Howl's Moving Castle - Merry-Go-Round of Life (Harp)

Howl's Moving Castle is actually one of the few major Ghibli movies I have not seen yet, but the music is amazing (as with any other Hisaishi song)!
My patrons voted for Merry-Go-Round of Life in June so I tried my best to get this done in less than two weeks. Sorry I missed June by a few days D:
This is hands-down the most difficult and longest cover I have done, which made recording a bit of a challenge. Despite a few flubs, I'm fairly happy with this! (I did do a perfect run once but my audio equipment stopped working halfway through that recording)
Here, I am referring to piano sheet music from here, but unfortunately it doesn't say who arranged it... if anyone knows, please let comment so I can give the arranger proper credit!
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[@harpsona]

Sorry for the delay, but my cover is now finally on Spotify, iTunes, etc.! Links below: Spotify: play.spotify.com/album/40GiS31a1CCOovXqcvzl5T Deezer: www.deezer.com/album/295873702? others coming soon

[@franckparis2597]

Very beautiful. 👏

[@whostolemybaguette1743]

Ghibli’s music gives me that heart sinking feeling like I’m homesick for a place that doesn’t exist.

[@dustinthelight777]

Lol exactly my friend! I longed for that place, and I sought after it. I found my home with the Lord of lights, the lovely shepherd King, Jesus. And that home is far away... and yet, more near than you or I may know.

[@spindless]

@@dustinthelight777 good for you! personally I am not religious and get antsy/nervous with religious settings, and I'm still searching for my little slice of nowhere

[@hallowseve5072]

Same here~

[@dustinthelight777]

@bugvomit Thanks for replying! My boy bugvomit. I’m not saying I think you’re bugvomit. Feels like I am but it is your username lol. Actually, you seem pretty cool!! Totally not bugvomit! But anyways, seek and you shall find my friend, when you seek with you’re whole heart. I will recommend looking into Christ. If you’re looking for love and for life, He’s the One you’re looking for. At one point I was also skeptical about religion, but when I found myself so depressed, I cried out to God, and the Lord appeared to me in a vision, and He saved me. Seriously. He filled me with all sorts of hidden wisdom. All the sudden I wanted to read the Bible all day. But this time, I understood what I was reading. I was able to stop smoking, stop drinking, stop chasing women- I was able a lot of the things that were hurting my relationship with God. All thanks to Jesus. I started singing psalms. Actually I was drawn to this video partially because I bought a harp so I could sing to the Lord like King David lol. Hopefully this touches you a bit. Cheers mate.

[@silent_bones]

True that!

[@JuliaN-fi9zw]

I cannot describe the emotions I get from this song but the best I can do is that it’s a feeling of loneliness, desperation, and fulfillment all at once

[@eMCeee7dp2BE]

Obviously Gay you’re obviously gay

[@katiescheibel4034]

Omg yes. This song gives me so many emotions I wanna cry and dance at the same time

[@fupayme5511]

these were the things i was lookin for to describe how i felt when i heard this song.Thank you

[@flippinlegend8842]

Gay

[@iceprincessamor1551]

Same. This song makes me so sad 💔💔💔

[@imkabochan]

I've spent two weeks trying to convince a friend that life is worth it and that not everything is her fault. I'm still trying actually. I'm afraid it won't be enough, but for now I'm recharging. Thank you for your music. It helps healing a tired soul.

[@marianapalma5782]

I love ppl like u so much :)

[@gblikestosew]

Remember that you are not responsible for anyone's mental health but your own. Codependency ruins relationships and eats up all your energy. Look out for yourself first, always.

[@iris3623]

I'm in the same situation right now. It's really hard but I want to help her until she feels better. This song helps me recharge every time. I hope you and your friend are doing better now :)

[@dinaur]

i was in the same situation. sadly, she passed. i'm trying all i can to heal myself as well as others.

[@_berrie8027]

@@dinaur be strong bby, you're a very nice person to try to heal other persons, I send you all my love and support

[@oceandust8113]

if this is not played in heaven then I refuse to die

[@guacamoli7]

I hope something as nice is this is played in hell because im certainly not going to heaven lol

[@BrokoliFried]

What if this was played in hell?

[@katsuragisan4348]

Brokoli see u there then

[@katehwang2581]

bold of you to assume you're going to heaven in the first place

[@narraticn]

this comment caused an existential crisis

[@ArtofE]

I feel the childhood I'm never getting back.

