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http://dantharpmusic.com
Hi! I'm Dan Tharp, a solo acoustic guitar player who plays classical and steel string guitar....but only in my spare time. I don't make a living as a musician. I'm actually the IS Director at Pekin Hospital (http://www.pekinhospital.org).
I've been playing guitar off and on since I was 13/14 but never could bring myself to perform or record because of "stage fright" and that stupid/crazy voice in my head that keeps telling me I'm not good enough to make a living at it.

So, I pay the bills the old fashioned way (with a real job) and play just for fun.
Well I'm in my 40's now and I've been thinking maybe it's time to get over that and start recording and maybe(?) performing again.
I just purchased a BOSS BR-600 Digital Recorder to record my pieces with. As I get the time, I'll start uploading them to this site.
By the way, the BR-600 is an AWESOME device. I recommend it highly!

I hope you enjoy the music.
If you do, please pass this site along to your friends!
I'd really like as many people as possible to hear it.
I appreciate any feedback anyone has to offer...good or bad.

Take care!
Dan

http://dantharpmusic.com
 
 

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"Second Thought"

Thanks to everyone on Ourstage for all of the kind words and support you’ve given me. It really means a LOT to me.
As I can, I’m working on my next album, “Second Thought”....trying new things; re-thinking my music; re-thinking my career; re-thinking my life.
....and hopefully, coming out the other side braver and musically stronger.
Thank you for being a part of that.
Take care,
Dan
http://dantharpmusic.com

 
 

Comments

 
  • Posted by Bob & Deb on Aug 3 at 2:39 PM EDT
    Hey Dan....glad you decided to "hang in".....you know how we feel about your music!!
  • Posted by James Alan Gourley on Jul 31 at 2:42 PM EDT
    Hi Dan

    Just noticed your reply to Daniels blog saying your leaving the site. I hope you reconsider as you will be missed by many but if you do leave I wish you every success in the future in all aspects of your life.

    Your music has brought great pleasure to me and I'm sure to many others. Hope you decide to stay Dan, the place needs talent like yours.

    Respect and best wishes

    Alan
  • Posted by hotokegi on Jul 19 at 2:10 PM EDT
    Amazing!
    Your Turn Now is a really good Ambient Track. The Flute and the suttle rhythmic background is Second to None in terms of mixing Electronic Sounds with Orchestral Instruments.

    Great Imagination and Great Work!
  • Posted by Roberto Dalla Vecchia on Jun 17 at 2:53 AM EDT
    Ciao Dan,
    very very nice tunes!!!
    If you ever come to Italy let me know.
    Best always,
    Roberto
  • Posted by Stan Williams on Jun 6 at 1:29 AM EDT
    Great Music Dan, Relaxing, great guitar ...
    Peace,
    sw
  • Posted by Cathie Fredrickson on May 28 at 11:48 PM EDT
    You are so amazingly talented. I love your songs in all channels!!!!!!!!!!!!! I totally understand stage fright.. I stopped me for twenty years, only wrote and played alone until two years ago, when a friend amped me up to go to a studio, now, I just play open mic's and small benefits. Peace to you always, Cathie
  • Posted by MarioG on May 28 at 9:00 AM EDT
    Music is eternal and it looks that yours is here to stay. From a guitar player to another, Dan you are incredible.
  • Posted by meleniumx on May 16 at 5:23 PM EDT
    Heh Dan,

    Nice to see ya here!

    MeleniumX
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No Room At The Table
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