Black Rose: An album of moods, textures and layers. I am listening to Black Rose, a Cláirseach harp and vocal album by the American Celtic musician Scott Hoye. It has all the satisfying elements that you can find in a traditional album. Yet it has the experimental quality of a New Age or Ambient album. There is a … Continue reading »
Tag Archives: Harp
Jochen Vogel: Highland Lounge
No two wire-strung harpists/players are the same. This is obvious in the kind of style that Jochen Vogel has been developing for years. Like guitars, violins and other instruments, the Clarsach is a very expressive instrument owing its grace not only to the player but the way it was constructed. The wood, the conditions that … Continue reading »
Cynthia Cathcart:Playing the Unique Sound of the Clàrsach
Cynthia Cathcart takes us on a journey through the mystical sound of the Clàrsach. The Clàrsach is different from the regular Classical harp in a sense that it has smaller size and creates a unique sound. It has that distinctive perky and almost sharp edge when played by the fingernails. It is a tone color that resembles … Continue reading »
Rachel Hair Trio: Harp Music That Shakes You!
Attention: Hypnotic Harp Music Ahead! Have you heard of a harp music that makes tap your feet the way you do with a bodhran? If not then I recommend you listen to Rachel Hair. Her style is exciting and the vibrancy of her music rubs on you like expensive perfume-it lasts. She is aware that … Continue reading »
Harp Music, Good Mood!
Scott Hoye takes harp music to the next level! I think these days the harp has been overlooked in much of Celtic music. Chicago based harpist/singer/composer Scott Hoye has added charm and elegance to this instrument making it fresh as a ripe fruit ready to be plucked for your sonic hunger. He weaves his personal … Continue reading »
Interesting Players and Unique Instruments
Still…reeling from being drained. The weekend moved on. The only thing to confess about having a social life was Saturday night’s dinner party where I got so tipsy I was telling people stories about my life reserved for the very few. But it’s been ages since I’ve blundered. Yet the term only applies when a … Continue reading »
Athy:The Argentinian Harper Talks About Musical Fusion
Harper from Argentina talks to CMF about his music and upcoming projects. I discovered his music while perusing the web for harp and harp players. Ever since I listened to Hilary Stagg recordings in the mid-90′s, I really wanted to explore the world of harp. I also enjoyed Lisa Lynne’s albums and the styles of … Continue reading »
The Visit by Phil Holland and Dave Palmley
New musical project will keep ears revisiting for more. The music has that melancholy touch which is something you’d hear in most Breton music. Can’t wait for the album to come out. Phil Holland and Dave Palmley are two stalwarts in the music business having drawn their own musical geographies all over Europe. Phil, with … Continue reading »
Anam/Spirit Radio Debut and Other Celtic Festivals
Those who are excited to get a full length audio treatment of Jenne Lennon’s Anam/Spirit will catch it here: http://www.musictogousa.com/ The song is taken from Celtic Dreams under Quickstar Productions. Here’s an invitation from Jenne: Hello Everyone. My new single “Anam/Spirit” is making its radio debut this Saturday, Sept. 11th on The Songwriter’s Network Live … Continue reading »
Adriano Sangineto Making Waves in the Harp Scene
Italian harpist Adriano Sangineto is taking the harp into the front seat. This 20-something Italian has a wide repertoire…from medieval courtly love songs to contemporary pieces that will sure delight all types of ears. Apart from his ability in this instrument, he also plays keyboards and wind instruments . He is surely someone to watch … Continue reading »
Phil Holland:Vassiliki Seascapes and Postcards from Greece
I am not feeling well. It is a blessing to find something in the mailbox from one of my featured artists: Dear Jose, I hope you are well. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qyANzDo03vU LIVE IN GREECE!! I made this video to commemorate that it is exactly a year from the first youtube that I uploaded! It’s a LIVE video … Continue reading »
Phil Holland Sings of Ancient Greece and the Celts (An Interview)
(pictures courtesy of her Myspace site) Turn off the lights, open your windows. Above the ceiling are glow stars. Outside the crescent moon hangs like a golden boat. The scent of night flowers permeates the air and the stars twinkle above Van Gogh’s indigo sky . A gentle soprano glides accompanied by the majestic harp ,singing about people … Continue reading »
Lisa Lynne Franco’s Circle of Hope, Love and Peace.
Beautiful Celtic harp music for all seasons! I strongly recommend Fairy Tales by Lisa Lynne Franco, for those who love Celtic harp music. This is a beautiful album filled with optimistic melodies and tender percussion. It also features a bamboo flute by George Tortorelli. The album opens with the beautiful mid-eastern flavored Dance of Herod. Like a wicked … Continue reading »
The Welsh Triple Harp
Wow talk about a bunch of strings! This instrument is not your typical Celtic harp because: The Welsh triple harp (telyn deires) is a type of harp using three rows of strings instead of the common single row. The Welsh triple harp today is found mainly among players of traditional Welsh folk music. The sound … Continue reading »
