Voyager's Tale | Hammered Dulcimer by Joshua Messick | Acoustic World Music

New single! Watch the live studio session in this behind the scenes video. Acoustic instrumental music featuring hammered dulcimer with cello, bass & percussion. Composed by Joshua Messick.
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|| Note from Joshua
After a peaceful evening listening to Gregorian chant, I began composing a chant-inspired melody on my hammered dulcimer. While I was satisfied with this sketch, it wasn’t a complete composition. Several years later, I reimagined the piece with a much faster tempo, four contrasting sections, and additional instruments. This is a notable departure from the original inspiration, isn’t it?
“Voyager’s Tale” was super fun music to create, and I hope you have a fun, adventure-filled listen. And...there might be a few plot twists along the way. Personally, I imagine a medieval voyage to distant lands. Where does the music transport you?
|| Instrument
Joshua's Master Works "DulciForte" hammered dulcimer
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|| Credits
Hammered Dulcimer : Joshua Messick
Cello : Ryan Knott
Bass : Zack Page
Percussion: River Guerguerian & James Kylen
Composed & Produced by Joshua Messick
Engineered & Mixed by Chris Rosser
Video by Joshua Messick & Jesse Hamm
Cover Design by Katie Moritz

[@thomasnunn6343]

You guys need to be doing movie and television soundtracks

[@JoshuaMessick]

Thomas Nunn Thanks!! That is super encouraging. I think we’ve all recorded on a soundtracks as soloist, but never as a group. We would sure love to do that! I was honored to record on “Mary and the Witch’s Flower”. open.spotify.com/user/122994386/playlist/7lUFbCI8OF3Cr4g61IAkRj?si=oZvUBxCcR02gg63Ds6Mdrg

[@barbarianatgate2000]

Another outstanding composition and arrangement. As a musician (okay, as a bass player) I think a lot of people who listen to a song don't fully appreciate the importance of not only the writing of the various parts, but the selection of the instrumentation, and how one small change can entirely alter the feel of a piece. You selections are always spot on, and the other players execute flawlessly. Such a joy to listen to, especially with the headphones on. (What's the difference between a bass player and a large pizza? A large pizza can feed a family of 4! lol)

[@JoshuaMessick]

Thanks so much, Derek! :) I very much appreciate the thoughtful notes and observations. It’s a real treat to collaborate with these guys - they’re the best.

[@shirapie8458]

I approve of this!

[@latinainwpb]

You’re Soooo Good Together, Please Keep Making Great Music Together!

[@JoshuaMessick]

Very glad you enjoy it! Max and River joined me on my new single, "Wonderscape." Check it out here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZ-UlX6Ae86eedkfeature=shared

[@AlexanderSy]

This music touched my soul! The dolcimer with the Cello, in concert with all the else!...The fusion of the Pre-modern to create what the modern can only Strive to...Yes...Oooo...all...my...deities! Ooo...Yaaa!

[@jonsmith4985]

LOVE THIS GUY'S, YA'LL ARE TRULY VISIONARIES. KEEP ON CREATING MAGICAL MUSIC.

[@JoshuaMessick]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@jonsmith4985]

@@JoshuaMessick YOUR VERY WELCOME MR. MESSICK.

[@alisherguitar4514]

Beautiful music and performance. I love Hammered Dulcimer

[@JoshuaMessick]

Thank you very much! Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@AhmedHOmar-vz4qz]

Good God!! This is something else . you are all really talented , and as i can see, really dedicated. Keep it up . And you seriously should be doing soundtracks.

[@JoshuaMessick]

Ahmed Hassan Thanks, Ahmed! Thank you for taking the time to watch and share your encouraging comment!

[@latinainwpb]

My soul thanks all of you! 💕🎶😊

[@JoshuaMessick]

Thank you! :-)

[@markwilliams8532]

Simply beautiful

[@JoshuaMessick]

Thank you!

[@jimhart10001]

Excellent work. Very enjoyable ensemble playing.

[@JoshuaMessick]

Thank you, Jim!

[@tacobake5025]

This is awesome. Makes me imagine other worlds...! :D

[@JoshuaMessick]

Dillon Karst Thanks, Dillon! Glad to have your enthusiasm and support.

[@sograves11]

This speaks to my soul. Wow.

