Ben E. King - Stand By Me // Amy Turk, Harp

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There are lots of reasons why this song is special. I first played this arrangement for a bridal procession at a wedding around 6-7 years ago, for a lovely couple called Hershil and Krupa. It was such a fun and original idea that I kept playing it at weddings after that, and it became a staple of my modern repertoire. Then last July I played this during the wedding ceremony of my friends Alice and Chance. I hadn't realised until later that evening that it was also their first dance, as this song is particularly special to Chance. It was a really beautiful moment and I was honoured to have made another connection with this timeless song.
I have arranged the upload of this video with Alice as a surprise for Chance, to mark their anniversary. Surprise dude!! :D
Adding the finger clicks to this arrangement seemed like the obvious way to get a sense of the great percussion backing from the original song into this version, and seems deceptively easy to do until you start trying to add in all of the vocal line to the right hand too! Playing this over the years has definitely helped me to improve my finger click tone and consistency, although the keen-eared may notice a difference in pitch between my right and left hands that I honestly can't explain to you. The bassline is equally simple sounding but fiddly to execute, and relies on a "clean up" method whereby each finger is replaced as the next plays in order to stop previous notes from ringing. This is a technique I've borrowed from my former Jazz Harp professor and general idol, the magnificent Park Stickney.
Thanks to:
Ben Turk - Director, audio, post-production
John Hoskison - Camera op, post-production
Alice & Chance - for your inspiring love story. x
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#beneking #standbyme #love

[@sylvianorthrup1112]

GIRL...You done it !!! I'm from Detroit, 74 years old. Awesome ! Much Thanks.

[@hannahl8081]

The fact that you can see the strings vibrate in waves is so cool!!!

[@joeyouyang]

Hannah L it's the rolling shutter effect

[@milanpetrovic5243]

I dont seee a fucking thing just listening

[@LoreSka]

It's due to the rolling shutter of her camera, it's just an optical illusion.

[@jazzyflymc]

@@LoreSka , not really an illusion, strings do vibrate, but our eyes could not really see it in reality :)

[@jazzyflymc]

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[@Michael-Oh]

I love the sass behind evey finger snap.

[@DerekOtway]

love the lighting on this one

[@luciaom9929]

When somebody becomes a master of their instrument, then they can play and develop new things and arrangements of high quality, its wonderful... Amy puts her heart into her original pieces, and it can be felt.

[@minalee6347]

Wow...I had no idea that snapping fingers can add so much to the music. A gorgeous performance that made me instantly become a fan of harp!!! Thank you! Oh, and the filming and the lighting are also great!

[@Rickoholic]

...and she gets such a great, crisp snap, from both hands!!!

[@heinzfehrmann7121]

You believe too easily!

[@spikespa5208]

Oh, to have young, agile fingers like yours again.

[@teacon7]

Well done! I didn't realize the harp could get this far into jazz territory.

[@MetroStationluver18]

I danced to my husband the night of our wedding to this beautiful song. Thanks for bringing such fond memories back. You’re amazing!

[@cyzswil6968]

Chapeau !! J'ai joué la harpe pendant quelques années quand j'étais enfant... il y a maintenant 60 ans (j'avais 5 ans quand j'ai commencé) et il me fait toujours plaisir quand je l'écoute. J'ai adoré votre jeu. Merci.

[@gonzaloarmijos]

I will never forget this particular arrangement. Absolutely beautiful!

[@roastbeafman87]

I don't think people typically consider the harp as versatile but Amy keeps showing that it absolutely is! Also...1:54 - 2:27 - best part! :D

[@yoshwii8938]

Those haters who pushed thumbs down are only jealous because they have no talents such as this to share with the world... You have an amazing future ahead of you!!!

[@jaideeprai230]

Amy’s performances touch your soul. Bless her. ✊✊✊

[@teresacristinamissflute]

Woooww!! No words. Fantastic, wonderful!!🤩🥰 Thank you so much for this beautiful performance, Amy!!🙏👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 Love and peace for you, from Brazil! ☮️💙💜💚💛🇧🇷

[@sarabanks971]

Your style, skill, and grace never cease to amaze me.

