Lilium (Elfen Lied) Harp Cover - Samantha Ballard

[@SamanthaBallard]

Hi everyone watching in 2020 or later! I've finally been able to publish the sheet music for this song!! It's available here: www.musicnotes.com/l/GrVZp

[@mons009]

Thank you so much! :) Just starting on my harp learning journey I'm so excited!

[@ахяметекудасай-ы5б]

Это очень красиво!!

[@kibochon]

watchin this is 2023, this is a beautiful cover, well done :)

[@c4nking845]

I never would have thought a harp cover of lilium would be so great. Thanks for bringing this to us!

[@SamanthaBallard]

And thanks for watching!

[@kali_tea]

C4nKing sure, it is ^^ I tried it when I was younger lol I should try it again, but I have other piece to learn x)

[@zolexDackery]

Various instruments throughout the show cover it.

[@TheMangoman1220]

Thank you for playing this on the harp making it just that much more blissful!

[@InstrumentManiac]

Holy cow I've wanted to hear this for so long covered! Sounds beautiful on harp!

[@InstrumentManiac]

Also out of curiosity, do you mic the back of your harp at all? If you had a mic back there your bass could get picked up a bit more when you eq them together. Just a thought :)

[@SamanthaBallard]

Well, I do have a second mic at the bottom of the harp but in front of the sound board, and that's how I've always seen people doing it. Admittedly I thought the EQ sounded fine when I did it the first time and then after uploading the video listened to it again and thought it needed more bass lol... maybe one day I'll get the hang of it and get it right

[@adam17]

Great song, beautiful performance 3:13 - 3:37 owning it

[@SamanthaBallard]

Lol yeah that was definitely the hardest bit, thanks for watching! :D

[@lusans]

This was beautiful. Honestly , Elfen Lied made me cry.

[@marie-angeliquesommier9066]

Why Thø me too, I was so pathetic to see haha

[@beelzefang]

trashii same… the end was so said ;(

[@skellyskellington2264]

It was the first anime I got into only one I watched completely

[@poxium9801]

It's been three years, but I have to say hello

[@lusans]

@@poxium9801 Thank you for reminding me of this comment I made, forgot I even wrote it. Hello back to you.

[@InfamousRavenRose]

This hurt my heart....so many bittersweet memories of this wonderful series...so many tender sensations hearing this melody.

[@kaiserilhangold6879]

InfamousRavenRose not to forget the manga.

[@Ray_TheRebel]

@@kaiserilhangold6879 Yes they are both equally great.

[@jduff59]

Lilium has been covered by many artists in many styles and on many instruments. Your version is easily on of the finest and most pleasing. This is a wonderful performance of Lilium.

[@minatohigashi513]

I was worried about how you'd handle the notes for 2:25 ... I was worried for nothing. Great job

[@Dark_Panthera]

I found this on yt music just now, but I had to come on here to show gratitude. I know a comment might not be much, but I'm confident that I'm one of many that were moved by this. I'm in tears for the second time in a row. Thank you.

[@SamanthaBallard]

Aw :) Thanks for the thoughtful and kind comment.

[@42sjamieson]

One most emotional themes in a anime ever always gets me emotional when I hear it

[@MrAli975]

I listen and also play guitar ,oud and violin but that harp is much close to my heart, most times i find myself looking for harp themes , i think of learning it for real , thank you so much your channel in the top of my priority for that amazing play👌🏽

[@SamanthaBallard]

Thank you so much, I'm glad you found me! ^_^

[@rowanash5378]

I was randomly searching for harp music and found this, and I am most glad I did, as it is fantastic.

