Music Box Dancer on Hammered Dulcimer

[thecodewerks]

Well done! I love it!

[TheRfleming]

your kidding, it's beautiful.

[johnrob1971]

Wow, what a great version. Beautiful job. Looks like 12 people dont know good music

[demisroussosinfo]

Thumps up!

[sign543]

@demisroussosinfo Thank you! Love that song. Frank Mills actually gave me permission to record this...but, I would need a mechanical license to actually earn money from it. That's why no ads. LOL

[Wolfeblayde]

The dulicimer has a lovely rich tone that some instruments lack, and I love this arrangement of the song. The pacing is crisp and yet unhurried -- all in all, one of the best versions of this song that I've ever had the pleasure to listen to. Thank you for sharing it with us!

[mundymanor]

I. JUST. LOVE. THIS!!!!!!! My grandma was a wonderful hammered dulcimer player before she got Alzheimers. I still may have her listen to this and see what she does with it. Awesome.

[stephrsteph]

Just beautiful, love it !

[photoman2004]

Very nice!! 

[bkkparadise]

I love it!

[davidgmetoo]

Still keep coming back love it after hearing it in 2007

[bulruq]

Thank you for sharing this beautiful music with us! It actually brought tears to my eyes; not an easy task since I am a 52 year old truck driver who eats monsters for breakfast.

[malevolent1420]

Loved this song from the first time I heard it when I was about ten years old!!

YOU RAWK!!!!

[NukeDarfur]

Badass

[1234musicguy]

I've always loved the sound of the hammered dulcimer... one of these years I'll either build one or buy one and learn how to play it. Thanks for posting this!

[davidgmetoo]

saw this in 2007 and listen once a week or more I Love it.

[dustymiller65]

OMG! You know your playing is absolutely amazing when you bring tears of joy to someone who's listening! This song means so much to me, and other people, who grew up with happy and treasured memories of childhood and early youth at the time this song came out. Those memories all come flooding back to my mind's eye whenever I hear this song. Your dulcimer rendition is absolutely perfect for such precious reminiscences of a time long gone by--I can't thank you (and Frank Mills, of course) enough!

[RadioRick1460]

A great job! Anyone who listens to Craig Duncan and The Smoky Mountain Band's version should hear yours.

[sign543]

@RadioRick1460 Thank you, I will look those up, too. :)



[monicacretzu]

I never get tired to listen to this music.

[taratkd]

Once again I must say thank you for this video. I have saved it to my favorites so I can listen to it when I need to which is every day by the way. I have been going through a hard time the ;ast 4 months and this video makes me believe there is a light at the end of the tunnel for me. So, thank you.

[davidgmetoo]

I posted this on my facebook page hope you get more views, I listen at least once or twice a week. have been for 3 yrs. cool production.

[paulmaggie1]

please re submit with video of you playing. would be so much better. thankyou, wish I could play this. very impressive thanks again. Paul.

[cajun70122]

Very impressive playing!

[trapanner]

Brilliant..gra ound well played.....Dave

[Damien152uk]

An awesome version of the most superb music - well done!

[sign543]

@Damien152uk Thanks so much. I appreciate that. :)

[davidgmetoo]

I found this in 06-07 i come back be caus eit feels good to here this vibrate through my house on my sterieo speakers. it make me feel good.

[sign543]

@davidgmetoo Wow, thank you. I really love the song, too. I'm glad you enjoy it. :)

[wrestlingfan4ever76]

I wish I could do that.

[Starlite424]

This song is very special to me and your version is beautiful.

[chillmax]

Hi Sign, Don't think any more about the video, the performance is excellent, and that's all that matters; you can do a video extravaganza next time ;-)

[sign543]

@chillmax Thank you. At the time, my video skills are very lacking and I didn't know what to put up....now I'm self conscious about it. :)

[Myrtle791]

Well played. The video could've been more imaginative. Not bad, though. Wouldn't mind being able to play that well.

