Ambient Harp Music by Thomas Dodd

Thomas first rose to prominence in the 1990s as the Celtic harpist for the Gothic-styled band Trio Nocturna, whose ethereal sound earned a devoted “underground’ following. After retiring from live performances in the early 2000s, he shifted his creative focus to photography and built a successful career as a visual artist known for his painterly photo montage style.

In 2020, Thomas returned to his first love — the harp. What began as meditative livestreams (on his popular Facebook page) during the pandemic quickly evolved into Dodd once again composing and performing original music for the harp. His music today blends acoustic and electric harp into ambient, atmospheric soundscapes that are meditative, transportive, and deeply relaxing.

Much like his visual art, Thomas’s harp compositions draw on mythic and emotional themes, creating a timeless and otherworldly atmosphere. He is currently recording a new album of instrumental works that continue to explore this fusion of acoustic tradition and contemporary ambient expression..