Magical

[lisaf]

I went to a concert tonight, by Phil and Pam Boulding, known collectively as Magical Strings. They're a husband-and-wife duo that mostly play harp and dulcimer, both traditional celtic and original music. While this may sound less than exciting to some, I have a particular weakness for harp music. It's like being wrapped in a hug made of music. And

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[webbnh]

I'm perfectly at peace.

Congratulations. :-)

[dreda]

Yay harps. ;)

[lisaf]

The dangerous thing is knowing that this guy builds and sells harps. So... I could *buy* one of his harps. Of my own. I know it's *probably* the hands, not the harps, that make that sound, but, it's tempting.

Last night he was playing something between a floor harp and a lap harp - like a 3/4 harp. Five octaves. It's tempting.

[dreda]

I am unsure that I can protect you against this temptation. ;) But I will listen when you play!

[rising_moon]

Oh, this sounds lovely! I'm so glad you had a restful, magical concert experience.

I immediately googled the Bouldings, found their site, and now I have to purchase some of their music! What would you recommend to start?

[lisaf]

I've been listening to Musings and Where Dragons Dance which are probably good launch points to see if you like his original stuff. If you want more of the traditional stuff, maybe one of the others? Really, any of them will give you a good feel for their sound. (It really is a distintive sound.)