SOLACE harp music by Anne Crosby Gaudet

[@annecrosbygaudetmusic]

Three years ago my sweet cat, Marbles passed away. I composed "Solace" at that time. This weekend I decided to create a revised video, hope you like it! Warmest wishes to you all, I hope you find the music soothing and calming. Here's the link to my shop for the sheet music download: musicdiscoveries.shop/products/solace

[@almightybeatz432hzofficial3]

I'm sorry about your cat , I know how much they mean, I love my crew, true and faithful friends all of them, I hope you adopted a new cat , it's not good to be with out cat,

[@annecrosbygaudetmusic]

@massive turning away 432 hz Thank you! We did adopt another cat... Mezzo and Mauzy 🙂

[@almightybeatz432hzofficial3]

@@annecrosbygaudetmusic good cat's are a gift from heaven, each comes with a new personality, and things to teach you 😊

[@4gma59]

🥰

[@yomo4u]

Every time I hear this song, the incredible journey for me begins again. With solace. Thank you dear Anne. 💕

[@Paula-133]

I'm beginner a fledgling at the harp. And I find I can play your compositions, from where my skillsets are right now. You help me play beautiful music now and that means everything when trying to combat/live-in and love this world we all live it. Thank You.

[@annecrosbygaudetmusic]

That is wonderful to hear! Warm wishes!

[@nliketroyes9923]

Beautiful

[@carabeck2469]

Thank you Anne - will download this to learn; thinking of our dearly beloved departed Queen Elizabeth II.

[@carinafarnschlader3798]

Hello Anne. That sounds dreamlike beautiful. You play wonderful. I moved me to tears . Many years ago I had put Tiger, my beloved cat to sleep. And I thought of the man l love so much and who I miss so much. Greatings Carina

[@annecrosbygaudetmusic]

This one really speaks to the heart doesn't it?

[@shannonmccoy9103]

Anne, thank you, brought tears...I needed Solace today

[@annecrosbygaudetmusic]

Aw, warmest wishes to you Shannon!

[@rebecca5914]

Love this piece. It’s one of my favorites! 💕

[@annecrosbygaudetmusic]

Thank you, Becky!

[@kathymcleod3583]

Beautiful! I love this piece and play it regularly at hospice. I always get such positive comments from clients and family when they hear this piece. It came at a "purr-fect " time amidst the craziness of the world these days when we all need something calming. I needed that moment.....Thanks for sharing Anne.

[@annecrosbygaudetmusic]

A purr-fect time for this piece indeed :) Warm wishes to you!

[@judygobble954]

So beautiful Anne. I find this piece comforts me when I play it when I get sad or agitated or uneasy.

[@annecrosbygaudetmusic]

Music as medicine, lovely!

[@jaymamel869]

always needed...thanks Anne

[@annecrosbygaudetmusic]

You are so welcome!

[@msavard0]

This is my favourite piece I use in the nursing home. They all get so relaxed and peaceful. Wonderful Anne!

[@annecrosbygaudetmusic]

F Major is like magic!

[@AngelaBoraston]

Beautiful as always. I recently posted this and so many people have commented that they love this composition! Thank you!

[@annecrosbygaudetmusic]

Thank-you! I saw your video, it was beautiful!

[@christianarathmer7163]

Anne, wonderful playing, as always! Also the look through your window in the background.

[@annecrosbygaudetmusic]

Thank you! Yes, I thought it might be fun to see a little Nova Scotia view from my window. Wish the cars hadn't passed by during my video!

[@Meltiqueful]

So very needed right now, Anne! Thank-you!!

[@annecrosbygaudetmusic]

Yes, I thought it was needed now too!

[@lisaszwec8868]

I remember your first video showed images of your sweet Marbles, who resembled my cat Michelle. (See my profile pic) Well, Michelle recently passed away, so hearing this song is like getting a warm, fuzzy, purring visit from her. She and Marbles are playing together over the rainbow bridge. Or maybe lazing around in a spot of sunlight. And that brings me solace. Blessings to you as you remember Marbles.

[@annecrosbygaudetmusic]

Aw, I'm so sorry Lisa. You must be missing your sweet Michelle. The old video of Solace is still on my channel, so Marbles is still purring away there.