[@charliecastillo2011]

It's cool how you're able to flick strings and snap your fingers at the same time! Keep up the good work!

[@gilbertomorales4402]

You even snap your fingers better than any mortal! Such impressive talent! Your covers are always so amazing!

[@amyturkharp]

Gilberto M. Morales De León Thanks! Not as well as MJ but I'm still practising!

[@송석호-f6y]

I think that this harp cover is better than original song. Really!!

[@Jimjimjimjaboo]

What I love about harps is that they combine all the defining features and range of all non bowed string instruments with that of a piano. It's amazing what a single person can do with a harp.

[@compostcorner5934]

I stumbled across Amy doing a cover of Happy by Pharrell Williams ,and thought wow ! Brilliant, love the use of hand strikes to emulate the drum sounds ,that's unique as far as I'm aware ,but then tbf iv not really listened to Harp music much . Hence why I'm here checking out the rest of her work .Bravo . Being as I used to play drums many years ago (Although I haven't played for decades now ) I am a tapper ,I have a habit of tapping drum beats all the time lol .on my knees ,steering wheel of the car , kitchen counter ,you name it lol ..😂👍😁🎶

[@almightybeatz432hzofficial3]

I loved that song since I was young when the old film came out a long time ago, you did a great version of it, thanks for sharing all your music it's so relaxing, I'm Irish so harp music resonates in my blood,

[@yllennocj]

Beautiful work/play - many decades ago I played organ in an R&B group - this was a staple of our songlist - in one particular club this song would be the whole set - 45 mins or more!! whenever we began to wind it down the dancers would hiss and groan and make it clear we were not stopping !! it is a wonderful feeling when your audience enjoys your performance as much as we enjoyed performing it - thanks for plucking the memories.

[@cpacstudios]

I like the effects

[@nathaliee9159]

Wouahhh Amy you are really incredible.... Personally I would never attended such a passion.... I am 2 years study the harp but really active... An whe I see you , your originality. . This is really what I dream of....

[@amyturkharp]

Thanks for watching! Just do you and your path will appear, originality is about being true to what you really enjoy about life. I studied classical music and hated it, there are so many things I owe that path of study, technique, work ethic, and I met great people, but playing a wider range of styles is really my passion. I had to be honest about that before I really found a path I wanted to walk.

[@uservariouseehear]

信じられないほど、素晴らしいと思います！✨💗😊このフィンガースナップの美しさと、そしてそれを、ハープで弾いているのが、とても感動しました!!✨😊💫💗

[@davigreen754]

This feels like poetry on strings🥰🥰🥰

[@kylefenrick293]

If I close my eyes, you bring my mind to a time of huge temples and large columns and a calm pool of water, just a sense of heaven on Earth ❤️

[@lesleyhartford6071]

I am pretty impressed with her ability to keep the rhythm and snapping going and still and and play so beautifully. Loved the cinematography as well.

[@wyliecoyote7822]

You should watch her rendition of Toto's "Africa"

[@송석호-f6y]

2년만에 다시 이 음악(Amy Turk님이 하프로 연주한 "Stand By Me") 잘 듣고, 연주 영상도 잘 보고 가네요. 지금 들어도 예전에 들었던 감동은 여전하네요. 그럼, 이 음악을 듣는 모든분들 행복한 시간 되세요.

[@de0den]

I am an old man. The movie "Stand By Me" takes me back to when I was a kid. The events in the movie never occurred to me...not exactly. But it represents my childhood.

[@alant3970]

For such an accomplished harpist, playing this simple melody must be a piece of cake.

[@Atif_Ph.D._Kate_Bush_Fan_Club]

Wow Amy. You are a Godsend. Beautiful. Just beautifully played. Ben E. King would be so proud!

[@sebastiankreck]

Very cool is the combination of bass, melody and snapping with your fingers.

[@razorfett147]

Cannot stop listening. Somehow this is something i sorely needed in my world right now. Thank you Amy. Truly beautiful.

