O Come, O Come, Emmanuel [arr. Edwin McLean] // Amy Turk, Harp

[@amyturkharp]

A few years ago, I was driving home listening to the radio and happened to hear a harpsichord rendition of O Come, O Come, Emmanuel which really left me spellbound. Inspired, I rushed home and tracked down the performance I had heard online so I could transcribe it straight away. At the time of transcribing there were a few technical things that I found really tricky to get just the way I wanted them, so the music ended up getting shelved, and then a few years went by. This year, it got to December and I thought, what am I going to do for a video this month? And suddenly I remembered how much I'd wanted to try playing this! Fortunately with a few more years of playing behind me, the bits I found hard the first time around seemed a little easier this time, which is always nice. I really liked how this arrangement lends itself to the harp, with its arpeggiated chorus particularly, and lots of opportunities for different colours by varying my proximity to the soundboard (playing lower in the strings gives a more nasal quality which is reminiscent of the harpsichord). You can't actually play varied dynamics on a harpsichord, so this was a great opportunity to make the piece my own by adding my own dynamics, in addition to experimenting with different tones. Edwin McLean is a composer and arranger with many publications for piano and harpsichord available - you can find out more about him here: edwinmclean.com/ Wishing you all happy holidays, and wonderful things for the year ahead. See you in 2020!

[@eclapsed]

God, I can't wait to watch this now

[@eclapsed]

Happy Holidays!

[@seanriggen]

Amy Turk - Trippy, I just discovered this song 2 days ago from The Petersens KZbin channel. I can’t wait to hear your version.

[@muzkat101]

I have always admired your work on KZbin; you are just amazing to watch and listen to. My all-time favorite of yours is the performance of 'Claude Debussy - Clair de Lune' - your other performance of 'J.S. Bach - Toccata and Fugue in D Minor' just blows me away. I cannot wait to hear your piece on 'O Come, O Come, Emmanuel' as well. ; )

[@seokhosong7117]

Thank you for your music. Merry christmas and happy new year.

[@KingSchnarf]

O come, O come, Emmanuel has never been one of my holiday favourites, however, this video may have just changed my mind. Beautiful

[@dougdebellevue4146]

Jesus Christ truly is the Emmanuel, God with us... He died on the cross to forgive us our sins, such great great love....! Jhn 3:16

[@joeyouyang]

One of my favorite carols :) "Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel" (which means, God with us). Matthew 1:23 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6

[@joyandoreo425]

Very good I am playing with my harp and it is great

[@scottogden1126]

Wow! Wow! Wow! Absolutely beautiful, I cannot tell you how much your gift has blessed me! So soothing to my soul my spirit delights with joy! Glory to Jesus He delights in you 💖. " Many daughters have done well, But you excel them all. " Charm is deceitful and beauty is passing, But a woman who fears the Lord, she shall be praised. Give her the fruit of her hands, And let her own works praise her in the gates. ~Proverbs 31:29‐31 NKJV ~ God bless you!

[@shannonmccoy9103]

So lovely, you play like an angel!

[@andrewfortmusic]

I love "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel" for its clean simpleness and its overall sense of deep mourning. This arrangement, while much busier-sounding, is very full of color and has turned out very beautifully! Thank you for your performance!

[@araknair9605]

I'm not one for holiday music, but perhaps instrumental is best. Your rendition is superb.

[@vpodobaev]

Как красиво!!! What a beauty!!! 😍🎼🎶 Very beautiful music! Very beautiful performance! Very beautiful video! Very beautiful musician! 😍😊🙃

[@joegee1000]

I don't think it's possible to play like this unless you have some angel in you....truly angelic

[@manasjana4589]

beautiful rendition

[@AngieBrandy007]

Oh ist das schön !!!! Heavenly beautiful. Thank you so much !!!

[@carlosavila.291]

Wow.. the dress , the hair , the art ,so beautifull ...

[@regisaureliosuarezalvez6369]

Hermosa interpretación del arpa: Felicitaciones y buena navidad y mejor año nuevo 👏👏🙏🙏🎄🎆

[@jimsanford9215]

Gorgeous Amy...Although it's August I just put this up on my fb timeline...

[@papaowl13803]

What a wonderful and beautiful ❤️ way to end the year. You put this a way only you can do. Your style beautiful. Thanks Miss Amy. Also, hope you and your family had a Merry Christmas. Looking forward to hearing from you in the New Year.

[@tbneddy9216]

Beautifully Done 🌟

[@Ben-cg8qk]

So beautiful

[@taylodl]

Just discovered you - I'm a blues/classic rock guitarist and the other day a friend and I were thinking about instruments other than a piano where one can play and arpeggiate chords. They mentioned harp. I realized I know next-to-nothing about the harp. Did a look here on YT and saw your performance of J.S. Bach's Toccata and Fugue in D minor and Debussy's Claire de Lune. I'm hooked! Of course that sent me down a harp rabbit trail: what are the significance of the red and blue strings? Oh, so a harp is tuned in diatonic C major. Oh, so how do you play other keys? Oh, there's a lever harp and a pedal harp. Oh...it's been fun! And it's all been thanks to you! Great job!

[@muzkat101]

I am pretty sure the consensus is in; it is just beautiful.

