Emily Hopkins Joins JHS! (Harp With Pedals!)

[@emilyharpist]

I love Just Trying Stuff™️

[@emilyharpist2]

Me too

[@rokophoenixGH]

Try with the dinosaur hotcakes 🥞

[@dougbeacon9760]

Yes

[@AlanW]

@@emilyharpist2 Same-Less Pluuug!

[@amoores02]

Keep doing what you do!! Very cool to see the versatility of a classical instrument like the harp!!!

[@modularcuriosity]

The whole idea of a musician (Emily) playing live with an effects DJ (Russ) is a concept which needs to be expanded. There's a lot of potential there. We think of multiple musicians playing individual parts and working with each other. But the idea of one musician modifying another musician's product is really cool. And I would think it requires a lot of trust as well.

[@tezeta3725]

I worked on a piece recently where we did this! Basically had one person holding down chords on a piano to lift the dampers while I was on the inside brushing the strings with a paintbrush and then that went through a bunch of pedals that were being controlled live by a third person

[@TheSquareOnes]

I've been thinking the same thing since finding their channel, it's such a great way to add so much depth and complexity to add effects in a live setting. Wouldn't even look that out of place either, countless bands have had someone standing off to the side near a bunch of electronics so you just have to put pedal boards in the place of some synths or turntables (or even combine the roles, I'd imagine lots of keyboard players are great enough at multitasking to work a few knob twists into a part) to add this to the instrumentation.

[@ideitbawxproductions1880]

I think Jeremy Michael Ward used to do that with the Mars Volta. He left this world too soon

[@kaitlyn__L]

@@tezeta3725 wow, just like when Manny has to play a piano on the inside with some spoons in Black Books /hj

[@manufacturingdiscontent8829]

Mission of Burma did this back in the early 80s! They had a dedicated sound guy/auxiliary noise/effects dude live for their short run.

[@JohnKelly2]

Emily's channel is the most wholesome thing on the internet. I hope there are enough harp teachers out there for a whole new generation of harpists.

[@jhspedals]

Agreed!

[@EclipseAtDusk]

Emily’s gonna singlehandedly bring about the experimental harp music revolution

[@EclipseAtDusk]

Genuinely I had 0 interest in harp before, I found her channel, it got me to try a harp, and now I’m sitting here vibrating with anticipation for the day I can afford a nice Serrena like hers

[@rodgre]

Gonna? What do you mean, gonna? She HAS! She’s done it!!

[@TheAmazingSnarf]

well, technically, she's using two hands. and Russ is using his hands too.

[@EclipseAtDusk]

Emily & Russ are Quadruple Handedly leading the experimental harp movement

[@FortyHurts]

Zeena Parkins would like a word.

[@copernicus808]

Emily's gotta be the absolute best guest you could've had for the 'just try stuff' series. Maybe next time Nick and Addison can pay her a 20+ hour drive visit 😊

[@rstuartcpa]

JHS Road Show

[@jhspedals]

hell yeah

[@johncox2552]

Loved this show! Thanks to Emily and Russ for making the drive.

[@bluehole6019]

Every time I hear a jam on this channel I’m consistently stunned at how jaw-droppingly fantastic the drums sound. Genuinely better mixing on this channel than 90% of actual albums I’ve heard.

[@jhspedals]

Thank you!

[@robblazik7185]

Emily is legit one of those most likable people I've come across... perfect colalb for you guys :)

[@dougbeacon9760]

Emily makes me wish my guitar had at least 30 more strings

[@Ottophil]

And 21-24 less frets

[@MingJianYap]

look for a harp guitar then

[@jhspedals]

lol, same

[@Sousafolle]

Take a look/listen at that harp-guitar ;o) kzbin.info/www/bejne/lZKVimN3m66CfbM

[@dalezjc]

Wow! Incredible song and just awesome playing! As someone who listens to and plays mostly hard-rock, I clicked on this video because it looked interesting, and it was one of the most enjoyable videos I've ever seen. Emily was amazing and the harp was so cool! Great job everyone!

[@Supardanil]

Love the audience applause for Russ 👏👏👏👏what a star!

[@TheBeriking]

What a masterclass in creativity! Just amazing. Emily and Russ are brilliant guests, hope you make plenty more content together. Not to talk about their stamina - from 20 hour drives to 7 hours livestreams! Two comments - 1) That “why did I choose the guitar, I wish I would know how to play other instruments” comment would have been more believable if we didn’t have years’ worth of ample evidence that most of the JHS crew and Nick in particular are wizards and witches that can play all instruments AT WILL. 2) The fact that you even incorporated Master Joshua, M.A. playing his main instrument (a laptop for writing dissertations) made me deliriously happy. To summarize, I don’t know what’s in the water in KC, but I WANT SOME!

[@jhspedals]

thank you for recognizing me and my laptop! 😭 seriously though, it was such a great time and i'm convinced nick is a music demon

[@gtmuse329A]

Just needed more of Emily’s sweet “falling over backwards” dance moves! Great job too all.

[@thetimberowlsband]

Summer Seltzer is the summer bop of the autumn. Great things happen when you Just Try Stuff.

