Walking In the Air (Guitar instrumental)

My "take" on Walking In the Air. Loosely based on the Nightwish version.
"Walking in the Air" is a song written by Howard Blake for the 1982 animated film of Raymond Briggs' 1978 children's book The Snowman. The song forms the centrepiece of The Snowman, which has become a seasonal favorite on British and Finnish television. The story relates the fleeting adventures of a young boy and a snowman who has come to life. In the second part of the story, the boy and the snowman fly to the North Pole. "Walking in the Air" is the theme for the journey. They attend a party of snowmen, at which the boy seems to be the only human until they meet Father Christmas with his reindeer, and the boy is given a scarf with a snowman pattern. In the film, the song was performed by St Paul's Cathedral choirboy Peter Auty, and reissued in 1985 (on Stiff Records) and 1987.
In 1985, an altered version was recorded for use in a TV advertising campaign for Toys "R" Us. As Auty's voice had then broken, Blake recommended the Welsh chorister Aled Jones, whose recording reached number five in the UK pop charts, and who became a popular celebrity on the strength of his performance. The association of the song with Jones, combined with the fact that Auty was not credited on The Snowman, would lead to a common misbelief that Jones performed the song in the film. "Walking in the Air" has subsequently been covered by over forty artists, in a variety of styles.
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[@barbaramatulin7986]

Nema ljepšeg doživljaja u zimi gledati sniježne parade u toplom domu uz divnu muziku!!💫💫❤

[@barbaramatulin7986]

Geoff maravilloso video, y melodia, gracias!! Saludos desde Croatia!!

[@geoffers47]

Thank you so much!

[@alistairedwards494]

Geoff I love listening to your music 5 years on, your a Master at this.

[@geoffers47]

Thanks for staying with me Alistair.👍🤠

[@johnjohansson7732]

Brilliant..........as always.....and what a souuuunnnnddd.........

[@geoffers47]

Kind of you to say so John! Thanks. Geoff.

[@jamesmorales2634]

Your music touches the earth the water and the sky from little water thank you many times over

[@geoffers47]

Thanks for your appreciation James.

[@marilynward92]

I've not heard you play this one before lovely ♥️

[@vasilecojocaru8404]

De vis, fermecător! Mulțumesc, seară buna !

[@geoffers47]

mulțumesc foarte mult

[@fatboymusic7123]

That tone is beautiful

[@geoffers47]

Thank you very much.

[@citoy7359]

Toujours aussi merveilleusement interprété !!!! Magnifique et magique ; congratulations Monsieur .

[@geoffers47]

Merci beaucoup mon ami.

[@atilio4420]

GRACIAS AMIGO ... POR TU MUSICA DIOS TE BENDIGA SIEMPRE..ARTISTA NOBLE DE CORAZON EL UNIVERSO TE AGRADECE... LOS SERES DE LUZ ESTAN CONTIGO BENDICIONES

[@geoffers47]

Muchísimas gracias

[@ronaldnickell6110]

I could, and have listened to your music for hours on end. I love that sixties sound you have. I'm 76 y.o. but going strong.

[@geoffers47]

Thanks Ronald. I am catching you up at 74! Lol.

[@arjakolehmainen2691]

Great music and nice relaxing listening. I saw in the summer. Thank you very much.😎🌹🌹🌹👍👍👍⚘⚘⚘🌼🌼🌼❤❤❤

[@geoffers47]

Thanks for listening

[@karenwright9123]

Absolutely one of my favorite songs , I love the Snowman story.

[@geoffers47]

Thanks for your appreciation Karen.

[@patriciapark3545]

Another excellent performance can picture the snowman and boy flying behind you 🙋‍♀️🙋‍♀️🙋‍♀️

[@geoffers47]

Many thanks Patricia. So pleased you enjoyed it.

[@sandyy.8244]

How very beautiful. Evokes the feeling of snow drifting in a silent blue twilight. Instant favorite!

[@geoffers47]

Hi Sandy So pleased you enjoyed it my friend and thank you for your kind comments! Best Wishes! Geoff.

[@miklosvajda3867]

Egy remek gitáros mű-hív bennünket egy zenei sétára!!Köszönjük.

[@geoffers47]

Köszönöm.

[@robertplent8663]

THIS MAN IS TALENTED AND FANTASTIC! HIS SOUND IS SO UNIQUE AND UNFORGETABLE!