[@something3476]

sadly yes....unless reincarnation happens and you remember your pass memories and enjoy your childhood even more.....well technically you can’t enjoy it since you know everything in life already. So we are never gonna get our childhood back. Live life the fullest

[@niesson9456]

Yeah... I've felt that same nostalgia in almost all the songs I love... Which can be so difficult at times... It makes me want to cry... I expressed that fear once, I was told: "Then maybe you need to make more of new happy memories..." But life can be so scary... And now... I'm slowly and steadily looking forward to having children with the one I love, one day... And give them wonderful childhood memories... and also teach them how to cope somehow about growing up... I hope you are doing well... -hugs-

[@ShanaAbee]

Childhood was great, yeah! But you decide how life is going on! Im Also looking forward to get a child, but as long as i can walk, i will live my life to the fullest when i dont have to work. I love going climbing oder i absolutely love it to go to our so called "MPS" and celebtate the day with all the other crazy thinking people like me that summer is there, christmas is coming, whatever! You dont even know each other there but you have a great time. It is like childhood time for adults. With AND without Alcohol, but everytime funny as hell! Everyones The same there. Children in big bodies :)

[@lunagrace5239]

You are always a child , the soul is always fresh, don't let the illusions of this world weigh you down. Nothing is as definite as it seems. This moment is yours to be

[@cephi]

this comment hurt me more than i wanted

[@starlight5123]

I feel like the harp is a the child of a guitar and a piano ....simply beautiful thanks!

[@v.dargain1678]

Good analogy .

[@webba0342]

Funny cause it is more likely to be the parent of the both of them lol Harp is one of the oldest instruments out there

[@naomigwolfe8112]

@@webba0342 wait even harpsichords? Huhhhh

[@ciarantierson6541]

@@naomigwolfe8112 the harp was likely at least one of the first strings instruments! Drums came first, then instruments like flutes, and when you put what was basically a bow on a drum, with enough strings you get a harp.

[@blzkkk145]

Yes but even more delicate and beautiful in my opinion

[@antha6906]

Now I know why angels are believed to have harps. This is heavenly

[@shaym4306]

beautifully said

[@TwistahsWorld]

Agreed

[@estherthefirst]

Imagen your guardian angel harping besides your bed while youre sleeping, watching after you. That's the image I think of when someone mentions angels haveing harps...

[@shaneaycock1890]

Good one! That's actually the best joke i've heard in a while.

[@MissyRoselle]

Too many fandoms help I totally agree

[@taylorkay1826]

If harps weren't so expensive, I would have loved to learn how to play.

[@saosaqii5807]

Taylor Borth piano is the better and obviously superior instrument

[@thocon6732]

I totally agree with you Taylor Borth

[@jarvismarselo2726]

So am I

[@miriamproctor9251]

It is a bummer Taylor Borth I’ve been playing the harp since my teen years and still don’t own one😭 I was majorly blessed that my father met a lady one day that teaches and asked her if she would teach me and she gave me lessons for $20!!!per lesson and that included a rented harp that I could take home and practice with and most lessons ran over a hour

[@moonieland]

@@saosaqii5807 Harp sounds far better than piano, I'm afraid. The only piano songs I like are done by Danny Elfman, other than that piano is a boring instrument.

[@moo9874]

Can we just station harps everywhere in the world? Something about the sound just makes me feel so peaceful. It's about time the world gets an OST anyway.

[@harpsona]

I would love that!

[@jadetheslime3140]

@@harpsona Harp players: *playing pretty well* Me, with no experience with playing a harp, only listening to one rn: *plucks random strings for several minutes*

[@myosotislyra]

I would break it accidentally 😭😭

[@__fox_tail]

I bought a lyre harp it should arrive in a couple of hours, I plan on learning to play it and playing it outside

[@Masqueraaaade]

I want to wear a flowing, floor length gown and waltz barefoot around a marble ballroom with floor to ceiling windows to this song

[@Mabaz]

I don't know why I also felt the same way while I am a man.

[@azad-4286]

Jothunheim being a man has nothing to do with feeling that way, just quit 💀

[@Mabaz]

@@azad-4286 Are you questioning me being a man? You don't know when people make jokes do you? You must be fun at parties.

[@azad-4286]

Jothunheim 😂 this nigga simpin for a profile pic damnn that’s sad bro

[@Mabaz]

@@azad-4286 You think anyone making a joke on the net is trying to get laid? Get a life you nerd. I know that I'm wasting time talking to you, you too stupid anyway to realize how stupid you are.

[@LouisManofMusic]

Imagine playing this in your room on a Saturday morning after a long week of work.

[@angelamisaki]

Do it !

[@LouisManofMusic]

Angela One day...

[@SyrianSoaper]

best comment

[@samia8475]

That's what I do ! Except that I play the piano and not the harp ! I would love to learn to play the harp as well, such a beautiful instrument

[@flippinlegend8842]

If you do that your gay

[@andrea6930]

i wish i could go to a masquerade ball, wear a gorgeous dress with my matching mask, and listen to this playing in the background while me and my soulmate dance on the floor ever so peacefully. this moment is the safest ive ever felt. we stay together for the rest of the night never wanting it to end, because we know once it's done, we'll never see each other again. years pass and we find each other while watching a street performer play this song in the streets of paris. my life feels whole again. i know i am finally complete again.

