Can effects pedals make a recorder sound good?

[@dougbeacon9760]

Emily with recorder: *puts in nostril* Also Emily with recorder: *summons demon*

[@beatelackmann6874]

Would be better if you could actually play recorder

[@sixstringedthing]

@@beatelackmann6874 Would it though? Would it really?

[@aestevalis0]

Demons or Old Ones?

[@ViktorSarge]

Left hand side Emily being a calm and dignified harp player while right hand side Emily is laughing into a plastic recorder is such a hilarious dicotomy.

[@emilyharpist]

😂 😂 ❤️

[@Diemoreman]

plot twist: right hand Emily is the demon that she summoned with the recorder

[@ViktorSarge]

@@Diemoreman lol

[@cosmic-fortytwo]

I am totally going to hire Emily to play the recorder at my wedding.

[@justie1220]

Update: The answer is yes. The microcosm made it sound awesome, the second one was very spooky and I love it

[@doopsnogg7251]

the recorder through the microcosm sounds exactly like classic dr who

[@eddierayvanlynch6133]

Yes! This! ⬆️ 👍😎

[@crnkmnky]

heh, “Doop Snogg”

[@cosmic-fortytwo]

It would sound even better if she reversed the polarity of the neutron flow through the microcosm

[@NateHorn]

I went to school with a grade 8 flautist that played the recorder, something I used to find funny because everyone knows that recorders sound like blackbirds in distress... until he played it for me and I was legitimately blown away. Likely a combination of it being made of proper materials and him having genuine musical talent but I was taken aback that it was possible for it to not sound like garbage.

[@drpibisback7680]

A trained flautist will understand breath control in a way that a little kid in elementary school music class will not. Recorders usually sound like blackbirds in distress because little children don't understand that blowing too hard makes the pitch go sharp and the tone screechy - the same effect as is often used on purpose in Free Jazz saxophone playing. Materials play a part and talent certainly aids picking up the skill, but just having some basic training beyond a teacher saying "blow into this and do this sequence of fingerings" will make even a shitty recorder sound like a real instrument.

[@Updog89]

This video is flooding me with (mostly bad) memories of elementary school music class… and yet I love it so much!!!! Thanks for the giggles.

[@simonpark843]

I really enjoy all these videos. I like the way Emily approaches everything with a spirit of experimentation and always has fun with whatever she's demonstrating. She's one of my favourite KZbinrs.

[@emilyharpist]

🥺❤️ thank you so much, Simon!! I really appreciate that!!!

[@gurduloo]

I bought an electric kazoo and play it through an EHX Synth9 - so much fun!

[@d-mack7053]

Her reaction to like recorder working with her nose had me in tears of loud laughter!!!

[@wrldwideindifference]

okay real talk, when you ran the recorder through the Dark Star and the Nepenthes, that actually sounded like some really neat dark ambient. i was not prepared for that. this is why i love using unconventional techniques to achieve a sound.

[@bigjhodson]

I played trombone in high school…watching you put it together for the 1st time really brought back some memories. You’ll be playing “camp town races” in no time. Also, definitely remember to empty the spit valve after you play it.

[@emilyharpist]

LmfaoooOOO WAIT IT HAS A SPIT VALVE?!? 😐

[@bigjhodson]

@@emilyharpist the lever at the bottom of the slide. Spit accumulates as you play it and it has to be emptied.

[@TheSquareOnes]

@@bigjhodson And this is why my love of the trombone has never translated to actually getting one. Sax too, you guys are beautiful but you're also soooo naaaasty.

[@emilyharpist]

I WAS WONDERING WHAT THAT WAS FOR!! I have so much respect for brass players for REAL, that’s a difficult instrument

[@bigjhodson]

@@TheSquareOnes the brass section is not beloved by janitors. We’ll just say, there are many squeaky shoes after prolonged performances in gyms/auditoriums.

