Amy Turk - Courage

Have Courage 🍃
This is a song about standing up for yourself, believing in yourself, and knowing that you are a survivor, even in your darkest hour.
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Mixed by Jake Allen ‪@HollowSoundOfMelody‬
Mastered by Thomas Gray
Filming and post production by John Hoskison
Video editing by Amy Turk
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In the UK, 1 in 4 women will experience domestic abuse at some point in their lifetime. On average, it takes 7 attempts to leave an abusive partner for good, and the most dangerous time for victims is when they try to leave. 20% of children in the UK have lived with an adult perpetrating domestic abuse, which means as many as 1 in 5 adults go out into the world and into new relationships, not understanding that this behaviour is abnormal and unacceptable. I was one of those children.
Inspired by my escape from an abusive relationship years ago, this song has come to represent the end of every toxic relationship I've left behind, and the risks survivors take to live in the truth that the only person who should ever get to decide what you do with your life... is YOU.
For the next month, 100% of profits from this song will go to the charities Refuge and Respect, who help people in the UK fleeing domestic abuse. No one should have to live with being controlled, abused, manipulated, or frightened by someone close to them.
This song is my tribute to the bravery and resilience of everyone who has walked away from an abuser. And it's my rallying cry, for anyone who needs to hear it, if you haven't yet taken that first step. It's going to be ok - please know that wherever you are, I see you, and I'll stand with you. You deserve better.
Have Courage.
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If you or someone you know is being abused by a family member, partner, friend... here are some resources that can support you:
refuge.org.uk/...
mensadviceline...
And here's further support and info here on KZbin, if you're recovering. These are all channels that have really helped me along my journey, and continue to do so:
‪@TheHolisticPsychologist‬
‪@lovingmeafterwe‬
‪@TherapyinaNutshell‬
‪@DoctorRamani‬
‪@SurvivingNarcissism‬
‪@CourageCoaching‬
‪@CrappyChildhoodFairy‬
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#harp #percussion #acoustic #syzygy #havecourage

[@amyturkharp]

Presenting "Courage" - the first single from my debut EP, Syzygy. This is a song about standing up for yourself, believing in yourself, and knowing that you are a survivor, even in your darkest hour. In the UK, 1 in 4 women will experience domestic abuse at some point in their lifetime. On average, it takes 7 attempts to leave an abusive partner for good, and the most dangerous time for victims is when they try to leave. 20% of children in the UK have lived with an adult perpetrating domestic abuse, which means as many as 1 in 5 adults go out into the world and into new relationships, not understanding that this behaviour is abnormal and unacceptable. I was one of those children. Inspired by my escape from an abusive relationship years ago, this song has come to represent the end of every toxic relationship I've left behind, and the risks survivors take to live in the truth that the only person who should ever get to decide what you do with your life... is YOU. For the next month, 100% of profits from this song will go to the charities Refuge and Respect, who help people in the UK fleeing domestic abuse. No one should have to live with being controlled, abused, manipulated, or frightened by someone close to them. This song is my tribute to the bravery and resilience of everyone who has walked away from an abuser. And it's my rallying cry, for anyone who needs to hear it, if you haven't yet taken that first step. It's going to be ok - please know that wherever you are, I see you, and I'll stand with you. You deserve better. Have Courage. Ps. If this message resonates with you and you need support, there are links in the description to help you find the answers you need. x

[@sprockkets]

Been watching you since the first zelda video came into my feed years ago. Sorry to hear about your experience. No one deserves that, only true love. Esp you.

[@Ernesanloz]

❤😢Beautiful song and technic with your harp!😘 The person that living abuse from the family or partner never walk alone! 😭🙌🤝

[@CarolineWeharp]

Huge respect to you Amy ❤

[@amyturkharp]

@@sprockkets thanks for sticking around long enough to see my transition into sharing original music, it means a lot.

[@Doublereeder2]

Thank you for this!

[@togdochroise]

This is one of the most creative pieces of harp solo writing (and performing, obviously!) I've ever encountered. Just incredible.

