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*INVENTION & ALCHEMY DVD - as seen on PBS
This is the full-concert version of the music special "Invention & Alchemy" PLUS over 30 minutes of additional concert footage and almost 50 minutes of special features, that didn't appear in the televised version.

This DVD gives you a great filmed and recorded live concert with the Grand Rapids Symphony and conductor David Lockington. Lushly orchestrated for full symphony.

This is more than a live concert DVD -- it's like a one-woman show with a cast of 80 great orchestral musicians. The full-length feature presentation (97 min) includes stories and music PLUS nearly 50 minutes of special features including an 18-minute Behind-the-Scenes film, a music-and-dance collaboration with members of the Grand Rapids Ballet. and 12 interactive "White Rabbit" clips (backstage video portals)!

Visit the "Invention & Alchemy" website for Audio & Video Clips, Photo Gallery, Who's Who and more! 

Individual CDs

*INVENTION & ALCHEMY - CD - This Grammy-Nominated CD is the companion to the DVD version of "Invention & Alchemy" above.   It includes both stories and music, so plays like a cross between a live concert experience and a musical radio play -- the perfect CD for a long drive!  Visit the "Invention & Alchemy" website for Audio & Video Clips, Photo Gallery, Who's Who and more!  Listen     

  
 

*ARTIST'S PROOF (Phase 2.1) - This enhanced CD includes both audio and video cuts, and was a precursor to Deborah's full DVD project (see "Invention & Alchemy" above). Voice, harp, synth, strings, horns, tuba (yes, tuba). Songs include: Way You Are Blues, Land of You, Cosita Latina, Birth a' Bertha, Never Too Late, Dance to the Moon, Merceditas, Up at the Barn, Dance the Way You Dance. Video clips include: That Ain't Right, Way You Are Blues & Land of You. The video is playable via computer (not a DVD). (Golden Cage: GC-03-013-CDX) Listen
    

 
 

*JUST FOR YOU (1995) is Deborah's first live CD, recorded during her 1994 European tour. STYLE: This is the closest to a "Live DHC" experience you can get at present on disc. Recorded live on tour in Germany, "Just For You" has influences of jazz, latin, flamenco, folk, blues, etc. and a strong vein of comedy in several of the songs. SONGS INCLUDE: Dance with Me, The Phoenix, Under the Bed, Watermelon Boogie, Closer to You, Danger Zone, Baroque Flamenco, The Rain King, Budapest, Just for You. DETAILS: harp, bass, percussion & voice. With Davey Tulloch, percussion & Wolfgang Diekmann, bass. AVAILABILITY: CD format only. (In the US: GC 99-009 / Laika Records LK 95-063) Listen       
 
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 ROUND THE CORNER (1993) is a re-release of Deborah's 1987 recording of jazz standards. SONGS INCLUDE: Over the Rainbow (Wizard of Oz Medley), Take Five, 'Round the Corner, Georgia on My Mind, Blue Bossa, Swingin' Shepherd Blues, Summertime. DETAILS: harp, bass & drums. With John Lockwood (bass) and Bob Gullotti (drums) AVAILABILITY: CD only. (GC-87-002-CD) Listen   Reviews

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 *ALTERED EGO (1998) One of Deborah's most requested albums. STYLE: uncategorizable, with elements of folk, jazz, blues, Middle Eastern and a singer-songwriter flavor. SONGS INCLUDE: "Belinda," "996," "Altered Ego," "The Dogs of Somerville," "Cindy,Cindy," "The Nightingale." and others. Also includes Deborah's Birthday song "Congratulations, You Made It This Far". DETAILS: harp & voice, with some synth & keyboard. AVAILABILITY: CD format only. [For serious Deb-Heads: The original, limited first edition, signed and numbered "Alter Ego" (note this is Alter Ego, not AlterED Ego) is also available on request -- email Orders "at" HipHarp.com for more info]. (Golden Cage: GC 98-006-CD)   Listen

 

  
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THE CELTIC ALBUM (1998), released in November, 1998, has many tunes familiar to Americans as well as some Henson-Conant Celtic-flavored originals and tunes she heard for the first time in her travels. SONGS INCLUDE: "The Ash Grove," "Comin' Thru The Rye," "The Drunken Sailor," "She Moved Through the Fair," "Loch Lomond," " St. Anne's Reel," " My Love is Like a Red Red Rose," "The Mason's Apron," and others. DETAILS: all-instrumental album, varied in arrangement from solo harp cuts to upbeat tunes for multiple harps. AVAILABILITY: CD format only. (Golden Cage: GC 98-007-CD) Listen    

