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Merlin's Joy
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Short instrumental on my new Seagull "Merlin", a 4 string, mountain dulcimer style instrument.
merlin seagull godin strumst
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Just another singer/songwriter. I play all my own instruments (except drums) and record on a Boss BR1200CD standalone multi-track recorder
Just an old Back To The Land hippie that stuck to his plan.
Song Info
Charts
#765 in subgenre Peak #12
Charts
Peak #24
Author
charlie williams aka pine
Rights
2015
Uploaded
January 06, 2016
Track Files
MP3
MP3 3.2 MB 160 kbps 2:47
Story behind the song
I bought the Merlin as a B-Day present to myself. It is a 4 string, diatonic scale with a one octave range. It has a solid maple thru-the-body neck, maple sides, and a Mahogany top. It very nicely built and reasonably priced ($129) This is my first recording with it, an experimental noodle in which I wanted to just see how fingerpicking and strumming would record in front of a decent mic. Added a second lead/melody track for fun as well.
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DOOMTRAINmusic
Mar 27, 2016
Wow love this Charlie, you certainly know how to make merlin sing REALLY enjoyed this tune !
KAUL
Mar 21, 2016
The sound of your Merlin takes me back! Really nice clear tone. Sounds like the Merlin has a good strong output and good resonation. It comes across very good in the recordings. Another fine acoustical piece you have, your melodies and playing on this instrument have such a nice flow to them. Very impressive!
Morten Gjermundsen
Mar 10, 2016
Love the sound of this instrument and your performance is great too. It was a joy listening to this and im already looking forward to hear what you can come up with next :)
Drumnjon
Feb 22, 2016
SWEEET! LOVE THAT SOUND! KICKIN! JON:)
The Bard Brothers
Feb 15, 2016
Merlin has the magic of the muse, apparently. Sounds much like some of the things I have done with the mandolin. This is definitely a joyous sound. Eager to see what is next.
Ascenzion - Al Massey
Feb 12, 2016
I really enjoying listening to your Merlin Mountain Dulcimer. It certainly has a unique Americana tonality that is crisp and authentic. Your playing talent makes it sound like a 6 string instrument. Well done. I was tapping my foot the whole time. Totally enjoyable Charlie.
Jamey Darnold
Feb 01, 2016
Seagull makes fine instruments. I've played their guitars and was impressed. Charlie for your 1st go around this little tune already stands alone with originality. A very good listen to start your day right with a good note!
gabe stenziano
Jan 29, 2016
a beautiful sounding instrument, and well played. your approach to its use seems to hit the nail on the head. you can imagine folks sounding just like this a couple of hundred years ago, relaxing after a hard days work on the farm. lets hope some traditions never die.
Rodrica Rudge
Jan 18, 2016
What a great sound! Very nice tone. Hope you had a fantastic birthday - we want to hear a lot more songs with your new toy! ;)
Jiri Hajek - composer
Jan 16, 2016
Excellent play Charlie, this piece has a magical mood...
Paul Killington
Jan 14, 2016
I wanna be on the porch with Pinedog with a guitar stompin' along with him and his Merlin and what ever else is goin' on out there, I'm missin'out, just love it.
spinaceto
Jan 12, 2016
Great, great great!!! Charlie this is so nice, good, yet marvelously pure in its native sound!! :) Keep going on my super-talented friend, it was a joy listening to! Cheers to the music!
For a "test drive" this sure is fantastic. And you just added a whole new breed of instruments to my "someday" list. Sweet sound and toe tapping fun on this wonderful tune. Cheers!
LeRhay
Jan 10, 2016
this does have a great feel to it . great tune
Bob Forbes
Jan 09, 2016
Love the dulcimer! IMO, nothing gives out more of a Country feelin' than a folksy back-porch tune like this Charlie ;) Excellent - and a Happy Birthday to you amigo :D
Michael Bennett
Jan 08, 2016
Like the sounds of your new Merlin Pine. I must have missed your birthday, so happy belated 39th birthday to you!
Michael Duran
Jan 06, 2016
Happy Birthday, nice gift of music Pine :) nice Americana vibe as a base for solos or standalone country bliss.