Sir Arthur Shaen Carolan arr Mark Harmer Harp Concert 22 May 2010

[@anitafrenks8535]

Beautifull!! My theory is: When you can handle and appreciate silences, the music becomes more directly into the heart.. Thank you!

[@MaryGreenleaf]

Thank you for uploading this tune! I had the dots to it, but it did not make sens to me until I heard you play it. Now I always come back to this video and am amazed again at the beauty of the tune and your interpretation of it! Thanks again and happy harping, Mary

[@harpways]

Your playing of the Ravenna harp utterly disproves the myth that only the most expensive harp will do. It's all about the connection between the harpist and the tune. Another winner, Mark!

[@TheShamroqDude]

Mark, you play the harp with the true spiritual annointing. I wouldn't be surprised if Angels gather to listen to you whilst you play...it truly is beautiful.

[@killiekentman]

lovely playing, peace and serenity. many thanks for sharing Mark. the cross at the tip of the Harp was amazing. Ray

[@AnneVanschothorst]

beautiful sounding harp! i love the unusal moody melody .. you have played the music so delicately and with passion for the instrument at the same time!so i enjoyed this performance very much! thank you for sharing your music... regards anne

[@MartynCookHarp]

What a find…. 2.39 am (Australia) and wide awake. Beautifully played. Will be adding this to my repertoire for certain.

[@Unshriven2049]

Hauntingly beautiful. Well played Sir!

[@aydnsevik]

i like sound of harp, thx for share Mark

[@Michael_Chang]

Beautiful! Such expressive and evocative playing. I am enjoying listening to your clips a great deal.

[@TheShamroqDude]

WOW that was absolutely amazing. The precise control you display over each note and how fluidly you blend them together is just incredible. If I were to envision Taliesin himself playing his harp it would sound like this. You are a true Bard!

[@Zazoosh]

I love this piece, it sounds as if the music is reflecting upon itself during the pauses. Mesmerizing.

[@titbetti]

Magnifique ! ... source d'eau pure... merci

[@THESYNTHBARD]

Very peaceful and it beautifully played! The natural reverb in the church is awesome.

[@moiralawry8090]

Beautiful arrangement

[@nrojb123]

love the fly @1.27, made me lol beautiful piece though, hoping for more uploads soon! :)

[@jackfletcher1000]

think that you have nailed it, best interpretation I've heard

[@jamesgroome3072]

Lovely! I Like the shortened end of some phrases where they're stopped. Didn't really notice much till it was said above. Interesting interpreted symbologies w/in meanings of why.

[@serenityharp]

wonderful !

[@serenityharp]

I love this

[@andylowings]

I especially liked the fly passing by, at 1.28 The sound of a summer country evening. Andy

[@MarkHarmer]

That's a really interesting comment - and in my experience, absolutely hit the nail on the head. If you are willing to let the music breathe, then it's working. I notice when I'm not quite connected, I rush and cut things short.

[@terrie123ful]

On being episodes

[@MarkHarmer]

@gtuneit Good point. I think of them as instructions for the performer to pause - maybe more of a visual thing than an audible thing. Yes, on the wire-harp they would be ringing for ever!

[@andyharpist2938]

I have never witnessed someone, so carefully, playing rests.

[@acrovis]

Sounds very warm.

[@harfe4you]

Your Ravenna34 sounds wonderful. I think it will be my next harp

[@oldladysmell3035]

What a cosmic shirt you are wearing. Very cool.

[@Mordringo]

Beautiful as always and you look so serene and happy while playing. Did you do an entire concert? I'd love to see more if so. :-)

[@BluesAndCigars]

Wow that was amazing the pauses are great adding layers and thought but also a level of drama, do you mind me asking the specifics of that harp because it to performed great!

[@belpberg1]

the silent is very impressing and says maybe more than notes - I think. Beautiful music played in a chruch which is a decent place for this melody

[@gtuneit]

The fourth beats are not literally silent. The ring-on inherent in the wire strung harp, for which this was composed, would have filled that "silence". Even this nylon strung harp has enough sustain to be heard clearly on the pauses.

[@Fraususemil]

It is a wonderful tune, embracing the queen of all music: silence. . I wish I was your neighbour :o)

[@suerichards7120]

Beautiful, Mark! Ensemble Galilei recorded this with similar angst, you might want to listen for contrast. I love this tune! www.egmusic.com

[@MarkHarmer]

The "theory" was a bit tongue-in-cheek - ie, a joke!