Author Archives: Dr. Crystal Grimes

“Ye Banks and Braes”

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Good Burns Night!

Let’s take a moment to celebrate the poet, Robert Burns! And let’s do so with two very unique instruments–the Kelhorn and the Gemshorn.

I’ll explain more about these instruments later. Suffice it to say that the Kelhorn is a modern invention, but modeled after a Renaissance instrument called the Crumhorn (crooked/hooked horn). It sounds a bit like bagpipes, but without the drones.

The Gemshorn is related to the ocarina and the recorder. It’s a flute, not having a double reed like the Kelhorn, and is much quieter and takes less pressure to play.

Again, I’ll share these more in depth later on. And you will be hearing more of them. Not sure if you consider this good news–or not!

Meanwhile, please enjoy “Ye Banks and Braes” played on these impish but fascinating little instruments, along with Ocean Drum!

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Comfort Meditation

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I invite you to listen to this 5-minute musical meditation. Take this time to relax, put down whatever you don’t need right now–physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually–and find comfort in this soothing soundscape.

Namaste!

Instruments:
Tibetan Bell
Moon Harp
Double Strung Harp
Bowed Psaltery

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Abundance

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Full Moon lights the stars
Seeds of inspiration grow
Nourished by the Earth

Flute: Spirit Flute 432HZ Mid A Minor
+ Ocean Drum, Triple Moon Bell, Tibetan Tingsha, 4″ Tibetan Singing Bowl
+ Musaic Woodcraft Pentatonic Harp (Moon Harp)
+ Apple Branch Spirit Shaker, Star-shaped Deerskin Rattle, Redwood Heartwood Spirit Shaker

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