Mountain Laurel | Hammered Dulcimer, Cello, Bass & Percussion | Acoustic Instrumental Music

Hammered dulcimer with cello, bass & percussion. Enjoy the soul-stirring Blue Ridge Mountains alongside a live, cheerful performance of "Mountain Laurel" from Woodland Dance.
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|| Note from Joshua
"What do you imagine when you compose? How do you feel?" I've received this question hundreds of times, but my answers have felt incomplete.
This video serves as a window into my imagination, bringing you closer to my experiences when I compose. “Mountain Laurel" was inspired after a breathtaking hike to Craggy Pinnacle (Asheville, NC). The beautiful forests, singing birds, cute wildlife, and epic vistas were the characters of this musical story.
I'm hopeful you've been inspired by a similar experience. This music isn't just about me. It is about us. It is the soundtrack of our stories, helping us remember and celebrate the good things of life.
Thank you for being the best listeners. Your support and enthusiasm are cherished."
|| Musicians
Hammered Dulcimer : Joshua Messick
Cello : Ryan Knott
Bass : Zack Page
Percussion : James Kylen
|| Production Credits
Music composed by Joshua Messick
Recorded at Echo Mountain Recording (Asheville, NC)
Engineered and mixed by Julian Dryer
Video by SkySail Productions / skysailproductions

[@ethanotoroculus1060]

I know this probably wasn't the point at all, but holy _frick,_ that's gotta be one of the coolest millipedes I've seen in my life.

[@JoshuaMessick]

Ha!

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​@@JoshuaMessickPlease, What does it MEAN ?

[@dwntwnjuliet17]

😂😂😂

[@hispaniolan9327]

this will make any sad or angry man happy honestly

[@JoshuaMessick]

Hispaniolan 93 I am glad you enjoyed it!! Thank you for watching and commenting :)

[@PhokingLegend]

I just founf this instrument at the renaissance fair. I have never heard a more truely enchanting sound before. It is truely the sweetest sound I have ever heard ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@JoshuaMessick]

Glad you enjoy it! Thank you :-)

[@stephenwilson8905]

Such a wonderful example of peace and happiness for all to enjoy in this time of darkness in our world, during this spring of 2020!

[@JoshuaMessick]

I’m glad you found this inspirational, Stephen! Thanks for watching and commenting - you are appreciated! I wish you all the best.

[@SheridanHillBiographer]

Love the soft charge of energy circumambulating throughout these melodies and harmonies, wow! and when the cello reappears about four minutes in, it sounds like a woman's voice, pealing. So many surprising turns, and always the perfect percussion, pulsating, pulling the song along to its climactic end! Perfection.

[@JoshuaMessick]

Southern Biographer Aww, thank you Sheridan! I appreciate your thoughtful and articulate comments. You’re the best!

[@fritzlewomeister8864]

I love not just the music itself, but the fact that you connect with your fans a lot more compared to other, more well-known artists. I appreciate that connection on an equal level with how much I appreciate music in general. Keep up the good work. 👍

[@JoshuaMessick]

Fritz Lewomeister I appreciate the thoughtful comment, Fritz! You’re always welcomed on this channel. I’m super glad you enjoy the music.

[@AnimatedTalkStudiosFilms]

This song took us from the majesty of the mountains, to the whimsical, to the spiritual. Thanks.

[@JoshuaMessick]

So glad you enjoyed it, Kevin! Thx for watching and commenting.

[@donaldleroy6502]

Well how about that, two unbelievably outstanding videos in a row from Joshua and his equally awesome band thank you so much😁

[@JoshuaMessick]

And thank you!

[@pumpkinpatti105]

Homesick for a place I've never lived...

[@JoshuaMessick]

Glad you enjoyed it, Pumpkin!

[@peggentle6882]

This is so gloriously performed!!! A delightful production of joyful music and lovely scenes from the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains.

[@JoshuaMessick]

Thank you, Peg! :-)

[@jpraise6771]

Is that actually your name, if you don't mind me asking?

[@peggentle6882]

@@jpraise6771 Yes, Sir, it is my birth name. The Gentles came to America from England.

[@joshuaday914]

Wow, great performance! The whole band is right in step.

[@JoshuaMessick]

Thanks, Joshua!

[@latinainwpb]

Thank you for the gift of music! The scenery is beautiful and peaceful, compliments it perfectly. 😊

[@JoshuaMessick]

Iluv Merengue Thank you!! :)

[@latinainwpb]

My compliment is just the truth. I watched it again just now and once again was deeply touched and very grateful you and your friends exist, you make life better, more enjoyable, so be blessed! I really wish you the best!