[@mezzomoo]

This is such an incredible display of musicality! The incorporation of percussive hits, harmonics, finger snaps, and other techniques really brought out the harp in its fullest. I really loved hearing the low resonating strings paired with the gorgeous high end melody as I don't often get to hear that part of the harp often. I also love the transition from dark to light in the video, reflecting the message of this piece. Really amazing composition, performance, and mix!

[@NaomiSV]

I love how you keep creating new, unexpected sounds with your instrument. Your playing is always inventive and fresh!

[@amyturkharp]

Thank you!

[@eeeman]

Thank you. I was in an abusive home and even the victims were taking advantage of me as I'm a empathic person without boundaries due to gaslighting. As an adult I was in emotionally abusive relationships. Now I know what empath and narcissist is and people's manipulation tactics. My eyes are open and live happily alone, still healing.

[@HangInThere-Azalea]

God give you strength!

[@8no1likeme-infinitestar65]

Same, we are blessed to know better now...much love❤

[@Thorgnor]

I love when a musician steps out of the box and lets creativity flow. Excellent composition and performance!

[@lukefilewalker9454]

You are truly amazing, my 7 year old daughter listens to you every night before she goes to bed, we love to share your music together thank you so very much. ❤️❤️❤️

[@nadiabirkenstock_harpsong]

Wow, Amy, I‘ve loved your work for years, but this is a new dimension. This incredible flow and groove of the piece, so powerful. The second part of the filming, out in the open, in the light, after the darkness, and the message behind it from the video description had me in tears. It is such a strong statement. Thank you ❤️❤️❤️

[@DreamscapesMusicCinema]

Wow ! This was Absolutely amazing 👏. Thank you Amy for your wonderful new presentation ❤. I hope everything is going well in Your Life 🌹💖🤩❣♥️. Mark Bensette Aux Bois 🇨🇦.

[@MartinezEvulvE]

No words, just tears and smiles!

[@isabellebesancon5591]

I’m so happy following you and discover this magical song. Thank you for sharing your scars with us for the sake of people who endure this things. And especially, thank you for your strength ❤

[@Harpsibored]

Damn this is a BOP 💖

[@mathildamalanda1789]

Such a powerful composition! Just as powerful as you are! I'm so happy for you, that you could escape from your abusive relationships! And I just have to say: Your skills are truly amazing! As a harp learner I am always so impressed by your use of techniques and your playing style! Fusing these complicated elements of percussion, strumming and the ton of flageolets together into this wonderful music. It's just impressive how skilled you are. You were in fact the person who gave me the biggest motivation to finally start taking harp lessons a few years ago... I really look up to you. I think your composition transports such a strong vibe, as it probably should, it transports courage (I can really feel it, I hope it doesn't sound weird. But that's something I often feel about your music.) You really captured it perfectly!!! Luckily, I didn't experience a toxic and abusive relationship, but for me, your piece strengthens me to be more careful. The message you are transporting is so important! Thank you so much for your amazing things your do Amy, you are wonderful! Have a beautiful day!

[@hexyearhexyear]

your songwriting skills are super underrated, absolutely wonderful song

[@NomadeonNick]

Demons be runnin'

[@amyturkharp]

Thanks so much! 🍃

[@ВолодимирСтеців-г6ъ]

Your amazing music fascinates with its incredible beauty. Thank you Amy Turk 👍👏🌹🌹🌹💕.

[@nadege6462]

Gorgeous !!! Magnifique !!!

[@LukeWalter2]

Great composition! Such a banger.

[@jasondoe2596]

What a powerful and touching piece... thanks for sharing your art with the world.

[@morrigan9152]

this is jaw dropping. challenging perceptions of what the pedal harp can do. you are your instrument, and its awesome to see

[@kraneiathedancingdryad6333]

I can barely tie my shoes, and here you are not only playing a harp, but doing percussion at the same time. This is awesome.

[@CarolineWeharp]

The meaning of the symbol on the cover of your album is perfect …love your work

[@EpicureMammon]

This is sick.

[@daze507]

Great! 👍🏻👍🏻

[@maksphoto78]

Well done Amy!