[@mrrubyspeaks]

As a musician i hear this differently and i can say i loved it . Don't ever stop playing, you're amazing :)

[@meridathepoodle1574]

О МОЙ БОХХХХ!!! САМАНТА,ТЫ ПРОСТО БОЖЕСТВЕННА!!!БОЖЕ МОЙ,ПОЧЕМУ Я ДО СИХ ПОР НЕ ЗНАЛА О ТЕБЕ????ТЫ ПРОСТО ИЗУМИТЕЛЬНА,МОИ УШИ ТАЮТ В НАСЛАЖДЕНИИ!!!!!!!!!!! ОБОЖАЮ ТЕБЯ,ТЕПЕРЬ ТЫ МОЯ САМАЯ ЛЮБИМАЯ ЮТУБЕРША!!!!!!!!!!

[@rampe5610]

3:13 - 3:37 is so amazingly beautiful and demonstrates your talent and mastery of the harp. The build up and that beautiful harmonius release was really amazing! Bravo.

[@Svid1701D]

Each string pluck tugs at my heart, pulling me back through time and space... The emotion you elicit with your talent is unfathomable, and the joy you've brought to so many is immeasurable. I am sure the world is a better place with you in it. Thank you for sharing your gift with us.

[@SamanthaBallard]

Aw, thanks for such a nice comment :)

[@REMYXbyVOLUME]

you should seriously consider adopting the stage name: "Samantha's Ballad"

[@MarkMezaMusic]

Horrible idea that could not even describe anything from her, it's just the funny fact Ballad and Ballard sound similar.

[@grylltheonion]

REMYXbyVOLUME Not a good suggestion.

[@mparker123]

It's still a cool idea if not also a terrible one..

[@OmniLightning]

Hearing this song on the harp is so very soothing. You are incredibly talented, thank you for this it's amazing!

[@SamanthaBallard]

And thank YOU for watching! :)

[@alhall6162]

I love this song so much!! It sounds so beautiful on harp!

[@TheCreepypro]

your skill is jaw dropping I listen to all sorts of versions of this song but this is among the best if not the best well done truly a delight from the first second to the last

[@nellynelly1145]

Wunderwunderschön, herzlichen Dank:) 🥰💐🎶🎵🎶

[@szort_czort]

Cudowne, dlaczego dopiero teraz to odkryłam..

[@RIN7724]

心に沁みる素晴しい曲だ 演奏してくれてありがとう！

[@thejishubasak]

After the prolonged depression, this song kinda made my day. I have covered its piano and trust me, one of the most difficult pieces to master. Effort must be amplified in case Harp. Specifically the part after 3:13. You have consummately covered it!

[@WinterzPlayz]

Wow... Just wow. The talents people have are amazing

[@JoMeBe21]

Non seulement tu as du goût, mais tu as du talent. Bravo!

[@Cronnadev]

This cover is truly amazing and wonderful to listen to!!! You are so talented!!!!

[@jane7963]

Wow! Bravo gorgeous performance! 👏🙌

[@antrevolution]

best lilium harp cover ever

[@SamanthaBallard]

Thank you!

[@Faosify]

Absolutely sublime, thank you for this tribute! Keep up the magnificent work. I have been a fan of this song since 2008, and very few renditions have made me tear up like this one.

[@philipbrowning3544]

Oh man, and here come all the feels from an anime riddled with brutal feels. Great cover, though, as touching as the original and just beautiful on harp!

[@renasenpai4033]

Wow even more beautiful on harp! Awesome cover Samantha!

[@T4cticalBruh]

All your music helps me relax.Your the best!Keep it up

[@SamanthaBallard]

I'm glad! Thanks!

[@amrodantolkien9595]

une profondeur et une émotion de plus à ce magnifique morceau…

[@MathGeekQ]

Beautiful. Simply beautiful.

[@pnjsilver]

the hand, the movement are so beautiful.

[@mercadorodriguezgerson3549]

Oh man gotta love the intro, and the arpeggios on the middle sound just the way they are supposed to do i love it :)

[@harpsona]

Beautiful arrangement and execution! I hope to get to this level eventually. Thank you for continuing to produce such quality work!

[@SamanthaBallard]

Aw thanks :)

[@manuelmorales8030]

Beautiful!!