[@AgonalRhythm]

Excited for the chance to relive my own septum-recorder-nostril saga

[@russellfrohberg2736]

Didn’t expect half of this video to be you trying to assemble a trombone but I’m not in the slightest disappointed

[@brucebirch896]

Infants discover the world by putting everything in their mouth. Emily discovers the trombone in much the same way. Day made.

[@emilyharpist]

HAHAHAH Bruce this comment legitimately made me laugh out loud!! 😂❤️ thank you so much for being here 🥰

[@bestbi3587]

Finally. The question we've all been asking.

[@emilyharpist]

😂❤️

[@PedroGeaquinto]

Whoah, that lyre sounded really nice! It's like something between a guitar and a harp.

[@randallmacdonald4851]

This is an excellent advertisement for Donner. I'm not really into the types of music you play but I am seriously glad that you are diving into your passion so freely. Please, please keep going no matter what. THIS is what art is all about.

[@erict2899]

Love the direction this channel is going!

[@f0rth3l0v30fchr15t]

"I'll have your eight dollarest instrument, please"

[@emilyharpist]

Lmaoooo

[@elihelpdesk7563]

OMG that lyre tone you got with the White Tape Delay & Tutti Love Chorus before adjusting the knobs was BUTTER!!

[@emilyharpist]

Yes!!!! Thank you, I’m surprised how cool it sounded!! I should put it in more videos

[@elihelpdesk7563]

@@emilyharpist I'll click & like the s*** out of those videos!

[@samuelll3166]

It's so great to see your channel growing! Love seeing you both goofing around. That god damn recorder gives me PTSD

[@emilyharpist]

Thanks so much!! Hahaha it gave Russ a little PTSD too!

[@walrtbstudios5430]

Best lyre playing I’ve EVER seen. Didn’t need assembling either…

[@MoreThanDanny]

It sure got an off camera tune though. 😂

[@Snewman513]

You're a gem, Emma. Also, the LUMPS balloons live on!! 🙌

[@emilyharpist]

Hahaha YESSSS I can’t bring myself to take them down 😂❤️

[@RedCarRecords]

I miss my Donner Tutti. What a cool little chorus! Donner makes some solid, affordable pedals!

[@amcsdmi]

Heavy sweating from me when you held the trombone slide upside down. Blessed slide lock doing it's job. Props to whoever made sure it was on before shipping!

[@emilyharpist]

HAHAH Russ and I laughed so hard at your comment!! For real, Donner did an amazing job! Russ was sweating that whole time -- he played trombone in middle school and he couldn't believe how inexperienced I was with brass instruments 😂❤️

[@cactustactics]

That second recorder one sounded kinda badass, and I enjoy knowing that the wet signal is actually "toot squee"

[@ZeldaOtaku1]

We scream into the void and the void plays a recorder back

[@emilyharpist]

Lmfaoooo

[@mil3ston3s]

big “jurassic park on a melodica” vibes. i love it

[@MyFriendsAreElectric]

Holy flip, from 0:55 all my memories of really old bad TV sci fi shows came flooding back

[@emilyharpist]

😂❤️

[@timdumler5628]

Rarely have i been so entertained by a YT vid. Emily, you are your crew are amazing

[@mooseyard]

OK, that was awesome. My band and I are now selling our harps that we bought last week, and buying recorders. A whole lot of recorders! And with the leftover bucks, a bunch of pedals.

[@emilyharpist]

🤣 😂 I’m so glad I could help guide you !!! Lmao

[@ExtremelyRightWing]

I really appreciate your creativity.

[@jayski9410]

Trying to play a recorder with effects is like trying to talk after inhaling helium. Once the first word comes out of your mouth, all you can do is laugh. But if you want to really laugh try your voice on sulfer hexafluride. Now that I think of it, I wonder if breathing either of these gases while playing a recorder or any wind instrument would change its tone as well?

[@zlobzor]

Yup, they change the tone in exactly the same way. 😊 Source: Me, a helium balloon and my horn.