[@geoffers47]

Kind of you to say! Thank you!

[@alexa4ik509]

Geoff, твоё творчество бесподобно! Это бальзам для ушей). Крепкий привет из Сибири ✌🏻

[@geoffers47]

Большое спасибо, мой друг. Очень признателен.

[@leebertos3302]

Magnificent!!!

[@geoffers47]

Thank you Lee.

[@DeniseBodennec29200]

Hi dear Geoff BEAUTIFUL !!!!!!! 💖 what a great rendition of this lovely song you made there . Lovely video !! I hope you did not get cold under this snow? 😀 A big thumbs up to you my friend. 👍👍👍👏👏👏💖🌺🌼🎸 Warm Hugs Denise

[@geoffers47]

Hello dear Denise So pleased you enjoyed it my friend and thank you for the compliments! No snow in Portsmouth, but cold and wet. Love and Warm Hugs! Geoff.

[@jeanmarcplessy4237]

Merveilleux décor et sublime la guitare 🎸 j'adore ❤️

[@geoffers47]

Merci pour ton appréciation mon ami.

[@user-cf2dl3hk4s]

спасибо,музыка прекрасна, слушаю с удовольствием и подолгу.

[@geoffers47]

Так приятно, что тебе нравится мой друг.

[@rosalbascopone5080]

Grande Geoff....è sempre una grande emozione ascoltare le corde della tua chitarra..❤👋

[@geoffers47]

Così contento che ti piaccia amico mio.

[@jeanlouisperfendie6169]

Magnifique morceau , excellent et très joli à écouter, bravo Geoff 👍🎶🎶🎧🎸🎄🎄🎄🎄

[@geoffers47]

So pleased you enjoyed it Jean Louis. Best Wishes! Geoff.

[@user-kc8xy3sl9x]

Geoff you feel the music perfectly and play it! I only recently got acquainted with your work. I will only say one thing-thank you very much for being here! Health to you!

[@rosu9477]

Estás melodías de GEOFFERS son mágicas llegan al fondo de tu ser escucharlas mirando la luna llena sería genial ¡ES UN MAESTRO! 🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸👍👍👍👏👏👏😍😍😍😍

[@geoffers47]

Muchas gracias..

[@Mraknup]

Amazing video! Thumbs up Have a nice day!

[@geoffers47]

Thank you so much!

[@TheEchovoices]

pure raw talent !!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@user-ix3bs4ui9u]

Я без ума от вашей музыки, классическая электрогитара, её безподобный звук .Спасибо, здоровья вам)))!!!Это мощь!!!

[@geoffers47]

Спасибо, мой друг.

[@Lborguy]

wow..this is one of my all time favorites from when I was a little kid "The Snow Man" so much memories

[@geoffers47]

Thank you! Mine too!

[@OldGuitarMonkey]

Hi Geoff, Your deep reverb works incredibly well with this song. A pleasure to listen to. Best wishes, Dave

[@geoffers47]

Hi Dave So pleased you enjoyed it. I certainly enjoyed doing it! All the best! Geoff.

i liked the song from the cartoon movie but wasn't sure how it would work as a guitar instrumental. but the tone you get from the strat works just fine.

[@angelmartinezlobo5779]

Excelentes interpretaciones me transportan a las peliculas del oeste

[@geoffers47]

Muchas gracias Jose.

[@Amore54.]

Гитара говорит .................. , каждый слышит своё .Браво!!!

[@geoffers47]

Большое спасибо

[@robertjamison1463]

Long time guitar music fan. Fell in love with it when I was 14 when I first heard the Shadows. Now 70 and still loving it. I absolutely love your rendition of this iconic tune, absolutely brilliant.

[@geoffers47]

I was 13 when The Shadows released Apache. It was the first tune i learnt to play. Thank you for your comments Robert.

[@dedstar123]

Hi Geoff, Gorgeous rendition. I really very much enjoyed you played. BIG THUMBS UP!#74 Believe, you got a lot of fun working on this cover. Thank you very much my friend. Have a beautiful winter time, Dedstar

[@geoffers47]

Hi Dedstar So pleased you enjoyed it my friend and yes it was great fun to do! Seasons greetings! Geoff.