[kdavis102]

truly amazing and hauntingly beautiful.

[lupopower1]

what pigs gives thumbs down? thats brilliant... thank you sooo much sign543

[MrHuismeester]

Prachtige uitvoering van dit nummer!! absoluut toppie!! groeten uit Nederland!

[kplay88]

besides the original my Frank Mills, this has to be the best yet. you did a great rendition of it, it would of been great to see you actualy playing. you did an awesome job.

[davidgmetoo]

still listening to this once a day It's perforemd beautifully.

[vizzioify]

Stunning, thankyou for sharing

[PhilsMyRockGod]

This is beautiful!

[chillmax]

Absolutely brilliant performance & version.... but the video does ruin it a little, I'd rather just see you playing along with it, or something totally different,; how about something abstract like nice scenery, or even a cat dancing on your instrument :-)

[sign543]

@chillmax Yeah, I should have used different footage, you are right. Thanks for the compliment, though. I appreciate it. :)

[sign543]

@chillmax I'm really sorry. I agree with you. I wish I could go in and put up a different video. I struggled to know what to put up as the visual for the song...I didn't play it live because I wanted to be true to Frank Mills classic song which, because I don't have an orchestra..can only be achieved in the studio. Thanks for the critique...I actually agree with you.

[ediseguro01]

Excelente interpretación.  Gracias sing543

[sign543]

@ediseguro01 De nada :)

[booknplays]

I love the dulcimer and I love this song! Thank you for sharing!

[johnhi00]

do you have any video of you playing this recording?

[Dionysius63]

@johnhi00 I was wondering the same thing.

[michaeldjoseph]

Whoa -- Cool man! Wow ... I'd never seen that instrument before.

[vcoonrod]

I keep coming back to this over the months. It just makes me feel better - thanks so much!

[lakenewell]

Love this version. I wish you would post the video with you playing the dulcimer even though the pic are cute. I bought your cd on lulu if you are Tony P...(can't remember). But this is not on the CD. Please record more.

Thanks for your wonderful playing please post more

[rapideye89]

Hurry the Ice Cream truck's passing by!!!!

[JemVonnemourne2]

When I was a child, I heard this song on the radio and after that I wanted to hear it over and over and over. This is such a great version of that song! GREAT JOB!

[brinkofchange]

Excellent playing! Thank you!

[utahna1967]

thank you....

[rayman17498]

fantastic every time i here this i think about my dad he loved your music and introduced me to it just before he died so it means alot to me thankyou for giving me the memories

[TheUnique3]

What can I say but "Awesome" many thnx.

[PanPizzaGod]

I've heard many renditions of this song. this has to be the best. Thanx for this gift, I will share it with anyone who will listen.

[sign543]

Thank you so much!!

[estelle715]

Why can't we see you playing it?I'm sure it's been asked and answered. This is just superb!

[davewilson1969]

Well played.! a great instrument for this type of music. Lovely!

[sign543]

Thank you so much, I really love this song...and instrument! :)

[Kelesnya]

this song makes me think of my childhood... i got a music box from my mom that plays this...

[MRobalinho]

5*****

[MustangMiky]

Simply the Best. 5 * * * * *

[lanafitzs]

Oh I love this its emotive and reminds me of something somewhere in my childhood that escapes me but was a happy carefree time

[AlabamaAngyl]

Wow, that was amazing!

[alkhulaifi1975]

That was amazing music

Thank you very much

5 STARS .

[naverma]

wow! danke fürs einstellen, super Qualität auch beim abspielen *gespeichert* :)

[davnkatz]

You have great styling. How about doing some old gospel songs. Would love to hear your version of "Man of Constant Sorrow" and other such songs. If you will tell what kley you're in, maybe I can play bass along with you.

[christi1475]

I grew up loving the piano etc.... This is my favorite songs. I have it on all my profiles. So pretty

[redgreen43]

WOW!! Great job!

