The Hammer Dulcimer, forerunner to the modern day piano is one of the oldest and most beautiful of the stringed instruments. Music is made by striking its strings with small wooden hammers and the magic comes alive as the sounds blend together with uncontrolled sustain.
The Hammer Dulcimer, often called "The Instrument of the Angels".
The forerunner to the modern day piano, this unique instrument dates back to Biblical times and can be found in nearly every country in the word. Any style music can be played on the hammer dulcimer, but in our country, the instrument is usually associated with folk music.
That is where Ned Spurlock and Russell Cook's music differs from any others.
Ned and Russell have created a truly unique sound with the hammer dulcimer. They use top rated symphony musicians to accompany them on harp, flute, oboe, classical guitar, saxophone, clarinet, French horn, piano, violin, viola, cello, English horn, and all types of unique percussion instruments.
1995 INDIE "String Album of the Year" finalist, I'll Be Seeing You brings back the emotional music of the 1940's era. Rich accompaniment is provided by thirty two symphony musicians in beautiful arrangements of Smoke get in your Eyes, You Belong to Me, Autumn Leaves, Back at Last, Ain't Misbehavin, Sentimental Journey, Smile and Unforgettable. Ned's most popular recording…by .Ned Spurlock
Inspired, arrangements of old time gospel favorites. Includes: Church in the Wildwood, How Great thou Art, Poor Wayfaring Stranger, Fairest Lord Jesus, I Saw the Light, This is My Father's World, Victory in Jesus and In the Garden. The feel of the music ranges from delicate flowing melodies to toe-tapping old time standards. by .Ned Spurlock
Some of the best melodies from the 1960's. This is made up of compositions ranging from the Beatles to Simon and Garfunkel. Included are: Norwegian Wood, The Sound of Silence, And I Love Her, The Girl From Ipanema, Classical Gas, Cast Your Fate to the Wind, Gentle On My Mind. A great blend of songs from a unique period in our musical history. …by .Ned Spurlock
Follow-up to Morning Has Broken with more Gospel melodies. Includes: Precious Memories, I Will Sing the Wondrous Story / When We All Get to Heaven / I Love to Tell The Story, In the Garden, What a Friend We Have in Jesus, Peace in the Valley, At the Cross / Down at the Cross, Just As I Am, / Lord I'm Coming Home, Just a Closer Walk, Rock of Ages / Old Rugged Cross, Abide With Me / I surrender All, 'Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus. ….. by Russell Cook
An unparalleled production of classical music played on hammer dulcimer. Single and duet dulcimers, accompanied by full orchestra, performing renditions of compositions. Includes: Cannon in D, Adagio Cantabile, Fur Elise, Air, Swan Lake Overture, Sleeper Awake, Clair de lune, Ave Maria, Minuet Medley (String Quintet in E, Lover's Concerto, Waltz of the Flowers), Theme from the "New World" Symphony (Going Home). By Russell Cook
Solo and ensemble piano melodies played by Randy Wills on Grand piano, featuring Ned Spurlock playing hammer dulcimer on several tunes. Many moods and emotions Are reflected in the selections with include: SkyLight, The More I See You, Love Is, Chariots of Fire, Hope Song, you Only , Moon River, Carolan's Draught, Fine Time Five, Save the Best for Last, When Love knocks, Over the Rainbow.
During the mid-1800's, almost two million people emigrated from Ireland, most of them men. When they arrived in the unfamiliar and harsh new world, the one thing that couldn't be taken from them, music reminded them of what they missed most.. Includes: Tater jack Walsh, The Chanter's Tune, Olin's Waltz, John McDonald's, Planxty Fanny Power, Women of Ireland, O'Carolan's Welcome, Bridge's Jig, young Terrence, Calliope House, Death of Queen, This is no' My Ain House…by Jem Moore
Includes: Love Divine, How Great Thou Art, Old Rugged Cross, Amazing Grace, Just As I Am / Blest Be the Tie, O perfect love, For the Beauty of the Earth, Whispering Hope, What a Friend We Have in Jesus, Holy, Holy, Holy, We Gather Together, Let All Mortal Flesh, All Things Bright and Beautiful, In the Garden, Old Hundred. by…Jo Northup & Richard Birt
These are a wonderful addition to the music from Traditional Sounds. Each selection blends eight concert grand harps together like an orchestra of 356 strings, and over 14,000 moving parts to create a Christmas album you will listen to for years. Includes: Angels We Have Heard on High, O Come O Come Emmanuel, Carol of the Bells, Away in a Manger, Greensleeves (What Child Is This), Deck the Halls / Good King Wenceslas, Silent Night, In Dulci Jubilo, It Came Upon A Midnight Clear, The First Noel….
Reminisce
Relaxing instrumental Hammer Dulcimer Music! Includes: Somewhere Over the Rainbow, Poor Wayfaring Stranger, The Water is Wide, Scarborough Fair, The Riddle Song (the 12th of Never), Shenandoah, Jesus, Joy of Man/Ode to Joy, Edelweiss, Greensleeves, Danny Boy… by Russell Cook
American Architecture
Hammered Dulcimer, with Mandolin, Mountain Dulcimer, Guitar & Bass Includes: Star of the County Down, Eleanor Plunkett, Ride the Wild Turkey, Arran Boat Song, Soldier's Joy/Wake Up Susie/Star of Munster, Westphalia Waltz, Brown County Breakdown, The Ashgrove/Southwind, Scotland, The Dream, Moran's Return, Favorite Things, Rush in the Pepper/Make a Little Boat, The Down Home Waltz, Paddy on the Turnpike/Big Mon, Nonesuch... by Bob Bellamy
O'Carolan's Concerto
Turlough O'Carolan was a blind Irish harper who lived from 1670-1738. He traveled Ireland, playing his harp and composing music. These beautiful melodies are still alive today and are played here on the Hammer Dulcimer. The accompaniment ranges from a String Quartet, Woodwind Quintet, String Quartet, Chamber Ensembles, Flute Choir and Orchestra. Includes: The MacDermotts, Lady Athenry, O'Carolan's Receipt, Hugh O'Donnell, O'Carolan's Draught, George Babazon, O'Carolan's Cottage, Maggie Brown, Sheebeg Sheemore, Fanny Power, James Plunkett, O'Carolan's Concerto.