[@alanenzoImperial]

Toca bellísimo y ella esta muy bella...

[@streamlillywarriorsuntoldt8513]

I'm in love with your music and you thanks for blessing my ears with your music

[@balkis6604]

I'm really happy to see (and hear) those super covers that you do with your harp.... I play harp since 7 years and i really wanted to find an harpist who plays that type of music (like video-games, animes...) !

[@lindadavies8279]

You are truly gifted making an already beautiful song more beautiful

[@poxium9801]

Quarantine has really got me down, thanks for this, it really helps

[@nhimongchung1650]

Lilium Lyrics: Os iusti meditabitur sapientiam Et lingua eius loquetur iudicium Beatus vir qui suffert tentationem Quoniam cum probatus fuerit accipiet coronam vitae Kyrie, fons bonitatis Kyrie, Ignis Divine, Eleison O quam sancta, quam serena, quam benigna Quam amoena esse virgo creditur O quam sancta, quam serena, quam benigna Quam amoena O castitatis lilium

[@pedroleonicarus4659]

This is so beautiful, I almost cried... continue your work

[@SamanthaBallard]

Aw, thanks! I will!

[@pedroleonicarus4659]

Samantha Ballard, could you do more covers of Undertale ?

[@Yadamane]

Making me remember the feels from this anime! Worth it.

[@SamanthaBallard]

I haven't actually watched it yet... it looks really sad and/or disturbing lol

[@Yadamane]

It is! The first episode shows what they think of anime tropes. It's good!

[@marie-angeliquesommier9066]

Omg you totally should watch it..till the end.

[@anyobany937]

I had a flashback of the anime and i started overwhelmingly crying

[@KattKratz]

One of my favorite animes. ♥

[@SirVedVokun]

Sweet yes! One of my favorite songs finally played on your beautiful harp!! Thank you so much for this! *sobs with happiness*

[@SamanthaBallard]

:) And thank you for sticking around and watching all this time!

[@Weightlessi]

This is absolutely perfect. You are absolutely perfect. I'm not crying, there's just something in my eye..!!!!

[@AstroRoxy]

Im middle of series n already love this song much... Thx for making it beautiful in ur own way... Love from India ❤✨

[@dipenpatel501]

do you watch anime ? coz i havent seen many girls watching anime in india

[@mondiramaji791]

@@dipenpatel501 I'm an Indian girl and I do watch anime.

[@dipenpatel501]

@@mondiramaji791 great ...thats awesome animu fan 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@samuraisoul1043]

I've heard so many versions of this and you executed it flawlessly up there and top 5 easy

[@SamanthaBallard]

Aw, thanks Stephen!

[@DavidLeung325313856]

Didn't think you were going to play the bass of the melody. Certainly surprised me enough at the end for me to leave a comment. Well done!

[@SamanthaBallard]

Thank you!

[@DinamicPlay]

han pasado 2 años.... aun no me canso del anime ni de su melodia

[@Mialotic]

Such an amazing and impactful anime. I think the harp captures the emotion of it beautifully

[@jareddefined3576]

Everytime I hear this song, I just think about that anime/manga and how sad it truly was in the end. I wish it was more recognised. Your cover made it all the better. Thank you...

[@xBeyondMystery]

Sounds beautiful on harp! It looks so difficult to play, I wouldn't know what my fingers are doing.

[@juanpablodw]

Demasiado bueno!

[@rudolfsidhu]

There is an additional archaic feeling within when the song is played on the harp, nice arrangement :D

[@SamanthaBallard]

Thank you, I'm glad you liked it! :)

[@harumi-san2286]

Es hermoso ! Me encanto tu versión ! 😊

[@leonardoraspante]

Linda melodia parabéns.. Congratulations from Brazil :)

[@MrBreno889]

Leonardo Raspante tem razão!

[@pedroleonicarus4659]

Leonardo Raspante é de um anime

[@MrBreno889]

Pedro Leon SIM! um anime violentaço mas é legal pra caramba!!