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*NAKED MUSIC is Deborah's 1994 recording for solo harp and voice. STYLE: Various, from classical to flamenco, including some blues, celtic influence, etc. SONGS INCLUDE: Solo versions of - Love is on Your Side, Nataliana, Baroque Flamenco, Danger Zone, Home in Your Arms Again, Johnny Ramsay, New Blues, Dance with Me, All Through the Night, Closer to You. DETAILS: Solo harp and voice. AVAILABILITY:This CD is officially out-of-print, but we have a limited number of CDR copies. Listen     

*TALKING HANDS (1991) STYLE: Contemporary Jazz. SONGS INCLUDE: (All originals by DHC or the band): Siana's Dream, Talking Hands, The Day it Rained Forever, Farewell to Arms, My Mother's Mexican Hat, Into the Light, California Calypso, And Then He Kissed Me . . . , Lazy Lover. DETAILS: harp, percussion, harmonica, bass, vibes, guitar. With Mino Cinelu (percussion), William Galison (harmonica), George Jinda (percussion), Chieli Minucci (guitar), David Samuels (vibes), Fernando Saunders (bass). AVAILABILITY: CD (GRP Records: GRD-9636) Listen
   
  

 
*CAUGHT IN THE ACT (1990) STYLE: Contemporary Jazz. SONGS INCLUDE: (All originals by DHC or the band): The Magic String, Wave Goodbye, Caught in the Act, Lammermuir Spring, Night of the Roses, Anna Bella, Honeytime, Tiger Dance, Greensleeves, Hawaii: In the Afterglow. DETAILS: harp, guitar, percussion, bass, synthsizer, violin. With Noel Pointer, (electric violin), Chieli Minucci (guitar), George Jinda (percussion), Steve Skinner(synthesizer & amp; drum programming), Fernando Saunders (bass). AVAILABILITY: CD (GRP Records: GRD-9600) Listen
  
  

OUT OF PRINT!!
ON THE RISE (1989) STYLE: Contemporary Jazz. SONGS INCLUDE: (All originals by DHC or the band): On the Rise, Late Last Night, The Phoenix, Heartfire, Song for My Brother, Eastern Sunlight, 7:00 AM, It's About Time, All Through the Night, The Emerald Pool, Under the Bed, Rain Time. DETAILS: harp, percussion, synthesizer, bass, saxophone. With Mark Egan (bass), Danny Gottlieb (drums), Clifford Carter (Keyboards & programming), Gil Goldstein (keyboards), Pete Levin (keyboards), Cafe (percussion), Lou Marini (saxophone). AVAILABILITY: Available in CD format only.(GRP Records: GRD-9578) AVAILABLE ONLY AT "DHC LIMITED EDITIONS" and not eligible for discount sales.

OUT OF PRINT!!
BUDAPEST (1992) recorded in Hungary, is contemporary original jazz for harp, guitar, percussion, bass and sax. SONGS INCLUDE: (All Originals by DHC or the band) Coqueta, Budapest, Inevitability of You, Fool of the World, Pava Diablo, Nature Girl, Swamp Ballet, Tiger Dreams, Daphne's Madness, Kerry Dance. DETAILS: harp, guitar, percussion, bass & saxophone. With Victor Bailey (bass), Chieli Minucci (guitar), George Jinda (percussion), Mark Johnson (saxophone). AVAILABILITY: CD and Cassette. (Laika Records: LK93-039)
AVAILABLE ONLY AT "DHC LIMITED EDITIONS" and not eligible for discount sales.
HOLIDAY MUSIC
*THE GIFT (1995) is a collection of traditional carols from Catalonia, England, Russia, France, Sicily, America, Czechoslovakia, the Philippines, Puerto Rico, the Middle East and more.
STYLE: 15 Fantasies on Traditional Christmas Carols from around the world. Styles from Country Western to soft Gospel to Classical. SONGS INCLUDE: Joy to the World/El Nino Jesus, God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, We Three Kings, Angels We Have Heard on High, Stille Nacht, Carol of the Bells, Deck the Halls, What Child is This?, Un Flambeau, Jeannette Isabella, Slawa/Coventry Carol, O Tannenbaum, Ain't That a'Rockin'?, Pagk A-Tao, Fum Fum Fum, Dona Nobis Pacem/Leanabh An Aigh/Auld Lang Syne. DETAILS: solo harp. AVAILABILITY: CD (Golden Cage 95-003-CD)
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CHILDREN'S MUSIC & AUDIO STORYBOOKS


