"Star Spangled Banner" / Electric Harp - Hendrix-Inspired - Deborah Henson-Conant

[sabbathhead]

I once took a private with Deborah at Sylvia Woods Harp Center and told her that she is proof that God is a woman. My God does she inspire! This is truly a person who IS music, body and soul!

[c33r0k33]

Absolutely beautiful!!!  Thank you Deborah!

[JeffCalvinBand]

Awesome!

[moonelixir]

I am just so totally in awe, wonder and marvel *bows down at the feet of Deborah Henson-Conant*

[hipharpist]

Thanks! I know what you mean about the talk-fest -- I guess the camera-guys were talking -- but don't worry -- I should be getting clean audio from the board at some point and will re-post with it.

[uteanatinny]

Fantastic, it's a 'tribute' in the best sense of the word. It's a pity about the 'talk fest' ...over the top' Wonderful musicianship!

[wolwerone]

Deborah Legend !!:)

[BunnyRabbitFour]

I wish every artist would create a National Anthem and express their political views postive or negative on the country. It has become "popular" to put down every non-traditional expression of nationalism. When Hitler took over Germany, the first thing he did was burn al the modern art and run the artists who weren't willing to do his bidding out of the country. He knew the power of art to ask vital questions...When we stop questioning we stop living in a nation worth having.

[bjgrondell]

Although I appreciate the talent and musicality involved, I'm not such a fan of playing our National Anthem in a manner that does not respect all it stands for... 2 thumbs down... :(

[ThirteenthMuse]

@bjgrondell I don't understand how this is "disrespectful". It's simply a different musical style - one which, I might add, is VERY American!

[bjgrondell]

@ThirteenthMuse it's actually NOT American at all to butcher the Anthem. When the melody to our nations most precious song is not even recognized, it's not style, it's slop. Much akin to writing the US Constitution in ebonics or with today's "text" lingo... Surely you must have some sort of appreciation for the "KISS" method when it comes to beauty... Interpret the hundreds of thousands of songs in nearly every genre, but when it comes to the Star Spangled Banner and Taps, show respect!!!

[doctogden]

@ThirteenthMuse: Honi soit qui mal y pense - evil is to he who evil thinks. Ain't no disrespect in my eyes or ears.

[rogerksenich]

Proof that Jimi Hendrix went to Heaven and had a sex change!!! WHAT an improvement!!!!!

[hipharpist]

@rogerksenich I think of it more as a tribute than an improvement, but I thank you for your very kind words! Oh, that I could truly embody the spirit of Hendrix! I'll go get a headband...

[knightflyte]

And we get Michael Chicklas to host the 4th of July on the Boston Esplanade. Life ain't fair. I can imagine you hosting and setting Boston on it's ear.

Someday..... someday.

Thanks for posting all the videos you do, Deborah. I've listened off and on since On the Rise back in 89(?). Your style, talent and grace have improved many a peoples life just by the tones plucked from that magical instrument you wield

Thank you..

[slewisma]

Never get tired of seeing you perform that one!

[Dracaspina]

Wow! I need to learn how to play with the bass section on my harp the way that she does. Fantastic.

[harfenmarie]

Deborah Henson Conant is the most AMAZING and TALENTED Harpist in this World..thanks to her she shows the World what one CAN do on a harp without PEDALS......Thank you Deborah...................Germ­any

[IPray4PeaceNow]

Outrageous and rockin'! That's our Deborah showin what a harp can do.

[BunnyRabbitFour]

When Hendricks played it we were falling apart because of the Vietnam war, Now we are being taken apart by corporate interests. Great use of sustain and the decay that so many of us feel is rampant in our government today.

[harlbea]

Awesome! I was there and it was amazing to hear/watch. Perfect timing for the release of this video-- just in time for the 4th of July!

[tristahill]

And who else to perfectly bring together the seemingly most disparate?? Go DHC!!