I composed "Wellspring" during the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. It provided my soul with much peace and helped me learn more of God’s grace. Late in 2020, my dad was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, and this piece provided an even greater comfort to my heart. This video is dedicated to the loving memory of my father, David Messick (August 7, 1949 - July 2, 2021).
The entire time listing to this made me feel like the song created an image/setting/story of looking back or reminiscing on the comfort and feelings of a past memory. This was truly heartwarming! ☺️ Thank You for sharing your Heart with us!
I was surprised to see this much of your life being shared on this channel. It speaks volumes that you were willing to trust us with knowing such a personal experience of yours. Thank you for the content as always. It's amazing that you've used your own unique gift to help yourself heal.
Imagine walking Into a old cathedral and hearing this echoing through the halls... you would believe it was the sound of angels... or walking Into a old castle with this echoing through the chambers.... you would think it was magic....
Joshua, I just ordered "Pure Hammered Dulcimer" and I am very excited to receive it. Your music through the hammered dulcimer has helped my mind find some calm and rest in times of stress and unhappiness. I appreciate you sharing your talent with us and your father must have been so very proud of you.
I am so sorry you lost your dad last year to Pancreatic Cancer. My mom was diagnosed with it too, early 2020. Music comforted her. I prayed that God would walk my mom Gently into Heaven and He did. Think of the wonderful and joyful times with your dad and I pray that it will bring you joy and peace. Your music is so inspiring. You give a lot of people joy. I never heard of this instrument and I want to learn how to play. Thank you for blessing all of us.
Thank you so much for the words of encouragement, Linda. I am also sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you as well. It's so great to hear you find my music inspirational! Thanks for listening. I hope you get the chance to learn as well.
I pray for comfort for you and your family. It sounds like you understand the hope and peace to be had in the Holy Spirit; God sees you and loves you so much in your grief. He is good even when life is hard. You have blessed so many of us with your music; I hope you are blessed thru our prayers for you right now!
That's beautiful, extremely calming and soul-touching. God certainly was with you and working through you in the song's composition. I understand your loss, having lost my own dad to cancer in 1996 when he was almost 62-years-old. I too found music to be a great comfort and along with my faith in Christ I was able, eventually, to come to terms with my loss. Thanks for sharing this song and I hope that God will bless you richly.
Thank you for the thoughtful and encouraging message, Andrew. I am blessed by your note. God has been good to me, and I'm doing much better these days. Dad will always be missed. Please continue to stay in touch!
This is a gorgeous expression of your inner sorrow... I hear tears, but laughter in memories, and peace in the inner joy of the secure knowledge that He's in Heaven and will someday welcome you with open arms.
Dad brought me to many hammered dulcimer lessons at your house. Those are some special memories I will always cherish. Thank you for this note of support and encouragement. Your love and prayers are appreciated.
Thanks for the lovely performance at Well Springs Thursday evening. We enjoyed all your selections and were particularly moved by your touching "Wellspring". We are your father's generation and greatly appreciated your tribute to him. May you and your family know peace and comfort.
Thank you very much, Judith! It was amazing to play music for your community. Thank you for taking the time to find my RUclips channel and share this encouragement with me. I hope to see you again soon.
Real genius is when it looks so freakin easy but you know how much effort and work was put into this. I wonder how long it takes someone as good as you to write and practice such masterpieces until they sound perfect. Love it!
This is my first hammered dulcimer experience. Such a unique instrument and this song is especially lovely. I see you are are playing Black Mountain on my birthday. I am going to see your show and hopefully I can convince my brother and his family to come as well. Keep the hammered dulcimer alive. Thanks
Wow!! This is so awesome to hear. It is a real treat to share the joy of the hammered dulcimer with new people. And, Happy Birthday! I look forward to seeing you in Black Mountain.
Thank you, Yoko! I am happy the music touched your heart. Thank you for the prayers. [Google Translate] ありがとう、ヨーコ！ 音楽があなたの心に触れてくれてうれしいです。 お祈りありがとうございます。
Joshua, we will keep you and your family in our prayers. Thanks for sharing and for giving musically even in the midst of your grief. I know it will touch many hearts, mine included. 🙏🏽
What a breathtaking piece of music ,,,,, just simply beautiful . I am deeply sorry to hear of your father's passing . He must have been a good man to have such a kind , thoughtful and talented son . I know he beams with pride from heaven above . 🙏❤ May God Bless You . It's so true , music can soothe a troubled soul ...
