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Rachel Sulik
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Roving Galway Boy - Irish Harp for... Dogs?
On the very first day of 2025, I looked outside the window to see fluffy snowflakes drifting down and thought to myself... "I should get my harp out in that." (Lol.) Fun fact, the snow was coming down so steadily that by the end of each playthrough, I'd have to wipe off the piled-up snow from my music stand in order to see the very bottom line of music again.
This beautiful and somewhat wistful air seemed like a good pick for the day; the arrangement is from Kim Robertson's Celtic Harp Solos book.
Much thanks to my dogs who came out to check on me and make sure I was doing alright... the little one has a pretty quizzical expression on his face, followed by a scathing review of my performance. Gotta love pets! (Maybe he thought I was playing "Rover" Galway Boy... ba-dum tssh!)
This beautiful and somewhat wistful air seemed like a good pick for the day; the arrangement is from Kim Robertson's Celtic Harp Solos book.
Much thanks to my dogs who came out to check on me and make sure I was doing alright... the little one has a pretty quizzical expression on his face, followed by a scathing review of my performance. Gotta love pets! (Maybe he thought I was playing "Rover" Galway Boy... ba-dum tssh!)
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Maggie in the Woods - Celtic Harp in Neon Nature
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Initially, I'd planned to film this video in autumn (Maggie in the Golden Aspen Woods - c'mon, that'd be gorgeous.) But when the months fast-forwarded on me and I missed the fall foliage, I figured I'd just bench this tune until next year... until I walked through the Scentsy lights display this December. The thought popped into my head: What if it could be Maggie in the Glowing Magic Neon-colo...
The First Noel - Glowing Christmas Harp
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"The first noel the angels did sing was to certain poor shepherds in fields where they lay..." The word "noel" has multiple roots, starting earliest with the Latin root "natalis/natus," meaning "birth, to be born" (from which we derive "nativity"!) This word became the root for the French word, "nouvelles" which means "news." From there it continued on to the Old English root for "nowell," whic...
Harp Tutorial: Silent Night Jig Etude for Right Hand
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Here's an easy follow-along tutorial for an etude I whipped up recently, played over the melody of Silent Night in 6/8 time, key of G! It's an exercise in perpetual motion and right-hand agility, with a bit of fun thrown in. You can pause, rewind, and play along with each section as many times as you like to learn it! Never mind my music stand/improvised phone holder sloooowly tipping over to d...
Eleanor Plunkett - Irish Harp in Springtime
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A beautiful composition by Turlough O'Carolan, filmed back in April and saved for a rainy (autumn) day. Featuring enthusiastic wild birds, my raucous hens, and a sneaky guest appearance by kitty-boy Max who just wanted to be near me as I played. This arrangement is right out of Kim Robertson's "Celtic Harp Solos" book and only lightly embellished. ;) I don't know why my camera didn't want to st...
O'Farrell's Welcome to Limerick Set - Irish Slip Jig and Jigs
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A lovely, long, 5-part slip jig followed by two double jigs, featuring my fiddling friend again! "O'Farrell's Welcome to Limerick" (also known as "The Choice Wife") is written by pipe player Patrick O'Farrell. The "Wandering Minstrel" is sometimes known as the "Gallant Boys of Tipperary," and "Donnybrook Fair" has lyrics from Tommy Makem that include this frolicking verse: Brisk lads and young ...
The Swallowtail Set - Irish Jigs feat. Beyond the Burren
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Three rippin' jigs that are just too fun to play! Swallowtail, Kesh Jig, and the Cliffs of Moher. These go well together, separately, or in other sets - versatile stuff! Background audience ambience by Tamara. (We love you, Tamara!) I love Conor's smile at the end that means we just did alright. :D
Boys of Bluehill, Harvest Home - Irish session tunes feat. Beyond the Burren
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It's Christmas in September! Well, not intentionally. I'm still working on publishing the videos we took at a fun and easy-going band practice last December. These are two hornpipes in the key of D: The Boys of Bluehill and Harvest Home. Geographically, I could only find one Blue Hill in Ireland on Google Maps, and it's in County Kilkenny and appears to simply be a road near a dairy farm or som...
Chicken Tender's Waltz - Original Harp Lullaby for Chickens
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We've hit 500 subscribers, wow!! Thank you, each and every one! In celebration, here's an all-new original song of mine; a little something you can sing to your own flocks. Since there are romantic words for other types of farmers and ranchers (shepherdesses and shepherds, milkmaids and cowboys, etc) I asked a friend what the poetic term for a chicken farmer would be. We spitballed ideas for a ...
The Butterfly (Irish Slipjig) - Celtic Harp in the Wild
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I'm a fan of slipjigs to begin with, and this one just holds an extra special place in my heart. So when a friend and I went riding through a nearby reserve recently and saw this amazing mega-bloom of golden tickseed (coreopsis tinctoria) I knew this was the place to record this tune! I carried 40 lbs of harp, case, and photo equipment a total of 2 miles on the trails just for this 2-minute vid...
