sharing this family story, Derek. It’s wonderful to hear how you still love the hammered dulcimer. Thanks for sharing your appreciation for my music. I am grateful to have you as a listener.

[@M5MAGNUM]

@Joshua Messick I have to lift you up brother. You, Mr. Joshua, are such an inspiration. I'm thankful that so many have a beautiful outlet to manifest such beautiful creativity and sophisticated expression. I'm sharing your stuff with anyone willing to see and hear your gifts to the world. I pray you continue to walk in the beautiful blessings of God.

[@JoshuaMessick]

Wow, thanks sharing this with me! Thanks so much for sharing my music. You are very much appreciated.

[@jonsmith4985]

SO MUCH BEAUTIFUL LOVE, AND PASSION. THANK YOU MR. MESSICK. MY WIFE LOVES THIS ONE TOO.

[@JoshuaMessick]

Thanks for listening!

[@paradoxicalphoenix3497]

Your music makes my soul soar. Thank you 🙏

[@JoshuaMessick]

Aww, thank you!!

[@LifeByKpop]

Killin' me dude. That's amazing, beautiful. I'm gonna have this on repeat the rest of the afternoon. 😍👍

[@JoshuaMessick]

Awesome!!! Thanks for the extra spins and encouraging comment.

[@Wolfythereviewer]

Awesome, thank you for playing!

[@JoshuaMessick]

Thank you for watching! :)

[@charronfamilyconnect]

Beautiful sound; Would love to see a cover of Pachabels Canon in D

[@lauralamkay1246]

He is really good!

[@austinkleyn1816]

My favorite dulcimer video on KZbin.

[@JoshuaMessick]

Thanks a million! I appreciate you.

[@kalebbateman]

This reminds me why the Hammered Dulcimer is my favorite instrument. Great song.

[@JoshuaMessick]

It’s your favorite instrument? Too cool! Glad you enjoyed it! Please stay in touch.

[@kalebbateman]

@@JoshuaMessick Yeah, I've found that its music tends to inspire me when I'm writing, especially some of your pieces.

[@elvirakhamidullina4820]

It's possible to hear "The true strong sounds of water and wind waves within this magnificent performance of great music"! Thank you so much for your video presentation. You are a rare master...

[@JoshuaMessick]

Thank you for this thoughtful and encouraging comment, Elvira! Please stay in touch!

[@Caritasaveritas]

B - e - a - u - t - I - f - u - l! ... how did you learn how to play like this? ... one continuous smile. Thank You, Joshua.

[@JoshuaMessick]

Aww, I appreciate that! Thank you!

[@PianoManJack]

One of my other favourites from the album (although I love them all), sounds so ominous I love it. Crazy how much variation in sound you can get out of a single instrument!

[@JoshuaMessick]

Thank you, Mr. Seabaugh! Once again, I have really enjoyed your album - keep up the amazing work.

[@marlainadonatoa.k.a.willow4241]

Gorgeous new space and gorgeous new music! TY for taking us along with you.

[@JoshuaMessick]

Aww, thank you very much Marlaina! It's great to hear from you again. I appreciate you!

[@marlainadonatoa.k.a.willow4241]

@@JoshuaMessick Aw, thank you so much! :)

[@knightonart8886]

This kind of music would make a great theme for The Wheel of Time series. Beautiful work as always👌

[@JoshuaMessick]

Thank you, Knighton! I always appreciate your views and comments.

[@ronparcke-wms2146]

Excellent talent. I played this video to make to make for add for peaceful, joyous, painfree day.

[@JoshuaMessick]

Thank you, Ron! I am glad the music made you happy. Please stay in touch!

[@kleine.Sammlerin]

I can't get enough... It's perfekt 😍

[@JoshuaMessick]

Thanks for watching!! Very glad you enjoyed it

[@chaamba6415]

This is such a beautiful piece!! Do make more please~~~

[@JoshuaMessick]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@Michael65429]

🤔 There's something about this one... I think probably one of your best... I have a new favorite though! 🙃

[@JoshuaMessick]

Thank you, Michael! I appreciate your consistent interaction on this channel, and it’s encouraging to hear this is your new favorite.

[@sebastianmichaels143]

Magnificent!

[@JoshuaMessick]

Thank you, Sebastian :-)

[@plunderhell]

❤️ love this!!!!! Direct to my playlist 👍👍👍

[@JoshuaMessick]

Wow! Thank you 🙏🏻

[@southstuart]

Absolutely beautiful!

[@JoshuaMessick]

Thank you so much!