[@srfrodoxd]

I found your channel for the JHS video and i loved it, plugging guitar pedals into a harp is certainly something i wasn't thinking to be possible

[@rookmaster7502]

In the past, I've only played the recorder through a simple reverb effect pedal. But after watching your video I feel the urge to try out other effects on the recorder!

[@annaportillo1016]

I can't get over the awesome combo of the Dark Star and the Nepenthes.-wow! Does the string spacing of that harp differ greatly from pedal harp or larger/floor lever harps? That harp is so beautiful, but I'm not sure if I'd get thrown off when switching between harps. Thanks!

[@emilyharpist]

Thank you so much, Anna!! 🥰❤️ the string spacing on the Serrana is definitely a lot tighter than my Camac Little Big Blue or my Salvi Daphne - the only time I encountered any problems was when I was going from a LONG practice session on the Serrana straight into working on my Camac pedal harp. I wasn’t stretching my left hand octaves far enough, because my brain thought they were a lot closer than they were 😂 but in general I never have any issues; the spacing weirdness feeling goes away with a 5 minute warmup! 💖

[@annaportillo1016]

@@emilyharpist I know what you mean. I have an Ogden and a small 27-string and sometimes the tighter tension of the gut strings makes it tricky to later play the lighter tension of my nylon strings. But when I have a gig and the weather is bad, I don't ever like bringing my Ogden out. That's why I was considering a 34 string nylon. Thanks for the info and your amazing videos!

[@MoreThanDanny]

I am trying to learn my lyre harp coming from bass guitar, nylon and steel string Guitar and a bit of keyboard. Challenging as I’m blind and have hence never seen how someone plays a lyre. I suspect I’m playing it upside down. 😂 Good to know it’s not just me who is challenged by string distancing.

[@zlobzor]

@@MoreThanDanny If it sounds good, you are playing it the right way up. Screw everyone else's conventions!

[@comfortablynumb9342]

@@MoreThanDanny if you're happy doing it you're doing it right

[@seasideman]

And can I add: I REALLY love the sound of that lyre!

[@LFOVCF]

Picks up Lyre, instantly plays it like a boss. (I still cannot believe you hooked me with a recorder lol)

[@SyntheticFuture]

It's not that different from a harp I guess :P

[@edbrito-swdev]

The results were pretty cool, thanks! Quite impressed with the lyre! For the harp and recorder, how did you capture the sound?

[@emilyharpist]

Thank you so much!! That lyre is COOL!! 🥰 we mic’ed everything up and then reamped the audio through our fx pedals!

[@edbrito-swdev]

@@emilyharpist thanks so much for taking the time to reply and for the info! Have a great day!

[@Pointblankmos]

You made the trombone sound like a dive bomber. Truly talented.

[@emilyharpist]

HAHAH thank you so much 😂❤️

[@thisISaPENn]

It would be AWESOME to hear a shamisen with all these effects pedals. Love your videos Emily!

[@emilyharpist]

Oh man it WOULD!!

[@docjoesweeney]

Anything you desire... ooohhh... this blue recorder! Amazing. You think like me! And the results are like a glorious horror movie soundtrack. So good. I adore your videos. The highlight of my day when they pop up. Thank you for making the world a little bit better. It helps and is very much appreciated.

[@itsthe773guero5]

dude you just took the recorder to the next level!!!

[@mjproebstle]

the opening sounds like a meme 🤣 that was fun! Lyre was beautiful. I’ve looked at that constellation for decades, now i know what it sounds like. Cheers!

[@nervousharpist]

Your face while playing that recorder 😂😂😂😂 so funny. Thanks for the giggles!

[@parkerazz4385]

Best 30 second intro of all time!

[@coolnegative]

I know I'm not the only one to comment this, but the recorder with effects sounded like a 60s sci-fi movie! Or one of those 60s/70s UFO documentaries! That was AWESOME! Great video as always!