[@Lloyd-lg6fx]

Abso-frikkin-lutely amazing! Thank you! I love the way you did this in shadow! Also loved watching the lower strings vibrate against the light background!

[@gudrunsinatsch4213]

Was für eine Begabung...Unglaublich und wunderschön 🌻

[@michaeldean4704]

Beautiful arrangement of a great, classic song. Thank you Amy.

[@samflores6817]

The vibration of the strings is the same of my heart 💙 it's my favourite song and version Gratitude Amy Turk 🙏🏿

[@KuyaEnan]

Stand by me is one of my favorite songs! I love this harp version!

[@seokhosong7117]

Much love from south korea. Very good.

[@sakulmahadev8588]

Beautiful shadowplay and interpretation! Thanks

[@fernandomartinezvazquez9529]

De mis melodías favoritas, excelentemente interpretada e ingeniosamente acompañada, mucho éxito, saludos desde México

[@kathleenbrashier2579]

I can't even tell you how much I adore this song, Amy, specifically the way you play it. I am going to buy your arrangement, and even if it takes me years, I'm going to learn how to play it. As a beginner-level harpist, I am so happy and thankful to hear this type of music played so well on a harp. Thank you for the music you choose to play.

[@katalinpuscas9722]

so beautiful.....wowwww Love it!!

[@RespectTrust]

Amen... Creation is best music in this world!

[@downsman1]

Amy, thank you so much. I've spent the last year or so watching you play all kinds of music and making each piece sound fresh and exciting. It's not just your technical virtuosity that amazes me, it's also the emotion you inject into pieces heard a hundred times before. You truly have been blessed with a very rare gift. I wish you great (and well-deserved) success in the future......... From a sad old man who loves music but can't even whistle in tune.

[@magdahearne497]

I can't stop watching this, it's the best version ever 💖 Thanks Amy 😄

[@Prayer-In-Practice]

snapping gives it a "time of the seasons" feel.

[@gemcwright]

This is gorgeous! The finger snapping is so engaging!!

[@rionesenobi9563]

listening to your performances these past few days seem to have relieved my difficulty in sleeping.

[@caroleadams5050]

This is wonderful! I cant even snap my fingers at all, and the left hand is amazing. So beautiful! Thanks for the great music.

[@mariazaballa6633]

This is the music for our soul! Love it!

[@connieLo87365]

wow!! this is awesome, love how Amy plays. what a great surprise and gift. Super arrangement and the snap is a perfect touch. Beautiful Amy.

[@davidcolquhounviolins5392]

So beautiful. As it was playing one of our cats almost entered a zen like state! XD really lovely, thank you.

[@pilotmarker2000]

Great job, the whole project clearly took a lot of time.

[@willys136]

A woman and a harp. Pure sensuality.

[@argtv1007]

Beautiful thank you for lifting my soul with your gift.

[@judithpearson8870]

Beautiful and mesmerizing ❤

[@MidnightWithTheOwls]

Very talented. I dont think people understand how hard this is

[@ashzz123]

One of my all time favs such a classic. Its really pleasant to hear it played by the harp. give the song a different feeling :)

[@Prokofiex2]

Thank you very much for this beautiful rendition. You made my day one more time. I´m listening to you from Mexico :)

[@ronmorse9060]

I loved the video of her harp and skilled hands, so talented and awesome!

[@AustraliaRealEstateRevolution]

If I see one more comment about how Amy's blood, sweat, and tears and years of sacrifice, dedication, and sheer hard work is somehow, magically, a 'god given talent' or is the 'fluttering of angel's wings' or what they must play in the foyer of 'heaven' - I think I will puke! When people make comments like that it diminishes Amy's contribution to the beautiful music that SHE is performing and has created for us. Wake up and just dig her stuff without resorting to cliches or psuedo-religious claptrap. Or I'll 'pray' to Thor/Osiris/(fill in the blank) to blow your house down.

[@송석호-f6y]

Thank you for your music, amy turk.

[@naynaynay324]

Impeccable coordination!

[@wyyrdojim]

So nice I had to watch it twice. Thanks Amy.😻

[@b2t809]

Utterly wonderful. Thank you, Amy.