[@roseahern5203]

Love it 🇮🇪💚

[@geoffers47]

Thanks Rose.

[@user-kp7rr3id3t]

Прекрасное исполнение и душу рвёт на части! Я закрыл глаза и слушал... Огромное спасибо!

[@geoffers47]

Спасибо за вашу признательность, мой друг.

[@poppyscrap4959]

DIVINE!!😊💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕👍👍👍

[@geoffers47]

Thank you Poppy!

[@booperdooper1808]

Im awestruck...this was an amazing performance. The best cover in the world.

[@geoffers47]

Thanks for your appreciation.

[@timopfeiffer3480]

The best version of this melody I´ve ever heard! Thanx

[@geoffers47]

Kind of you to say. Thank you.

[@RebelFishermanReferrals]

Watched the cartoon" with my children many years ago. Loved it then. still do. Beautiful performance! God bless!

[@geoffers47]

Thanks for your appreciation.

[@galinalukashova3989]

Как божественно звучит музыка. Спасибо вам за то что вы есть, и мы можем наслаждаться такой красивой музыкой!!! ❤❤❤❤❤👍👍👍👍👍

[@geoffers47]

большое спасибо вам

[@shonerip]

Ciao, Geoff, very great sound and version of this beautiful melody. Very nice video. Happy Christmas holidays.🎄🎄🎄Pino

[@geoffers47]

Thank you so much Pino! Have a lovely Christmas my friend. Best Wishes! Geoff.

[@NancyMarie222]

Hello Geoff... This a new song for me.. you really are so great at making your videos, you think of ideas that make the song, pop... Your snow images, are lovely along with your music.. It's been a pleasure to watch, and listen.. I hope you are doing well, enjoy the day, my friend.. take care...

[@geoffers47]

Hi Nancy So pleased you enjoyed it my friend and thank you for the compliments! Best wishes to you and yours for Christmas. Take good care! Geoff.

[@maxchedre9361]

Du parfait , que du parfait « chapeau » de quoi pleurer ! l’incroyable perfection ! Encore MERCI -

[@geoffers47]

Merci beaucoup

[@kedharisivashankar9905]

I walked on the clouds... forgetting the earth. Hats off, Geoff!

[@geoffers47]

Thank you my friend.

[@marekjajesnica9150]

WONDERFUL MELODY, THERE IS A TASTE OF FREEDOM

[@geoffers47]

Thank you Marek

[@igor_ya8776]

Это КОСМОС!!! Великолепно!!! 👏👏👏

[@geoffers47]

Спасибо

[@henrymorel2659]

Extraordinaire,somptueux ,une merveille dans des décors sublimes.Merci Geoffers.

[@WilmaHomemadeMusic]

I love this song ....it is such a magical one. You spray the magic around while playing your guitar. I enjoyed your performance from begin till end ☺

[@geoffers47]

Many thanks dear Wilma. Much appreciated my friend.

[@JennyDaniels]

Great performance and video, Geoff, my friend :-) Thumbs up! Wishing you a Merry Christmas......🎄🎁 Jenny ❄️⛄️

[@puppetlady1]

Amazing interpretation...great "take". I was able to view the speechless movie (except for the singing of Walking in The Air by Aled Jones. THE SNOWMAN [HD] | 🎄 Full Movie ⛄ | 1982 | Classic Movies ...compliments of youtube. It was a pleasure to watch the whole movie. Thank-you. Merriest of Christmas to you and yours.

[@geoffers47]

Thank you for the compliment my friend. Best Christmas Wishes to you and yours !!! Geoff.

[@janicecampbell6111]

I cant finds the words for this man who plays the guitar so well good on you Geoff

[@geoffers47]

Thank you Janice!

[@ninjapuppy8331]

One of the most beautiful and haunting tunes ever. Well played! Love it❤

[@geoffers47]

Thank you my friend.

[@alfonsdemunter]

Hallo Geoff, a beautiful old song, played with great expression and with a lovely guitar tone ( as always ). Super my friend ! Great video too. All the best .... Fons.

[@geoffers47]

Thank you for the compliments Fons! So pleased you enjoyed it my friend. All the best! Geoff.

[@timmorgan8450]

Hey. Geoff. That was just. Marvels. I Love the. Sound. And. The way. You. Had the. Clouds. In the. Background. That was. Cleverly. Done ✅

[@geoffers47]

Glad you enjoyed it Tim!