* THE FROG PRINCESS - FOR KIDS - "An Amphibious Allegory, A Froggish Fairy Tale" written, narrated and sung by Deborah Henson-Conant. The Frog Princess is the story of Amphibia, daughter of the famous Frog Prince. For children of all ages.Story, Words and Music by Deborah Henson-Conant. AVAILABILITY: CD format only.(Golden Cage: GC 00-010-CD) *The version we sell includes only the music - not the illustrations by David Omar White, but you can see some of Omar's Illustrations online at the "Frog Princess" Online Audio Storybook   

     

"SONGS MY MOTHER SANG" - CD & SONG BOOKLET
(Original 1985 recording - Re-released on CD, 1999)
Deborah's first solo release. Traditional Lullabies & Songs for Children (solo harp & voice) - CD and song booklet with lyrics and charming illustrations by Ellen Lebow. CD & Song Booklet Listen 

 

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BIRTHDAY CARDS & ACCESSORIES
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CONGRATULATIONS CARD SINGLE - It's a birthday card! It's a CD single! It's a One-Person Party! On the CD is Deborah's most-requested birthday song, "Congratulations, You Made it This Far."   The deluxe cards include a red ballon with the words to the song in yellow (see at left).

"Deluxe" (includes balloon) includes card, CD, envelope PLUS a big red balloon printed in yellow with the song lyrics:

"Standard" (no balloon) Includes card, CD and envelope:

 

MAKE IT A PARTY!  Extra balloons.
Extra "Congratulations" Balloons 


Balloons are 14" latex (see photo at left). You can blow them up by hand ... er, mouth ... or use helium. We've done both and we love them!! To create cool birthday bouquets, buy a pack of Congratulations Balloons, then get smaller yellow balloons from your local store for accents. For larger quantities, call 781-483-3986

PARTY even more with FREE Party Hats!
Download & Print "Congratulations, You Made it this Far" PARTY HATS
Download - Decorate - Assemble and wear your hats!
Three different sizes - choose the size that works on your printer:
Letter-size Hat (8.5 x 11) PDF
Legal-size Hat (8.5 x 14) PDF
Tabloid-size Hat (11 x 17) PDF

WRAP CDs with FREE Wrapping Paper!
Click the link at right print a PDF of "Congratulations" CD wrapping paper and see Deborah's own "How To" on how to actually wrap a CD in one letter-size sheet of paper!

MUSIC CDs & DVD Collection 

* The DHC Listening Collection (2011) includes every CD we currently have in print* plus the Invention & Alchemy CD & DVD. That means you get Artist’s Proof, Altred Ego, Just for You, Round the Corner, The Celtic Album, The Frog Princess, The Gift, Caught in the Act, Talking Hands, Naked Music, and Songs My Mother Sang. PLUS- One Deluxe Congratulations card complete with balloon and CD single of the song.

Special Collection Price: $187.50 ( $215.50 if purchased separately)

* Does not include out-of-print or Limited Editions: You can Limited Edition and some out-of-print CDs while our supplies last (we only have limited numbers of these CDs) . If you're interested, add a note about this in your shopping cart and we'll email you with the price for your confirmation before we ship or charge your credit card. Or, of course, you can always call us direct: 1-781-483-3986

 
BOOKS and SHEET MUSIC
Sheet Music & Publications for Anyone
*  "Congratulations, You Made It This Far" Sheet Music! Now you can play and sing one of Deborah's most requested songs! The specialty sheet music comes with a CD single. Price: $16.50 Listen, Read More, Download the Sheet Music
2nd Edition! The Gurls Guide to Amplification for the "Gurl" in Everyone. Ever get tangled up in wires trying to set up a simple sound system? Ever wondered how it all works? Or how come it doesn't? The "Gurl's Guide" explains it in plain English, with lots of Deborah's drawings to show you how it all fits together. Special instructions for harp players, but useful to EVERYONE! Book - $24.50 Read More, See Sample Pages, Download the Book!
Not eligible for discount sales (i.e. This item is not part of any online sales unless specifically named in the sale).
*  Introduction to Improvisation and "Vamps for Improvisation" + CD - It's hard to learn to improvise, especially when you're playing alone! This CD gives you a "friend" to play along with and the booklet provides an introduction to the principles of improvisation. The package has special instructions for harp players, but it can be used for ANY instrument, from the ukelele to the saxophone! Book and CD - $25.00
Sheet Music & Publications Especially for Harp Players


For LEVER or PEDAL

* Baroque Flamenco Solo (for pedal & lever harps) includes Beginner, Intermediate & Advanced/Concert versions (Advanced version for pedal harp only). $17.95

Deborah says: "This is my most recent arrangement.  It includes three versions -- from simple to advanced. The "advanced" arrangement is suitable for concert performance and includes the fiery flamenco cadenza written out the way I play it myself. The book also contains two other versions, both playable on lever harp (in Eb) -- and one of the versions is simple enough for intermediate beginners!  I'm proud I was able to create arrangements for every level of player so that now everyone can enjoy playing this piece as much as I have!"