Thank you, Fern! I appreciate your thoughtful words of encouragement. I hope you are doing well. I hope to play another concert in your area the world, hopefully someday soon.
@@JoshuaMessick You're most welcome. We found out in April that our 10 yr old dachshund Fern has congestive heart failure so there have been many tears . How wonderful to hear Y'all are coming back ,,,it gives me something to look forward to. Every little tidbit of joy is welcome and needed when the world seems to have lost its collective mind ! ! ! I also enjoy the photographs ! How in the world did you get that doe and fawn photo ? Wow !
Wow! Absolutely beautiful! This song is alive! I can geel and hear your emotions together with your memories in this song integrated with your cry to God as your provider for peace! May God carry you during this difficult time!
My condolences on the passing of your father, I can't imagine the pain you're going through. Take solace in knowing that God counts your tears and longs to comfort you and wipe all tears from your eyes... "Weeping may endure for the moment, but joy comes in the morning" What a beautiful, emotional piece this is, it brought tears to my eyes knowing you dedicated this to him. Cherish the memory of him until you meet again on that resurrection day! Peace be unto you my friend 🙏🕊️✝️
My most heartfelt condolences to you and your entire family, I am so sorry for your lost. I have followed/purchased your ANGELIC SOUNDS for quite sometime now and it’s ALWAYS been like candy for my ears, I gracefully thank you for sharing a piece of your heart with us. This amazing solo some how made me feel like you have shared some of your father’s enjoyment of life and love with your fans, for that we both appreciate and thank you. Joshua, may god continue to bless you and your family. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🤗🤗🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
Wow, thank you listening to my music! Also, I appreciate your support by purchasing my music. It's inspiring to hear how much you enjoy my music. Thank you for the heartfelt note of encouragement and prayer for continued blessings.
Joshua, I’ve always enjoyed this song, and it’s a lovely way to pay tribute to your father’s life well lived! Blessings on you and Stephanie and the rest of your family!
GLORIOUS!!!! This is an incredible creation! I can understand how composing it and playing it has brought you comfort and peace! I extend my deepest sympathy to you and your family as you journey through this difficult time of grieving your loss! This video is a precious tribute to your father! May God continue to cover you with His amazing Love and Grace!
So good to hear from you again, Peg! It's a real treat to hear how much you enjoyed it. Thanks for taking the time to share that with me. I appreciate your encouragement and prayers during this season. Dad sure will be missed, but my soul is at peace.
The entire time listing to this made me feel like the song created an image/setting/story of looking back or reminiscing on the comfort and feelings of a past memory. This was truly heartwarming! ☺️ Thank You for sharing your Heart with us!
I just discovered this channel a couple months ago and I was really excited to see a new video was up today. I’m very sorry to hear about the recent passing of your father. May your family find comfort and peace during your time of grief.
Such a sad and beautiful song! I´m sorry for your father. Pancreatic cancer is such an insidious cancer. My father-in-law just got the diagnosis..... All the best for you and your family! Making music helps to process
@@JoshuaMessick Absolutely! I am sure you hear this often, but I would LOVE to make music with you. I used to go to the Renaissance fair with my parents and was always infatuated with HD! I think my Irish decent also hears it with extra joy. Great stuff
Thanks for watching! I play the Master Works DulciForte, an instrument I helped designed. You can learn more about it here: joshuamessick.com/?product=master-works-dulciforte-hammered-dulcimer If you have any more questions, please reach out to me.
I composed "Wellspring" during the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. It provided my soul with much peace and helped me learn more of God’s grace. Late in 2020, my dad was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, and this piece provided an even greater comfort to my heart. This video is dedicated to the loving memory of my father, David Messick (August 7, 1949 - July 2, 2021).
It is a beautiful piece of music. I am sorry for your loss.
Sorry to hear your father's passing.
