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John Doan CD's

Harp Guitars Under The Stars - CD

The first collection of harp guitar duets of its type, this CD was several years in the making and promises to be a landmark work. Muriel Anderson and John Doan, two virtuosos of harp guitar, bring their talents and imaginations together for this remarkable collection of music. Their harp guitars combined comprise a total of thirty-three strings and create a richly detailed nightscape of sound. Share in this journey - wander among the stars and return back again. Price $16.50.

A Celtic Pilgrimage (Acoustic Music) - CD: Solo 20 String Harp Guitar

A Celtic Pilgrimage is Doan's first solo harp guitar recording where there is no mistaking that all the parts are being played at once. Doan recently recorded this CD in Germany produced by Peter Finger- noted guitarist and producer. These tracks appeared fully produced in his previously acclaimed Celtic inspired recordings "Eire" (awarded "Best Celtic Album of the Year") and "Wayfarer" but here this deeply felt music becomes transparent and even more intimate much like in his solo concerts. These performances are closer to his original sketches improvised on location in the Celtic Isles at the sites known as "Thin Places" where it was believed that the distance from Heaven to earth was thin as well as the difference between the past, present, and future. Each piece in this collection is like a window into the Celtic spirit, a waking dream. It ends with a new track only found on this recording titled Bungowla (meaning end of the road). He wrote this on the Aran Isles while at Europe's farthest western point surrounded by wind, cold damp sea air, away from the troubles of the world, alone and with nowhere to hide. It is in this piece one can feel the thinness as you come to the end of this Celtic Pilgrimage. Price $16.97.

The Lost Music Of Fernando Sor (Tapestry) - CD

Sor, known as "The Father of the Classical Guitar", wrote this very lyric and disarmingly beautiful music in 1830 for a three necked, 21 string guitar called the harpolyre. It has gone unplayed until now and I am hoping that you would like to be involved in the discovery of this exciting music. With this recording I hope to give attention to an important forerunner of the harp guitar and to bring back to life some incredible music that went beyond six strings long ago. Price $15.97.

Wayfarer - Ancient Paths to Sacred Places (Hearts O' Space) - CD

John Doan brings back soulful and provocative musical sketches from a pilgrimage to the most sacred sites of the Celtic Isles. The twenty-string harp guitar is featured throughout in his most virtuostic outing joined by exotic percussion, ancient instruments, a choir of monks, fiddles, tin whistle, cello and more. Follow the ancient pilgrim's paths to locations made famous by the "Twelve Apostles of Ireland", along roads to secluded sanctuaries, and by boat to remote island retreats. Adventurous, thoughtful, and renewing - a journey memorable for its achingly beautiful moments and encouraging spirit. This CD includes a twenty-page booklet giving an in depth look into the inspiration behind each composition. Price 15.97.

Eire - Isle of the Saints (Hearts O' Space) - CD

Eire is Doan's deeply felt homage to the indomitable Irish spirit. The richly detailed production by Doan and producer Billy Oskay blends traditional pipes, whistles, horns, and fiddles with the ringing tones of the harp guitar, and celebrates of the history and people of the Emerald Isle. All the music was composed on location where the history of the Irish people happened. Doan visits sites known as "Thin Places" where it was believed that the distance from Heaven to earth was thin as well as the difference between the past, present, and future. A beautifully written twenty-page booklet accompanies the CD. Price $15.97.

Wrapped In White - Visions of Christmas Past (Tapestry) - CD

The timeless tradition of carols, the sweet nostalgia evoked by dozens of vintage acoustic instruments: John Doan returns us to the cozy glow of an ideal Christmas warmly remembered, lovingly retold. This work is unlike any other Christmas album as it takes you back to a quieter time filled with joy and innocence. Price $15.97.