[@eddierayvanlynch6133]

Needs more cowbell 🐮🔔 Or a wah 😜 Seriously, tho, total Dr. Who vibes. Keep the hits coming, guys! 👍😎

[@PrankZabba]

1:45 - that's some awesome horror movie sounding craziness. 4:55 - makes me think of a broken string.

[@emilyharpist]

😂

[@seasideman]

I used to be in a band which played an odd kind of dub / folk crossover, and we had a tin whistle player. We found that tons of delay and reverb plus some light distortion made it sound simply glorious! :) The recorder is different though...

[@3lectronaut7]

This was super cool!

[@j.wilcox3547]

I can't believe you made a recorder sound beautiful. Thanks for the great video.

[@emilyharpist]

😊 ❤️ thanks so much for being here!!

[@yardy88]

The giggles at the start made my day

[@klimetvoroshilov570]

I laughed, I cried, that opening solo became a part of me...

[@ricktheexplorer]

Yes. Recorders are a secret weapon in my arsenal. I played them in school since first grade, and I have a special way of playing it. My acumen on them is high. I highly suggest them for your recordings.

[@thesongsystem6982]

You guys are gradually but consciously transitioning from being a gear review channel to a comedy one, aren't you. 😂

[@emilyharpist]

😂 ❤️

[@sixstringedthing]

As an ex trombone player this had me rolling. Pretty pissed that we didn't get a well-f**ked-up interpretation of "My Heart Will Go On" through the Nepenthes though. (Edited to protect the children)

[@davegrimes3385]

"Hey! The recorder already sounds good!" - Sarah Jeffrey

[@emilyharpist]

😂

[@kasperzak]

1) Cue in “I only play wooden recorders” specialists 2) recorder with reverb is such a pagan sound!

[@gapster77]

The Lyre at the end sounded really nice.

[@scottkidwell3601]

🤣🤣🤣 The intro recorder bit without effects was pretty fun! Just watching Emily laugh too hard to play... Recorder through effects was pretty good- best way to listen to the recorder 😂

[@peglegpeete9122]

THANK YOU DONNER. another great fun video.

[@murlthesquir]

You have so many effect pedals, you could make a fart sound good 🤣 I 🧡 that the LUMPS balloons are still hanging! ✌

[@emilyharpist]

HAHHA I wasn’t ready to take the lumps down yet 😂❤️

[@davidjameschamberlain]

Watch the 8 tentacle video, she can at least make amazing fart sounds

[@parkerazz4385]

I love your process of learning new things. ❤️

[@Intaminator]

Alright, but the Nepenthes-Dark Star combo sounds fucking evil. I'm here for it.

[@timhendy]

Wow the first instrument I ever learnt only one song ,you made it sound awesome Emily.👍🎸

[@mattildahubbardo]

I loved watching you put together the trombone :)

[@emilyharpist]

HAHAH I should have read the directions or something first... 😂❤️

[@mattildahubbardo]

@@emilyharpist it was funny :)

[@MichaelSmith-zw5fu]

Absolutely this is what I needed first thing in the morning. Thank you

[@PatGilliland]

Holee crap that recorder's awesome! and more Lyre please!

[@RetroPlus]

1:46 Ah so that's how they make that sound in horror movies

[@32herz]

0:53 this demo shot itself in the deeeeep end straight off the bat.

[@imwearingcons1137]

All of the music teachers shouting: LEFT HAND ON TOP!

[@emilyharpist]

LMAO NOOOO PLEASE TELL ME I DIDNT DO IT WRONG!!! 😂

[@Fretfeeler]

@@emilyharpist you did everything wrong, LMAO

[@emilyharpist]

@@Fretfeeler 🤣 😂

[@happyfreeky]

Every episode is a laff riot. My stomach always hurts after watching

[@chrisoduro2214]

i expected her to sound as good on the recorder as she does on the harp. i'm glad she didn't :,D

[@emilyharpist]

😂❤️

[@BottleMakesMusic]

Well, if we ever need a horror movie scoring, that recorder through pedals will get the job done :O definitely made me LOL with the dry sound/sticking it up your nostril :D

[@Starhasdied]

1:44 sounds straight out of a horror movie

[@BlackMageYoshi]

You got a trombone. I am so giddy with excitement. I played trombone for 4 years before jumping to electric/standup bass and guitar. Trombone is still the most fun instrument I have ever played. I hope you enjoy learning it. :D

[@nickplaysviola]

The vid title is the question i didnt know i needed to be asking all this time.

