Glass music
According to actual testimonials received here at Scuffletown Records, glass music eases stress in the workplace, restores peace and harmony on the home front, relaxes cats with ADD, helps re-create the Summer of Love (when paired with incense), eliminates unnecessary road rage, and actually increases milk production in Louisiana dairy cows. The CDs in this section feature a homemade musical instrument often called the glass harmonica. The stemware that makes up the instrument was purchased at thrift stores, flea markets, and garage sales; only a few of the glasses are actually crystal. Some molding and window spline is used to secure the glasses to a well worn piece of plywood. The ethereal music is produced by rubbing a wet finger around the rim of the glass causing it to vibrate. The particular instrument used in these recordings has a two and a half octave range and is tuned by varying the water level in each glass. The CDs feature 100% organic acoustic performances and no samples were used.
Instrumental Glass Music from
D o n a l H i n e l y
Glasnots is the enchanting music of the brothers Hinely. On the glasses is the late Terry Hinely--mentor, best friend, teacher, and the true glass
master. Donal accompanies him on acoustic guitar and vocals. The CDs in this section are a mix of traditional, instrumental, and original music.
These CDs are vocal free, concentrating instead on the glass instrument. Some songs are glass solo pieces and some songs feature guitar or
cello accompaniment.
Glasnots
Glass Stories
2004
Scuffletown
Ghost Fiddle Suite
2001
Scuffletown
Midwinter Carols:
14 Selections on Glass Harmonica
2000
Scuffletown
The Glasnots
Box Set
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All 6 CDs for $49.99!
Re-elect the Moon:
The Music of Terry Hinely and Glasnots
1997
Scuffletown
The final, definitive release from Glasnots featuring Terry Hinely on glass harmonica and Donal Hinely on guitar and vocals. Compiled just after Terry's death in 1997, Re-Elect the Moon is a tribute to his expansive creative talent. Selections span all five Glasnots releases from 1992-1996 and include some previously unreleased material. This CD is a fitting memorial and tribute, showcasing Terry's songwriting and musicianship.
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Beggar’s Dance
1996
Scuffletown
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Recorded in one special night in September of 1996, Beggar's Dance revels in the spirit of melancholy. In one of Glasnots' highest rated CDs, traditional poems and ballads are given new life and great songs from Americana artists Joe Scutella and Rod Picott are featured. Every song is a gem on this one, but highlights include "Onion Field", "Purple Night", and "The Old House."
Mayfly Matinee
1995
Scuffletown
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Quiet Thunder
1994
Scuffletown
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Brave Spirits
1993
Scuffletown
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Donne Did
1992
Scuffletown
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A thoughtful and somewhat ethereal effort from Glasnots, Mayfly Matinee is spirited along by the wonderful stylings of guest violinist Marsha Harvey. Featured are the songs "Leave the Light On", "Lily of the West", "These Days", and haunting remakes of "Scarborough Faire" and "Firefly Summer Night."
Meditative and reflective, Quiet Thunder officially begins the shift in emphasis from traditional Celtic to original material for Glasnots. Particularly memorable are the tunes "Times are Right", "Uranium",and "Dark-Eyed Sailor."
The all-time best selling Glasnots CD, Brave Spirits is a great mixture of traditional and original tunes. Highlights include "Dry Your Eyes", "Lord of the Dance", and "Road to Marabee." World renowned jazz bassist Marc Johnson (Pat Metheny, late pianist Bill Evans) guests on a memorable
remake of "The Thunder Song."
Glasnots' first CD, Donne Did is basically a "best of" collection from the years 1988-1992 and features some of their most requested songs like "Lakes of Pontchatrain", "Lord Franklin", and "The Thunder Song." World renowned jazz bassist Marc Johnson (Pat Metheny, late pianist Bill Evans) joins Glasnots on "Scheduled to Die" and
"Coin in the Dust."
The friendly folks at Scuffletown Records know that you--like Donna Summer--work hard for the money. In an effort to ease the strain in these hard times, we are offering some great deals on music. Think of them as Blue Plate Specials in the great Diner o’ Life!
This offer is good for any of the CDs available on this site. Mix and match, have a little Glass Harmonica with your Americana. Just make sure you specify which CDs you want. You can write them in the comment section during checkout or email Scuffletown Records with your choices after you order.
Enjoy!
The
BLT
Any 3 CDs for $26.99
The Hoagie
Any 2 CDs for $19.99
