John McCutcheon plays Leviathan. Hammered dulcimer

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COOL I WANA LEARN HOW TO PLAY MUSIC WITH MY SHOELACES HAHAA

[ilovetomcaldwell]

I had the privilege of having this man teach me Folk dancing when I was a young girl in Wise Virginia. Such an inspiration!

[baitoeyz2532]

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[funnyknees]

I can sit mesmerized for hours listening to this guy play. Such an amazing talent. Combine that with hours of practice and what he does is inspired. I can't get enough.

[nwakolpo]

does someone know what is the original song(in that case Leviathan) that was played on hammered dulcimer or John McCutcheon is the composer ?

[AllenMcBride]

@nwakolpo John McCutcheon is the composer. The song is on his album What It's Like.

[Jimbodrear]

I mixed this song live at STLCC Meramec last night. I am so lucky xD

[bjmcrae57]

John McCutcheon is AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[DrSam43]

I can beat that! I first heard John in the early 70's when he first moved to Appalachia (SW VA). I took HD lessons from him for one semester @ Clinch Valley College, Wise, VA. He's been a good friend ever since. Go John!!

[Frisbieinstein]

@DrSam43 I bow down. You rool, dude!

[Frisbieinstein]

I can beat that. I first saw John about 1976, playing on the street in Cambridge, MA. He didn't sing or play any other instruments then. I thought he was great and made a special effort to remember his name.

[clarinetmomtoo]

First saw him when I was in high school...around 32 years ago! He's an amazing musician.

[someguys132]

this guy came to my school today and i got to talk to him, it was amazing, hes hilarious.

[viv2199]

A true Maestro. Stunning and beautiful.

[KalahariKAri]

Ah, I wish it kept going! Kinda got cut off there, but thanks for posting anyway. :-)

[necrosny]

2:15 is my favourite

[kempedkemp]

wow, a real artist!

[zevonista007]

Stunning! 

[hungrykiller666]

its delicious.

[DustinOliver]

@bucklandb Yes, this is an original John McCutcheon piece. He wrote it as a symphonic piece, inspired by a whale watching trip. I heard it live in concert in Davenport, Iowa back in April.

[jerseygirl1192]

THIS IS AMAZING!!!!!!!! I LOVE IT!!!!!!! you played this song at my school on Friday!!!!

[jonmcc17]

this guy has the same last name as me my name is jonathan mccutcheon awsome song

[charliedehaven]

Stunning! One of my all time favourite performers in a spellbinding piece

[shellouise]

I was privileged to be in a workshop that he taught at the Gebhardt Woods Dulcimer Festival several weeks ago! He is a deeply decent man and great teacher.

[Onthegomom1]

My girls and I loved seeing John there, too! Always enjoy his stories. He's coming back to the area next March via Acoustic Renaissance Group in Hinsdale. Can't wait!

[AmarisGrey]

Very pretty. His strings sound really tightly-wound, though...

[jwhite470]

Awe inspiring. I could listen to this all day. His videos got me started on my own HD 4 years ago. Been in love with mine ever since.

[elewho]

Magical.

[Izawwlgood]

Beautifully played, chilling.

[kgwickings]

saw you at Golden Link in Rochester when I was a little girl=)

[Poodlepups]

OOh pretty! Is that the Nick Blanton HD Ken Kolodner now owns? Very sweet sound.

Interesting echo effect too.

John was my first taste of HD in the 70's.

Thanks for posting!

[Poodlepups]

Oops. Might be similar but Ken's had his longer than 2003.