This is such a beautiful version of this Irish Ceol Na Seilge tune, and makes me yearn for times long-gone in my homeland. *Gorgeous* playing of the clarsach and brought literal tears to my eyes. The whistle really does make it feel as though you're soaring over the ocean. Truly beautiful.
Well played and beutifully realised.... and so nice to see someone who can play the instrument in a free and flowing style.. not another of the ghastly clones using fixed finger positions... Thank You
Another one of my favorites! This harp has a very clear sound! The quality of the video is very good too! Its like it right next to me! I love this video because it has my two favorite harps in it! The kitty at the end is cute!
[Cynthia writing here:] Thanks for listening to the video. You have a good ear. I just went and found the tune you mention, and it surely is a variation of it. Very close, indeed. My version of the tune is from The Gesto Collection, where it was unnamed, given merely as a "supposed Norwegian air". I forget where I saw it as "New Claret" but I decided that was a much better name than "supposed Norwegian air"!
Oh, I agree that this is interesting. Lots of what's in the Gesto Collection is traditional, and many the Scottish and Irish tunes traveled back and forth, often changing in the process. Do you remember where you first heard this tune? (And I do play it in 9/8, so it certainly could be a slip jig.) ~Cynthia
I thought this was a beatiful piece of music. I love the clear sound of the harp, I could listen to it all day. I have just come back from Scotland and visited my brother Graham Muir who works at Ardival Harps in the Highlands, creating these amazing instrument and felt very priveledge to have the opertunity to play a wee tune on one. What a delight it is to hear the harp played the way Cynthia Cathcart plays it!
This is such a beautiful version of this Irish Ceol Na Seilge tune, and makes me yearn for times long-gone in my homeland. *Gorgeous* playing of the clarsach and brought literal tears to my eyes. The whistle really does make it feel as though you're soaring over the ocean. Truly beautiful.
RenascenceGarden 6 months ago
Well played and beutifully realised.... and so nice to see someone who can play the instrument in a free and flowing style.. not another of the ghastly clones using fixed finger positions... Thank You
brayharper 2 years ago
Another one of my favorites! This harp has a very clear sound! The quality of the video is very good too! Its like it right next to me! I love this video because it has my two favorite harps in it! The kitty at the end is cute!
WeeBonnieHarpist 2 years ago 4
That is really beatiful. I got a 19 stringed harp for my Birthady, and only now do i find something that i can truly aspire to.
Impudicus 3 years ago
Something in my eye production LOL!
zaednovideo 3 years ago
wow
glovit 4 years ago
is the first tune "the Sport of the Chase" ? it sounds very familiar....just checking
harpinsquirrel 4 years ago
[Cynthia writing here:] Thanks for listening to the video. You have a good ear. I just went and found the tune you mention, and it surely is a variation of it. Very close, indeed. My version of the tune is from The Gesto Collection, where it was unnamed, given merely as a "supposed Norwegian air". I forget where I saw it as "New Claret" but I decided that was a much better name than "supposed Norwegian air"!
BlueCircle9 4 years ago
Odd..I know it as a Traditional Irish Slip Jig...interesting....
harpinsquirrel 4 years ago
Oh, I agree that this is interesting. Lots of what's in the Gesto Collection is traditional, and many the Scottish and Irish tunes traveled back and forth, often changing in the process. Do you remember where you first heard this tune? (And I do play it in 9/8, so it certainly could be a slip jig.) ~Cynthia
BlueCircle9 4 years ago
thank you That was beautiful. I do love the Ardival harps
Bealings48 4 years ago
Hi there
Great stuff!!
The guy that made the harp must be a genius!!
Jamie.
dudeofleisure 4 years ago
I thought this was a beatiful piece of music. I love the clear sound of the harp, I could listen to it all day. I have just come back from Scotland and visited my brother Graham Muir who works at Ardival Harps in the Highlands, creating these amazing instrument and felt very priveledge to have the opertunity to play a wee tune on one. What a delight it is to hear the harp played the way Cynthia Cathcart plays it!
kirstyandnic 4 years ago
Amazing sound from such a small harp. Well done Cynthia.
& well done little brother...nice harp!
uratube2 4 years ago
Beautiful music and a beautiful sounding harp!
dmkennedy1234 4 years ago
Hey Cynthia. Love the video. Sounds Fantastic!!
All the best
Graham (aka your harp maker)
gm01blue 4 years ago
Thank you, Graham. I sure couldn't do it without you!
-Cynthia
BlueCircle9 4 years ago
Beautiful, but the kitty stole the show!
Sparrow432000 4 years ago
what lovely harp sounds...
annevanschothorst 4 years ago
Excellent ! thanks for posting!
euphorbia74 4 years ago