[@Syrkrose]

Hold up lemme buy a castle and a dress for you

[@BangGanger69]

Hello fellow LGBTQ+

[@edenm6822]

This song doesn’t make me feel like I need someone else’s embrace. No, I feel surrounded by the song, immersed in another world. And for a brief moment, when I lose myself in the harp, no thoughts surface. I am one with that world. I should like to stay there.

[@enevy3165]

That's the power of music. Coincidentally, it's also the power of Ghibli. So... If you combine the two.... Well...

[@edenm6822]

Ethan Jones 😏

[@crabjest]

This explains why I get such intense energy from certian songs! I couldn't really describe the feeling before, but you summed it up perfectly

[@shanetalie5998]

Same oml

[@alexandrinaaa1274]

I feel calm and homesick, its a very particular feeling...

[@ellat9823]

And for six minutes, everything was okay.

[@StellarCrackhead42]

Agreed. Also, I love your PFP- Man, Lost Kin looks amazingly kawaii

[@kaoutartalib3078]

Bwoken vewssel umu

[@sadomarker9193]

In that six minutes, I got more than ok, Nothing happened, I stopped thinking, Eventually, I forgot myself in that six minutes, Atlast, I forgot if I was breathing even though I was, At the end, I realized that “nothing” was the best treasure and the only one I deserved.

[@lettuce8164]

Yes

[@kara-nt8of]

Just put it on loop!

[@lahee3903]

I stopped chewing my food, stared at the screen, and had flashbacks to when I was a happy child, and then came back to reality, where my life is sad.

[@iampaper]

ugh same T-T why doesn't adulthood have the same freeness (?) as childhood?

[@yamapishy9792]

Saaaame 😭😭😭

[@coonalisa230]

Same :( here's hoping it'd get better for us

[@iampaper]

@@lar1828 yeah there's that, but there's also an added load of responsibility that comes with everything u do. yeah u can stay up at 2am, but u got work at 7, so are u rly free? (lmao sry for sounding so edgy T-T)

[@SantanaBanana47]

Don't lose hope. Take steps to make your life even happier than before. Try new things and make good relationships along the way. Live a life to remember.

[@lumashinningstar5889]

I have so much respect for people who play harp, considering how hard it is to learn

[@prettylush456]

i would expect it to be as hard as a piano. it’s basically the same thing except the keys are strings.

[@physicslawss]

actually it's pretty easy

[@wa7saka]

xXdr4gonz_slay3err69Xx but for harp you cant feel where you’re at like you can’t feel keys so wouldn’t it be harder to jump

[@physicslawss]

@@wa7saka no, the harp has marks to each string. I would say piano is harder for dynamics

[@harpsona]

Hello there! I have played piano since I was a little kid and I learned harp as an adult. I would argue that they both have their unique challenges, but I personally find harp more difficult. With pedal harp (the type I play), you need to operate 7 foot pedals as you play to change keys and play accidentals. Each pedal has 3 positions and there is a very large number of pedal configurations. You get used to jumping around on the harp but I find it easier on the piano. The colored strings definitely do help with keeping track though, similar to how the shape of keys on the piano help.

[@souupii.3434]

Aawww! Your shirts blue just like Sophie's dress!😄😊

[@vansmagugojohannveshtoble3422]

I purple you~💜

[@flippinlegend8842]

Gay

[@PoochiePookie12]

The quality of your prof pic is outstanding

[@Deeeeeeee33333]

GAWD I JUST FUCKING REALIZED THAT AND NOW IM IN TEARS AAAAAH

[@arezhussain193]

simp

[@cookiecook9187]

I know that many will not even pay attention to this comment. But I want to say thank you! I recently had a headache, I tried to sleep, but it didn't help me. And I try to not drink a medicine as possible. And now, having given up, I decided to listen this melody, I closed my eyes and finally fell asleep. For the first time in a long time, I feel so relaxed, I did not have the strength, but after listening to this music it gives me something, some kind of cleanliness to do something. And waking up, I realized that I don't have a headache anymore. The melody is so relaxing and pleasant that it still plays in my head. By the way, sorry for my bad English:D! Thank you again!

[@GirlWithHeadphones18]

i always thought this song sounded like being haunted by a beautiful memory - a moment you know you won’t ever be able to re experience, torn between both wanting to forget and keep forever. your playing sounded so lovely, thank u 🍓

[@niesson9456]

I can related to that so much... I've had to lock away a lot of memories... And they come back so potent...

[@E4439Qv5]

H e r n a m e i s L y r a .

