Hammered Dulcimer

[Yippee38]

This is pretty cool. Has anybody used these in metal?
http://www.youtube.com/user/dizzid11

 

[Pellaz]

I can't think of anyone using a hammered dulcimer in a metal band offhand. Then again, I didn't know about Eluveitie and their hurdy-gurdy until recently, either.


Me, I consider myself slightly spoiled. I've been lucky enough to see Dead Can Dance twice, with Lisa Gerrard on the hammer-dulcimer (and other things), and you just can't get much better than that. AND, they have a hurdy-gurdy, too.

 

[mëtålspëd]

I could totally see this instrument being used by the folks in Agalloch.... I will need to read through all my liners when I get home.

 

[mëtålspëd]

Looking around... I have found a few obscure metal artists who have used this instrument including Autumnal Winds, Dormant, Gurtholfinn, and others...


Edit: Looks like Porcupine Tree used one on their 'Deadwing' disc.

 

[Force10]

Not metal, but Rush has used one in the past.

 

[metalprof]

The way most of 'em drink, you could put "hammered" in front of any instrument and have it in a metal band.

"Hammered Vocals" - Midnight

"Hammered Guitar" - Schenker

etc.

Ken

 

[Pellaz]

The way most of 'em drink, you could put "hammered" in front of any instrument and have it in a metal band.

"Hammered Vocals" - Midnight

"Hammered Guitar" - Schenker

etc.

Ken

Dangit, ya beat me to it. That alternate usage occurred to me moments ago when I re-read the thread title.


"Dude, quit giving that dulcimer more beer! He's way past the legal limit! And besides, accordion and theremin are way too drunk to drive, too!"

 

[J-Dubya 777]

I think Hammered Dulcimer is going to be my radio name.....
I'm sticking with Hanging Chad as my porn name though........