[@marihdez.79]

Estoy fascinada con esta música instrumental no la cambio por ninguna las de hoy ya no son buenas melodias preciosas todas Felicidades a este gran.gran.ARTISTA

[@geoffers47]

Gracias por tus felicitaciones Mari.

[@donizeteborba9223]

Brasil-SP. 03:58 AM. 03/09/2019. Show de música, minhas madrugadas são mais belas ouvindo essas obras primas da guitarra.

[@geoffers47]

Obrigado por seus comentários recentes, meu amigo.

[@maroshaluska4719]

Krasna Muzika to sa nikdy neopočuva to sa da počuvať stale ..

[@geoffers47]

Ďakujem mnohokrát

[@MariaLara-to1xr]

Hi! Walking in the air with your music!🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏👏👏👏👏👏👍👍👍👍👍🤗🤗🤗🤗❤️❤️❤️

[@geoffers47]

Thanks for listening Maria.

[@user-po5ue6mg3m]

The wonderful and impressive music ! I love it !

[@aparecidaferreirafraga9389]

Admirável 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@josinijdam8700]

✨✨💜✨✨ I love this cute snowman and your beautiful guitar playing 🎸🎸🎸👍your lovely background thank you dear Geoff kisses great from Holland 🇳🇱

[@geoffers47]

Thank you very much Josi. Kisses from Portsmouth, England.

[@KPMCV]

I've been sitting here with bated breath waiting for this Geoff. You haven't disappointed me. Thank you for the music. Have a great Christmas. John.

[@geoffers47]

Hi John I was not going to upload it today, but as the Warwick Shadows Club meeting was cancelled due to the snow, I thought it was a good opportunity. So pleased you were not disappointed. Enjoy your Christmas too my friend. All the best! Geoff.

[@frantiskagondorcinova6953]

To je tak okouzlující melodie až se mi tají dech! Nikdy jsem neslyšela hrat na ty kytaře! A Vy jste opravdu umělec! Umíte potěšit i rozplakat!Je to neobyčejný nástroj! A Vy na něj skvělé hrajete SUPER..👌👍🆗🌹♥️🌹🤠🎸. Děkuji Vám za ty písně!

[@geoffers47]

Jsem rád, že se ti to líbilo, příteli.

[@frantiskagondorcinova6953]

@@geoffers47 Krásný večer přeji! Odpovedela jsem Vam na tu píseň před 3tydny! A Vy stě odpovedel hezký český !! Jsem rád , že se ti to líbilo!,příteli!Zarazilo mě! Jak jste to český napsal !! Vždy mi každý odpovídá svou řečí! Tak Vám děkuji a přeji dobrou noc! 👍👌🆗

[@geoffers47]

@@frantiskagondorcinova6953 Musím používat Překladač Google, můj přítel.

[@frantiskagondorcinova6953]

@@geoffers47 Příjemnou neděli přeji! Děkuji za odpověď! Já vím že se používá překladač! Já jsem už starší osoba a neumím to hledat! Nikdy nerozumím co píšete! Mějte se skvěle! Prima den a klidně ráno! 👍🤠🎸🆗💞

[@user-jm4yz4zu7l]

Браво!!! Спасибо за волшебную музыку!

[@geoffers47]

Большое спасибо

[@pambradley5455]

Such Great Music nice to relax too .

[@guadalupegranillo398]

Simplemente hermoso, todo lo que toca es perfecto mis respetos para este señor de una MEXICANA ❤

[@geoffers47]

muchas gracias amigo

[@alistairedwards494]

Hello Geoff, That guitar you play with the snowman wow """ I bought a Guitar and believe me I am getting as good as you. But you'll be the best in my World. It tkes years to perfect.

[@geoffers47]

Practice makes perfect Alistair!

[@paolopannuzzo1194]

Amazing!

[@alistairedwards5445]

Jeff, you make me explode when you play that. I sing it every time, and never fail. I get it right on cue. Alistair.

[@geoffers47]

Good for you Alistair!

[@mariebarlogis325]

La classe mon ptit bonhomme de neige🤣🤣 j adore quand il passe entre les sapins génial cette musique d une beauté incroyable merci geoff 💕💕💋💋🕊🕊

[@geoffers47]

Il est très mignon Marie.