[@DirtHoleee]

A stunning rendition, Amy. I'm glad you remembered that you wanted to master this piece and performed it for us all. It truly is a soothing performance for the mind and soul. Peace and love x

[@thetoysofchildhood]

Sooo beautiful! Could watch and listen all day!💕

[@tranquil_fox]

Your rendition is absolutely beautiful! This is my absolute favorite Christmas song, and hearing this wonderful version made my day!

[@gracesonkennedy277]

This is truly beautiful

[@daveallen7327]

Beautiful Amy very lovely playing. ♥️

[@CBTCFT]

Thank you

[@KainzMusic]

There's a magic in your performances. Bravo!

[@Gypsymumma90]

Beautiful

[@cottoncandydaiysi]

One of my favorite hymns, I wish I could play the harp. So beautiful, love to hear you play.

[@indigoharp3120]

so beautiful, thanks Amy. happy Yule

[@zohawn4398]

So glad you're back.Feels like an eternity since your last video.

[@Somedudesocool]

Love this

[@Izak_song]

Great playing! We wish you all the best in this coming 2020 year!

[@sojournerfarmsgoats4930]

Your technique is amazing! I love your songs!

[@ronstarkronstark500]

Always delightful. Brilliant! Happy new year!

[@matthewbateman6487]

Very beautiful - Merry Christmas!

[@regisvoiclair]

Thank you ! Merry Christmas!

[@CakeCreationsOficial]

Amazing!

[@cristiannoriega5446]

This simply amazes me... you look like you really feels the music and thats all that matters Amy... what an amazing work you’re doing... greetings from México... hope to listen more from you very soon... :)

[@pieboy107]

Just simply sublime!

[@kevingodding9316]

Great playing 👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@woolpigsooie]

Gorgeous as always! Thank you for the music!

[@purenatural5736]

This is all I needed for Christmas. Thank you Amy.

[@victorespino5650]

You're hired!!

[@Artist-128]

@Victor Espino this is random, but is there anyone named Alex in your family?

[@victorespino5650]

@@Artist-128 naah lol

[@Artist-128]

Victor Espino ok. Just wondering because I have relatives who are in the (or an?) Espino Family.

[@Trillora]

Gorgeous, passionate, melancholy - just as this song should be. Thanks for another beautiful video!! Sending best wishes and love to you in the New Year!

[@roneyjunior8064]

Linda! Parabéns pela linda performance! Bravo!

[@jazza4762]

I’m so glad you posted ☺️

[@catalinaava1010]

Yesterday I discovered you. Not a day went by, and I have become a huge fan of yours. Please... Can you play "The second star from the right", from Peter Pan? It has an emotional meaning for me. And maybe... taking into consideration doing a video in the future, with advices for those who want to start playing the harp... Keep up with the good work. You sound like an angel. Greetings from Romania!

[@dominiquedescottes8314]

Très beau, ce sont simple,pur,enchanteur Et une VIRTUOSE a la HARPES

[@emaffett]

Lovely. Thank you, Amy. Merry Christmas!

[@joannareiferrer8468]

beautiful!

[@AlagonBK]

so good omg

[@alftupper8046]

wow 300 to 1 ratio for likes to dislikes, I think that's a youtube record, beautiful ❤️

[@greatthings4US]

Thanks Amy. That was wonderful. Merry Christmas!

[@jonL88]

Splendid!!

[@stellajacobson231]

That was so beautiful!

[@titi13220]

Hello, again this is wonderful :o You are so talented Is suggestion a thing ? (new to the channel lol) Would love to hear some MGS (2 and 3), NieR or more Dark souls :) Sorry if it's not the place to ask :(

[@AndyB1286]

Well done Amy, as usual you did a top job. The harp is a beautiful instrument and you play it very well, with grace. Merry Christmas and thanks for being an inspiration to a fellow KZbin musician! :)

[@antan1867]

Сказано! Спасибо! Moskov Russia

[@kratzberglife]

Is this arrangement possible to do on a lever harp? Would love to play it!

[@viridixx]

i’m not religious but this song’s still breathtaking- especially tyler joseph’s rendition.

[@danielraushenberger1068]

YOU KNOW JUST HOW TO MOVE ME MRS. AMY! MERRY XMAS

[@orinblank2056]

Lovely! I know that you just did Erik Satie, but if you take requests, I would love to hear Gnossienne no 1 someday. Thanks for the beautiful music!

[@runningge]

love

[@matthewmillar3804]

What is the lowest note your harp can play? C1?

[@toastybuns9869]

Song of Storms?

[@valintine2868]

It'd be really cool to hear you play some songs from ff14!

[@grafonika]

Hi Amy, would you arrange some post punk/new wave themes?

[@Charlee2915]

⚘

[@kriki-ut6gc]

Marry Chrismas lg from German Human :)

[@susannechlubek1054]

🙏🌈❤️

[@rajattiwari1646]

👍👌👌.😘😘😍😍

[@FishtheMusician]

Finally

[@puzzleheaddesign3789]

One Grinch down voted

[@The3sto0ges]

Final Fantasy X theme songs :D

[@aldeng.6425]

Suggestion: Mr. Hans Zimmer

[@Friday_WasTaken]

[@kayodekehinde3661]

Read 1 Samuel 16 🙏🏿