Would like to see video of you actually playing this song.

[astaroth333777]

this is pretty nice i like it

[TheClanross]

Hi, Your Masterworks HD has a nice tone. I have a David Lindsey 16/15 but I'm seriously thinking about a Masterworks 16/15. Compliments on the way you play with feeling! The Clanross

[Seattlecarnut]

I remember when I was 7 yrs old (I'm now 36 yrs old) when I first listened to this piece. My grandmother had a record called Music Box Dancer by Frank Mills. Not all the songs on the record I liked, but most of them I remember enjoying. This was my favourite of all the songs on the record.

[Seattlecarnut]

You're welcome. I've always loved instrumental music, and this has always been my favourite song.

[Seattlecarnut]

Beautiful version of Music Box Dancer! I've always loved the music of the hammer dulcimer. Keep up the good work, man! Beautifful!

[sign543]

Thanks so much...this song resonates from my childhood. My mom played it over and over. Frank Mills, the composer, actually gave me permission to do this, albeit, with a mechanical license. You should look up another of his great songs...Fun Song.

[dramaqueenlp]

It goes the same for me. My mother used to play it for me on the piano =] Still puts a smile on my face to hear.

[AtheistCanuck]

wow, I never knew what a dulcimer sounds like before I found your playing, now I wanna learn how to play one.

[kutzbill]

Search for rich mullins. He was one of the greatest artist on the hammer dulcimer. It's mostly christan music, but there are some other ones out there.

[vidbru2]

Omg!! Keep up the good work dude!

[hero314]

I can't believe this only has 30,000 views.. amazing version. Would you ever make a live video of this performance?

[rchang101]

very nice!

[yidneth]

I'm a singer-songwriter and composer, and though I love the sound of dulcimer never had one till now, now i'm learning to play it and including bits and parts to my new songs. I just love it.

[estelle715]

Oh.. just great! Beautifully done!

[oceanmist12]

I sure  wish I had an instrument like this I love music this was great loved it,,,wish I had one,,

[raquijada]

Tony, This will always be one of my favorites.

[lakenewell]

Great sound but I would love to see the you playing. Great choice of song. Please post more

[FreonUWP]

I'm let down. I was hoping it was a video of you actually playing. :( Oh well. The audio is excellent!

[davidgunderson]

I am Back again, I have been listenig to this at least once a week for 2 yrs I love it and always will I just want the celtic cd you have out. but cannot find it.

[liquidalchemist17]

outstanding. what a sound. brilliant playing, great arrangement. awesome man,, well done!

[Andy22031991]

It´s WonderFull!

[lazybbones]

Could you not post a video of you actually playing this song? Wonderful stuff! Talent, Jack, talent.

[snoopy61259]

Thanks...I needed that

[BernardCurran123]

fantastic

i also want to buy the cd for my collection

what a brilliant composition

thankyou for posting this master piece

best wishes from a fan

bernard curran

[Raligard]

Nice playing, beautiful song! Thanks for sharing!

[925mine]

Tony, This will always be one of my favorites.

Kimbely

[orangie84]

a definite beautiful different musical accent for this piece..

[ilovethedulcimer]

This is AWESOME! Would you please make a video on YouTube on how to play it... step by step, I would love to learn it on my Masterworks! Thanks

[adrose313]

Neat version! cool instrument! Love it!!!

[cyranosnose]

perfectly played song, but shitty pictures... 3 stars.

[carolc48105]

who cares? I just use youtube for the music, anyway.

[pgrace2008]

Beautiful!

[david200840]

I am still comming back to hear this, It's great.

[ebisuxme]

Beautiful ♥

[925mine]

So perfectly played...

[gyroplanefdk]

nice job

[ferd02]

really nice job...enjoyed it a lot!!!

[925mine]

This is the best, Tony.

[wiseoldwitch]

Beautiful !