[@WheelchairMania]

Love it! Quality music for us dopes wandering around.

[@radiantnoir]

That was GREAT! The music is so relaxing while the percussive element made me want to dance. 🔥💜🔥

[@michael_camdog1765]

Amy, both harp music and artist are beautiful as always 💓🎶🌍🌏🌎🎶😎

[@rachelmarikimber-live]

Your music creations and intentions are beautiful! Thank you for shining 💗🧚‍♂️

[@maurojoseferreira]

Amazing, hypnotic! Wow!!!!

[@davidkuinov]

wow. beautiful

[@kiltedpiper98]

Fantastic job on this. Music was exceptional as was the cinematography.

[@lovingmeafterwe]

Love this and so thankful to be a part of your journey 🥺🥺🥹

[@amyturkharp]

Thanks so much for all you do, Ginger! 💕

[@anthonyletizia2213]

Bravo! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@Hollywiththeflowers]

Astonishing piece, drew me to tears at the very start. I could feel your emotion conveyed so clearly through my screen. It reminded me of when I too found courage. You are brilliant, you are strong & you are powerful. I had goosebumps ❤️

[@amyturkharp]

You know. Sending you love. 💜

[@Soundole]

Wonderful writing, and your impassioned playing is as impressive as ever! Awesome work Amy!

[@amyturkharp]

Thanks so much Peter, I so appreciate your support over the years! Sending you much love from a rainy UK. 💜

[@maximiliantrellerharp3983]

This piece is stunning ❤ congrats for this amazing composition

[@amyturkharp]

Thank you Max 🍃

[@harfenspieler]

I salute you for your incredible musicality and rhythmical prowess. Gorgeous music! 🤩

[@CourageCoaching]

Beautiful music and thank you so much for sharing this with me and for mentioning my channel.

[@amyturkharp]

Thank you Athina for your wonderful work! 🍃

[@raymondhummel5211]

Great video! Wonderful rhythmic techniques going on with the melodic passages presented! Courage, did you right it? Very beautiful relaxing sound.😶 ❤

[@CrappyChildhoodFairy]

Beautiful, composition and powerful performance! Love this.

[@amyturkharp]

Thank you, Anna!

[@MsMusicHarp]

What an amazing, powerful and empowering piece! Thank you.

[@radiantnoir]

I cannot stop listening to this. All night it’s been playing on my personal playlist. Truly beautiful.

[@19mychaellee71]

Love it Amy.

[@DanielleGallano]

Lovely original song! I love your harp playing including the percussion!

[@1earflapping]

Wow. Impressive tune and playing.

[@suzannezijderveld6498]

Love It Amy!! Great with the harmonics and percussion.

[@MattPayne-tu8cf]

Such beautiful work! Keep it up! Some of the most beautiful harp music I’ve ever heard.

[@marieguellec]

Everything about this piece is amazing! The technicality, the musicality, the beauty of the performance, the message... I had no idea about what you went through and it is very brave of you to share and stand for others. As a very beginner harpist and as a psychologist-criminologist, I now have double the admiration for you!! Thank you 🙏🤗

[@ericthompson515]

Lighting strumming!! So Ninja! Thank you so much!

[@BryanJordanMusic]

This is spectacular. Your creativity, and musicality is absolutely phenomenal! Wow!

[@ValfreyjaAndTheHarp]

This is absolutely INSANE harp playing! I'm a beginner and so inspired. Wowww, thanks for sharing, and the beautiful message as well.

[@jfrizzell6645]

Awesome content from my favorite living harpist!

[@jean-philippeabraham1395]

very nice shooting and lights choices. It enhance an already beautiful song and perfect playing ! Thank you :)

[@carolfay1122]

This is gorgeous. Absolutely beautiful. 🩷 Thank you.

[@harppoet]

You are fabulous on many levels. This is a particularly good song you put out. Thank you!

[@lizzieharp]

Aaaah this is incredible! Amazing piece, amazing performance, really powerful. Love it so much.