The entire time listing to this made me feel like the song created an image/setting/story of looking back or reminiscing on the comfort and feelings of a past memory.
This was truly heartwarming! ☺️
Thank You for sharing your Heart with us!
I was surprised to see this much of your life being shared on this channel. It speaks volumes that you were willing to trust us with knowing such a personal experience of yours.
Thank you for the content as always. It's amazing that you've used your own unique gift to help yourself heal.
if there's a god and an afterlife out there, he listens every time you play
Pauses, rests and breathes ... the moment that Perfection chooses to give strategic answers to any question of the verse.
Very glad you enjoyed it!
Imagine walking Into a old cathedral and hearing this echoing through the halls... you would believe it was the sound of angels... or walking Into a old castle with this echoing through the chambers.... you would think it was magic....
Hey, that's awesome! Love it :-) Thanks so much, Krissyfr. Please stay in touch.
Joshua, I just ordered "Pure Hammered Dulcimer" and I am very excited to receive it. Your music through the hammered dulcimer has helped my mind find some calm and rest in times of stress and unhappiness. I appreciate you sharing your talent with us and your father must have been so very proud of you.
Wow, thank you so much! Thanks for your support. I'm touched to hear my music helps you find calm and rest during this season of life.
RIP David and peace be upon you in your time of loss and beyond
Thank you, Wayne :-) Thanks for watching and sharing your support.
I am so sorry you lost your dad last year to Pancreatic Cancer. My mom was diagnosed with it too, early 2020. Music comforted her. I prayed that God would walk my mom Gently into Heaven and He did. Think of the wonderful and joyful times with your dad and I pray that it will bring you joy and peace.
Your music is so inspiring. You give a lot of people joy. I never heard of this instrument and I want to learn how to play. Thank you for blessing all of us.
Thank you so much for the words of encouragement, Linda. I am also sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you as well.
It's so great to hear you find my music inspirational! Thanks for listening. I hope you get the chance to learn as well.
I'm terribly sorry that you lost that special person. May his memory be a blessing.
Thank you for the encouragement, Naomi. I appreciate you staying in touch. It's always a delight to hear from you.
Sincere condolences Joshua..Thinking of you and yours during this time.
Thank you, Marieann! It's always a delight to hear from you. Thanks for the encouragement and support.
I pray for comfort for you and your family. It sounds like you understand the hope and peace to be had in the Holy Spirit; God sees you and loves you so much in your grief. He is good even when life is hard. You have blessed so many of us with your music; I hope you are blessed thru our prayers for you right now!
Amen, brother! 🙏
Thank you, Jim! I appreciate the encouragement.
Very sorry for your loss. Wishing you comfort and peace .
Thank you, Karen. It's always great to hear from you. I appreciate the encouragement.
That's beautiful, extremely calming and soul-touching. God certainly was with you and working through you in the song's composition. I understand your loss, having lost my own dad to cancer in 1996 when he was almost 62-years-old. I too found music to be a great comfort and along with my faith in Christ I was able, eventually, to come to terms with my loss. Thanks for sharing this song and I hope that God will bless you richly.
Thank you for the thoughtful and encouraging message, Andrew. I am blessed by your note. God has been good to me, and I'm doing much better these days. Dad will always be missed. Please continue to stay in touch!
I remember when Josh was a young boy and David would set his dulcimer up on the stage at church. Beautiful. Praying for you all.
Thank you! :-)
This is a gorgeous expression of your inner sorrow... I hear tears, but laughter in memories, and peace in the inner joy of the secure knowledge that He's in Heaven and will someday welcome you with open arms.
Dad brought me to many hammered dulcimer lessons at your house. Those are some special memories I will always cherish. Thank you for this note of support and encouragement. Your love and prayers are appreciated.
Thanks for the lovely performance at Well Springs Thursday evening. We enjoyed all your selections and were particularly moved by your touching "Wellspring". We are your father's generation and greatly appreciated your tribute to him. May you and your family know peace and comfort.
Thank you very much, Judith! It was amazing to play music for your community. Thank you for taking the time to find my RUclips channel and share this encouragement with me. I hope to see you again soon.
