Music Box Dancer on Hammered Dulcimer

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  • Опубліковано 27 сер 2024
  • Not recorded live because I think it's important to be TRUE to Frank Mills original composition...I recorded the background track using GarageBand and then played my own background chords and then recorded the melody on top. Truly one of the greatest modern pieces of pop composition. I hope you enjoy it.

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  • @tilmanluther1887
    @tilmanluther1887 4 роки тому +2

    Very very nicely done!!!!!! Can not spend a day without hearing some music played on a dulcimer

  • @ThePossumfan
    @ThePossumfan 3 роки тому +1

    Been coming back at least 2 times or more a week since 2008 I love it.

  • @dustymiller65
    @dustymiller65 13 років тому +6

    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!

  • @ThePossumfan
    @ThePossumfan 4 роки тому +7

    still here listen every week at least 3 or 4 times

  • @sign543
    @sign543  17 років тому +4

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

  • @dramaqueenlp
    @dramaqueenlp 15 років тому +2

    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.

  • @ThePossumfan
    @ThePossumfan 2 роки тому +2

    this never ceases to make my day!

  • @sign543
    @sign543  15 років тому +4

    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.

  • @wspritchies
    @wspritchies 17 років тому +3

    One of my favorite instrumentals of all time. And I get to hear it on the Dulcimer too! Fabulous!! Thank you!

  • @willmattheis7465
    @willmattheis7465 10 років тому +2

    I loved this song when I was little and I love it today and always will. Thank you so much for playing it and keeping it alive

  • @bulruq
    @bulruq 13 років тому +3

    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.

  • @ThePossumfan
    @ThePossumfan 2 місяці тому +1

    I'm baaaaaak! I love this so much! since 2008 I love it!

  • @mastro4065
    @mastro4065 4 роки тому +3

    Very well played! Sounds great! 🎶🎶🎶😃😃😃

  • @Wolfeblayde
    @Wolfeblayde 13 років тому +2

    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!

  • @vcoonrod
    @vcoonrod 14 років тому

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

  • @laurettelooney6191
    @laurettelooney6191 3 місяці тому

    We love this composition. You did it real justice!

  • @wrestlingfan4ever76
    @wrestlingfan4ever76 5 років тому +2

    I like the visuals. It is a great video.

    • @sign543
      @sign543  5 років тому +1

      wrestlingfan4ever76 Thank you. I wish I’d had better video skills in those days. This was before the iPhone...and getting a good video recorder was hard lol. I wanted to record it live, but felt that the recording would do. I appreciate the comment. :)

  • @emdB67
    @emdB67 8 років тому +2

    Hi Tony. I must say "Thanks". About 8 years ago, it was this video that introduced me to the world of the Hammered Dulcimer. I had, of course, only been searching and listening to the many variations of "Music Box Dancer" on UA-cam, and after seeing this one, my search became one on anything Hammered Dulcimer - both HD music and how to play HD. I knew then that I NEEDED to have one. It took me several years to find one (I'm in rural Australia) but the addiction hasn't left me. :)

    • @sign543
      @sign543  8 років тому +2

      Wow, I'm so happy you wrote this! I was introduced almost the same way! It's the most satisfying sound and instrument to play! You made my day, please stay in touch, I'm also on Facebook. Tony-Haenelt Pearson. 👍🏻😎

  • @alkhulaifi1975
    @alkhulaifi1975 15 років тому

    That was amazing music
    Thank you very much
    5 STARS .

  • @BillyDBunny
    @BillyDBunny 7 років тому +1

    Well, I am not listening to this over and over because of the visuals. What an outstanding performance!

  • @michaeldjoseph
    @michaeldjoseph 14 років тому +1

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

  • @erzbet07
    @erzbet07 17 років тому

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

  • @YarnOverGuy
    @YarnOverGuy 10 років тому +1

    Simply Stunning!

  • @ThePossumfan
    @ThePossumfan 8 років тому +5

    I still come back weekly to hear it and share it ..

  • @PanPizzaGod
    @PanPizzaGod 14 років тому

    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.

  • @brinkofchange
    @brinkofchange 14 років тому +1

    Excellent playing! Thank you!

  • @Bunhar64
    @Bunhar64 7 років тому +2

    You did a most excellent performance & interpretation of this lovely piece! Be proud!