[@danielkutcher5704]

Stirred my soul! Thanks!

[@JoshuaMessick]

Awesome to hear this! Thank you :)

[@JasminAlvarezMusic]

Joshua I absolutely love this!!!!! Amazing!

[@JoshuaMessick]

Thank you!!! :)

[@MusicalBotany]

This is so beautiful. I cannot believe your talent and skill.

[@JoshuaMessick]

Thanks, Maisie! I appreciate it. Please stop by anytime :)

[@DameLouve]

Merveilleux!!! merci!

[@JoshuaMessick]

Thank you! :-)

[@forgreatjustice22]

I was hankering for some hammered dulcimer music and your channel was the top result in my basic search. So, so glad I stumbled upon your channel, your music hits all the right notes (heh) for me. Beautiful tunes, masterful execution. Thank you SO MUCH for sharing your talent!!!! I love you man.

[@JoshuaMessick]

Wow! Awesome to hear this! Thanks for discovering me and sharing your appreciation. I’m very grateful. Please stay in touch :)

[@moorejem]

Fantastic! I love the elegant use of the dampers and the constantly moving melody, brilliant.

[@JoshuaMessick]

Thanks a million, Mr. Jem! This is encouraging to hear from you. I appreciate you!

[@twojnick4965]

Niesamowite...

[@JoshuaMessick]

Thank you!

[@catherinegagnon2540]

As always you touch my soul with how you play the Dulcimer.

[@JoshuaMessick]

It’s great to hear from you again! Thanks for watching and commenting. Glad you enjoyed it!!

[@catherinegagnon2540]

@@JoshuaMessick Yes great to connect with you! I got your new album, and it's awesome. Started to play my dulcimer again so I'm planning on getting myself back on a regular practice schedule so I can resume classes :)

[@JoshuaMessick]

@@catherinegagnon2540 So awesome to hear! And thank you for listening to to my new album. It is encouraging to hear you enjoyed it.

[@spineloccio5394]

Wonderful! Looks as if the two of you are settling in quite well! Looking forward to “seeing” you at QuaranTune 3.0 in a couple of weeks.

[@JoshuaMessick]

Thank you! We are doing very well. See you soon!

[@lasinajensen4577]

I’m truly amazed by how well you play! I was listening to your latest album again today and just love the different sound techniques you use. I could hear the damper use as well. Amazing!

[@JoshuaMessick]

Thank you!! It is my delight to share it with you.

[@HDPersonal777]

Amazing!!!! Thank you!

[@JoshuaMessick]

You're so welcome!

[@CB3LIVE]

Just lovely, Joshua. Beautifully recorded, too.

[@JoshuaMessick]

Thank you 🙏🏻 Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Lepuikpuik]

Wonderful.

[@JoshuaMessick]

Thank you! :)

[@elizabethkrause1500]

Your music is so unique that I don’t feel transported to a different time, but rather transported to a beautiful fantasy world. Thank you so much for sharing your art with the world. :)

[@JoshuaMessick]

Thank you! It’s great to hear from you again. This is a really cool perspective. As always, I appreciate your continued support of my art.

[@mangeshsantoor]

Amazing Nice

[@JoshuaMessick]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@EXPplayground]

Was a really nice instrumental song. Found you through your work with Jstu.

[@JoshuaMessick]

Thank so much! It's great to connect with JSTU fans! JSTU are really cool people. I appreciate you!

[@danino824]

wow.

[@JoshuaMessick]

Thank you !

[@katinka4547]

Fantastic!

[@JoshuaMessick]

Thank you 🙏🏻 It’s great to hear from you again.

[@hiw9528]

Would you please continue this tune for one hour ;-) or two hours... or.... Can hardly stop listening. It is one of my favourites on the MP3-version of the CD that I downloaded on Bandcamp. This here is a little different and still great. So maybe one hour more of variations? ;-))

[@JoshuaMessick]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for sharing your enthusiasm with me. I am glad you’ve listened enough times to hear the difference in this version. Some of my compositions (not all) are “dynamic” - they change a little bit over time as I learn more about life and music. After about a year since composing it, Echoes in Time developed a little bit with different embellishments and a key change. I’m glad I can share this new version with you on KZbin. Once again, thank you! :)

[@hiw9528]

@@JoshuaMessick I just listened once more and got the spontaneous association of some sentences in John O'Donohue's book "Eternal Echoes": "Longing is the voice of your soul, it constantly calls you to be fully present in your life, to live to the full the one life given to you. ... The dream of your life has been dreamed from eternity. ... When you learn to listen to and trust the wisdom of your soul's longing, you will awaken to the invitation of graced belonging that inhabits the generous depths of your destiny..." And that's one reason why I think it would be great if you continue this tune with a lot of variations... 😉

[@JoshuaMessick]

@@hiw9528 Thank you for sharing this encouragement with me. Variations on this theme could be possible for the future -- you just never know ;-) I'm always up for new, fun adventures.