[@veronicaryder7553]

the bittersweet dilemma of feeling harrowing and conflicting emotions of a stubborn memory

[@leiantonetteromasanta1879]

Exactly

[@stefanygracegenita7655]

This is what I'm feeling rn

[@aquaintsound]

You kept the waltz rhythm perfectly which is no easy fear for a solo instrument, your style is stunning

[@Its_Jess00]

[@halo4176]

Even with practice it can be difficult to keep pace. Definitely did well here.

[@OsvaldoBayerista]

True

[@strivingtoonedaybeuseful6049]

I tap my foot lightly to help me keep tempo. No one seems to notice

[@halo4176]

@@strivingtoonedaybeuseful6049 that's a good idea.

[@potentionallysienna4675]

It's like getting lost in a forest in summer while picking flowers and discovering the world for the first time. Wearing light clothes, barefoot carrying a basket while the sun feels so warm on ones skin. Hearing the birds chipper and the water flowing while this is playing in the background.

[@strawberriiluna]

PLAY THIS AT MY WEDDING AND FUNERAL

[@Miniru]

I danced with my husband to this song for our wedding

[@aransaint7208]

@@Miniru Owww I will practice to do the same, but me with a ballet coreography... 🤣 It'll be awesome

[@momoreview5555]

You will live as you die: *Alone* So no.

[@yoon-borao-o7261]

Miniru AWWWW

[@bellagomes1373]

I honestly thought the EXACT same thing lol

[@hanhmypham895]

Every time I have a long day, I come here to listen and heal. Every time.

[@amirabhola779]

Hanhmy Pham Me too

[@ethanslafter1802]

I'm suprised nobody has mentioned how pretty this artist is.

[@rachaelsimone521]

Too enchanted by the music

[@veralidaine97]

I can't speak for her, but if I were her I'd prefer people talk about my skill as a musician rather than my looks.

[@sophiamura9484]

@@veralidaine97 understandable! i don’t think he meant any harm; she’s very talented- and pretty! :)

[@elliotdawn757]

Cause that's kinda creepy bud

[@jordandesmet6593]

Ok Ethan...

[@goose2164]

Music like this from movies such as Howl’s Moving Castle makes me wish that we lived in an alternate reality made up of stories, that we were in the story lines and such Lovely 💕💕

[@davidszemis1248]

We do

[@m.c.jordan9960]

I second that answer. And, since you need to hear this, i'll quote from the show i used to love: We are all stories, in the end. Just make it a good one, eh?

[@midnightsunnn1850]

That's why I love to read, it takes me to different worlds everytime I pick up a new book💓

[@imo_bear1719]

"To be born means being compelled to choose an era, a place, a life. To exist here, now, means to lose the possibility of being countless other potential selves... Yet once being born there is no turning back. And I think that's exactly why the fantasy worlds of cartoon movies so strongly represent our hopes and yearnings. They illustrate a world of lost possibilities for us." -Hayao Miyazaki

[@cl0ud_131]

Dang, u read my mind! This is exactly what I feel when listening to this

[@razbagajewicz8260]

i came upon this in my recommendations, and it’s raining outside. this sounds beautiful with the thunder and rain in the background.

[@jax4652]

That sounds lovely

[@DJRAV3woof]

Well I gotta make it rain now-

[@tuanonnasibuca]

It's raining outside now too!

[@kiaralawson394]

This sounds amazing I can’t wait until it rains now

[@lilacleveland4452]

It didn't rain so i have another youtube tab playing rain and thunder sounds while i listen to a playlist of harp music. Two of Harpsona's vids are on the list.

[@rubytuesday38]

This is now my comfort song. When I’m going to cry I’m going to listen to this, because I just found this video and I literally almost fell asleep because I was so calm.

[@fraustrauss]

yeah same its my comfort song too 😭😭😭😭

[@真奈-m1q]

I'm Japanese🇯🇵👩🏻 I love Howl’s moving castle very much🤩 So I glad you play this song😍😍

[@harpsona]

Thank you!

[@arcradire1559]

Oh hey, I'm Japanese too XD

[@trinhdo9373]

@@arcradire1559 it's cool that you text in English :> I rarely see Japanese comment in English

[@arcradire1559]

@@trinhdo9373 Yeah, I don't see it that often either. And I'm glad my studying paid off really well 😊

[@trinhdo9373]

Arcradire I love Japanese culture and would like to visit Japan in the future, but every time I think about the language border, I’m just kinda sad. I mean if you want to explore one culture, the best way is to talk to the local, right? It’s not that I don’t want to learn Japanese, I’d love to but too busy. Still, I’ll go to Japan some day :)

[@larsieissuperior640]

I love how she takes advantage of the rests!

[@cassieballard6204]

Fairy Films agreed!!!!