Real genius is when it looks so freakin easy but you know how much effort and work was put into this. I wonder how long it takes someone as good as you to write and practice such masterpieces until they sound perfect. Love it!
This is my first hammered dulcimer experience. Such a unique instrument and this song is especially lovely. I see you are are playing Black Mountain on my birthday. I am going to see your show and hopefully I can convince my brother and his family to come as well. Keep the hammered dulcimer alive. Thanks
Wow!! This is so awesome to hear. It is a real treat to share the joy of the hammered dulcimer with new people. And, Happy Birthday! I look forward to seeing you in Black Mountain.
とても心に染み入る音楽と演奏です。
お父様のご冥福をお祈りいたします。
It's music and performance that really touches my heart.
I pray for your father's soul.
Thank you, Yoko! I am happy the music touched your heart. Thank you for the prayers.
[Google Translate]
ありがとう、ヨーコ！ 音楽があなたの心に触れてくれてうれしいです。 お祈りありがとうございます。
Absolutely beautiful! So sorry about your father! Imsure he looks at you with pride on his cloud in Heaven! 🙌👍❤
Hey again D-Ketch! I'm glad you enjoyed it :-) I will always miss Dad, but my soul has found peace.
Joshua, we will keep you and your family in our prayers. Thanks for sharing and for giving musically even in the midst of your grief. I know it will touch many hearts, mine included. 🙏🏽
Thank you for the thoughtful note and encouragement, Paula.
What a breathtaking piece of music ,,,,, just simply beautiful . I am deeply sorry to hear of your father's passing . He must have been a good man to have such a kind , thoughtful and talented son . I know he beams with pride from heaven above . 🙏❤ May God Bless You . It's so true , music can soothe a troubled soul ...
Thank you, Fern! I appreciate your thoughtful words of encouragement. I hope you are doing well. I hope to play another concert in your area the world, hopefully someday soon.
@@JoshuaMessick You're most welcome.
We found out in April that our 10 yr old dachshund Fern has congestive heart failure so there have been many tears .
How wonderful to hear Y'all are coming back ,,,it gives me something to look forward to. Every little tidbit of joy is welcome and needed when the world seems to have lost its collective mind ! ! !
I also enjoy the photographs ! How in the world did you get that doe and fawn photo ? Wow !
Wow! Absolutely beautiful! This song is alive! I can geel and hear your emotions together with your memories in this song integrated with your cry to God as your provider for peace! May God carry you during this difficult time!
Thank you so much, Marien!
Utterly mesmerizing! Thank you for sharing your music
Thank you, Chris! I appreciate you.
This piece touched me right from the start, its deep and beautiful, may your dad rest in love.
Thank you! I appreciate the listen and comment, very much.
I am so sorry for your loss.
Thank you, Colin. Thanks for watching and commenting ;-)
It's a very nice song that I know and feel with your song.
Thank you :-) I appreciate you listening to my music. I am very happy you enjoy it.
My condolences......This is a beautiful dedication to his memory....Peace...
Thank you very much, Rama! It’s great to hear from you again.
My condolences on the passing of your father, I can't imagine the pain you're going through. Take solace in knowing that God counts your tears and longs to comfort you and wipe all tears from your eyes... "Weeping may endure for the moment, but joy comes in the morning"
What a beautiful, emotional piece this is, it brought tears to my eyes knowing you dedicated this to him. Cherish the memory of him until you meet again on that resurrection day!
Peace be unto you my friend
🙏🕊️✝️
Thank you for the encouragement, Michael! Also, I'm so glad to hear you enjoyed the music.
My most heartfelt condolences to you and your entire family, I am so sorry for your lost.
I have followed/purchased your ANGELIC SOUNDS for quite sometime now and it’s ALWAYS
been like candy for my ears, I gracefully thank you for sharing a piece of your
heart with us. This amazing solo some how made me feel like you have shared some
of your father’s enjoyment of life and love with your fans, for that we both appreciate
and thank you.
Joshua, may god continue to bless you and your family. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🤗🤗🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
Wow, thank you listening to my music! Also, I appreciate your support by purchasing my music. It's inspiring to hear how much you enjoy my music. Thank you for the heartfelt note of encouragement and prayer for continued blessings.
