Music

Special Free Download!
Listen to the never released track, "Cuckoo's Nest", which was originally recorded in 2003 as a bonus track for Stillness. It was not included for obvious reasons when it was decided the project should maintain a peaceful mood.

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Discography

[ Desire for Departure ] - [ Stillness ] - [ Be Thou My Vision ]
[ The Champions ]

Desire for Departure (2008)

"Everything about this project reaches for the epic."
Dulcimer Players News, Editors Pick, Winter 2009

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Click here to download the entire track ( MP3 - 5.5 MB) of Joshua's original work Desire for Departure. It features Joshua on hammer dulcimer and live percussion.

 

CD - $15

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Stillness (2004)

Stillness features some of the most difficult songs ever executed on the hammer dulcimer. It is an exquisite showcase of Joshua's musical artistry, showing Joshua's passion for communicating the full range of emotion in each piece. Technically perfect, this is incredibly soothing music at its best.
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CD - $15



~ Beauty and the Beast
~ Faith (Mozart Sonata in C / My Faith Looks Up To Thee)
~ The Highlands (Down by the Salley Garden / Danny Boy)
~ Fur Elise
~ Stillness
~ Greensleeves (Featuring John Standefer, National Finger-style Guitar Champion)
~ In Dreams (From The Lord of the Rings)
~ Scrapbook Memories
~ Moonlight Sonata
~ Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring
~ Selah (Prelude in C /
More Precious than Silver /
Canon in D /
You Are My All in All / Ave Maria)

Be Thou My Vision (2001)

Joshua's first release was recorded while he was 15 years old. Without question, there are wonderful moments on the recording, showing promise for the future champion. However, it lacks the production quality, musicianship, and polish of the later releases.

This CD is perfect if you're simply wanting to enjoy a good old hymn and is still available digitally in MP3 format. Once you make your order, a link will be emailed for you to download it to your computer.


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(35.5 megabyte ZIP file)

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~ Be Thou My Vision
~ Come Ye Sinners
~ It Is Well
~ When I Survey the Wondrous Cross
~ My Shepherd Will Supply My Need
~ Sweet Hour of Prayer (Complete track preview!)
~ Brethren We Have Met to Worship
~ What Wondrous Love is This
~ Leaning on the Everlasting Arms
~ Softly and Tenderly

The Champions: Hammer Dulcimer (Compilation)

In 1977, the "National Hammer Dulcimer Contest" originated in Winfield, Kansas to see who the best hammer dulcimer player in the nation was. This contest has brought forth some of the greatest hammer dulcimer players ever. Wood N' Strings now brings you many of the champions to enjoy in your home. From traditional fiddle tunes, classical, original compositions, and hymns, you are sure to enjoy this compilation. See why there were chosen "National Champions".

Joshua is honored to be included on this recording.


CD - $15

Playing in the Leaves
Scott Evan Freeman
Shenandoah Falls
Dan Duggan
Le Coucou
David Mahler Alberta's Waltz
Brenda Hunter
Stillness
Joshua Messick
Beaumont Rang
David Moran
Arran Boat Song
Russell Cook
Give Me your Hand/Blarney Pilgrim Jig
Randy Zombola
Jesusita en Chihuahua
Bonnie Carol
Tico Tico
David Moran
Arc
Jamie Janover
Somewhere My Love (Laura's Theme)
Russell Cook
Kitty Hawk
Ben Reigier
Crested Hen
Princess Harris
Billy Bob's Blackberry Blossom Boggie
Mark Alan Wade