[925mine]

This is GREAT ! !

[LongRyderRio]

I agree, 925mine!!!

[LongRyderRio]

Love this song!

[925mine]

Tony is very musically talented. This is my favorite.

[miserableoldman]

Greeeaaaaat,Job!!!!

If there was a way I could burn this to a disk-I would.We like to do this bluegrass style, with banjo and mandolin,,be neet if you could join us.

[murfra]

fantabulous my friend! My sister always played this on the piano when I was little...funny that I never did once I started playing the piano...hmm, and we had the same teacher I think, wonder what's up with that...?

ANYWAY, I tend to get off-topic easily. I just wanted to let you know I am enjoying going back into your first videos. You are amazingly talented!

[sign543]

I really do appreciate it! I'm now back to the piano myself, lol. I'm going to upload some original pieces soon.

[murfra]

cool--I look forward to hearing the new stuff! I haven't played the piano since I moved out of my parents' (waaay back when)--just have had no access but I should. When I was younger I played a bunch of instruments (taught myself sitting at the piano) but as an adult have gotten away from it, though I love music. Fabulous that you have stayed with it.

[jsdamsel]

Can't stay away from this Tony ! !

I'm hooked ! !

[ShaneReinpold]

Tony, What you have done; with Frank Mills song; is INCREDIBLE!!! I; found it; online, a couple of weeks ago; and, now; I play it; OVER AND OVER!!! You; did a really great job; with a really; neat song. If; Frank Mills; could hear your version; I KNOW: he would be; IMPRESSED!!!!! Keep up the talent!!!

[jsdamsel]

Just here getting my fix.

[sign543]

You are so sweet! :)

[jsdamsel]

We all need to thank Tony's mom for playing this a lot. It's a pleasure to listen to a song like this played with so much talent.

[steveinbelgium]

I know how to play a regular (laptop) dulcimer and a hammered dulcimer a little, but you have taken one of my favorite piano songs and made it twice as good. My hat is off to you!!!

[jsdamsel]

Again. This is one of my favorites. I'll keep listening to it until the strings break on you dulcimer Tony. :)

[sober1980]

Very nice Tony....PammieKay

[3Divad3]

Great job! I really like the Dulcimer. Wish I could play it but no musical talent here! Thanks for posting it!

[yangqinks]

i m sure you will be able to play the dulcimer if you have the heart to learn. Dont say that you have no musical talent. If there is a will, there is a way... It is not difficult to learn if you have got the determination.

[Lisa072167]

WOW! Tony....that was so great thanks for sharing yet another of your talents with us. I have heard that this is a very difficult instrument to learn to play.

Lisa

[jsdamsel]

ANYBODY can play this on a piano, but TONY can play it on a dulcimer. You really have to know where the strings are to be this good on a song that moves this fast.

Tony, You're the best.

[sign543]

Thank you! It was difficult to learn, but I had to! LOL. :)

[jsdamsel]

Just can't stay away from this song... .

[david200840]

still Loving it after all this time. I listen to this at least 3 times a day while I am at home. just wish I could get the cd. it warms me up on a cold day. aside from the goose bumps I get.

[coolowl2006]

Favourite tune given a super treatment :-) Great backing - goes together as a whole. Have you made a CD with this tune?

[a3755]

Every time I listen , I love it more, thank you for posting this

[jsdamsel]

Ok, 1,350, but who's counting?

[jsdamsel]

Well, here I am again listening to this for the THOUSANDTH time. Every day, every day, every day.

[scubaKC]

AWESOME!! Thank you so much for sharing!

[yangqinks]

I really love the piece of music... I play the chinese dulcimer called yangqin. You can view my video clips, posted a few days ago.

[rulkubara]

Hey hello~ Me too. Im shocked to see that hammered dulcimer has so little strings compared to ours. But both are nice. =)

[ChinaAl]

Hiya. Great Great!