Joshua this song is one of the bests of you
Thanks, Estrella! It sure does touch my heart in a special way, and I'm humbled to hear you enjoy it too.
Joshua,
I’ve always enjoyed this song, and it’s a lovely way to pay tribute to your father’s life well lived! Blessings on you and Stephanie and the rest of your family!
Thank you so much Steve! :)
this channel basically shows me every time how much stuff you can do with a dulcimer. this is amazing
Thanks, Vasili! I sure do love trying new musical ideas. Glad you enjoy it :-)
I just watched you play this at your fathers Memorial service. It sounded beautiful. I hope you’re doing well
Thank you so much!
@@JoshuaMessick no problem
GLORIOUS!!!! This is an incredible creation! I can understand how composing it and playing it has brought you comfort and peace! I extend my deepest sympathy to you and your family as you journey through this difficult time of grieving your loss! This video is a precious tribute to your father! May God continue to cover you with His amazing Love and Grace!
So good to hear from you again, Peg! It's a real treat to hear how much you enjoyed it. Thanks for taking the time to share that with me. I appreciate your encouragement and prayers during this season. Dad sure will be missed, but my soul is at peace.
Josh this is absolutely beautiful and a wonderful tribute.
Thank you so much, Bill! I’m very glad you enjoyed it.
Beautiful playing
Thank you, Lorna! :-)
The entire time listing to this made me feel like the song created an image/setting/story of looking back or reminiscing on the comfort and feelings of a past memory.
This was truly heartwarming! ☺️
Thank You for sharing your Heart with us!
Thank you!
I just discovered this channel a couple months ago and I was really excited to see a new video was up today. I’m very sorry to hear about the recent passing of your father. May your family find comfort and peace during your time of grief.
Thank you for subscribing, Diandra! I'm honored to have you as a listener. I appreciate your encouragement.
Such a sad and beautiful song! I´m sorry for your father. Pancreatic cancer is such an insidious cancer. My father-in-law just got the diagnosis..... All the best for you and your family! Making music helps to process
Thank you, Ka Tinka! My prayers are with you and your family during this time.
@@JoshuaMessick Thank you very much!
Beautiful!!
Thank you , Donna🙏🏻 It is always great to hear from you.
Beautiful remembrance in heart song…peace to you and your family.
Thank you, James!
So beautiful and expressive 💖 Hugs
Thank you, Meri!
Thank you, Joshua. I need to hear this. Will be listening to it a lot.
You're very welcome. Thank you for the spins.
Beautiful! Thank you, Joshua. ✌
Glad you liked it! Thank you ;-)
I just found this beautiful video. It's a while ago -- but I am sorry for your loss.
Thank you :) Losing Dad was rough. I still miss him every day.
Beautiful, thanks Joshua!
My pleasure!
beautiful!!!!!
Thank you! Cheers!
Joshua this is so beautiful! Amazing. :-)
Thank you so much!
Beautiful
Thank you :)
Lovely
Thank you!
So good! ❤️
Thank you!
Amazing!!!!
Thanks, Kristen! :)
@@JoshuaMessick Absolutely! I am sure you hear this often, but I would LOVE to make music with you. I used to go to the Renaissance fair with my parents and was always infatuated with HD! I think my Irish decent also hears it with extra joy. Great stuff
Came from another video and I have to say this is amazing, I want to see a duet with you and Lindsey Sterling that would be amazing
Thank you, JC! So glad you enjoy my music. Please stay connected.
Reminds me of George Winston.
I haven't heard much of George Winston, but I'd love to listen to more of his music.
Great stuff! May I ask who makes your HD?
Thanks for watching! I play the Master Works DulciForte, an instrument I helped designed. You can learn more about it here: joshuamessick.com/?product=master-works-dulciforte-hammered-dulcimer If you have any more questions, please reach out to me.
Beautiful!
How many hammered dulcimers do you have?
Thank you! These days, I have two DulciForte’s that I play. You’ll see different dulcimers on my channel, but I don’t play those anymore.
Cool 😎
Who’s here fro jstu
That was a fun cameo appearance :-) So glad you stopped by. Please stay in touch!