[Ruby Paul]

I played the Malvern and Aldeborough at the Derbyshire Harp Festival. I am not at all experienced with pedal harps but I liked the Aldeborough best, in the look and projection o and sweetness of the sound, reasonably priced too.

Ruby Paul

[Ruby Paul]

I think this is a gorgeous song, I have processed behind the coffin singing it for an Irish wake (not with the harp)which was incredibly moving.
Although it could be seen as mournful, the slow rhythm is so serene- as are the images, like the swan, in the words,that I think it highly suitable for the signing of the register,(which I have performed on harp solo and harp/vocal)and possibly for a bride’s entrance for lovers of celtic music.

The slow rhythm is very calming an helps slow the bride down during a short walk in civil premises! There are few slow irish or folk ballads that do not allude to death, I really don’t think it is at all obvious here.
Ruby Paul

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