Further Beyond the Pale - Arlen Olesen, Hammered Dulcimer

As I was channel surfing YouTube listening to hammered dulcimer players, this street musician immediately stood out with his demeanor and musical essence. As I was interested in hearing more and learning about him, I soon realized outside of a handful of passersby videos and an out of date and out of stock CD on Amazon, there was virtually nothing online to find about him. I purchased his used CD on eBay with the intention of uploading his music so the world could experience his beautiful expression.

I don't know if Arlen Olsen is still alive, all that is obvious about his life is that he played in Central Park and created a single album; but his spirit and music lives on.

Thank You, Arlen, for creating such lovely art and gracing us with a glimpse into a magical world only you could share.

Arlen Olesen: Hammered Dulcimer
Douglas Bishop: Pan Pipes
Suzy Hurd: Guitar
Anthony Santoro: Boudhren

From the Album:
In medieval times a pale was an enclosing barrier. It could surround an animal pen or fence in a settlement; it marked the edge of what was secure and familiar. So it was that beyond the pale came to mean everything else: the unknown, the unwanted, the unacceptable. But whichever side you're on, over the fence is the OTHER side. Join us Further Beyond The Pale!

1 Belemira 2:51

2 Fedora 3:05

3 O'Connel's Lamentation 5:20

4 Trip to Paris 2:31

5 Dove's Figary 1:51

6 St. Margaret's Hill 2:11

7 Hole In The Wall 2:09

8 Shetland Reels 3:00

The Hill of Finnigert

My Wife's A Drunkard

The Galley Watch

9 Mrs. Savage's Whim 3:17

10 Battle of Augrim 3:56

11 Despairing Lover 2:45

12 Epping Forrest 2:55

13 The Doge Ate My Homework 2:31

14 Morning Dew 1:50

15 My Own House Waltz 2:35

16 Irish Reels 3:52

The Moon Coin

Scotch Mary

The Merry Blacksmith

17 Kinloch 4:24

18 The Jack's Farewell 2:15


Copyright 1996 Arlen Olesen

Photo credit: CVerwaal: https://www.flickr.com/photos/cverwaa...

Pan Pipe player: http://www.panflutejedi.com/