[@b2t809]

So many nuances of the band captured in two hands.

[@KarateKitty5000]

So amazing.

[@Kikatronix]

You are incredibly talented. The way you play gives me goosebumps. It is so heavenly and emotional. Thank you for sharing these videos, it made my day. Never heard such beauty, you are the best harp player I have ever heard.

[@AmbiambiSinistrous]

That snapping is really impressive, both the consistency in how crisp the snaps are, and just... My palm would hurt very quickly if I did that myself I think haha! I was convinced you put two videos together in post until I heard the pitch changes!

[@2manysigns]

Big Smile ! Thank You Again !

[@ashleycable4268]

As always your music brings me such joy with every piece you make

[@lunarrainbowpro6307]

I can't believe you snapped instead of adding a snap. That's dedication!

[@foma38]

Нереально как то...волшебно!!!

[@Denise-SA]

Superb! Thank you for sharing your talents. You are so rhythmic! What a gift!

[@davidalgar8147]

Wow you don't see MAGIC like that on TV - I am subscribing

[@damianodamian7907]

Brilliant arrangement 👏👏👏

[@discodubber85]

I love the visual in this video, Amy. So simple and beautiful. It fits very nicely with the music. Another job well done! Thank you!

[@itsadanielpalooza5833]

1:58 sends chills running down my spine 😍😍😍so beautiful

[@andrzejsoczewica1601]

This cover caused a big smile on my face. Thanks, u are amazing!!!

[@ronstarkronstark500]

Well how much fun was that?! Brilliant indeed. The silhouette videography was equally as "snappy" (Sorry, I couldn't resist that). Quite innovative I must say. A winner for sure. Thank you.

[@Blake-jj6yp]

This is so beautiful, I am moved to tears

[@gt_oliver]

I'm slowly melting...

[@laura3003]

this is SO beautiful, it's more than I expected when I clicked the video. cheers from Brazil!

[@henryallan9167]

Loved the iconic song and a beautiful interpretation, adds another dimension to my enjoyment of the song - thank you

[@martybalash]

Amazing inventiveness in this arrangement.

[@samantharose4952]

Beautiful video, the lighting somehow makes your playing all the more special. 👏👏

[@jeffdawson2786]

Amy, you make me cry happy tears.

[@christste2867]

This is too beautiful for words. But here are some nonetheless.

[@Emperatriz_Valentina]

No matter how long I studyed the Harp I'd never be able to play this. I can't snap 😭

[@lipglossgirl50]

Chresolaくれそら Atsusunoアツスノ you could always knock on the harp for a similar effect

[@Rpodnee]

I got the snapping down. I'm half way there!

[@amyturkharp]

If it makes you feel any better, I can't whistle!

[@BookieKillah]

*+Amy Turk* So I guess you just use Uber a lot instead then? I also guess that means you won't be doing a version of _The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air_ any time soon either... (...I whistled for a cab, and when it came near...)

[@Emperatriz_Valentina]

Amy Turk nether can I 😭

[@Daboy804]

Had to sign up and pledge to patreon. This music heals my soul ❤️

[@amyturkharp]

Thanks so much for your support!

[@samanthagulick8415]

Thank you so much and please more. You my soul and spirirt just tickled

[@ingridr4374]

You must be one of my favorite harpist. Love, love, love.

[@machtschnell7452]

Well performed with excellent production values.

[@MrSmokekush123]

Wow true talent! The LORDs favorite instrument. Love it as well. The harp is underrated.

[@mgamga]

Love your rendition!

[@danoisca]

You love your instrument:-) Kudos to the person behind the knobs (I can hear your fingers rub during the attack) Brilliant Dan

[@juliangarcia8994]

Excellent, very beautiful, you are appreciated thank you for the glorious melodies you produce.

[@fredricklehman232]

Excellent!! Look forward to more.

[@thecatholicmouse]

This lady truly has a God given talent.

[@oddandoddities3885]

God didn't give her shit. She worked for it, she wasn't handed it by a mystic being in the sky.