Remembrance - Melodies From A Forgotten Era (Tapestry) - CD

Remembrance weaves the songs of yesteryear into new tapestries of music which evoke the America of a hundred years ago that still lives today. Arrangements feature the harp guitar throughout accompanied by small ensembles of mandolins, pump organ, piano as well as settings for chamber orchestra. This project has been an exciting adventure that has strengthened John's connection to the land, people, and events around him. In a world that daily discards the old for the "new and improved," this music is a small attempt to reweave the threads of our lives into the tapestry of time. John's inspiration has come from three musical traditions: folk tunes of the American West, the elegance and introspection of classical music, and the charm of parlour songs. Overall, this timeless production has superb performances by Billy Oskay and friends. Price $15.97.

DVD Releases:

Primal Twang - The Legacy of the Guitar - DVD

I am honored to be featured in this exciting video program alongside players who are a veritable "Who's Who" of the guitar world today (Doc Watson, Mason Williams, Abert Lee, Dan Crary, Andrew York, Eric Johnson, Doyle Dykes, etc.). There is a lot of wonderful historical footage and incredible performances not to be missed (Doc Watson is even caught playing my harp guitar in a behind the scenes moment!) Included in the bonus features are interviews and additional solos (I play "Farewell" on the harp guitar and a selection by Sor on the Harpolyre). Price $24.97.

In Search of the Harp Guitar: - DVD

This DVD is a 90 minute documentary film by Fisher-King Productions with Emmy-Nominated host John Doan that aims at giving an entertaining overview to the world of the harp guitar. Filmed in 2005 John Doan visits important instrument collections from Paris to Los Angeles, talks with luthiers in their workshops in Sweden, England, Belgium, California, and Oregon and catches highlights of harp guitarists performing at a harp guitar gathering in Virginia. Lots of surprises occur along the way that makes this journey both informative and entertaining. Some of today's finest guitarists forging new musical frontiers have found an outlet for their musings through century old harp guitars left over from America's past - a time when Mandolin Orchestras, vaudeville performers, and parlor musicians embraced a variety of guitar that had more than six strings. Today, owing to their scarcity and fragile condition, several of our most gifted luthiers have responded with new and innovative designs. Overall, this film documents guitar history in the making presented in the spirit of fun and discovery reaching back centuries, across continents, and beyond six strings. Price $24.97.

A Celtic Pilgrimage with John Doan - DVD

This DVD was filmed on Location In Ireland, Scotland, England, and Wales. John Doan performs and tells stories throughout the Celtic Isles where he composed the music for his Eire and Wayfarer recordings. See inside ancient ruins, perch on rocks along roughed coastlines, and look in on a quiet moment late in the evening when all the tourists are gone and candles flicker. This is an enchanting adventure that is part travelogue, music video, and history lesson all in one. Be prepared to be transported outside of time! Price $24.97.

John Doan Live In Concert: - DVD

A live outdoor concert featuring the twenty-string harp guitar & stories (1996). Filmed on location at Deepwood Estate in the heart of Salem, Oregon. In the side yard of a Victorian mansion hundred's of fans spread their blankets on the grass and lay back to enjoy a lazy afternoon basking in the music and stories of a hometown favorite. John plays music from his travels and tells of behind the scenes moments that inspired some of his writing. Price $24.97.

Christmas Combo DVD

John Doan's two Christmas TV specials - Combo DVD

Although traditions at Christmas have changed over the years we still strive to retain the season's warmth by spending time with family and friends. John Doan reminds us here in these programs of what our history was by bringing it back to life with stories and songs of the season. You just might find yourself laughing, singing, and cherishing those you love as you enjoy these holiday specials. This DVD contains both Oregon Public Broadcasting programs "A Christmas to Remember with John Doan" and "A Victorian Christmas with John Doan".Price $24.97.

A Victorian Christmas With John Doan (OPB) - DVD

This Oregon Public Broadcasting production (1993) earned an Emmy Award Nomination for" Best Entertainment Special of the Year." It features John Doan on numerous instruments with dialogue, humor, and special guests. John tells of a time a century ago when people actually entertained themselves and each other and demonstrates what it was like by leading sing-alongs, playing dozens of authentic yet forgotten instruments, all the while sharing our history in a way that is both fun and thought provoking for the audience.

