Guy in his pajamas playing lever harp: "Moorish Garden"

[Twinkikklebunny]

This piece brings me into the Egyptian world, watching all the peasants build the pyramids as the sun sets into dusk! Wow!

[TwigsVideos]

Any tips for playing this song? What key is it in?

[johnmannno]

@TwigsVideos

Hmm...the only tip I'd give anyone is make sure the glissandos are in the time and rhythm indicated. It's really not in a "key" per se, it's kind of in a weird, harmonic minor sort of mode.

[oldwaysmusic]

OMG What kind of harp is that? It's got a great sound?

[johnmannno]

@oldwaysmusic

Hello! Thanks for your comment.  The harp is a Dave Kortier "Professional" model, 40 strings.

[marjie44]

Hey, I played that song on my pedal harp in a talent show and won. Great song, good job playing it!

[teaguen8879]

can you please please please give my the music please i love this its so lovely (i play a salve pedal harp 46 strings)

[johnmannno]

This is in a collection called "The Magic Road" by Nancy Gustavson. You can find it online at Lyon and Healy's website.

[Zone6Bill]

Nice piece. And I can see Rita Haworth. Or Yvonne de Carlo, Rhonda Fleming or Arlene Dahl in some 1950's Arabian flick with cheap sets and hammy acting. But hey, they're all fun. Great job!

[johnmannno]

Thanks :) I see the same things!

[Laerlend]

This is one of my fav pieces. ^ ^ I love the way you play it - very different than how I do. I mean, same music, but you have this..jumpy thing? in it. :P

[TropicalHarpist]

Love this! Just got the music sheet and will do best to play like you.

[andylowings]

MY harp teacher told me on my first lesson that it is a hugely addictive instrument... one person he knew "even got to playing in bed ..first thing in the morning."

I laughed, of course.

Back then.

[krikje000]

lol

[johnmannno]

lol Yeah, it WAS the first thing in the morning too :)

[petrobabe]

Haha, what a far cry from your other videos wherein you are in a tuxedo and what appears to be a concert hall. But the playing skill is the same--magnificent!

[wendygillissen]

Wow! Very skillfully played! *****

And your outfit is impressive, too. But for a next time, may I suggest: sequins?

[johnmannno]

Sequins??

[iellaintje]

LOL I play this piece on my lever harp, my sis loves it and makes me play it every time she visits me!

Good work btw!!

[Boxofownage]

My sister is learning this piece right now, no joke, at age 11

[RainjiKowaru]

Good! *¬*

[maplesquirrel]

Wow! You have a new subscriber! :-)

[DavidGarnet]

There is something sexy about a harpist playing such a lavish piece so beautifully in his pajamas!

David

[BernardProfitendieu]

take a cold shower, David ... you'll get over it

[TheSolidGloryisJesus]

I grew up on film score music like this. Actually, for being "cheesy" as you suggest, it is still very beautiful. And yes! Yes! Like a Rita Hayworth movie....too funny - ahhHHH!

[johannhauserulrich]

god he's cute...

[PinkGreenGal]

Where did you get the music for this piece? I've been dying to learn it!

[spiritofharp]

Nice tune brova..but miss a little passion in your play?! Waiting for a new version with your inner tune ! Don't hesitate. Greets

[johnmannno]

I'm not quite sure what a "new version of my inner tune" is, but it sounds sensational. :) Thanks for listening, take care!

[dafphil]

Fantastic! does look a bit like "One Flew Over The Cukoo's Nest: The Musical" though....:)

[hk9369]

So Moorish!! I love it so much!! How long did you practise for this piece? Where can I find the score? Which publisher?

[johnmannno]

I found the piece sight readable. Don't know the publisher offhand, but go to Lyon and Healy West's website and look up "Magic Road", it's in that collection.

[hk9369]

SIGHT!!! WOOOOO!! and thanks for the info - I added it in my cart already!!

[JimiXpresion]

Lovely sound,really funny enviroment though.

I guess your pejamas help you relax :-)

Everything matters around a musicians enviroment.

[johnmannno]

It's my apartment! Think my apartment's funny?  lol...

[kaph666]

I love this tune ,it has inspired me to have ago.

chris

[johnmannno]

Thank you! Glad that you'll be playing it too. It's a hoot :) You sound great, btw...