For LEVER or PEDAL

* The Nightingale (for harp solo or harp & voice / lever or pedal harps).  This is Deborah's top-selling sheet music.  It includes five versions of "The Nightingale," from Beginner to Advanced, for harps in Eb or C, some versions for harp instrumental and some for voice & harp. $12.50

Deborah says: "I wrote this piece in the memory of my mother's voice.  It's my most-requested tune, and often performed and recorded by other harpists from Korea to Germany!"

 


For LEVER or PEDAL

* Nataliana (for pedal & lever harps) is a Malagueña-like romantic concert piece for intermediate to advanced players. $8.50

Deborah says: "This was the first piece I ever wrote for harp.  I was so taken with the a handbuilt lever harp my friend Natalie had, that I wanted to write a professional-level concert piece I could play on it.  This piece has no lever or pedal changes, but it's very challenging and very romantic and passionate!   I also love playing on pedal harp, because you can play it in Ab-minor - which is the richest, most resonant key for pedal harp."

For LEVER or PEDAL

* New Blues (for pedal & lever harps) is a bluesy theme and variation for intermediate to advanced players. $7.50

Deborah says: "This was the first Blues-ish piece I wrote for harp, and it's more of a Be-bop Blues  - very upbeat.  It's fun to play and a big crowd-pleaser."

For PEDAL HARP only

*  Danny Boy (for concert/pedal harp) is Deborah's arrangement of the traditional classic. $5.00

Deborah says: "I always loved this tune and the story behind it, and enjoyed reharmonizing the simple melody.  This is an early arrangement of mine for solo pedal harp, from the days before I knew how to play lever harp). This arrangement for pedal harp players is a great "alternative version" that tends a little more toward the harmonies of a jazz ballad."

For PEDAL HARP only

*  Fur Elise (for concert/pedal harp) is Deborah's arrangement of one of Beethoven's most haunting melodies. $6.50

Deborah says: "When I was little, my mother used to play "Für Elise" on the piano.  I loved the piece and as soon as I could, I tried to play it on the harp.  There was just one problem: right at the climax of the piece is a swift chromatic run. Argh!  But I loved this simple, beautiful piece so much I just had to play it.  So I used the theme of the melody to create a new descending run that's easy to play on the harp, and voilá, I could finally enjoy playing the piece I'd always heard my mother play!"


For PEDAL HARP only

* Wedding Tunes (for concert/pedal harp) is perfect for ceremonies - includes expandable section for those ceremonies that have trouble starting. $9.50

Deborah says: "When I first started playing the harp, I was often hired to play for weddings.  I loved it! It was like real-life musical theater.  My favorite part was playing processional, and my goal was to have no dry eye in the house! I discovered the most difficult moment was when the bride was about to come out .. and then she wouldn't!  So when I wrote this arrangement, I built in a special expandable section of glissandos to play while waiting for the bride!
For Harp Ensemble

PEDAL or LEVER Harp

* Off She Goes & She's Gone (for two harps or harp ensemble) is a fun-to-play jig and a reel. $14.50 - For lever or pedal harp / intermediate

Original Cabaret Songs (Piano/Vocal) - Available by Download Only
"How is Your Wife?" (from the cabaret musical "The Letter" / Piano/Vocal Score $6.50
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AMPLIFICATION KIT

Hip-Harp Amplification Kit (for harp, piano, dobro, dulcimer, kalimba or any other straight-soundboard instrument) - includes everything you need to turn your instrument from acoustic to electro-acoustic instrument! Includes pre-amp, transducer (aka "pickup"), cables, instructions, and Deborah's book "The Second Edition of The Gurl's Guide to Amplification" chock-full of DHC's notes, drawings and anecdotes about amplification.

$335.00 includes book.