[@azkabantaw]

Listening this while quarantine in my house.. makes me wanna cry

[@chowpurapura9948]

Idk im crying right now Feel nostalgic yet Feels like i want to run away somewhere far away Go to neverland and never comeback

[@chamelermit]

It will get better, stay strong ❤️

[@molliesims4836]

I know why your crying, its cuz this sounds like that part in a movie where there's an "if you're watching this I'm dead" or an "I now know what I did wrong but it's too late to fix it" montage, it's just the way it sounds. I'm crying too

[@gemmapalmer1519]

this is what dying in your sleep sounds like

[@dorothys677]

@@burritosalesman wdym down, being dead is a bless

[@dylanfrazier1845]

Ded with slow music iss blisss

[@elisecousineau1219]

Dude, no matter how depressing that is....your so right. Imagine laying down and just enjoying the comfort of the bed and the moonlight creeping into window and how interesting the blank ceiling is. Then finally smiling one last time and being content with all that you had and then...just closing your eyes....this is exactly how that sounds...

[@izj-19]

bwahahaha

[@coolbeans545]

@@elisecousineau1219 this omg 👏👏

[@branddransnothing]

I always thought the Harp was a very classy yet old instrument, something that is for rich people. Pianos are great, but Harp is on another level. The skills you must acquire just to play a simple sing, plus the shape of it and how you hold it. Harp is one of, if not, my favorite instrument!

[@vicloo0574]

Wow I’ve been listening to it on piano all this time. I’ve clearly been missing out

[@aperson2822]

Fun fact: Howls Moving Castle originated from an award wining book.

[@dreadspaghetti6073]

I'm pretty sure Laputa was based off it's sequel as well, wasn't it?

[@tiaatkin8111]

Weren’t most of the ghibli films based off books?

[@aperson2822]

Tia Atkin most studio ghibli movies are original works, meaning that they weren’t based off of books

[@reirei5839]

Actually 13 of 22 thinking films are based on various manga and novels. Some of these are How's Moving Castle, The Secret World of Arrietty, Grave of the Fireflies, Kiki, Whisper of the Heart & The Cat Returns and my personal favourite that I grew up reading, The Earthsea Series by Ursula K. LeGuin . Just look up Ghibli Films inspired by books. That should pull up plenty.

[@josesantiagozapata5834]

I just read it and love it

[@alicespalice4696]

I don't want to be dramatic but this healed me

[@constabrielbell4523]

This and the kalimba cover just make my soul and heart flutter with ephemeral ecstasy and euphoria. I never really watched Howls moving castle but I saw it pop at the tv every now and then when I was a child so this brings me back to a time where I just sat with my family without any for the world, ignorance is bliss after all. But now everything changed I guess... some of them are dead or are far away, out of reach but life goes on which is just sad and I guess normal in our lives. Man four or five years ago seems so different now and distant.

[@coupsat]

Constabriel Bell you should definitely find a way to watch it

[@nevarmore3474]

ITS ON HBO MAX IDK IF YOU HAVE IT BUT IF YOU DO ITS SO WORTH IT THE MOVIE IS AMAZING AND SO ARE THE OTHER GHIBLI FILMS LIKE TOTORO, SPIRITED AWAY, AND KIKI’S DELIVERY SERVICE WHICH ARE ALSO ALL ON HBO MAX

[@LL-tr5et]

ah yes the kalimba cover - that one is just gorgeous (i hope we're thinking of the same one)

[@LL-tr5et]

and the movie is on netflix ;)

[@HollyClementine]

I remember getting in so much trouble as a kid when I would order Howl’s Moving Castle “on demand” without asking my parents. Watched it at least 8 times before they noticed. Hah was obsessed with this movie. Have it on blue-ray now & can watch whenever I please. My goodness, the nostalgic feels I get are immeasurable.

[@aniomi4096]

I started to play the harp just recently and this is definitely my motivation on where I want to be one day! I love this cover so much

[@harpsona]

That means so much to me! I don’t even know what to say, I’m so flattered. I hope you have a great time learning to play the harp!

[@aniomi4096]

Thank you so much! I'm sure I will

[@loredanavasilescu5634]

Agreed with her. This is pure motivation to start learning the harp.

[@suiren5272]

Where do you get lessons? I'm very interested in playing but I think I might be a bit too old to learn another instrument. I've been playing the violin for 6 years and I'm afraid I might forget how to play if I try another instrument.

[@aniomi4096]

@@suiren5272 I get lessons at a our local music school, I don't think you would entirely forget how to play the violin but you definitely wouldn't be at the same level or at least that was how it was for me with the guitar

[@ChickenTenders]

Such a beautiful and romantic song

[@conehead3422]

Didn't expect to see you here

[@HelloKittybirds]

Sis you pretty asf

[@sincerelysomehumaniguess7610]

I want to learn so many instruments, the harp is one of them. So peaceful, so romantic.... Add that to an already mesmerizingly pretty song and- I'm gonna cry.