[@BrianEadesHammeredDulcimer]

Excellence as always

[@JoshuaMessick]

Great to hear from you again! I appreciate it, Brian.

[@giseli4823]

Que lindo, parabéns

[@JoshuaMessick]

Obrigado!

[@mrice3274]

WOW! you just keep raising the bar. Don't know if you have already published a video on composing, I am definitely interested. Have been unable to play in groups in the past year, would love to try my hand at it

[@JoshuaMessick]

Hey there! Great to hear from you. Glad you enjoyed this! I haven’t don’t a video on composing, but it is a possibility for the future - thanks for the suggestion :)

[@mrice3274]

@@JoshuaMessick I guess my biggest question is what is your mind doing when you create? Granted I am a left brained computer geek with 50+ years experience.

[@lerxtdude]

Beautiful! Very well played, and the video production is also top notch. I am intrigued by your instrument and how well it sounds. Have you ever tried different hammered dulcimer models, like the ones from Austria, China and Romania/Hungaria?

[@JoshuaMessick]

Thanks, Manfred! The DulciForte is a true joy to play. I love it, and I’m encouraged to hear your appreciation. Also, thanks for sharing your thoughts about the video production. It’s all DIY homebrew, but I’ve been doing my best to make it better. Yes, I have tried a whole bunch of varieties of trapezoidal chordophones. I thoroughly enjoy how different these instruments are. It is amazing how they’ve been adapted to fit the musical culture of their respective region.

[@lerxtdude]

@@JoshuaMessick ​ That is a very good point about how the different instrument variations fit the regional musical culture they are applied in. I somehow laid eyes on a Salzburger hackbrett many years ago, have been intrigued ever since, and managed to buy one a few years ago. In my country these are practically unknown and almost impossible to find! Have been getting to know the instrument and the techniques involved (my background in drums and percussion has proven very useful). Now I'm incorporating it in different styles of music (including a rendition of Mike Oldfield's Tubular Bells together with zither, fretless bass and drums). Anyway, I have been following your channel and enjoying it very much. Keep up the good work!

[@JoshuaMessick]

@@lerxtdude Keep up the great work! Yes, the Salzburger hackbrett is a super instrument -- you sound great! If you'd ever like to own a DulciForte, you're welcomed to reach out to me at JoshuaMessick.com. I appreciate you!

[@Error454]

Beautiful. My heart had a hole that this song has filled. I love the video as well, floating vicariously through your home studio. Love the blue accent lights and your sound treatment. Just curious, what mics are you recording with?

[@JoshuaMessick]

It is wonderful to hear this music helped provide comfort to your heart. The microphones are Peluso P-12s. I love them! I’m doing what I can to improve the quality of my videos. My new studio is a larger room, so that makes it better for recording video.

[@mysteriousmansion1841]

Amazing!! How well does it stay in tune? How often do you have to tune it?

[@JoshuaMessick]

Thanks so much! My DulciForte stays in tune extremely well. As long as it stays in a controlled environment, it will stay in tune for a long time.

[@melissahendrix2830]

I have a question-could this be played on the XR Ultralight with dampers?

[@JoshuaMessick]

It is possible, but it would require a key change to F#-minor or B-minor. Thanks for listening!

[@guidokirsch7694]

Great Song. Would like to know your musical influences. I'm hearing some electronic dance music like Loreen Euphoria.

[@JoshuaMessick]

I really appreciate the view and comment. I can’t say that I’ve listened to much EDM, although I can totally I hear some of that in Echoes in Time. Most of my influences are traditional folk, Celtic, Classical, Renaissance and soundtrack music.

[@hodaparvaneh]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@JoshuaMessick]

Thank you!! :)

[@maswid1420]

I have a dream .play this ,. But i dont have money to buy . Oh god i need it . .from indonesia

[@JoshuaMessick]

Thank you for watching! I hope you can get a hammered dulcimer soon.

[@guidokirsch7694]

7/8

[@JoshuaMessick]

Thanks for watching! It’s’ mixed meter : 6/8, 14/16 (very similar to 7/8) and 10/16

[@Hero19450]

khim thai🇹🇭