[@deborahmccaw7127]

This piece is achingly beautiful! I just downloaded it! So sorry about Marbles! What a poignant way to honor and remember him... ❤️

[@annecrosbygaudetmusic]

I can't wait to hear you play it!

[@anyakelly519]

Beautiful as usual.

[@annecrosbygaudetmusic]

Thank you so much 😊

[@nicibee2139]

Really calming and wunderful, although the moment you wrote it,has been very sad for you. I m sorry for your loss. All the best! Greatings from Germany

[@annecrosbygaudetmusic]

This piece was inspired at a sad time, but now I feel its calm and warmth.

[@SharonCullenArt]

Anne he way you play is so beautiful. Your hands are so graceful on the strings and the tone is amazing. I could listen to you all day. You need to get on Spotify with your music so we can stream it!❤️ I think I own most of your music and I work hard so that maybe one day I can play like this. 😊

[@annecrosbygaudetmusic]

Aw thank you Sharon! I'm actually in the process of recording everything (70+ tracks) so albums and streaming are coming!

[@SharonCullenArt]

@@annecrosbygaudetmusic awesome I hope you announce it on your channel

[@janealexander8933]

beautiful, Anne

[@annecrosbygaudetmusic]

Thank you, Jane!

[@almightybeatz432hzofficial3]

Thanks for the moment as usual 😊 🙂 ☺ Keep recording and keep posting 👍 ✨

[@annecrosbygaudetmusic]

Thank you for the encouragement, I appreciate it!

[@nliketroyes9923]

Très jolie

[@jacquietouchie9800]

Love this! I play it in remembrance of my lovely Joy 🥲. Thank you for the beautiful music Anne

[@annecrosbygaudetmusic]

Sweet, I'm glad this piece is special for you.

[@alisonware7739]

Loved this Anne Thankyou - sorry to hear about your cat as they become part of our family.

[@annecrosbygaudetmusic]

Yes, those fur babies are very special!

[@carpenanne]

Oh I like the video Anne, another very beautiful piece for sure❤️, I enjoy playing it.

[@annecrosbygaudetmusic]

Thanks Anne, that's what I did after your lesson yesterday!

[@arpamor]

I just got this piece and yes rythm is a bit tricky for my level but it is so beautiful that it does worth the challenge. Thank you for this composition it is indeed a ray of serenity that enlights my heart. ♥

[@annecrosbygaudetmusic]

Yes, weaving the hands like this makes for tricky counting, but it's so pretty!

[@Art_Of_Sound]

Wow!...its a lovely piece Anne. The WA mics definitely add dimension. Its quite a journey just doing the engineering side alone let alone the art itself. If hope its ok...and hopefully help us both, I would like to express my perspective :-) I can hear some phase fighting between the k&k and the WAs. It may not work but its worth trying the k&k as the low end definition by using a low pass filter at eg 150hz and then a high pass @ 150hz on the WAs . This way the pure bass which is of course non directional supports the bottom without hearing it. The WAs bring the space in and directionality. I imagine you are already doing 90 degree stereo but as you have a solo instrument; dont be afraid to go to an ortf mic mount, esp with the km84 type mics and spread the image a bit. I love the k&k devices...I have a 3 point mini on a classical guitar and this technique seems to work nicely on hence my reason for suggesting it. The only downside is that normally, the k&k dont allow for breakout ie a stereo out on the big twin else that would be another avenue. They had a demo of a hotshot on a tongue drum, it was super glued; it sounded absolutely incredible and the absolute best way to record tongue drum with just some very high pass filtered room for direction. Hope that helps... Really enjoying your gift :-)

[@annecrosbygaudetmusic]

Thanks for taking the time to have a listen, Mark. I appreciate your thoughts and suggestions!

[@sharonaltrogge5428]

Do you have a version of Solace for a harp tuned in C?

[@annecrosbygaudetmusic]

Sometimes I offer an alternate tuning, but I feel this one really needs to stay in F Major.

[@Saxthefan]

How do you go about getting flats on the harp

[@annecrosbygaudetmusic]

Hi Richard, I did a video on tuning to F Major a couple weeks ago. Here’s the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jJmbZ3WOrpd5Zqc