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Eternity A Romantic Collection (Album) by Hilary Stagg

Artist Biography For Hilary Stagg

Hilary Stagg Was A New Age Harpist From Northern California. 1957 ~ 1999 Previously An Electrician Hilary Stagg's Named For Sir Edmund Hillary The Famous Mountaineer Career Path Changed In His Mid-Twenties When He Attended The Concert Of Renowned New Age Harpist Andreas Vollenweider. He Was Enthralled And Was So Inspired That He Purchased A Small Harp. With A High School Band Sousaphone Background It Was A Delightful Challenge For Him To Use His Knowledge As An Electrician To Amplify His New Instrument. As A Result His Custom Amplification Was Superb. He Tried Formal Lessons But Quickly Decided He Would Learn To Play The Harp A Different Way. Hilary Believed In And Practised Lucid Dreaming And Developed A Way Of Dancing With The Muse In His Dreams A Way Of Exploring And Composing Music In His "sleep" That Became The Core Of His Compositions. As He Experimented Hilary Developed A Gentle Yet Powerful Melodic Style That Gave New Meaning To Soothing And Relaxing Music. He Began Performing Regularly Refining His Technique And Confidence. The Results Of His Labor And Dedication Can Be Heard On Seven Titles For Real Music Records Beyond The Horizon 1987 Feather Light 1989 Dream Spiral 1991 The Edge Of Forever 1993 Winter Magic Christmas Selections 1995 Sweet Return 1997 And Finally Hilary Stagg ~ A Tribute. Hilary Died Suddenly After A Brief Illness In June 1999. His Music Is Our Gift Ready To Comfort And Uplift At The Touch Of A Button.

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