[@PunchDrunk81]

Emily is incredible! Easily one of my favorite JHS Show episodes. So good!

[@xebio6]

Agreed

[@GregGarner]

Are y’all going for like the best produced video award on KZbin or something? Seriously, these videos make my day every time. Thank you. Keep tryin’ stuff!

[@jhspedals]

yes

[@leehutzulak]

Beautiful track - great to see it all coming together too🤩

[@PeeFunk2008]

This is straight chillhop. Love it. Great Record Time selection! One of my favorite from Thom.

[@deztruct0823]

Love Emily and Russ! Hope to see more guests on in the future

[@jonbarnett9363]

I can't describe how amazingly happy and hopeful this track made me feel. It is just what I needed today. Thank you so much!

[@CesarGarciaJara]

Really good episode. A lot of fun and energy in the air.

[@RaleighHeckel]

Just a really enjoyable episode y’all. Thank you! Also the rotary phone percussive ear candy was a cool idea (in addition to everything else of course)

[@anomalouswoof2554]

Absolutely brilliant !!!

[@EdgeOfFuzz]

I envy how creative Nick is down to his soul

[@jhspedals]

same, honestly. i get so mad at him.

[@rorschach1]

Emily is my favorite. I’m so glad you had her on!

[@davetrombetti4240]

I really enjoyed this. Any time Emily is on is great because she’s always open to ideas. Fun show guys n gals.

[@jeremeydonovan8286]

Great work on this project top 5 episodes for me,so far

[@evankuriga1404]

Emily is the shit she's a super chill individual met her when we were both playing a wedding gig! Love that they drove out and callable with yall they deserve the exposure 🙌

[@Castor26Pollux]

The editing (and humor) on JHS videos is always amazing and fun to watch. This little docu-episode in particular is a jewel. Had such a good time watching it! ...also, nice tune summer seltzer! :)

[@PedalPlayhouse]

That was so much fun, more Emily and JHS team fun plz…even if its remote collabs plz

[@maxhocks2006]

I will play harmonica over this. I have a few. Also Emily!!! Always great to see her.

[@toninice6876]

I Love Emily Harpkins and the whole Team.

[@jonkomatsu8192]

Guys! That track is wonderful! Looks like "just trying stuff" can create great beauty. Great job, all. 🤙🤓

[@lastingmoment4781]

Now this is epic

[@Chairsareoverrated]

Now this is podracing

[@sov777]

Hello there

[@natgrant1364]

Loved "Summer Seltzer!" Especially this little treat here, 19:24 particularly because of Emily's harp transition and partly because of the bassline that plays through this bit. Cinnamon Gravel should do an album! lol

[@bindodundid]

Em and the pedal dj are the most unique musical duo

[@digiwaves]

Emily is always a treat!❤

[@drloqutis2492]

Emily you are an amazing dancer and harpist!!! You always make me smile!

[@johnboleyjr.1698]

It's always a treat to see The Emilynator Harpkins do her thing

[@strokesoflife]

I’m here for the good sounds.

[@hmr28]

Awesome!!!! Cinnamon Gravel needs a whole album...

[@juicetin616]

Really dig the song you guys! Everything Nick comes up with is my jam. Loving the collabs between JHS and Emily and Russ!

[@ramooninthemoon]

Always a treat. It was great to see Emily again. Sick jam too!

[@thereaper987]

This was great. All the thumbs up.

[@ericwickman920]

I highly suggest going to watch Emily's guitar unboxing video. She does far better than most of us would do with a harp.

[@alanbrowning2822]

This song made me cry. It was Soo beautiful and video was Soo joyful. Amazing people. I haven't cried in years. Crazy....

[@DevonVanNote]

Emily is so good and her channel is great!

[@jakubprzybyowicz3980]

The drum sound is absolutely fantastic in this!

[@logrinn]

Love this. Best video ever!

[@BelaCurcio]

dear editor: you nailed it

[@jennjohnson3582]

Loved this. Emily and JHS are the two channels that got me into pedals.

[@jhspedals]

nice!

[@gdkemble]

I loved everything about this!

[@voiceofexperience]

Emily is the coolest. You have all been put in the shade by Emily.

[@TheNino37]

Emily Harpist and Russ, the Pedal DJ, are the human equivalent of Josh's slide tone. Always killer, always enjoyable. Keep Mommin', Russ!

[@L.Scott_Music]

Young people doing all the right things. It's heartening. Carry on.

[@simonsmith9942]

Just awesome! Loved it!

[@diodesDankessAndDives]

OMFG! 15 mins has the raddest string progression ( total goonies vibes) Super loved it 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌 Great episode 👏 👌

[@metricdeep8856]

What a doll, that Emily. So easy going and so talented. There are so many instruments that can benefit from guitar pedals....like ALL OF THEM.

[@AlanW]

HYPED!!!

[@emilyharpist]

:)

[@medici3547]

So good. JHS show never disappoints!