  • @monicacretzu
    @monicacretzu 13 років тому

    I never get tired to listen to this music.

  • @mundymanor
    @mundymanor 13 років тому

    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.

  • @BlindEmpress
    @BlindEmpress 2 роки тому

    The dulcimer is such a beautiful sounding instrument. Love it!

  • @7686-y2k
    @7686-y2k 11 років тому

    I give this version 1000,000,000 thumbs up!!! I love the Hammered Dulcimer, even more than the one that's strummed. Me thinks i needs to get me self my own Hammered Dulcimer now!!! Lovely melodies come out of 'em so well!

  • @mrman8342
    @mrman8342 3 роки тому

    just wonderful thanks for sharing

  • @flatoutnolie4771
    @flatoutnolie4771 6 років тому +1

    Beautiful!! Thank you and God Bless!

    • @sign543
      @sign543  6 років тому

      flatout nolie God bless you, as well!

  • @yidneth
    @yidneth 15 років тому

    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.

  • @jtaforJesus
    @jtaforJesus 11 років тому +1

    You did a fabulous job...this is exceptional. I heard a "professional" recording of Music Box Dancer on dulcimer, and it was nothing compared to yours. Thank you so much for the beautiful music!!! And keep it up!!! :)

  • @ThePossumfan
    @ThePossumfan 12 років тому

    been listening To this at least one or 2 times a week since 2007 love it

  • @Joybells15
    @Joybells15 16 років тому +1

    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!

  • @booknplays
    @booknplays 14 років тому

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

  • @freerorchrist1
    @freerorchrist1 10 років тому

    I just love the dulcimer, and you did a wonderful job with music box dancer!!!!

  • @lolaknows3743
    @lolaknows3743 17 років тому +1

    I've never heart this song sound so amazing.

  • @kimunicorn
    @kimunicorn 7 років тому

    My favorite instrumental! Gorgeous!

  • @rumteetoo
    @rumteetoo 11 років тому

    Plenty of versions of this on UA-cam but,over 5 years on,you are still The Man.

  • @scabbybuttcrack
    @scabbybuttcrack 11 років тому +1

    good stuff brother. thanks for the light.

  • @vizzioify
    @vizzioify 14 років тому

    Stunning, thankyou for sharing

  • @brianadams1595
    @brianadams1595 7 років тому +2

    This is one of my very firm favourite tunes... It is so catchy that as soon as it starts to play, your feet are already tapping out the beat... This is an awesome rendition, and you have done a fantastic job... Keep up the good work, mate ... and more power to your elbows... Have a nice day and a wonderful week... greetings from the Emerald Isle...(The north coast of Northern Ireland..)

  • @shahname
    @shahname 17 років тому

    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.

  • @taratkd
    @taratkd 13 років тому

    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.

  • @simpsonizer
    @simpsonizer 3 роки тому

    I love how the video displays the Angel code 222 in the time

  • @Morten_Nielsen1979
    @Morten_Nielsen1979 6 років тому

    Wauv! Great touch, feeling and tempo. You really brought out the best of the melody as well as the instrument.

  • @jackjones6536
    @jackjones6536 4 роки тому +1

    Brilliant 😊

  • @malevolent1420
    @malevolent1420 13 років тому

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

  • @KenCostlow
    @KenCostlow 16 років тому

    AWESOME!! Thank you so much for sharing!

  • @TheCatAteMyShoe
    @TheCatAteMyShoe 4 роки тому

    Wow, I love it!!! Gorgeous comp!!!

  • @RonaldGoudeau
    @RonaldGoudeau 4 місяці тому

    Keep going on for ever.

  • @925mine
    @925mine 16 років тому

    So perfectly played...

  • @mikelopez9817
    @mikelopez9817 3 роки тому

    I love it, heard many version with different instruments and this one is so lively! Great job!

  • @AndrewPenner
    @AndrewPenner 13 років тому

    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!

  • @davewilson1969
    @davewilson1969 15 років тому

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

  • @rogerstill71
    @rogerstill71 10 років тому +1

    Superb! Absolutely superb!