A Christmas To Remember With John Doan (OPB and PBS). - DVD

This Oregon Public Broadcasting (1991) teleplay classic has become a favorite among John's many fans. It is a musical and dramatic television special acting out how a family rediscovered the meaning of the season. John plays the part of a magical recluse living near Mount Hood in Oregon. His cabin is full of instruments hanging from the walls. A family is in the midst of fighting while driving in the car to a company Christmas Party. The car brakes down in the snow on a remote road in front of John's cabin so they seek warmth and use of a phone but receive much more from their brief visit. The program features performances on old instruments by John and the entire cast.

SAMPLER RELEASES:

Harp Guitar Dreams - CD

This recording is a second in a series of recordings of some of the finest harp guitarists in the world. The recording includes tracks from Muriel Anderson, Andy McKee, Alex Degrassi, Don Alder, among many others. This recording is great to listen to while winding down after a long day. John's piece finishes out the album as a musical portrait of resting before drifting off into sleep. He uses the most restful chord that exists in nature titled "The Chord of Nature" that consists of the 4th, 5th, and 6th tone that emanates out of all musical pitches in an overtone series. If you need to fall asleep right away you may want to start the CD on this track! Sweet dreams. Price $15.97.

Beyond Six Strings - CD

(John plays "In John Fahey There is no East or West"). This is the first collection ever of just harp guitarists. The very best pieces by the most outstanding players are included here. This is a fine introduction to the world of harp guitar today. John co-produced the album with Gregg Miner and Stephen Bennett. John's piece is a dedication to his long standing friend John Fahey who lived near John and had recently passed away. John Fahey's signature tune was an old hymn "In Christ There Is No East or West." John Doan wrote this tribute while sitting at his final resting place reminiscing about Fahey's genius and his humanity. Price $15.97.

Hearts of Space Records Samplers:

Celtic Twilight I - CD

(John plays "Farewell"). John Doan leads off the first of these highly successful samplers of new sounds in Celtic inspired music. An international hit, it topped Billboard's charts for a year and has since sold over 500,000 copies. Sharing in this ground breaking recording are such artists as Loreena McKennitt, Alasdair Fraser, Joanie Madden, Davy Spillane, Nightnoise, among others. John got his inspiration for this piece while playing bedside for American folk legend Burl Ives. They had talked about the tradition of bards and how Burl had identified with his Irish roots and had even modeled his singing after John McCormick who was a famous Irish tenor. He spoke of how he saw his role as reminding people of their roots so that they would have a better idea of who they are now so that they can better walk proudly into their future. He was in the later stages of leukemia and had to remain lying for great periods of time. As John played on into the evening Burl drifted to sleep listening to this improvised tribute to America's last great bard. Price $15.97.

Celtic Twilight II - CD

(John plays "The Journey Home"). This sequel to the hit compilation Celtic Twilight matched and may have surpassed its model. John is again joined by such artists as Loreena McKennitt, Joanie Madden as well as others such as Nightnoise. This recording was special to John as he shares the album with Micheal O'Domhnaill (Nightnoise) who introduced him to Billy Oskay who has produced and recorded most of John's recordings. Kate and Ilene O'Moore (Micheal's Aunties) introduced John to Micheal as a result of an unplanned meeting where John was a guest in their bed and breakfast in Lahinch, Ireland, where they danced a jig and prayed a prayer over John and sent him off to play a practical joke on their "bad" nephew who had not come to visit them in a long time. Price $15.97.

Celtic Twilight IV - CD

(John plays "Where Horses of Faery Hide"). Celtic Music ‘Round the World is the theme for Celtic Planet featuring artists from Spain, Norway, England, Ireland, the U.S. etc. Price $15.97.