[@BEVNAP]

I'm not crying, you're crying.

[@0bakemono317]

Bev Nap how do you know?!

[@ovicitranegara8204]

I’m crying soo hard

[@Snness]

No, you're definitely crying!

[@saponemm]

I love this, but distracted me was when she plucked the lower strings and they just- *Wobblewobblewobblewobblewigglewobblewigglewigglewobblewiggle* I’m sorry, I’ll see myself out.

[@valentinaherrera9815]

😂

[@petatoad]

Lmao

[@奈唹]

Your comment matches perfectly with your profile picture 😂

[@saponemm]

Chenosaurus ahwaeeeeeeeeeee 😂

[@nobodynoone6583]

What are you talking about ?

[@drevisdosart]

I’m so glad you posted this even with the little mess ups! It helps add a feeling of real life to it. The imperfections are a reminder that this is another person playing this song so that I can hear it and I think that adds a certain level of coziness. Perfect does not always equal the best!

[@erinrose2579]

this is what I want to hear when I’m slowly dying and seeing all my memories flashing by then drifting up to heaven. this is such a beautiful cover thank you for blessing my ears xx

[@nevarmore3474]

No so fun fact: your sense of hearing is the last thing that fades with death, so you technically could be dead and still hear this for a little bit

[@shork6953]

I just love Howl's Moving Castle. It's one of my favorite movies of all time. I always find myself going to watch it again and again. Same with a lot of other Studio Ghibli movies. They captured my heart as a child and I shall culture my children if I have any.

[@Astral-Monk]

Howls moving castle is my wife's favorite movie. This was lovely to watch. very well-done. Makes her feel "Homesick" listening to such beauty.

[@danzel5764]

If you listen to this with earphones in turn the volume up to low-medium it’s absolutely magical. It feels like your in another world. It relaxes you, also play this when your feeling stressed it helps ❤️

[@chloebarnes3061]

Your playing is absolutely beautiful, I love your channel so much

[@lindareyes7100]

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[@williamwillow5829]

Every once in a while, i make my way back to this video and leave the world behind for 6 minutes, thank you, may god bless your hands now that they have been a shelter to a weary heart.

[@ZenGeekDad]

0:25 - she plucks a red string (second red from our left), and it seems to wobble weirdly slowly. This is frequency aliasing. The capture speed of the video - possibly 1/60 sec - is just off sync enough with some integer multiple of the frequency of the string, so that each frame captures the string seeming to have moved only a little, when it's really moved, say, 2.05 cycles, or 3.1 cycles, or some-such. There is another example of this here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gYqtlJmmmLl0aJI

[@Aufeii]

Underrated comment People don't appreciate physics enough

[@Nat-fn4ou]

PHYSICS! ^~^

[@i_play_the_fiano]

you sound smart *clicks like*

[@satirical140]

D string go brrr

[@satirical140]

@@lar1828 not in this key

[@canigetuhhh1837]

I was doing my night routine, music were on autoplay. When you started playing I stopped doing everything. It was an amazing feeling. A very deeply feeling in my mind and heart, breathtaking, I almost cried(I'm not joking, I had tears in my eyes). I'm listening to it for like 30 minutes and I still got a limp in my throat. I want to thank you for that beautiful experience. It must taking a lot of practice and patience to learn playing on an instrument. Very beautiful, have a nice day.

[@coolbeans545]

Yesss 👏❤

[@kleio9606]

Fun Fact: The earliest harps and lyres were found in Sumer, 3500 BCE, and several harps were excavated from burial pits and royal tombs. The oldest depictions of harps can be seen in the Near East, in the wall paintings of ancient Egyptian tombs, which date from as early as 3000 BCE.

[@sammzz]

Please never stop what you're doing!

[@mai80z2]

I agree with you!

[@mcp12300]

I have no idea what it is but your style beautiful, it makes me feels euphoric.

[@harpsona]

+MC_P_123 thank you so much!

[@nicolasoldo4418]

MC_P_123 watch howl's moving castle! It's a great film!

[@pytersan]

you don't know Studio Ghibli, i'm sorry for you

[@ChristinaG-d3u]

@@pytersan lol ikr it would be great if he/she watched it

[@eunicelacson3089]

It's from the movie Howl's moving castle 😊 watch it it's so good.

