"Ballad of a Moonchild" and "In the Bleak Midwinter" - Emma Huntington

With soaring vocals and beautiful viola accompaniment, Emma Huntington and Hunter Montgomery create their unique sound. They stopped by Mormon Channel Studio to perform an original song, “Ballad of a Moonchild,” and an ancient Christmas carol, “In the Bleak Midwinter.”
“Ballad of a Moonchild,” which Emma wrote, is the last movement in a three-part composition. Each of the movements explores feelings of sadness and trial that we often turn away from instead of celebrating.
“It’s not about just looking for the sunshine, as lovely as that is; it’s also kind of about appreciating the moonlight. … We can still be grateful for moonlight type things,” she explains.
Hunter and Emma are talented musicians and have simple advice for anyone wondering how to develop their own musical talent: practice.
“I personally think the concept of failing is huge,” Emma says. “Be okay with failing. Don’t’ hold back. I was honestly terrible at performing at first. Be okay with that. Be okay with feeling nervous. Be okay with failing a lot of times. Because that’s basically all music is-you just fail again and you practice with it.”
Mormon Channel Studio is a weekly video series featuring hymn arrangements and original music by LDS musicians from across the nation.
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[@stephenhuntington4675]

Emma reveals how truly the voice is an instrument. Masterful.

[@zekejammah16]

I cannot stop listening to this. Emma, your voice is absolutely stunning. I have never heard a voice like yours. You have an incredible gift! Can't wait for your Christmas album.

[@mmemonarch]

I can't get enough of this!EMMA PLEASE MAKE THIS INTO A CD OR SOMETHING!

[@beltop5]

Emma please, PLEASE put out an album of your originals!! Please for all that is music!! I will preorder! Take my money!!

[@miguelguzman8931]

For anyone wondering she just put out her debut album Unphased under the pseudonym Little Moon :) it includes all 3 parts and is lovely ❤️

[@gustavobeltran8790]

Where can I find the lyrics?

[@evettedutton9023]

I've never heard anything so ethereal! Beautiful. I loved it.

[@difloyd8651]

Wow...love love love this!!! A new favorite! What an angelic voice and talent...just beautiful!!

[@sunshinejewelry782]

I Love this song soo much!-Ballad of a moonlitchild- Got me through rough times.

[@sarahd1706]

WOW!! Why aren't you more famous!! Beautiful and healing!

[@maurinefronckowiak3816]

Please continue. This is an honor to hear. Such talent!

[@laviniaveiongo5142]

I’m so mesmerized and I love this song so much!!! You both are so adorable and beautiful together ❤️

[@tadatomalinakloans5995]

She has come a long way since this to Tiny Desk winner. Way to go!

[@AdamHMortimer]

Great talking with you today Emma! You have an amazing voice! Keep sharing it! :)

[@amyloertscher4158]

Ballad of a Moomchild moves my soul! Thank you!

[@amyloertscher4158]

I also want to add that the authenticity here is so healing. Thanks again

[@laakea28]

Love this Emma and Hunter! Thanks for sharing your amazing talent

[@Katia-vv5dz]

Beautiful! I feel the spirit..Thanks for your song .Love it

[@sarahblissmorin4159]

Amazing. I have never heard anyone like you before, Emma!

[@valerio5850]

fantastic voice and the control is incredible

[@difloyd8651]

Still one of my all time favorites...ever!!

[@Gaiden-bv6vp]

Who's listening to this amazing song in 2022?

[@madilynfarmer1583]

I love this and want to hear the whole movement! Is there a way I can purchase the first song?

[@nuancebird]

Madilyn Farmer Now there is, yes! She just started a Kickstarter for her first album!

[@davidherreraporras6726]

Alaaaaa pero que hermosa canción !!

[@chubydukskruber7969]

This is so incredible Emma! Keep it up :)

[@Ashvans]

Still listening to this, still singing and feeling right along. W o w

[@peggyclausnitzer4823]

Thank you for the musical gift!

[@alexandriajasminaquino5374]

Would love to know when you'll release the first song so I can purchase it?

[@nuancebird]

Alex Aquino She just started a Kickstarter!! It’s on both of her pages!

[@nosakhareokhomina1411]

I can't believe her voice was this good!

[@onyasay]

this is so cool, please tell me I can buy this music somewhere??

[@cecowart]

Wow! All I can I say is WOW!!

[@fernandocabanzo1007]

Hermoso definitivamente hermoso

[@isabellamilano]

I love your voice Emma. Happy Holiday.

[@egyptiangirl3]

Great voice! Wow what a beautiful song! Where can I buy?

[@tidwellcl]

Same! I was hoping I could find Emma on iTunes :D

[@beltop5]

I’ve been waiting for months now for her to put out an originals album 💔💔💔

[@_i_am_unceded]

NPR brought me here We have found the medicine. Share

[@puluepidra7526]

Love it!

[@fernandocabanzo1007]

bellisima cancion

[@colombiananarchy]

Amazing!!

[@EberASBeck]

Maravilhosa combinação do violão, violino e voz

[@singing308]

wow!!!!!

[@saradevargas2263]

Que hermosa voz....

[@tidwellcl]

Where can we hear the other 2 parts of the movement :D

[@NathanLoveridge]

THSM

[@dancingbutterfly3494]

Great interview Nadia, love your infectious laughter. I have a question for you. Do you know where I might find a Steinway white baby grand piano for a video shoot?

[@cicciocarlos]

Power

[@angitaikaintoka4976]

😘😘😘

[@jacksonyuri6272]

Where I can find the letter of this song???

[@leevincentjohnplagata2335]

August 5, 2024

[@denisbriggs2992]

the last line should be "what I can I give him" not "Yet what can I give him" sorry to be pedantic but I enjoyed it anyway

[@jordanstanford6241]

So good!