Hammer Dulcimer Music by Joshua Messick

Hammer dulcimer music, recordings, videos, and lessons.

The hammer dulcimer is a fascinating instrument with rich history. It is being cultivated and established into Western culture as we are learning to understand its capacity and limitless versatility. My music highlights the instrument's natural beauty, and I hope it inspires you to embrace the sound.

"My desire is to depart and be with Christ, for that is far better" - Philippians 1:23. Life is a journey. There is a longing within us that beckons knowledge of the future; inquisitive senses seek answers.

We are lead to discover that earth is a transient passageway to the future. Instilled within us is a desire to depart and explore what is beyond the horizon. Majesty, beauty, mystery, peace, and incessant joy is craved.

Embrace the Opportunity for hope while it exists. The desire for departure will one day be satisfied, and those who trust their Creator will have the assurance that they will live everlasting in the wonderment, magnificence, and splendor of eternity.
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Desire for Departure

Instrumental Hammer Dulcimer Music

Desire for Departure is an infusion of other world, traditional, and new instrumental music. A musical tapestry of beauty, passion, and energy, it is regarded as sonically astounding. Listen why it has been called by critics one of the greatest hammer dulcimer recordings ever made. "Everything about this recording reaches for the epic." (DP News)

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Job 38:4-7 - Where wast thou when I laid the foundations of the earth? declare, if thou hast understanding. Who hath laid the measures thereof, if thou knowest? or who hath stretched the line upon it? Whereupon are the foundations thereof fastened? or who laid the corner stone thereof; When the morning stars sang together, and all the sons of God shouted for joy?

While God spoke creation into existence, there was music and shouts of joy in heaven. This sound took place to be in confirmation and agreement to the truth of who God is. And there is a message which God wants sound to communicate to you. Let music be The Entrance of Sound into you soul and tell of the truth of who God wonderfully is.
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The Entrance of Sound

Solo. No overdubs. 100% natural sound.

The Entrance of Sound is a concept album with repeating musical themes, telling a story. It captures the hammer dulcimer with 100% natural sound, highlighting the instrument's organic beauty. From spoken beginnings, to the unexpected callings of the second coming, sound proclaims the truth of our Creator into our hearts. We are to listen to His voice.

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The hammer dulcimer is profoundly beautiful. Stillness was created to help you relax after a long day, as well as demonstrate the versatility of the instrument. It branches away from the traditional folk and bluegrass music that is often associated with the hammer dulcimer and instead highlights the hammer dulcimer's beauty.

Stillness includes an outstanding cast of support musicians including national finger-style guitar champion John Standefer and nationally recognized cellist Max Dyer.

Support musicians play are cello, guitar, flute, penny whistle, piccolo, French horn, bassoon, clarinet, and acoustic bass.
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Stillness

Instrumental Hammer Dulcimer Music

Stillness is an eclectic collection of most-loved traditional/classical compositions including: Greensleeves, Danny Boy, Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring, Moonlight Sonata, Canon in D, and many more. It is an exquisite showcase of Joshua's musical artistry, showing his passion for communicating the full range of emotion.

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The Entrance of Sound Released!

Solo Hammer Dulcimer. No overdubs. 100% Natural Sound.

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The Entrance of Sound is a concept album with repeating musical themes, telling a story. It captures the hammer dulcimer with 100% natural sound, highlighting the instrument’s organic beauty. From spoken beginnings, to the unexpected callings of the second coming, sound proclaims the truth of our Creator into our hearts. We are to listen to His voice.

A dedicated website to the project is coming soon. Please check back!

Listen to Hammer Dulcimer Music

The Entrance of Sound :: Instruments With Voices
Desire for Departure :: Desire for Departure
Desire for Departure :: Feed the Birds
Desire for Departure :: Flames of Joy
Desire for Departure :: Innocence Lament
Desire for Departure :: Zephyr
Desire for Departure :: In the Garden
Desire for Departure :: Expeditious
Stillness :: Stillness
Stillness :: Moonlight Sonata
Stillness :: Beauty and the Beast
Stillness :: Greensleeves
Stillness :: In Dreams
Internet Only Bonus Track :: Cuckoo's Nest

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Hammer Dulcimer Music by Joshua Messick

Hammer dulcimer music, recordings, videos, and lessons.

Desire for Departure

Instrumental Hammer Dulcimer Music

The Entrance of Sound

Solo. No overdubs. 100% natural sound.

Stillness

Instrumental Hammer Dulcimer Music

The Entrance of Sound Released!

Listen to the entire album for free. Please consider making a donation.

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