
Patrick Ball continues to bring the lyrical gift of Ireland to the world through harp music and spoken word.
Anyone who is interested in the sound of the wire-strung harp knows Patrick Ball. A fan of traditional Irish music isn’t a stranger to his name or music. If you are an insider, I am sure you have heard of O’Carolan’s Farewell to Music. This man knows intensity. He knows how to use it to put the audience under his spell.
Listening to his music is a wonderful excursion into the world of imagination. That unique bell-like purity of the wire strung harp or Clarsach has gained worldwide prominence lately and Patrick Ball is among those spearheading its renaissance. I read his biography and that years ago, this artist was studying to become a lawyer. I guess music finds us even in the most unexpected places and situations.
His music can move you to dance or to weep with its sublime beauty. Such magic contained in this instrument. And such power to move the emotions. Close your eyes and turn off the lights. Let the golden stars sparkle in every note. The album Wood of Morois is out in 2010. You can learn more about him through the links I attached here.
Website: http://www.patrickball.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/patrick.ball.796
Additional resource : http://www.wirestrungharp.com/
I have 3 of his early CDs and love his music. He certainly continues to be a master of the Celtic harp!
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I envy you! You are so updated 🙂
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I fell in love with his music early courtesy of a friend and just love his music. The sound of his harp has an almost other worldly sound. (Think I’ll get the 4th CD now! LOVE his music and the video here – he’s a good actor!)
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I agree about the acting part as well 🙂
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