  • @annekevanswieten6474
    @annekevanswieten6474 5 років тому

    I like the sound of this instrument. Nice song too. Very well played!
    Joris

  • @BernardCurran123
    @BernardCurran123 15 років тому

    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

  • @TonyPearson5438
    @TonyPearson5438 11 років тому

    Oh, wow, that means the world to me, thank you! You are very generous to say that. I really appreciate that you took the time to compliment. Blessings to you! :)

  • @sign543
    @sign543  17 років тому

    I agree...that's how I discovered the dulcimer, actually...love celtic music and all sorts of "not-so-popular" music that is truly full of talent and life. I'm glad others still get it. :)

  • @glyph68
    @glyph68 17 років тому

    Beautiful.

  • @wiseoldwitch
    @wiseoldwitch 16 років тому

    Beautiful !

  • @lanafitzs
    @lanafitzs 15 років тому

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

  • @waynedavis294
    @waynedavis294 2 роки тому

    The most lovely and beautiful version of this grand song yet!!!!! If my hands had never gotten smashed up at such an early age, the hammer dulcimer would have been 1 of the 12 instruments I would have very much liked to have mastered, on my way to becoming the greatest musician to have ever lived!! would love to hear the dulcimer next do maybe "Do The Hustle" by Van McCoy??!!!

  • @MustangMiky
    @MustangMiky 15 років тому

    Simply the Best. 5 * * * * *

  • @zarabalay3971
    @zarabalay3971 9 років тому

    I love it .thanks for doing such an interesting version

  • @PhilsMyRockGod
    @PhilsMyRockGod 14 років тому

    This is beautiful!

  • @stephrsteph
    @stephrsteph 13 років тому

    Just beautiful, love it !

  • @liquidalchemist17
    @liquidalchemist17 15 років тому

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

  • @steveinbelgium
    @steveinbelgium 16 років тому

    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!!!

  • @trapanner
    @trapanner 13 років тому

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

  • @murfra
    @murfra 16 років тому

    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.

  • @sign543
    @sign543  15 років тому

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

  • @Barb8869
    @Barb8869 12 років тому

    I love your sound!! this is delightful!!!

  • @925mine
    @925mine 16 років тому

    This is the best, Tony.

  • @925mine
    @925mine 16 років тому

    This is GREAT ! !

  • @scarecrow810
    @scarecrow810 9 років тому

    This cover has graced my MP3 collection for several years. I like it better than the original. You are very talented and there's nothing wrong with the video.

  • @MrHuismeester
    @MrHuismeester 13 років тому

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

  • @mikecroaro519
    @mikecroaro519 5 років тому

    The visuals are just fine.

  • @3Divad3
    @3Divad3 16 років тому

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

  • @mcmattei5650
    @mcmattei5650 11 років тому +1

    WOW !!!, What a great cover version of The Music Box Dancer after the first 10 seconds of listening to it I fell in love with it.
    Since you already the permission from Frank Mills to record and release it .
    I would love to know what's holding you up in doing it.
    I really don't like a lot of cover versions but this is GREAT.

  • @vidbru2
    @vidbru2 15 років тому

    Omg!! Keep up the good work dude!

  • @Raligard
    @Raligard 15 років тому

    Nice playing, beautiful song! Thanks for sharing!

  • @Lisa072167
    @Lisa072167 16 років тому

    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

  • @cajun70122
    @cajun70122 13 років тому

    Very impressive playing!

  • @sign543
    @sign543  17 років тому

    Thank you!

  • @snoopy61259
    @snoopy61259 15 років тому

    Thanks...I needed that

  • @wdciii
    @wdciii 17 років тому

    Great music - Nice video - enjoyed it -Dennis

  • @hero314
    @hero314 15 років тому +1

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

  • @ThePossumfan
    @ThePossumfan Рік тому +1

    here I am again today keep coming back at least once or twice a month,

  • @925mine
    @925mine 15 років тому

    Tony, This will always be one of my favorites.
    Kimbely

  • @lakenewell
    @lakenewell 15 років тому

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

  • @daverobinson6184
    @daverobinson6184 8 років тому

    what a great job. Thanks

  • @The.Greenlight.District
    @The.Greenlight.District 15 років тому

    It´s WonderFull!

  • @sign543
    @sign543  17 років тому

    You are awesome, babe!!

  • @sign543
    @sign543  16 років тому +1

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

  • @Lisa072167
    @Lisa072167 9 років тому

    • @Lisa072167
      @Lisa072167 9 років тому

      Lisa H P.S. I happen to enjoy the little video as well! So booyahhh....:-)