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Member Since	6/15/2006
Band Website	www.keswickmuseum.co.uk/
Band Members	Players of the instrument have included Evelyn Glennie, Brian Dewan, Emma Welsby, Bill Wells, Chris Stones, Egremont Community Gamelan, and Gav Bradshaw.
Influences	Evelyn Glennie, Patrick Moore, Philip Glass, Steve Reich, Michael Nyman, John Cale, William Irwin...
Sounds Like	A xylophone, glockenspeil, church bells...
Type of Label	Major

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About Musical Stones

Constructed between 1827 and 1840 by Keswick stonemason Joseph Richardson out of special 'hornfels' slate, the Musical Stones of Skiddaw were made famous throughout Britain and Europe in the Victorian period. They were played expertly by Joseph and his three sons and they performed with the instrument front of Queen Victoria at Buckingham Palace three times in 1848. They instrument has been kept at Keswick Museum and Art Gallery since 1914 and any visitor can walk in and play them. In the last two years they have been taken out out tour again for special concerts. For the full story see blog entry: 'The Story of the Musical Stones of Skiddaw'.

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Collver Percussion	Nov 8 2009 10:45 PM Greetings from Colorado U.S. I love the sound of that instrument. Thanks you for sharing such a great sound. -Chad
Marimbas of the World/N.M. Marimba B./STEVE CHAVEZ	Mar 31 2009 2:56 PM I admire your great music on such an amazing instrument. I am especially surprised to learn that you are using THE ACTUAL RICHARDSON STONES. He had to be an amazing man to dedicate his time to find, cut, and tune the stones. The frame is also amazing. I AM ALSO HAPPY THAT YOU GET TO USE A MUSEUM INSTRUMENT SINCE MOST SIT THERE AND COLLECT DUST. THE INSTRUMENT IS A WORLD TREASURE AND YOU PLAY IT WELL!
Birgit R. Deubner	Oct 14 2008 10:04 PM (just filmed 3 days ago) "Dungbeetle and Sisyphus" in the countryside 2008. A performance for a passing audience and for film.
Birgit R. Deubner	Sep 26 2008 5:58 PM I am delighted to now be a friend of the Musical Stones and will certainly attend some future events...
Steve	Jun 16 2008 8:03 AM Hi, I enjoed the CD I bought from you at the museum last week. Have passed youur page details to 3 of my musician frioends - thay could make great music on those stones too if they ever get to you. All the best Steve (Reading)
Lakeland Fiddlers	Apr 25 2008 4:14 PM Hi Musical Stones, thanks for the add. We really enjoyed playing with you at the Keswick Museum, looking forward to being able to work with you again.
Gavin Bradshaw	Nov 27 2007 1:23 PM Thought you might find this profile - i have a silly amount of music on myspace! Lovin the 'stones' punnery - unfortunately i have nothing original to contribute. I'll email you some stones mp3s later today. gav
Phil Saunders	Jan 28 2007 9:43 PM Always been a big Stones fan. Looking forward to my next trip to Keswick for a bit of a plonk.
Mabanzi Marimba	Nov 24 2006 11:18 AM Thanks for the add request! MABANZI MARIMBA
Marimba Sol de Chiapas	Nov 16 2006 5:41 PM Dear Musical Stones, Greetings and thanks for your support of Marimba Sol de Chiapas and the magical music of la marimba Mexicana!!! Keep up with Sol anytime at www.mexicanmarimba.com, and !Mil Gracias! for the friend-add here at MySpace!!! With Warmest Regards, -JC Sol
Robin Foster	Aug 16 2006 12:07 PM YEH! great to see you again, I've always loved the stones....

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