"How to Train Your Dragon" Themes on Harp - The Michigan Harpist

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Medley time again! I am excited beyond words to share this with you all! I have loved the "How to Train your Dragon" soundtracks and storyline (of course) since they first came out. Who's going to see the third movie in theaters soon?!
I had a blast being "epic" on the harp and playing through these tunes. Below are the times for each of the themes. Scroll further for some backstory on this arrangement.
0:00 - "This is Berk"
1:11 - "Stubbornness Issues" or "New Tail" (Theme)
1:40 - "Forbidden Friendship"
4:22 - "Romantic Flight"
6:09 - "For the Dancing and the Dreaming"
9:01 - "Where's Hiccup?" / Triumph Medley
9:24 - "Where No One Goes"
I've wanted to make this arrangement for a while now! These aren't all of my favorite musical moments from the series, but I got most of the big ones in there! I also couldn't help but include the romantic, minstrel-like "For the Dancing and the Dreaming" from the second movie, which is a tender love ballad IN THE OLD STYLE! (The bard in me did a happy dance). The lyrics to that are below.
I would love to one day play some of these themes for a wedding. Until then, I'll bring it out for all of my events with young children!
Which are YOUR favorite themes?
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I'll swim and sail on savage seas
With never a fear of drowning
And gladly ride the waves of life
If you would marry me
No scorching sun nor freezing cold
Will stop me on my journey
If you will promise me your heart
And love....
And love me for eternity
My dearest one, my darling dear
Your mighty words astound me
But I've no need for mighty deeds
When I feel your arms around me
But I would bring you rings of gold
I'd even sing you poetry (oh, would you?)
And I would keep you from all harm
If you would stay beside me
I have no use for rings of gold
I care not for your poetry
I only want your hand to hold
I only want you near me
To love and kiss to sweetly hold
For the dancing and the dreaming
Through all life's sorrows and delights
I'll keep your laugh inside me
I'll swim and sail a savage seas
With never a fear of drowning
I'd gladly ride the waves so white
If you will marry me!
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This recording was made playing a Salvi Iris Gold Harp.
I claim no rights to the ownership of the song, but please don't use/duplicate this recording without my permission and credit for the performance.

[@kayraycoo9078]

I don’t know how this doesn’t have more views. This is absolutely fantastic!!! I want this to go viral. It’s amazing!!!

[@TheMichiganHarpist]

Hi Kay - oh my gosh! Thank you! I'm grinning ear to ear! I had such a blast working on this - definitely one of my personal favorites. -- I did just upload this recently, so fingers crossed that people will discover it over time. You're welcome to share the music wherever you'd like. I'd be honored!!!

[@mintbrownieangelfish-6114]

Dude, awesome playing. It's almost like these songs were made to be played on the harp. They sound so good on it, and I know that's in large part due to your skill. Thank you for posting and letting all of us hear it!

[@TheMichiganHarpist]

Hi Angelisa -- Oh wow, THANK YOU! I'm so glad you liked it! I absolutely adore this soundtrack, so I put a lot of love into these sections and making them playable. Thank you for taking the time to comment!

[@mintbrownieangelfish-6114]

@@TheMichiganHarpist :)

[@Benefisch]

Awesome Job! Thanks for sharing. Playing these themes at a wedding seems like a great idea. I wish you good luck with that. My favorite themes are probably "Test Drive" from the first, "Flying with Mother" from the second and "Third date" from the third movie. How did you record the sound? I find it quite hard to record the harp.

[@TheMichiganHarpist]

Thanks so much!!! I had SO Much fun with this video. "Test Drive" is my favorite "wake-up" start to the day song. I have a Yeti Microphone! It's the little beastie that could! Thanks for the "like!"

[@gcastro5489]

I absolutely love this! As a huge HTTYD fan, this is the best. Soft, calming, and a really talented player

[@TheMichiganHarpist]

Oh gosh, THANK YOU! I had to work hard at this, but I loved every second. Which movie was your favorite?

[@gcastro5489]

The second, for sure

[@TheMichiganHarpist]

@@gcastro5489 It's where he really starts to come into his own! That said, there's a charm about the strength of the storyline and self-discovery of Hiccup's strength and purpose about the first that wins me over every time.

[@Wavealicious]

Absolutely beautiful

[@TheMichiganHarpist]

Thank you!!!! So glad you liked it!

[@WhiteDragonBlue]

this is so pretty❤well done it's lovely!

[@TheMichiganHarpist]

Thank you! I had so much fun playing this!

[@Acertab-yc2eg]

Can I play this on a 22 string harp?

[@TheMichiganHarpist]

Hi! Great to hear from you! --- this arrangement as I've literally performed it does definitely require a full-sized pedal harp. However, all of these themes can be played individually in a simplified version on a smaller harp.

[@ChanMan63]

Sheet music?!?

[@TheMichiganHarpist]

Hello! I found a bunch of the base piano arrangements on musescore.com. Best of luck!!!