[@misfortunesherald]

There's just so much in this song that is mindblowing. I don't know much about playing the harp myself, but I love all the details, the dynamic range, the muted strumming to add percussion... and all of this just on one instrument. Thank you for creating this, it's a joy to listen to.

[@amyturkharp]

Thanks for listening 🍃

[@DeiseLorena]

AMAZING!!! So creative, so fresh, so exciting! Have to watch the video more times just to see the movement of each hand... it´s delicious to watch all the movements! And the sound of the strings being part of the percussion is so satisfying to listen to!

[@scottmaynard6227]

Incredible, Amy, all around!!

[@isatravan2697]

Magnifique Courage Merci Amy 🥰

[@razielgeist1400]

This is beautiful! Thank you (Again) Ms Turk 🙏

[@tessaN64]

wow what a great sound. actually caught myself dancing a bit!! ♡

[@scrcsrs]

Congratulations Amy, its a powerful an instrospective song, thank you for sharing your talent. All the success!

[@cvisherwood]

This is such an outstanding piece of music. You and your music are so inspiring.

[@katharinebarrett4929]

Beautiful .

[@rebeccacosas3826]

Beautiful. I can hear the courage in your music.

[@robertowarren7007]

A.T....the fastest hands around! Timing like a clock!

[@joviilein_]

I love listening to you play. Keep it up!

[@MairiKeltia]

Great instrumental mastery

[@Steeyuv]

Beautiful again - please put to the good cause.

[@amyturkharp]

Thank you!

[@Kinnordvd23]

Amazing, love your music! ❤

[@JanetSalmonson]

Fabulous I love the rhythm , percussion and spirit

[@francemarieperreault9736]

❤ fabulous …..

[@delpharp]

Incredible! So neat. Couldn't stop listening

[@nathanielmayfield5958]

Went to work rhis morning. Not feeling it. This song just gave me a major boost. Thanks Amy

[@amyturkharp]

Thanks Nathaniel x

[@HitlerGanapathi]

Super music

[@goldcountytoys]

so great!

[@lumarians]

Than you. God bless.

[@MADZIA0606]

*Gorgeous!*

[@ChrisLT]

Really neat.

[@NicolasScott896]

Love it

[@anthonyagins7872]

Even though this song didn’t come out on my bday, this song is a great gift! Looking forward to your EP 🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳

[@HarmonieZvuku-harfy-kalimby]

Maestro! Percusion, overtones and overall musicality and usage of a harp. As a player and maker of celtic harps I deepely appreciate your art! I want you to play my harps =D Thank you, Tomáš

[@jeremiahmarkusmedia6915]

very cool!! I imagine it must be super fun incorporating percussive elements while you're finger picking.. Also probably takes so much coordination to achieve this level of playing.. In any case, very inspiring! :D

[@thesunreport]

Lovely piece. 🙂

[@Amateur_Pianist_472]

Jesus that’s so complex and you’ve mastered it. Well done!

[@stephanieann9770]

I love your music ❤

[@Штирлиц-з5и]

Вот! Вот о чём я всегда говорил! Не дурацкие биты, а полноценная композиция! Жаль что у нас так уже не умеют. Спасибо Ами, ты красивый умный ангел!

[@Brumemusic]

I love how this song combines technical creativity and emotional depth. It's impressive yet moving, evoking feelings of hope, fragility, and bravery 🩶

[@amyturkharp]

You get it 🍃

[@KarlEFX]

A trauma bond is a heartbreaking and corrosive thing...

[@psilentxjin]

Andy McKee sent me here! The percussive elements feel like a cyclic---defiance.

[@amyturkharp]

Thanks for being here!

[@willowgroveweathercenter2686]

Excellent

[@stephenmichalski2643]

Always so fascinating to watch and listen to 😮😮😮👍👍👍🙏🙏🙏every time i see her i want to buy a harp and learn 👍👍🙏🙏😀😀🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼

[@theredboneking]

Bravo 👏

[@wiselinivan5017]

Inspired

[@adamswierczynski]

Thank you.

[@Toine_Harrt]

WOW !!!!!

[@bonielllaneza2137]

❤❤❤

[@carpenanne]

❤❤❤