[@findingmebybeingus]

the tide blew in with the soft gusts of wind and the clouds slowly drifted away overhead. the sky was clear and the air was fresh, filled with the scent of the ocean. as beautiful as this scene was, the subtle feeling of despair that it would not last was creeping. all that could be done by the soul was done. there was nothing left to do to save this scene. all that could be done was to adapt as best as they could and to forever remember this scene, hoping that one day the magic could return and all would once again be beautiful. but until the earth was once again living and thriving and a magical place where the humans cared about each other, all would continue to rot away. but for some, a very lucky few, there is a magical place. a place where you can go anywhere you wish without going anywhere. a place where the fire and scarecrow are your friends and the house becomes new every time you move it. a door that can take you from the middle of the mountains to the town square with the turn of a magical knob. but this must forever be kept a secret. for if the people found out, they would take away the last little bit of hope from the world. and not even the memory of the sea on the warm quiet day with the soft breeze and gentle tide would remain. -2:01am april 14 2020 by myself

[@boredteen670]

wow. that was beautiful. it made me cry. thank you for writing it.

[@elentiya5479]

That's amazing ☆

[@khantuta]

You are a born writer! Bravo 👏🏻

[@findingmebybeingus]

@@khantuta thank you! I love writing fun little things like this

[@girl-ji7ur]

I am Japanes🇯🇵 This song will heal my heart 😊😊 Your performance is very wonderful 😍😍😍

[@isashungry7262]

You're skill for playing the harp is incredible, and you picked such a beautiful song to play! I loved listening to you playing the harp, and liked how gracefully you took advantage of the rests. Keep on expressing your musical talent, because it's truly a gift!

[@_asterx8178]

I found this video in 2020, and everytime i had a hard time with my anxiety i would lock myself in my room, close my eyes and listen to this and it really conforted me. Now whenever i feel that i need that confort again, i come back here. Thank you for this ❤

[@leesarah7429]

This is so moving and beautiful. I watched howls moving castle like thousands of times and my mom and dad keep asking why I keep on watching it lol. I love how good this harp is!

[@youraveragepowerpopenjoyer]

I honestly just can't get over this music. It is really amazing. I have heard Joe Hisaishi's music ( as I've watched every studio ghibli film) but when played on the harp it just sounds so amazing! Again I will say, job well done and I can't wait to hear the next one!

[@harpsona]

+Mr. Stixo thank you so much! I love Hisaishi's work and I also think it sounds great on the harp as well! I hope to do more Ghibli in the future

[@snowmanmeme0914]

この3拍子のメロディとハープの音色、ハウルの世界観がマッチし過ぎて最高すぎます

[@GarmanyRachel]

I don’t have any experience listening to harps, but after two of your videos I’ve fallen madly in love with the sound. It’s like my soul is shaken.

[@leahquirke8985]

This song played by the harp helps me feel like everything is going to be okay. It helps me calm down. Thank you

[@angelafernandez7950]

This music made me feel like I’m floating in a peaceful ocean, finally contented about everything, about to meet my beaming and yet lonely end.

[@samile222]

amazing, with all those pedal changes!!

[@harpsona]

Sami Le thank you! It was tricky at first, but taking the time to write good annotation really helps. Although the G pedal got me towards the end >~

[@Atsushi_K0217]

急にオススメに出て来たから観てみたけど、ハープ合いますね‼ Great！ from Japan

[@haroldyturralde5087]

always coming back to listen to this! Heavenly!

[@AmandaSheila]

It's impossible not to cry when you hear this particular song. HOW COME YOU DID'T CRY YOUR HEART OUT WHEN YOU PLAY THIS?! Oh my god, you are amazing! Thank you for sharing your passion for music! Please do more Ghibli songs!

[@jimin6813]

Amanda S. THANKS IM NOT THE ONLY ONE. LOL

[@voltron-eb6sx]

Right???????????

[@gailfox7]

Music is truly powerful

[@NiyuLuna]

I felt the same way...

[@elenamatas4511]

This video is an absolute gift. You are so immensely talented, and I feel so blessed to have stumbled across this. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for posting it

[@fazio5579]

This song makes me think of a memory so sickeningly sweet that could happen that's dangling itself in front of your face just out of reach and when you finally get hold of it it's ripped from your grasp only for you to be left there feeling hopeless and weak.

[@bo0gahuna848]

Even in the original soundtrack, it's already relaxing. When I heard your cover of the song, this just made the song 1000X better and relaxing :)

[@jasonluxmusic]

So good!!

[@harpsona]

+Jason Lux Music thanks! Slowly getting better and better

[@kirbymarchbarcena]

Karimba, violin, harp, guitar, piano...this work of Hisaishi is a masterpiece no matter what instrument you use.