The Mouse Set - Irish Jigs featuring Studio Cats Max and Leo!
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A couple of Irish jigs that tell a cute story: The Mouse in the Kitchen - by Colin Farrell The Mouse in the Cupboard - trad, possibly by Sean Potts The Cat's Meow - by Joanie Madden Featuring my very talented friend, Allie! Check out her upcoming music Instagram and give her a follow to see as much multi-instrumentalism as this video shows! room_with_a_view24 Also featuring studi...
1500's Harp Music with Carousel Tour - "Paduana alla Venetiana"
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This is an Italian tune from the early 1500's (also written "Pavana alla Venetiana) written by lute-player Joan Ambrosia Dalza and arranged by Kim Robertson. It blows my mind every time we get to play music that's centuries old; talk about a long-lasting legacy! There was the warmest, rich-colored sitting corner at an AirBnb that we stayed in that seemed perfect for this tune. And right along t...
Morning Has Broken / Si Bheag Si Mhor -- Memorial Day Harp Special
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Morning Has Broken / Si Bheag Si Mhor Memorial Day Harp Special
Waves of Ballycurrane - Original Celtic Harp Jig at a Tulip Fest!
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Waves of Ballycurrane - Original Celtic Harp Jig at a Tulip Fest!
She Moved Through the Fair - Celtic Harp in the Livingroom
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She Moved Through the Fair - Celtic Harp in the Livingroom
The Parting Glass - Celtic Harp in the Wild
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The Parting Glass - Celtic Harp in the Wild
Castle of Dromore - Celtic Nature Harp
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Castle of Dromore - Celtic Nature Harp
The Ballydesmond Set - Irish Polkas feat. Beyond the Burren
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The Ballydesmond Set - Irish Polkas feat. Beyond the Burren
Lord Massareene - Celtic Harp in the Wild
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Lord Massareene - Celtic Harp in the Wild
The High Drive / Mason's Apron - Celtic Reels for Irish or Scottish Sessions
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The High Drive / Mason's Apron - Celtic Reels for Irish or Scottish Sessions
Baloo Lammy - Scottish Lullaby on Harp
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Baloo Lammy - Scottish Lullaby on Harp
The Snow Lay on the Ground - Celtic Harp for Cats
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The Snow Lay on the Ground - Celtic Harp for Cats
Silent Night - Glowing Harp for the Holidays
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Silent Night - Glowing Harp for the Holidays
Kiss Me Again - Beautiful Piano Cover
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Kiss Me Again - Beautiful Piano Cover
Angelina Baker & Old Joe Clark - Kickin' Oldtime Session Tunes
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Angelina Baker & Old Joe Clark - Kickin' Oldtime Session Tunes
This is the sweetest - all of it <3 Thank you.
Who doesn't like a little dinner music!?
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Beautiful music, snow, and dogs 🎶❄🐕❤ How do the dogs get on with Max and Flora? Years ago I had a very loving big rescue dog who licked the cats to death lol Also a small terrier who learnt to pull a string to get the attention of her favourite boy cat! Gotta love pets! Harp music and snow go together sooo beautifully 🎶❄💖🐕😽
Wow, all your pets sound like such adorable characters! ❤ Our dogs and cats get along amazing - there's even one kitty boy who has a big "crush" on our black dog, Coco, and is always trying to sneak up for a cuddle with her. 😂
This was fun to see the dogs frolic and do their 'thing' 🙂 Great harp work, too!
I love this! ✨🦄💙
So beautiful and relaxing. Thank you! ❤🌟
Thanks for the recognition on the thumbnail 👍
Thank you for sharing it on Unsplash! It was exactly what I was looking for!
My mom had a cat that loved the piano and would sit next to her when she played Netherlands by Dan Fogelberg.😊
Oh, that is precious!
So beautiful. All the animals you play for seem to really enjoy it. As do I. Thank you for calm in this frantic world.❤
Thank you, Cathy! I find the offer of a free bonus meal really helps retain the equine audiences... 😂
Lovely calming and loved the hawks
I love this!
Thank you! It made me chuckle in the making, at least. 😊
Beautiful...💖
Thank you! ❤
Really needed something pretty and lighthearted. Thankyou.
Beautiful, thank for the Blessing ❤
Beautiful music and pretty lights🎶✨ Maybe you can catch the golden aspen this autumn 🍂 Happy New Year Rachel and to Max and Flora 😽🐈 ~ from me and Torin 😽 xx
Thank you, Lynn! Happy new year and many kitty treats to you and yours! 😹
Sooooooooooo beautiful harp music horses and snow ❤❄🎶🐎
So nice to hear you play - this is a lovely song!
Many thanks and happy new year !!
I've seen UA-cam videos of men playing trombones to cows, but playing a harp to horses - as their dinner music - in the snow - is really just beyond!
