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!
Today, enjoy this melody on double strung harp, viola, and the melody side of the Nova Double Flute in A minor, with deerskin frame drum and Harmony Ball Earth Sphere.
“The Last Rose of Summer” is set to a traditional Irish tune called “Aisling an Óigfhear”, or “The Young Man’s Dream.” The poem was written by Thomas Moore in 1805.
Here is this beautiful melody played on zither, lyre with Oriole (soprano) Recorder, and double strung harp. It also includes Ocean Drum to evoke the Irish coast.
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