[@ohmygarrnis9060]

This is so beautiful It’s the soundtrack in my head when it’s dusk and the forest is nearby It’s so mysterious and it makes me curious to explore nature

[@zwysoph]

when i was a really little kid, my parents would play harp music on this super old, scratched up cd that they had. listening to this tore that memory from the back of my brain. i had long forgotten it but now i remember all those nights when i would fall asleep to the harp cd playing in my bedroom, not knowing why i was crying. just something about it was so.. beautiful that it would actually bring tears to my eyes, even at the age of four or five anyway. i just wanted to say that i love this 💗

[@freerangeeggs6442]

6 minutes of dancing around the house at 10pm while home alone. 6 minutes of bliss

[@pompomnecosan]

無料で聞けてることが幸せなぐらい素敵な音ですね✨ ハウルもこの歌も大好きなので素敵な音をありがとうございます☺️☺️

[@savinaskoll6788]

Everytime I hear this song, it's just like there's a cotton cloud giving me a hug, and you play it perfectly, thank you it's beautiful.. ❤️

[@camilaguzman5796]

I´m watching this video at a point of my harpist life that i´m triying to make the start to finish the best possible. And i just saw a brave girl posting this video and make me feel like i´m not the only one who have trouble sometimes and just go thru all the piece... I really like this piece, and you just make me fell not alone. Send you a harpist hug

[@mariaconsuelolopez390]

This song just transports me into a world where its in the midst of twilight and there I am waltzing with a prince on air in the middle of valleys. With your harp, thank you for taking me there

[@imsorin4052]

netflix added howls moving castle today and I rewatched, it's really heartwarming to hear you playing a song from my favorite film from ghibli. thank you for sharing with us! it is amazing!!

[@Lauricerein]

I love the way people get really poetic by listening to you :) The pauses and “happy little accidents” give it more life which makes me so happy 😊 not everything has to meet certain expectations

[@origamisteve]

Watching this in June 2020. If there was a time for some calming and peaceful music, this is it. Thank you.

[@ohveeve]

Your arrangement sounds so beautiful and really keeps the dream like feel of this song. Really good job!! (now time to listen to this on loop)

[@harpsona]

Moon Rabbit oh clarification! Maybe I should make it more obvious, but I was referring to a piano arrangement (link in description) but definitely had to annotate things like pedal changes for this to work on harp. Thank you though!

[@ohveeve]

harpsona I saw posts about it, but I was referring to the changes that you made for it. I should have worded it better, my bad

[@alexanderwilliams799]

The way your hands glide around the harp, it reminds me of the way Sophie and Howl floated down in the first part of the movie. So graceful!

[@Tokkidazzling]

You don’t know me, and I don’t know you- but thank you so much for this. I almost just now had panic attack from some stress in my life and played this to try and calm down. It did, thank you so much

[@senerio2124]

When I first heard this song I looked up what it was from and I instantly knew I HAD to see the movie. It is still one of my favorites to this day and im very much still in love with the music along with the many other amazing Ghibli tracks. Thank you for this beautiful cover.

[@nynkevandereng3478]

OldFatHermit me too! But after so long searching haven’t found it online :( really want to see the movie

[@IsaUrameshi]

@@nynkevandereng3478 It’s on gogoanime for free, and HBO Max with a subscription!

[@Ghost-qe6qz]

It's feels like your longing for a place that you will never be able to reach or someone that you will never be with ever again. This song vibrates through my body like it was sewn in with my very DNA and soul

[@lov3sickjay]

i feel like i’m floating. i’m flying when i listen to this everytime.

[@imperialchalice]

You know its a beautiful composition when it can touch you on different instruments. ❤️

[@sarahderouich6722]

i'm in love with the way you play our instrument :o be proud of you ;)

[@andrea6930]

this song makes me feel so happy and at peace. i don't know how to describe it but it makes me forget all my worries. it helps me imagine my future life. i know it will always remind me of my childhood, which may be why i want to hold onto this song forever. i want to bring it with me into the future to my family and live life knowing im safe with this song.

[@zhai9637]

I love Howl's Moving Castle plus the sounds coming from a harp.I love them both.What a relaxing for me hearing this music!

[@rementownestudios]

This song makes me think of when things were better in my life. When I wasn’t in need of therapy, when I was so small I could barely understand anything... a time when I could look at the world & experience its beauty to the fullest. I am immersed in a sheet of memory, listening to this song. Though I am alone, I feel comforted. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you soso much

[@filelifiyo]

Only this song.. other songs from ghibli doesn’t make me feel like i feel when i hear this song.. i can’t even explain how i feel.. thank you for this beautiful peace..

[@corneliousseuss8948]

This song brings back so many childhood memories. Watching Hayao Miyazaki’s movies with the family. Love it!!

[@jepoyamida9502]

Ghibli movies will always have Special Place in my Heart. The creator of the movies is a masterpiece already himself. All the movies is amazingly aesthetically beautifully made. It's like they're melting your heart and soul when you're watching them.

[@grannyscookies5720]

This is not a song anymore, this is...A MASTERPIECE