PLEASE NOTE: In order to use this kit, you will still need either an amplifier or a PA system. If you are using a PA system, you may also need a "direct box." What this system does is make your acoustic harp into an electro-acoustic harp -- kind of like making an acoustic guitar into an electro-acoustic guitar. You still need the amp -- but now YOU CAN PLUG RIGHT IN!

Click the image at right for more info on exactly what's in the kit.

Not eligible for discount sales (i.e. This item is not part of any online sales unless specifically named in the sale).

LICENSE ORCHESTRAL SCORES & PARTS for PERFORMANCE

Baroque Flamenco orchestral performance license includes access to downloadable scores & parts for symphony orchestra and pedal harp soloist - and a license for up to 3 performances of the same program within a 5-day period. Meaning: If you're presenting this same program 3 times with the same ensemble and soloist over the space of a week or weekend, you don't have to buy 3 separate licenses. This will cover up to 3. If you'll be having more performances, email to outline what you're doing and we'll see what we can do to extend or add to the basic license.

Instrumentation:
This can be performed with pairs of winds & brass, percussion and strings although the full orchestration includes:

Flutes 1 & 2 plus Piccolo - Oboes 1 & 2, Clarinets 1 & 2, Bassoon 1 & 2 (Contrabassoon optional)
Horn 1 & 2 (Horn 3 & 4 double 1 & 2) - Tpts 1 & 2 (Tpts 3 & 4 double 1 & 2) - Tbn 1 & 2, Bass Tbn & Tuba
Timpani and Percussion (2-4 players) - Orchestral Harp 
Strings

Electric or Amplified Pedal Harp Soloist


License (including Parts/Scores Download) - $350
Note: The current parts download scans include performance notes from previous performances.

Not eligible for discount sales (i.e. This item is not part of any online sales unless specifically named in the sale).

 
UNPUBLISHED VAULT ITEMS

When people request items from Deborah's "Unpublished Vault" we charge a fee for locating and sending them. These are sometimes items that will never be published - other times, they're just awaiting a few tweaks before publication. Sometimes people need them 'now' - however imperfect - and not later, which is why we try to offer this service.

You'll need to check with Deborah's office to see if the unpublished item you want is available before ordering it. You can do that by emailing us.

Make sure you specify exactly what you want in the "If you have special requests..." field of the Shopping Cart even if you've already told them what you want.

If you'll be getting the item via download, select the "Free Shipping for Orders Over $75" shipping option in the shopping cart to avoid shipping costs.

Not eligible for discount sales (i.e. This item is not part of any online sales unless specifically named in the sale).

 
TOURING LESSONS

When Deborah's on tour or at festivals she sometimes gives private lessons at a reduced "Festival Rate" IF you've signed up for one or more of those lessons and IF you've arranged with Deborah to pay for it online, you can pay for it here. Your credit card will not be charged until the lesson is scheduled. This button is just to make it easier for students to pay online - not for scheduling.

Not eligible for discount sales (i.e. This item is not part of any online sales unless specifically named in the sale).

DEBORAH'S "BURNT FOOD MUSEUM" APRON

Some musicians are well-known gourmet cooks. Others ... well, let's just say that Deborah Henson-Conant is curator and founder of the "Burnt Food Museum." Deborah's museum-quality culinary disasters have been featured on "The Food Network," "The View" and "All Things Considered."  Now you can share the infamy, when you wear a "Burnt Food Museum" apron, designating you (or someone you love) as an official member of the Burnt Food Museum Field Research team. $25.00

Not eligible for discount sales (i.e. This item is not part of any online sales unless specifically named in the sale).
ORDERING

All items (CDs, DVD, cards, amplification kit, sheet music, etc.) may be ordered by mail or phone. We accept checks, money orders, VISA, MASTERCARD, and AMEX.

U.S. orders: Shipping and handling $6.75

Non-US orders: Small orders, we'll send Priority International
when possible: 12.50 Canada / Mexico; $15.00 most other countries);
When that's not possible, we'll estimate the lowest cost. If you need us
to email you with the cost before we bill your card, please indicate that
in the "Special Requests" Box below)

Massachusetts Residents add 5% Sales Tax.
 
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Many of Deborah's recordings are also available online from Amazon.com and CDBaby.com

ONLINE:

Shop our catalog, then order through our secure, online shopping cart using a credit card. For items you don't see in the catalog, email for information orders@hipharp.com or call using the numbers below.

BY MAIL:
Send check or money order payable to "Golden Cage Music, Inc."
Golden Cage Music, Inc.
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781-483-3556 (if you are calling from outside the US)
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781-483-3987  

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