Celtic Twilight V - CD

(John plays "St. Patrick In The Spirit" and The Lamentation of Turlough O'Carolan"). The finale to the series with U.S. debut of Irish singer Meav - former principal soloist with Anuna, Riverdance, and the Irish National Orchestra. Price $15.97.

Sheet Music

Farewell - Sheet Music

Although I perform and have recorded "Farewell" for the 20-string harp guitar I have a 6-string version in standard notation with tab available. I am honored by all the numerous requests for this sheet music and am thrilled that a number of concert guitarists are playing this work in their performances. "Farewell" with chamber orchestra is featured on my recording Eire - Isle of the Saints which won "Best Celtic Album of the Year" and in a solo harp guitar version on "A Celtic Pilgrimage" CD as well as on the DVD by the same name. You are welcome to sample mp3 clips and video clips elsewhere at this site and the CD's and DVD are also available to purchase here as well. When you add this to your cart it will be $4.50 for a 6-string version of "Farewell" with $3.50 shipping/handling worldwide.

 

Other sheet music orders are $5 per piece or $30 for all the works available per each CD ($30 for Eire, $30 for Wayfarer) plus $3.50 for shipping/handling for any order.

Sheet Music (Solo instrument only).

Special note:  if you have a guitar or harp guitar without super-treble strings you may only want to get the following as they may use the super trebles sparingly or not at all:

Farewell (arrangement for 6 string guitar which you can add back in the sub-basses)
Gold In The Ground
Pioneer Rose
O Come, O Come
Silent Night
Sunset On Distant Castle

The following pieces use (SB) Sub Basses, (G) Guitar, and (ST)  Super-trebles. 

Departures:

Beloved (only) - capo 10th fret includes sub-bass (SB), guitar (G), and super-trebles strings (ST)

Remembrance - Melodies From A Forgotten Era:

Gold In The Ground - SB, G, ST
Dream Waltz - SB, G, ST
Remembering Greensleeves - capo 7th fret (G and ST but no SB)
Pioneer Rose - SB, G, ST
Wind Through The Willow - SB, G, ST

Wrapped in White - Visions Of Christmas Past:

Infant King - SB, G, ST
Three Kings - capo 5th fret SB, G, ST
Jolly Old King Wenceslas - capo 5th fret SB, G, ST
In The Manger - capo 5th fret SB, G, ST
The Angel's First Noel - SB, G, ST
O Come, O Come - SB, G (no ST) (available for guitar in standard notation and in tab)
Silent Night - Guitar only (no SB or ST)
Carol Of The Bells - capo 10th fret SB, G, ST
Old Long Since (Auld Lang Syne) - capo 5th fret SB, G, ST

Eire - Isle of the Saints:

Where Horses of Fairy Hide - capo 7th fret SB, G, ST
Yeats Country - Where William Lies - SB, G, ST
Wake - Waiting for the Dawn - SB, G, ST
Farewell - SB, G, ST (available for guitar in standard notation and in tab)
Saint Patrick In the Spirit - capo 7th fret SB, G, ST
The Journey Home - SB, G, ST
Sunset On Distant Castle - capo 2nd fret SB, G, ST
Tara Hill of Kings - no capo SB, G
The Lamentation of Turlough O'Carolan - capo 7th SB, G, ST
Resting Upon Jacob's Pillow - capo 7th fret SB, G, ST
The Old Church of Kilronan - capo 7th fret SB, G, ST

Wayfarer - Ancient Paths to Sacred Places:

Skellig Michael - capo 7th fret SB, G, ST
Wayfarer - capo 5th fret SB, G, ST
Gazing on the Face of the Sea - capo 7th fret SB, G, ST
Festival - capo 7th fret SB, G, ST
The Way of My Fathers - capo 5th fret SB, G, ST
A Pilgrim's Hymn - SB, G, ST
Run To Sanctuary - capo 7th fret SB, G, ST
Castle Dinas Bran - capo 10th fret SB, G, ST
St Joseph Arrives In Avalon - SB, G, ST
The Hunter and the Hare - capo 7th fret SB, G, ST

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