[@JoshuaMessick]

sograves11 Thank you!!! So happy you enjoyed it. Please stay in touch, ok ?

[@paulagarrett3758]

Wow! Just wonderful! 👏 Thank you for sharing!

[@JoshuaMessick]

Paula Garrett Thanks, Paula!! :) It was a joy to create.

[@eddiephillips2000]

Nice arrangement here!

[@JoshuaMessick]

Eddie Phillips Thank you, Eddie! This was a super fun tune to compose and play. Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jenb7756]

Love those low notes on the dulciforte

[@JoshuaMessick]

It’s a great instrument! Just love it. Yes, the bass is super fun to play. But, even the high notes sound better. If you’re ever interested in learning more about the DulciForte, please get in touch with me. I’d love to help you: JoshuaMessick.com

[@charlesbrown6171]

Loved it - thanks, Joshua!

[@JoshuaMessick]

Charles Brown Thank you, Mr. CB3!!

[@Skylarynn]

Your music kinda embodies the realm of one of my fictional countries/cultures (Kitharin/the Eya (gypsies)) so I listen to this any time I'm working on it and it gives so much inspiration

[@JoshuaMessick]

Thanks for listening to my music while you write! I’m glad it is the right mood for Kitharin/the Eya. Please reach out to me when the book is done :) Best, Joshua

[@marioharoldtellezbarros5986]

So glad listening to your piece and seeing your friends playing. Greetings from CHILE

[@JoshuaMessick]

Mario Harold Téllez Barros Thank you, Mario! It’s great to hear from you. It was a fun piece to create. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@deepak2268]

Beautiful!!!!

[@JoshuaMessick]

Thank you! ;-)

[@lucie81209]

Magnificent!!!! Bravo 💚💚💚

[@JoshuaMessick]

lucie 8 Thank you, Lucie 8! I really appreciate your contributions to the channel - thanks for commenting. \

[@lucie81209]

@@JoshuaMessick You're welcome!!!

[@rameshpawar192]

Plzz make this kind of videos more

[@JoshuaMessick]

Thank you :-) Very glad you enjoyed it.

[@anthonyodtohan9043]

Very cool! Listening from Japan

[@JoshuaMessick]

Anthony Odtohan Thank you, Anthony!

[@zanvolcano]

Merveilleux

[@JoshuaMessick]

zanvolcano Thank you!

[@paca_bill4863]

This is great! Love the driving beat, and the lighter interludes. All the workings to create a great mental "video"!

[@JoshuaMessick]

Bill Karle Thank you, Bill! It was super fun. Hope it works out to see you at a concert in your area sometime soon. Thanks for staying in touch. All the best, Joshua

[@faridbenz2799]

Amazing 😘😍

[@JoshuaMessick]

Thank you!

[@karleick6679]

Lovely way of putting all the different instruments together! Thank you so much for sharing!

[@JoshuaMessick]

Thank you, Karl! :-)

[@perfectpomegranate8193]

As someone who has never so much as played Happy Birthday on a child's keyboard before, is the Hammered Dulcimer something that seems... out of my reach? I've been in love with the instrument ever since I first heard it, and finding your channel has only strengthened my want to learn it.

[@JoshuaMessick]

Thank you!! That's special to hear. The beautiful thing about the hammered dulcimer is it's easy to learn and play beginner music on. I'm not going to lie, advanced music can be pretty tough ... but, it's still a ton of fun to play at a beginner level. There's also plenty of teaching resources and a strong support community designed for beginners. If you're interested in owning a hammered dulcimer, I sell them. Here is the one I'd recommend: joshuamessick.com/product/master-works-new-pioneer-package/

[@perfectpomegranate8193]

@@JoshuaMessick Thank you, I appreciate it, really. I'm afraid buying an instrument will have to wait, but I am relieved to hear it's something you think I can achieve. I'll be sure to keep this in mind!

[@JoshuaMessick]

Perfect Pomegranate No pressure at all! Please stay connected, ok?? I’d love to have your continued interaction on this channel. Best, Joshua

[@saddlebag]

This is really good!

[@JoshuaMessick]

Thank you! :-)

[@MsPixi02]

Soooo beautiful! I really love it! Thank you for sharing!!

[@JoshuaMessick]

Thrilled you enjoy it!! Thanks for watching and commenting. I appreciate you.