[@JoshuaMessick]

Iluv Merengue Thank you 🙏🏻 That is so special to hear :) Thank you for the multiple spins and comments. I’ll pass your comment on to my friends as well. By the way, I just released a new album you may enjoy, “Pure Hammered Dulcimer”, you can check it out here: joshuamessick.com/product/pure-hammered-dulcimer/

[@latinainwpb]

@@JoshuaMessick Thanks for letting me know, I just ordered it! However, I have to let you know that I didn't like the check out process. I can't remember having to read the Terms and Conditions when ordering anything online so it seemed like an unnecessary requirement to me and I wondered about the why of it when the site makes it clear returns are not accepted.

[@JoshuaMessick]

@Iluv Merengue Thanks for your order!! I can’t wait for you to give it a listen. I appreciate you. Also, thanks for the feedback! The checkout is setup to meet the new requirements of both Google and GDPR Compliance :-) You'll start seeing this type of checkout more often on websites in the future. Yeah, it's a bit silly, but without it Google will penalize my search engine rankings.

[@lindalyles3954]

Congratulations. You music is such a lofty inspiration. The blend of music and videotography is phenomenal. I am a new hammered dulcimer you are such an inspiration.

[@JoshuaMessick]

Wow, thank you!

[@donnarose56]

Music...stunning! Outdoor setting...stunning! Love this!

[@lauradavidson4326]

WOW, THIS IS FRESH AND INTERESTING. I LOVE THIS.

[@JoshuaMessick]

Thank you!!

[@Caritasaveritas]

Absolutely love the range of sound💕 genius 🍃

[@JoshuaMessick]

Thank you!

[@carolepylant1015]

What an enchanting piece of music. Thank you for sharing. I especially liked seeing and hearing the dulcimer as a part of a group. It fits right in, methinks. A new fan to the mountain dulcimer....

[@JoshuaMessick]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching and commenting. Please stay in touch!

[@claudiasunshinetristancho5595]

Music is indeed medicine!

[@FlowerKnight2]

I imagined a traveling knight and his fellow companions reaching a peaceful village where they are able to relax and enjoy themselves after a long and difficult journey.

[@JoshuaMessick]

Thanks for sharing this, Daniel! Sounds like a fun story ;-)

[@mithunkalamegam6753]

Breathtaking and Peaceful 💗

[@orlandocabralfranco1552]

Mis respetos que bonita melodia nunca supe que existia un instrumento tan dulce como el Dulcimele.. Mis respetos a estos Artistas.. Son geniales me quedaria escuchando tan genial melodia toda una vida y no me aburriria...

[@JoshuaMessick]

Thank you, Orlando! I am very happy you enjoyed the music.

[@jonschultz7390]

Love the music and love this area! Miss these mountains!

[@JoshuaMessick]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you, Jon.

[@sufficientgrace9921]

Hi Joshua, I put this piece on...loudly and looped and opened up YT again and played the same, Mountain Laurel a few secs later, played together and it is fantastic !

[@JoshuaMessick]

sufficient grace Nice! A little delay effect? That would be really cool - I’ll have to try it myself ;-)

[@sufficientgrace9921]

@@JoshuaMessick Yes! it's terrific and thanks for all your talent shared.

[@JoshuaMessick]

sufficient grace Awww, shucks... thanks! ;-) Once again, your participation on this channel is appreciated. Gratefully yours, Joshua

[@donnarose56]

This is a very fun song to listen to!

[@JoshuaMessick]

Donna DeMuro Great! Glad you enjoy it. Thank you for watching these videos and for all of your encouraging comments.

[@donnarose56]

Joshua Messick I actually listen to them while I’m at work. I just go to your channel click on watch all and I listen. I do glance up once in a while to see what I’m missing.

[@JoshuaMessick]

Donna DeMuro Thank you! I appreciate all of your spins. Your support helps put food on the table! I also have 7 albums with lots of music not represented here on KZbin. If you’re ever interested, you can check those out here: joshuamessick.com/product-category/music/

[@Hman980]

I just found this instrument thanks to Tumblr and I must say, I'm in love. It has such a calming sound, Especially when paired with cello, and your playing really draws out the wonderful sounds.

[@JoshuaMessick]

Thank you for watching! So glad you enjoyed it!! Sorry for the late reply.

[@Buddypal2323231]

Such amazing music, and I love the way your nature videos blend in perfectly with the music!

[@JoshuaMessick]

Thank you, Amy!