My daughter plays that same Dulcimer. You don't happen to have the sheet music do you?

[frododarg]

frank mills -music box dancer- from album

same name -any good music store still has it

[jsdamsel]

One more thing; my daughter (14) is so impressed with your recording, she wants to learn to play the hammered dulcimer. We have been enjoying yours and Joey's videos for about a week now. GREAT STUFF

[jsdamsel]

Tony, Your recording of Music Box Dancer is the best. My daughter and I have listened to it probably half of those 6,000 views so far. We all want to see a video of you playing that tune.:)

[Joybells15]

This is so beautiful.

I love how you've got a nice smooth flow to the melody and the nice beat in the background.

Fabulous job!

[mfddan]

I love your version of Music Box Dancer! It sounds beautiful on your instrument.

[carmenhosier]

I love it!!! I wish I could see you play. Take care and god bless.

[motormommy]

WOW. That's so beautiful. I wish you would video record yourself playing the instrument. I have never seen one before.

[russell56443]

That was Beautiful Tony,I wish you would do some new videos of you playing :0)

[burmetz]

Love this version. Sounds beautiful!

[sonjah4]

why dont you film yourself playing it instead of pictures

[samsma9]

Love it! IS your back-up music available for sale? Can I find it anywhere in Band-in-a-Box?

[erzbet07]

Utterly delightful! I love that dulcimer sound! Thanks for sharing on YOU TUBE.

[GlennMorganFan]

That was wonderful. I'm always astonished by the amount of energy a musician can bring to and from the instrument.

I really need to start practicing.

[yangqinks]

Excellent! i play the chinese dulcimer too.

[pierz1981]

how come you're so talented at like, EVERYTHING!! Grrrr!!!

[sign543]

Ack, if only that were true!!! Thank you!! *hugs*

[Karazona140]

you amaze me!!!

[sign543]

You are awesome, babe!!

[CoraColaJapan]

Very　Cool!!!

[aznrocker33]

It may have been asked but I'd really like to see a video of you actually playing this... The music is beautiful and that instrument is phenomenal...

[shahname]

This is the second of your videos in a row that I have watched. It was so sweet, I got tears in my eyes. Thank you again so very much.

[de2164]

Wow, I love this instrument for this song. Great work!!

[lolaknows]

I've never heart this song sound so amazing.

[sign543]

Thank you! I love that song since I was a kid. My mom played it ALL the time. :)

[lolaknows]

Well I loved you since I was a kid, or something.

[sign543]

*giggle* You silly. ;)

[Sikosm]

NICE!!! do ya also play the guitar?

[Sikosm]

haha, just saw u wearing that irish costume thingy... st patricks day celebrations or something lol?

[citarasa]

DIVINE

Master Works

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P(;ACE

[daviddg40]

Oh Buy the way I do get it, lol. right from the

boo boo.

thats how I discribe awesome tallent.

[daviddg40]

I still can't get to the site sorry tony. thought I'd get one but I am telling lots of people about you. you have a tallent a god given tallent keep up the awesome work.

[daviddg40]

I tired to get to the site. but said page was gone, to bad, I love the music and would love to have the CD in my collection, its real nice. I am trying to get my two children in to music as well. I am a fan of good music keep up the great work. I will also mark this as a favorite on my computer its great.

[daviddg40]

this is awesome, can anyone tell me if this person ever put out a CD if so where can I purchase it. also who the musicians are. I am flabergasted I like diffrent music and this is just awesome.

[sign543]

Hi David, thanks for the compliments. There is actually a CD I recorded...it's only available on Lulu(dot)com, though ww(dot)lulu(dot)com/content/40­8597 I really appreciate the comment you left. :)

[daviddg40]

I even sent my Mother inlaw a link to this spot on you tube she too will like it thanks I am gonna look for the Cd,its tallent like your that needs to be produced and out there in thepublic to buy this is good road tripping music for me.