[@botanicaltreasures2408]

Somehow this made me think of “The Rhyme of the Ancient Mariner.” Mysterious! Speaking of travel and adventure I recommend Pandanus Creek Films a KZbin nature channel about a tidal creek in Australia. I think Stephanie will especially enjoy the animals. Sugar gliders and all!

[@JoshuaMessick]

Botanical Treasures Thank you! It was great to meet you and your husband at the concert! We loved meeting you. Thanks for your continued support, and I always appreciate your KZbin comments! I’ll have to checkout that film and channel. Stephanie loves cute furry friends :)

[@botanicaltreasures2408]

@@JoshuaMessick Have a fantastic upcoming week. Safe travels!

[@BrianEadesHammeredDulcimer]

You have an awesome set of percussive friends and strings there! Sounds great as always. ;-)

[@JoshuaMessick]

Brian Eades - Hammered Dulcimer Thank you, Mr. Eades!

[@JoyboysDream]

Beautiful

[@JoshuaMessick]

Kommentar MAIN Thanks!! :)

[@jochisfx]

1:17 surprise Halo OST vibes

[@JoshuaMessick]

Yeah? I've never played Halo OST. I'll have to check it out. Thanks for watching!

[@donnarose56]

Like the rhythm in this one.

[@JoshuaMessick]

Thank you!

[@mikkelsv4804]

Whoaaaaa!!!! I LOVE IT! this is so unique 🤩

[@JoshuaMessick]

Thank you! ;-) It was an epic blast to create. Very glad you enjoy it!

[@commando2074]

as of this comments post, no dislikes. good.

[@JoshuaMessick]

GalesofNovember Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed it :) Thumbs ups are always a good thing.

[@chibimuffin2247]

Wow... the song is just as beautiful as all the others, and the cello just makes it. Also, I love the corner accents and sound hole covers on your instrument. What model are you using? Are they custom from Masterworks? I'd like to get myself a dulcimer in the near future, and although not cheap, I could never forgive myself if I compromised richness of sound for a lower price point.

[@JoshuaMessick]

Chibi Muffin Thanks so much. Yes, Ryan is a wizard on the cello. Glad you enjoy this original - it was a blast to compose and plays. I just love my Master Works DulciForte. As you may know, it’s an instrument I helped design. Here is more info about it: joshuamessick.com/product/master-works-dulciforte-hammered-dulcimer/ When you’re interested in a hammered dulcimer, please get with me. I’d love the opportunity to earn your business! joshuamessick.com/contact/ Gratefully yours, Joshua

[@katinka4547]

Wow - I love it!

[@JoshuaMessick]

Thank you, Ka Tinka! I appreciate the listen. Thanks for staying connected :-)

[@iGageit]

Well done! Sounds amazing!

[@JoshuaMessick]

Thank you, Mr. Gage! ;-) Glad you enjoy it.

[@dariusketchup4781]

Hi Josh, great music! Do you have any new videos coming out any time soon?😁

[@JoshuaMessick]

Hey there, D-Ketch! I appreciate your continued enthusiasm. There’s always a new video in the works, but I don’t have a release date right now ... my focus is on playing my Christmas concerts. Then, I’ll be creating a new solo album in the winter months. Maybe I’ll have a new video sometime next year?

[@dariusketchup4781]

Joshua Messick cool, can't wait! In the meantime, have a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year, and a Great Thanksgiving!

[@JoshuaMessick]

@@dariusketchup4781 Hey, thanks D-Ketch! Have you had a chance to see some of my Christmas/Holiday videos? Here is one of my favorites - lemme know what you think! kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z3O8coCCatSreKc

[@kimberlyrichardson819]

This is outstanding! Do you have a new cd coming out soon? Love it!!

[@JoshuaMessick]

Thank you, Kimberly! Voyager’s Tale has been released as a digital single. I am currently working on a new solo album. It will be released in 2020.

[@KruttGutten]

This sounds like something straight outta age of empires 2

[@JoshuaMessick]

Glad you enjoyed it :) Thx for watching!

[@spacemissing]

Music: Unassailable. Video: Terrible.

[@JoshuaMessick]

Glad you enjoyed the music. This is a vlog style/behind the scenes video of us recording live in the studio. From that perspective, I think it’s pretty cool.