[@rossclay3317]

I really want to thank y’all kindly for this beautiful video and fine music! It made my day and week! My words fail me for how good this really was! I stand in earnest waiting for the next brilliant video and music project! So excellent! Ross The Santa Fe Man!

[@JoshuaMessick]

Why thank you, Ross! This is a thoughtful comment. I appreciate you! Best, Joshua

[@jedisantos2455]

The intricacy of art in this music! And the heart as well! Love this, I’m glad I found your channel!

[@JoshuaMessick]

Wow, thank you! I'm glad you found my channel. Please stay in touch!

[@kirkkesler294]

OMG what a joyous piece!

[@JoshuaMessick]

Kirk Kesler Thrilled you enjoyed it!

[@sufficientgrace9921]

Brilliant ! Brilliant ! Brilliant ! Love ! Love ! Love! Thank you !

[@JoshuaMessick]

sufficient grace Thank you!! It was a fun video to make! I appreciate your view and comment. Please stay connected ;-)

[@botanicaltreasures2408]

A fitting tribute for the lovely mountain laurel.

[@JoshuaMessick]

Botanical Treasures Thank you!!

[@botanicaltreasures2408]

Joshua Messick 🌿🌸

[@huongtrinh8609]

thank you!

[@injoelsgarage3934]

Love it! One of my favorites!

[@JoshuaMessick]

Yay! Thank you!

[@erinmartin2608]

Beautiful!

[@JoshuaMessick]

Thank you!

[@asu_.ka831]

I live in Japan. This is very cool!!

[@JoshuaMessick]

Thank you for watching! I have visited Japan twice. It is an amazing country. I hope to visit Japan again in 2019.

[@leonaderolo]

i really love this!! it's so cool the way all the sounds kinda mesh and stand out at the same time

[@JoshuaMessick]

Maddy Phantomhive I am very glad you enjoyed it, Maddy! Thanks for watching and commenting. Stay in touch! Best, Joshua JoshuaMessick.com

[@maxdyer6766]

Terrific Josh! Really alive and well done. Special kudos to cellist Ryan. Wonderful. I especially like the section in the middle with the birds and bugs and frogs. Excellent video.

[@JoshuaMessick]

Max Dyer Thank you, Max! Thanks for taking your valuable time to watch and comment! It’s encouraging to hear you enjoyed it. We worked hard on it and it was a ton of fun to create. Ryan highly respects your cello playing and was honored to receive your kudos. I appreciate you, Max!

[@elvirakhamidullina4820]

It's a reflection of the Viktor Schauberger's works in a musical form!!!

[@JoshuaMessick]

I’ve not heard of Viktor’s work. I’ll have to check that out. Thanks for watching and commenting!!

[@canolako]

癒されます😌🌿✨

[@JoshuaMessick]

Thank you for watching! :-)

[@noothernameisavail]

Soulful....

[@JoshuaMessick]

noothernameisavail Thanks for watching! Very glad you enjoyed it :)

[@TheTowboater1981]

gorgeous music!

[@JoshuaMessick]

Thank you Daniel!

[@TheTowboater1981]

Your welcome! Music runs in my family's blood. My grandfather was founder and head of IMEA (Illinois music educators association) so I love all sorts of music. Especially jazz and acoustic. I was first turned onto the dulcimer in the mountains of Cherokee north Carolina back in about 1996. I've loved the sound of it since! Keep up the amazing work brother!

[@isaiahhuerta9505]

Ok, I’ve had this fantasy for a while now, what if you played the song “patience” by the Lumineers on a dulcimer, it sounds beautiful on the piano, and the dulcimer automatically nocks thing up a few levels in my book. I don’t know just an idea, but something I would love to hear

[@JoshuaMessick]

I’ll check it out! Thanks sharing your creative ideas with me :)

[@grantdouglas8523]

Beautiful

[@JoshuaMessick]

Thank you!

[@natalierichardson9941]

Beautiful song! Drove through those mountains this morning!!

[@JoshuaMessick]

Awesome! Aren't they the best? Thanks for listening!

[@susiethomas6909]

This is too beautiful for words. It makes me feel so happy!

[@JoshuaMessick]

Susie Thomas That’s wonderful to hear! Thank you, Susie :)

[@anakindisco6336]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@coorhagon7236]

The music for the serene starting farming town in any fantasy jrpg

[@scottdavidson593]

Love this! The percussionist has taste. Two other sound great!Nice composition.

[@JoshuaMessick]

Thanks, Scott! :-)

[@jefflilienthal]

What a work of art that nourishes the deepest parts of my soul! Thank you Joshua!

