a harpist reviews 11 harp scenes from film & TV

I did my research and found 11 harp scenes from movies and TV shows! Find out how these actors did and learn a thing or two about harps from yours truly.
Movie/Film List:
The Magic Christian (1969)
Annie (1982)
Valmont (1989)
Drew Carey Show (1995)
The Matrix (1999)
The Princess Diaries 2 (2004)
Harry Potter (2001)
Drake and Josh (2004)
How I Met Your Mother (2005)
The Big Bang Theory (2007)
Love Is Blind (2020)

[@chloelooc5395]

harp players are truly an elite species, we must protect them

[@LiterallyAlly]

Rack city killed me 😂 loved this review too! Maybe you could review some impressive harp performances next!

[@alexharpist]

Alyssah Hewlett HAHAH so glad you enjoyed that! Bad harp performances are so much more entertaining though! 😂

[@zakc7504]

This was so much fun to watch and those extended techniques...lmao

[@alexharpist]

Zak C I’m glad you enjoyed it!! There’s so many random extended techniques LOL

[@CostcoRep]

Came across this video while doing research for a grad school project and it was so entertaining and informative! Definitely subscribing and looking forward to watching more!

[@alexharpist]

So cool! I never thought this would be helpful for a grad student but there’s a first for everything! Thank you so much and good luck on your project ☺️

[@johnstrand7456]

The Valmont actor is a Texas boy and he was extensively coached by San Antonio symphony harpist Laurie Buchanan especially for this movie - you could also check out 1953 movie The Angel Who Pawned Her Harp - starring Diane Cilento who was Mrs Sean Connery at the time

[@alexharpist]

Oh that's interesting! And thank you for the recommendation!

[@eleadumarche9566]

I just found your channel and it's amazing ! So cool as a harpist to see more harp content ! Could you do a review about Drella in Gilmore Girls ?

[@alexharpist]

@@eleadumarche9566 Aww thank you so much!! I actually reviewed a couple of her scenes in another video I made on my channel called “a harpist reviews harp playing on KZbin and TV” :)

[@eleadumarche9566]

@@alexharpist oh so cool, thanks ! I'm watching it right away :)

[@matts1246]

I really enjoyed your video. Thank you for making it! I'd love to hear your thoughts on your favorite pieces of harp music to play, either solo or in orchestra.

[@alexharpist]

Matthew Sarb Thank you so much for watching! And that’s a great idea! I could probably only really comment on solo pieces though because I actually don’t have a lot of experience playing in orchestras 😔

[@matts1246]

@@alexharpist I know I really enjoy Valerie Milot's performance of Moldau (kzbin.info/www/bejne/ip-8dIpumrykh9E ), Natalie Lurie's performance of The Lark (kzbin.info/www/bejne/p5DHlYOOeKlgmdU ), and Seika Dong's performance of The Lark (kzbin.info/www/bejne/jWK7YZZpqK-pl6c ), but I surely am not good enough to play those pieces yet.

[@organist1982]

Thank you for making this! Do you know about the 1995 film "A Little Princess" where the wicked character Miss Minchin plays her harp in multiple scenes throughout?

[@alexharpist]

Thanks for watching! I have not, but sounds like something I should see!

[@organist1982]

@@alexharpist And then in the Gilmore Girls TV show, Drella (played by Alex Borstein) plays a pedal harp; Alex' fake playing is convincing enough to me that I thought she was actually doing the playing, when it was in fact Lori Andrews (and Alex is playing her electric pedal harp). Here's the link to the KZbin vid that Lori uploaded about it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fpjdoIyjo7Wrbrc

[@alexharpist]

@@organist1982 Oh perfect thank you! I was looking for information about this but couldn’t find it myself

[@kuttelei]

there is also a very small scene in „home alone 2“ where kevin runs his hand over an old harp in the attic. but i don’t know if it’s worth reviewing.

[@organist1982]

@@kuttelei I don't remember that! Is there a clip here on KZbin?

[@luceaschild]

This was really so interesting. Thank you!

[@alexharpist]

thank you so much!! i'm glad it was interesting!

[@TheJerry5001]

You didn't go back far enough, You should check out Harpo Marx

[@foggycraw6758]

How did I miss that pun in the Matrix??

[@alexharpist]

it’s subtle!

[@michigo_]

Underrated channel c:

[@alexharpist]

thank you!! 🥺

[@Ahsoka_Hyrule]

4:03 Full version when??

[@alexharpist]

LMAOO

[@mr.quisizyx7545]

Echoing at least one other comment.. two words, Harpo Marx.

[@monique-octowhale]

more harp reaction videos please!! 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@alexharpist]

definitely planning on making more!

[@1eyedwilli3]

Hashbrows for every meal.

[@alexharpist]

Jacob Magilicuty HASH brown or hash BROWN?

[@1eyedwilli3]

alex why #browns.

[@brentlsanimationpreviews6374]

You say hashbrown correctly, with the emphasis on the 1st syllable.

[@dj7ply]

Underrated af

[@orionlavinmartinez3186]

Hey, if I can give some little corrections: The harp from Vermont is not a lever harp, it's a very early pedal harp, probably by Naderman or Cousineau. The harp from Harry Potter also isn't a Concert Grand, but an Early Érard, which has only 41 or 44 strings. But it's a nice video!

[@alexharpist]

Ah thank you! I should’ve done a little more research on those, so thanks for the corrections ☺️

[@elfagottist]

You say hashbrowns correctly that person is WRONG

[@alexharpist]

Brian Theis THANK YOU, i needed that reassurance

[@p.l.j.9825]

You missed the harp from Teletubbies