[@lobosjuan8215]

Las palabras están de más!!!. Solo queda seguir escuchando esto ! Que es Alimento para el alma👏.

[@geoffers47]

muchas gracias

[@SpiritLifeMinistriesInt]

Most beautiful!

[@geoffers47]

Thank you! 😊

[@bearron]

I really do believe that a snowman with headphones on, listening to you play, could come alive and dance around in the field.

[@rosemarymurphy9241]

Like all your music Geoff, incredibly relaxing to listen to.Real music, great to listen to.Afraid the more modern noise they call music, such as rap and garage bears no comparison.

[@geoffers47]

I think It's a generation thing Rosemary. My father couldn't understand why i liked The Beatles. Lol. There are some things, that to my mind, can't be called music.

[@meladdison5170]

Hi Geoff - brilliant video and superb sound and backing track - love it. regards, Mel

[@52fritte]

Mycket vackert. God Jul o Gott Nytt År. Med vänlig hälsning Fritte

[@geoffers47]

Thank you so much Goran Best Christmas Wishes are sent to you my friend. Geoff.

[@geoffers47]

Power Director 14 Goran.

[@52fritte]

Tack så mycket min vän.

[@59Pioneer]

Hallo Geoff wunderbar deine musik kann gar nicht genug davon kriegen mach weiter so Danke dafür dases dich gibt !!!!

[@geoffers47]

Danke mein Freund.

[@jimmyrobart7995]

Beautiful and marvelous music 👏😉

[@geoffers47]

Kind of you to say so Jimmy and much appreciated. Cheers! Geoff.

[@raimundadosocorroguerreiro8104]

Lindezaaa!!!🙏🏼🌻

[@geoffers47]

Obrigado.

[@jon-francis9289]

He always tips his hat at the end old Jeff. Walking in the Air is a beautiful song. Well done mate.

[@geoffers47]

Thanks Jon! I tip my hat to you!

[@WilmaBWaterlily]

Wonderful cover and your performance w.o.w.🎄 Great place (love your BG) thank you for sharing your beautiful video

[@emmanuelgessat5677]

super fantastic

[@thomasanderson3459]

I am listening to the beauty of this with headphones though a Pro-Surround graphic equalizer app. installed in phone....only way can 100% appreciate!! Thank you!!!

[@GiovanniZizzo]

Buongiorno Geoff, ottimo suono e video, eccellente interpretazione amico mio. .Bravo! Tutto il meglio Giorgio

[@geoffers47]

Hi Giorgio Thank you for your kind comments my friend and much appreciated. Best Wishes! Geoff.

[@bozsibenedictyjozsefne7470]

It's so beautiful! .....Sweet melodies...... Thank you so much!!!

[@NancyMbWpg]

Lovely Geoff .. beautiful melody and playing ! great sound in all the guitar parts ! and very neat BT .. love the change of pace thru it all ! Great work on this !

[@trunker007]

Amazing version, thanks

[@leeprism9564]

It still amazes me that you play as though you know where the music came from and where it’s going, as surely as a woman kneading bread for the thousandth time.

[@geoffers47]

I'm glad it looks that way Lee, 'cos It's not always the case! Lol.

[@eugenebubble6312]

Geoff,you are best of the best.I admire your talent.Glad for you.Thank's.

[@geoffers47]

Many thanks for your kind comments Eugene.

[@user-en7fx4qd3k]

Браво Маэстро👍🌹

[@andrewtremaine6402]

Pure class👌 love it

[@geoffers47]

Thanks Andrew!

[@Dive777]

Absolutely great! Thank you!

[@heygetoffmylawn1572]

Geoff...Thank you so much for this rendition of The Snowman. I really enjoyed the entire vid...excellent and very entertaining.

[@zildamagalhaes3047]

🌹🎶🎸 Brilhante 🙆‍♀️, lindo demais! 👍👍👍👍👍👍👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@vladanguitar]

Bravo!

[@geoffers47]

Thank you so much !!!

[@nubia997]

Cantor maqinifico

[@felipecolorado8819]

Amazing,very sentimental.

[@ruialbertoteixeira1853]

This Magic guitar, WITH Magic hands ...

[@geoffers47]

Many thanks my friend.

[@georgejohns7966]

Brilliant!!