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“Mountain Laurel” (from “Woodland Dance”), was inspired after a breathtaking hike to Craggy Pinnacle (Asheville, NC). The lush forests, cute wildlife, and epic vistas were the characters of this celebration story. The video brings you closer to that experience and my imagination. I’m hopeful you can relate with your own story. This is the soundtrack […]

The story of Joshua’s hammered dulcimer journey & creative process unfolds in this artistic documentary filmed in the Blue Ridge Mountains. You’ll love the powerful ending!

Joshua Messick was honored to play hammered dulcimer with SEKAI NO OWARI on their new single “Rain”. The song is the end theme music for upcoming film “Mary and the Witch’s Flower”.

A soundtrack for your imagination, Woodland Dance is an acoustic instrumental collection of originals and favorites expressing the spirit of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Experience the lush forest, soul-stirring overlook, and refreshing stream in this modern musical portrait which draws inspiration from Celtic, World, Renaissance, and Classical music. Click here to order now

[two_third padding=”0 20px 0 20px”] Joshua Messick played hammered dulcimer on the soundtrack of Mary and the Witch’s Flower. His performance is woven throughout the score. He appears on 20 of the 26 tracks. This featured animated film is the first work created by Studio Ponoc based in Tokyo, Japan. They are the continuation of

Amazing, driving cinematic world music on acoustic instruments (hammered dulcimer, percussion, & cello). You won’t believe how epic this sounds with only 4 musicians! Woodland Dance was composed by Joshua Messick and inspired by the Blue Ridge Mountains of Asheville, NC. Listen with headphones. Please comment, like, and share. –Musicians– Joshua Messick (https://www.joshuamessick.com) ~ Hammmered

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Joshua’s newest album Hammered Dulcimer Christmas is available for order! Order Now