From traditional English, Irish and American based folk tunes to flowing airs, waltzes and hymns to foot stomping reels, Heirloom performs beautifully on Hammer Dulcimer, an ancient Persian instrument that sounds like a magical blend of harp and piano.
Keith Plaskonos was the 1991 State Champion on this instrument. Lauren was the 2002 Oklahoma State Champion and both have competed nationally.
Their CD -Heirloom, Music From a Simpler Time -features an eclectic collection of English, Irish, traditional American, classical and contemporary tunes. Accompanying the dulcimer are haunting vocals, guitar, violin, penny whistle and tambourine.
Check out the artist's website:
http://home.att.net~keith.g.plaskonos/HeirloomCD.html
Track List:
1. Star of the County Down
2. The Crown of Roses
3. Black Nag
4. The Fox
5. Music Box Dancer
6. The Weaver's Reverie
7. Greensleeves
8. Green Mountain Petronella/Swingin' on a Gate
9. Watzing Matilda
10. Carole of the Bells
11. The Water is Wide
12. Westfalia Watlz
13. The Cuckoo
14. Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring
15. My Grandfather's Clock
16. Sandy River Belle/Debuque
17. Softly and Tenderly
18. Vem Kan Segla
Other Genres:
Keith Plaskonos was the 1991 State Champion on this instrument. Lauren was the 2002 Oklahoma State Champion and both have competed nationally.
Their CD -Heirloom, Music From a Simpler Time -features an eclectic collection of English, Irish, traditional American, classical and contemporary tunes. Accompanying the dulcimer are haunting vocals, guitar, violin, penny whistle and tambourine.
Check out the artist's website:
http://home.att.net~keith.g.plaskonos/HeirloomCD.html
Track List:
1. Star of the County Down
2. The Crown of Roses
3. Black Nag
4. The Fox
5. Music Box Dancer
6. The Weaver's Reverie
7. Greensleeves
8. Green Mountain Petronella/Swingin' on a Gate
9. Watzing Matilda
10. Carole of the Bells
11. The Water is Wide
12. Westfalia Watlz
13. The Cuckoo
14. Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring
15. My Grandfather's Clock
16. Sandy River Belle/Debuque
17. Softly and Tenderly
18. Vem Kan Segla
Other Genres:
- FOLK: Traditional Folk
- CLASSICAL: Traditional
- MOOD: DREAMY