[@abeingofpureenergy]

This has just become my effects pedal review channel tbh

[@cezarydudek6156]

The legend says that when you play a recorder with a nostril you will summon Salamander Man

[@nameman4166]

Hey, nice pick with the trombone! I've been playing since i was 10 and it hasn't stopped being fun :)

[@maxmustsleep]

damn what a beautiful recorder play at the start :D so much talent

[@emilyharpist]

😂😂😂

[@djonfonsteen6331]

Those initial sounds are straight from the film Forbidden Planet. You have created Krell music, Brilliant 🤘

[@absurdistcat]

Team Recorder!

[@hubertvancalenbergh9022]

Recorder into Dark Star and Nepenthes yielded sounds similar to Don Ellis's haunting music in the final scene of The French Connection.

[@MathHammer]

Does the lyre stay in tune? It sounds pretty good for an inexpensive instrument, at least through effects pedals.

[@emilyharpist]

It does!! I’ve never played lyre before this video, but I really liked how it sounded, and it’s very high quality for the price! It comes with a tuning key, carrying case, a full set of extra strings, instructions, and everything you need to get started!

[@MoreThanDanny]

@@emilyharpist i’m curious how much it costs. I’m blind so couldn’t see the video to sus out the lyre but we have a lyre Harp here that sounds okay that cost about AU$100. Stays in tune outside of humidity/temperature variation but is a bit hard to tune. Extremely fun instrument to play.

[@porqpai7082]

@@MoreThanDanny it’s currents $95 USD

[@aestevalis0]

All right, that second one was pretty bad-ass. All strange angles & mountains of madness.

[@riinak7212]

The lyre is so similar to the Finnish traditional instrument the kantele. I highly suggest getting one and playing around with it. :) The recorder bit cracked me up; mine is currently MIA, but it *will* be found, along with my tin whistle and other assorted random wind instruments.

[@emilyharpist]

I’ve never heard of the kentele!! I need to check that out! Thanks so much for being here :)

[@andrewkaminskas7721]

If a fever dream was ending in a happy way...it would sound like the Lyre on the white tape pedal

[@Ma660t5andw1ch]

Holy snack why have I never thought to use a pedal on my bagpipes? (runs away and starts shopping for wah pedal)

[@Pointblankmos]

Emily. You are amazing!!! Great video as always.

[@emilyharpist]

❤️ ❤️

[@henrikfisch]

"I had a lot of fun with this ..." Yes ... we had a LOT of fun too! 😂 "Can you put it in you nose? ... No, in your nostril!" "It won't fit!" (feeeeeep) 🤣❤🤣❤🤣❤🤣❤🤣❤🤣❤🤣

[@desired397]

oooh. I loved how the lyre sounds though. Recorder was....great :D also 1:37 would make a great sound clip.

[@AnonymousBosch3158]

1:47 This opened the gates of hell and you're laughing? Outrageous.

[@ns8158]

I'm really digging the lyre!

[@nervousharpist]

I commented too soon! I was NOT prepared for the trombone!! 😂💕

[@stevegrise1571]

OK, This is it ! Recorder with Dark Star + Nepenthes !

[@toppersundquist]

That's some nice flutin', Ralphie.

[@johnhaight6142]

As it loads up .... I'm not sure what to expect, but I bet they work awesome on that new electric sax that is available

[@johnhaight6142]

Cool :)

[@melvingrassel588]

Dark star comes through again!