[@rupitbhandari-studio.death8100]

Wooooohooooo! Collab of the century!!! 🥳🥳

[@craiglizt8074]

Good to see Emily's channel grow and being recognized by others

[@violinmiata]

Kids: can we buy Cinnamon Toast Crunch? Mom: we have Cinnamon Gravel at home

[@DeadWhiteButterflies]

DJ corner with Russ bloody killed me. Amazing. Smashed it again, gang.

[@mattbrillhart2922]

We have more tools than ever before to create a bazillion different sounds and yet too many seek out to sound exactly like someone else. Just try stuff! Those that stand out for a reason-they’ve created their own sounds.

[@jeremiahshackelford5340]

This video makes my heart so happy. Thank you guys. I’m laughing and crying. 😂

[@stopmikeandjim3196]

Emily appearing on this channel is my favorite KZbin crossover of all time

[@bryanpoff15]

This song has no right being this good

[@kellykent131]

Y’all I absolutely loved this. You got together and made real Good music. I loved how the guitar part and the harp was kinda like a call and response. Add the way the bass came up underneath complemented the whole melody. Maybe I should take the concept of Just Try Stuff and apply it to writing songs. Bravo, y’all. Bravo! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@jhspedals]

that's what we were going for! thanks :)

[@samuelhatman8995]

Wow! I am blessed by this episode! Lady and Gentle men? You just enriched my life. That was sooo good, I'm gonna go now and just be quiet for a while, find Emily's Channel and Sub, make bells ring listen, learn, chill and Just Try Stuff. Oh... thanks Russ! Awesome y'all! Sammy

[@jhspedals]

💪🏼

[@AnodyneHipsterInfluencer]

_Very_ cool. The track was really enjoyable. I could totally vibe out to that.

[@jasonalbert9939]

This was awesome!!!

[@davidf2281]

I am glad these humans exist.

[@JohnLockeNesss]

That track was fire! Reminds me of Washed Out.

[@johncox2552]

Beginning to think Russ actually saved JHS!

[@impronen]

Russ is a mad pedal scientist

[@jhspedals]

two-for-one

[@dinopanda_sql]

Cinnamon Gravel: Ride or Die! Dope song, cool peeps. Dig that sweet bass line, too!

[@daerganguy7504]

I love how collaborative y'all are. Today my mantra will be, 'just try stuff'😉

[@jhspedals]

💪🏼

[@TesserId]

I need to have this tune in my car. It's a perfect mellow jello for driving.

[@dinosaursr]

There is no justice. You should have 1 billion subscribers.

[@theoversouls]

Effing marvelous!!

[@peglegpeete9122]

You need for Emily & Russ to each design pedals for you.

[@paulbellamy2810]

Harp is an awesome instrument. And the track was superb.

[@KRayxKodessA]

that harp is mesmerizing. I could definitely add this to my sleep app.

[@claudecat]

Two of my favorite channels, coming together again! Even better than expected, and my expectations were sky high, let me tell you. Key revelation: she does not like glissando. Certainly understandable. The percentage of glissando in the harp playing people have heard over the years has been alarmingly high. Goes back to I Love Lucy, even further. I'm old. I know. There was always one female band member - the harpist - and they always had her do tons of glissando, very little else. Something about that seems vaguely unsavory.

[@Barry101er]

Very good indeed!

[@Wyo070]

Your song gave me goosebumps !

[@glynmillward8610]

Wonderfully entertaining 👍

[@pogoman246]

Whoever edited this video deserves an award.

[@sov777]

This was epic! And I was not prepared for the amount of RUSS™ IN THIS VIDEO. HE'LL YEAH BORTHER GOBBLESS!😎🤘🎵🎶🎶

[@emilyharpist]

gobbless

[@jrodohio]

That was fantastic.

[@ottomaticly]

Great fun. Thanks 🎶

[@neliort]

That was awesome!!!

[@JUNK_ZONE]

Yeah, I could watch these 4 weekly.

[@CMHobbies]

Kinda reminded me if Mogwai decided to get less ominous, added a Harpist, and drew upon the Charlie Brown Xmas opening theme for inspiration.

[@cadenbenton6235]

“Kind of like neo soul” as he plays almost Tonight Tonight by Smashing Pumpkins in the background

[@rektyrektingson4668]

Lmaoo

[@gordonhardie9428]

I learn stuff every time I watch one of these... Quality!!

[@silkbirdmusic]

Emily Harpist is a national treasure!!! 🥹💝 Thanks for this awesome collab. Just subbed to JHS! ✨

[@jhspedals]

SilkBird! i recognize you from emily's discord. welcome! your contribution to the contest the other day was so stellar.

[@silkbirdmusic]

@@jhspedals omg thank you so much!!!! *blushing* I’m not used to people knowing who I am because I’m just starting out 🤣 but if all goes well I’ll release my first single by the end of the year 🤞

[@jhspedals]

@@silkbirdmusic that's so awesome! email me - [e-mail]

[@SlowToe]

Not all heroes wear capes Emily 💪🏽

[@Halliday7895]

the "awkward kid" vibe is so a live and well in this episode haha. thanks for the content and comfort zone annexation !

[@JeffSmithbureau13]

Great episode. I really REALLY love that bass line Nick was playing (feels weird to write that).