So peaceful 😌
Merry Christmas! to all the world!
Amen to that! ❤
That was beautiful!
Love it
So beautiful…. Thank you this video,may GOD bless you and your family. Merry Christmas and a happy New Year’s.🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸👏👏👏👏🍺🍺🍺👍👍👍👍🥳🥳🥳🥰🥰
Very very beautiful 🎼💕 Sooo lovely to see Flora playing in the video ✨🐈 Makes me miss my sweet girls Mara and Lucy I lost at 15 and 16 ... they were the sweetest rescue sisters semi longhaired torbies 💕💖 But I have my cuddly Torin😽 now fast asleep beside me holding my arm in his sleep ... A beautiful purr-fect Christmas to you Max and pretty Flora ⭐🎄✨🕯🎶💖😽 ~ lynn the poet xx (PS: I have a Christmas song project out there if you grow short of something to listen to this Christmas :)
Aww, your Mara and Lucy lived amazing long lives! They for sure had the best home with you. :) Please say hello to Torin from me and my kitties! And yes, I'd love to hear your Christmas song project!
Hi Rachel, I've had cats around me constantly and many other animals too since I was 4. They are true fur-ever friends my constant companions through life 🐾❤ I wish you and Max and Flora ✨A Wonderful Christmastime✨ 🎄🐈 💖🎶 ~ Lynn xx (All my poems lucky enough to have become songs thanks to my wonderful musician friends are on lynn the poet Ch. :-)
Wow... thank you, Rachel. Merry Christmas. ❤
Many thanks for the video. Calm & peaceful just what we need.
Very beautiful! So is Flora. Has Max been teaching her how to properly use her plectrums? :) Merry Christmas! 🎄🎁🎄
😂 Flora mostly uses hers on my legs to beg for attention, lol! Thank you, and a very merry Christmas to you as well! ❤🎄
Beautiful and magical, thats Christmas for our world, thank you very much, I love your play, of course the wonderful song, love and hugs to you and the cats 🌟🌟🎄🌟🌟
Thank you, I really appreciate your kind words! Merry Christmas to you, and the cats send their kitty greetings!
Good morning Rachel and good morning cats, wonderful day to you and your sweeties, thanks for the beautiful relaxing music, I wish you all a happy day, hugs and XXX, health and peace 🌟 🍀 🌟 🎄🌟 Christine 🙋♀️
Thank you, Christine! Hope you have a wonderful week and an amazing new year to come. ❤
I've watched many covers to this song, and this is my favorite one yet! Beautifully done! Is there any sheet music you're willing to share?? ❤
Thank you so much for the amazing compliment! I just played this off the top of my head so there isn't any sheet music that I followed, but I'll see if I can use some of my Christmas break to write up some sheets for you. :)
@rachelsulik thank you you're amazing!!!
@@user-hf3kt9hv1k Just wanted to update ya to let you know that I've finished writing it out, and it's available for free download on my Free Stuff page! Enjoy! rachelsulik.com/free-stuff
@@rachelsulik Thank you for taking the time to do these things for your viewers! God Bless you
Christmas fairy tale, fantastic sound by a beautiful angel and cat's help, many thanks, blessings, love, health and peace to you and everyone out there, Merry Christmas and a wonderful time 🌟🎄🌟🧚♀️🌟💖🌟
Thanks very much, that's awful sweet of you! Max sends his kitty love!
Outstanding!
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Ви як з казки.😊 І котик такий чарівний.❤
Дуже дякую! Щиро вітає вас кіт Макс! 😻
Very nice. You must be down under in Australia or something.??? Spring time looks so nice. I’m in a blizzard right now! Thanks for the taste of spring and hearing the birds sing along with you.😊
I sure wish I was in Australia right now - haha! I'm in the Pacific Northwest, this was just filmed back in April then I sat on it for most the year. Lol! I hope you're staying warm!!
Thank you I relaxed Thought about how ginormous GODS supply of ALL that we are and praised HIM !
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So nice,cat singing with you 😊
If we want God to work through us, the must we come to him with Humble and Weak Heart, live in his will, Read the Word of God, speak the Truth with Humbleness in Jesus Name, confess and be a witness with humbleness to the World that you are His servant, Child of God.
You have to have the subtitles turned on to see things like, 'Pet me, woman!' at 1:15 and other things the cat is saying.
I'm so glad you found my little Easter eggs! ❤🎉
Thankyou so much for this pretty, uplifting post on a wild, grey, wet and windy day here in UK, with so much bad news in world, and here too. Delightful. Margaret B, using husband's account
One of my cats does this too!
That's sooo sweet! Please give him/her a scritchy from me!
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That was soo soothing and beautiful, especially combined with the sound of water!😍 Thank you!🤗
Ohhh thst was SOO sweet and beautiful! 💞😍
Cats are so intuitive with emotions, they react the same way to a beautiful piece of music that we do.