[@caiolouco1542]

Elfen Lied é 10000000000000000000000000000000000000

[@ryotakajiki8359]

Leonardo Raspante Concorda 100% amigo.

[@hiewgames]

OMG, this is one of my favorite songs ever!! Congratulations, and thank you

[@SamanthaBallard]

Yay! Thank you!

[@darkbrightflow9406]

Hiew Games really good, if that’s one of the hardest instrument to play sons with, then, i think ur going to be a master at playing with that instrument

[@sofiechits678]

I know there is very little chance you will see this, but i'm trying to learn new songs on my harp during quarantine and absoltely ADORE this!! is there any chance you could link the sheet music for this arrangement? :) beautiful playing!

[@darkustenebrae4306]

my favorite song in harp, it´s beautiful

[@KingdomOnslaught]

You playing the harp is a beautiful work of art and every time I see you play I want to go out and buy a harp to start practicing

[@SamanthaBallard]

Thanks! :)

[@mybaestgameisnfsmw]

Just a lots of love for making this beautiful cover

[@LDTMagcCptaLoveDiaRed]

Se escucha hermosa cuando se toca con este instrumento 😁

[@vastolordegirlv9119]

Cuanto talento!!

[@stephanylc9093]

No es talento es habilidad!!!

[@darwinfrancosulca8262]

thanks for your music. You are a master

[@42sjamieson]

One my favourite themes ever so hauntingly beautiful and sad at same time

[@draghettodibronzo]

Heartbreaking magnificent execution. bellissima . Brava!

[@kaylieornelas8044]

I love this song and you play it well on the harp

[@JuanCarlosHernandezNieves]

¡Me encantó!

[@Taraak]

This song will forever be beautiful to me no matter what and this cover is just beautiful !!!!!! You can fall asleep to this!! :))

[@serenofilia7800]

esta cancion queda bien con cualquier instrumento -llora-

[@MrBreno889]

Beautiful!

[@SamanthaBallard]

Thank you!

[@Hex72]

This is astonishingly good.

[@KM-be3bf]

Truly gorgeous to listen to! Keep up the great work ^^

[@emohunter4618]

me encantaaaa!!!

[@DanielAsbun]

That's so beautiful! really love this song played on Harp!

[@rhackitchem6850]

You are seriously making me love harps :-) And good job on everything you do !

[@mcrmcrmcrmcr]

Superbe arrangement 👌 bravo !

[@SweetAncientMelody]

Amazing! Thank you!!

[@trainheist]

You're so poised and graceful! I feel like a clod when I play the harp. I hope I can be like you someday!

[@SamanthaBallard]

Haha aww, I'm sure you're not a clod when you play harp. Movement and poise while playing is definitely something you can practice though! Try practicing in front of a mirror if you can.

[@auauau2076]

i really love this song, thanks so much for this u are amazing, u have really good skills

[@ValdranGaming]

I listened to that as I woke up. You're really good!

[@SamanthaBallard]

Thank you!

[@larslars930]

Magnificent!

[@IndraWardanii]

Great sound, i love it thanks...

[@KradianKrad]

Hearing the first 10 seconds, I was like “nope, she is not good”. But oh my! I don’t feel any difference between the original tune and your harp!! Amazing work!

[@alexp7205]

Que hermoso tocas que bello

[@kenylain2315]

so beautiful music for harp！I can‘t speak in word，so amazing！

[@luismariobaltazares9248]

Just, beautiful.

[@kapinou]

That's so soothing and beautiful. Thanks Samantha :)

[@SamanthaBallard]

And thank you for watching!

[@anudeep3118]

Passionate... as always... thank u

[@SamanthaBallard]

And thank you for watching :)

[@verandi3882]

Truly sublime and captivating

[@francescaramos6478]

Elfen lied is one of my fav animes!!

[@SamanthaBallard]

And thank YOU for watching ! :)

[@rosabellasams8010]

Is it weird that this give me goosebumps