[@JoshuaMessick]

jefflilienthal Thank you, Jeff! ;)

[@Sandra-vr7iq]

Love it😘

[@JoshuaMessick]

Thank you! 😊

[@spacemissing]

Another amazing piece of music. Keep 'em coming!

[@JoshuaMessick]

David O'Banion Thank you, David :)

[@ShatteredLament]

Damn, new Witcher game soundtrack soundíng a lil happy this time

[@demesehcobb4275]

Lovely music and videography. Awesome! Tank you!

[@JoshuaMessick]

Demeseh Cobb Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it. By the way, I am still enjoying your Dripolator espresso - it’s wonderful every time. Thank you :)

[@gio7848]

Genius genius thanks Joshua !!!you aré amazing !!!

[@JoshuaMessick]

giovanni ugalde Thank you, Giovanni!! I am happy you enjoyed the music. Thanks for watching and please stay in touch! Best, Joshua

[@TribeofNoise]

We’re revamping our KZbin channel and as part of the changes we’ve created a brand new playlist featuring the super talented Tribe of Noise community musicians. We’ve included this song in our playlist and would love for you to check it out!

[@elliemaureen5984]

This amazing! Absolutely brilliant!

[@JoshuaMessick]

Ellie Maureen Thank you, Ellen! I appreciate your time. Please stay connected - JoshuaMessick.com

[@maryannknox7158]

Omg 😮 this is so Exquisite Thank You 🙏 xoxo 💋

[@JoshuaMessick]

Thank you! Very glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for commenting!!

[@tomstanley7568]

the thing is it sounds like a harp piano guitar and mandolin

[@JoshuaMessick]

I agree! :) It’s a blast to play. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@pierrevillemaire-brooks4247]

This piece of music , but the end was a little abrupt 😲

[@marcserraa]

Awesome, like always

[@JoshuaMessick]

Marc Serra Thank you, Marc! :)

[@deepak2268]

Brilliant !!!!

[@JoshuaMessick]

Deepak Ullal Thank you! :)

[@colingeorgeh]

Amazing! I always liked hearing Rich Mullins play the hammered dulcimer. You play very well. Thanks for sharing.

[@JoshuaMessick]

Colin George H Thank you, Colin! Rich Mullins was an amazing person and player. He is missed. Thanks for watching. Please stay connected - JoshuaMessick.com

[@steveeulbergowlmountainmusic]

Love this Joshua!

[@JoshuaMessick]

Steve Eulberg Thanks, Steve!! :)

[@loribenton5975]

Beautiful Joshua! Just found your music, and this title in particular resonates with me since my newest historical novel, also titled Mountain Laurel (set in the NC of the 1790s) releases in September. Your music transports me to that story world. "It is the soundtrack of our stories" indeed!

[@JoshuaMessick]

Lori Benton It is so special to hear this! How cool! Life in NC is the best. Stephanie and I would love to read your book. Please get in touch with me at JoshuaMessick.com

[@msamour]

I thought this man was Scottish, but the nature footage seems to be a forest in Mid to Northern Ontario. Maybe he's a Scottish lad in Ontario?

[@philkaris]

Really nice, Joshua!

[@JoshuaMessick]

Phil Karis Thank you, Phil! :)

[@jesseRomine]

love it!!

[@JoshuaMessick]

Jesse Romine Awesome to year! Thanks for watching and commenting. Stay in touch, Joshua

[@chinaSazn]

sounds like something id hear on maplestory

[@JoshuaMessick]

Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@lynnquette]

Thank you for your music. I just got a hammered dulcimer on eBay and it's my first one... I'm excited to learn. Do you prefer light weight hammers or heavier hammers?

[@JoshuaMessick]

Congratulations on your new instrument! I wish you the best. Hammers are a personal preference. There isn’t a clear-cut answer. But, I would suggest lighter. The goal is to draw the sound out, not push it in. Good luck!

[@jamiemcfarland610]

You have 2 different dulcimers in the video. Want manufacturer and models are they?

[@JoshuaMessick]

Jamie McFarland Thanks for watching! They are both Master Works DulciForte dulcimers. They’re just different colors and soundhole inlays. Best, Joshua

[@jamiemcfarland610]

Thx. One more question please. What confirmation are they. 19/21...etc . etc?

[@JoshuaMessick]

Jamie McFarland The DulciForte is a 5 octave instrument (A1-A6) available with several configurations. If you’ve got more questions or interest in the instrument, I’d reach out to Master Works masterworksok.com. Please let them know I referred you.