Pure Imagination (arrangement) by Helen Marshall - Dracapalley

I borrowed a better guitar for the day, so decided to record my own arrangement of the classic 'Pure Imagination', featured in the original 1971 Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory, sung by Gene Wilder.

[@ImHardToUnderstand]

I heard this on an elevator, and it was magical.

[@nutlet1]

me too

[@SweetandFitting]

Was it made of glass?

[@Yikesmanteehee]

David Yhap heh I see what you did there

[@ecedge]

The Almighty Pido a gmod elavator? ??

[@Grnight-qk9zt]

ELEVATOR SOURCE

[@littleguitarthing]

Smooth as a chocolate river...

[@applejackmccrack5383]

chocolate rain

[@OnyxCrow87]

I love to come back and listen to this every once in a while.

[@audiohobo]

Tim Schmit me too

[@batesy1970]

I as well

[@TheDude-cp5kk]

Surprised I found people listening to this in 2019

[@jaydenlee2186]

I’ve been doing the same for years

[@BrandonZarbo]

12 years strong...

[@crimson1onewo1f]

No other cover of this song on KZbin makes me feel the way yours does. I feel like I'm sitting on a beach with black sand with a full moon out. I'm drinking, & the moon is big, & close enough to illuminate the whole beach as if it were broad daylight. . . . . .almost like being in Hawaii -_- I'm also enjoying the relaxation with the one I love, & we are just listening to this, & the waves crashing against the shore.

[@Djjobless]

3> Yes So True

[@DarkNyr3]

here from XQC MEDIA SHARE #27. this is so good

[@TimothyBenson1969]

I have see this video over and over for 4 years now. When I am feeling down or just stressed I know that i can come and watch her play this to bring peace to my soul. Thank you for such a wonderful and beautiful arrangement.

[@Dracapalley]

Thank you so much for such a lovely comment. My apologies for such a late reply, but I'm really so happy that this has such a calming influence on you. Very best, Helen

[@MountainJohn]

+Dracapalley did you know someone used this video of you in a video game? Its called Elevator Source

[@Dracapalley]

+Zenmaster6 hello! Yes, I did know once upon a time but I can no longer find the video

[@Sandw1ch3s]

just back for my monthly visit. beautiful god damn.

[@Dracapalley]

Aw, lovely comment, thank you!!

[@batesy1970]

16 years later, I still come back to this. Beautiful performance and arrangement. As good as it gets.

[@lukesguywalker]

i've been listening to this for years and years now. i appreciate how much peace it's brought me in difficult times

[@pthomas1967]

RIP Gene, I think he would have appreciated this.

[@Dracapalley]

Thank you, that's a nice thing to say. And RIP, indeed. He was a rare breed. A guy like him wouldn't get famous in today's caustic movie scene. A little bit of gentle goes a long way!

[@krelbar]

My name's Jim...but friends call me....Jim.

[@bananabro1010]

@@krelbar I’m fourteen, and this is deep

[@DeadMenTalking2]

This version has stayed with me since I first saw it years ago. Best rendition I can possibly imagine. No pun intended. Thank you for creating this.

[@paulh1724]

Perfectly executed and with so much feeling. Not rushed just beautiful!

[@Dracapalley]

Thank you very much!

[@zacharyhoskinson4231]

It's Beautiful

[@GonzoPrice]

Was having a bad day, so i decided to play some Gmod. I was playing Elevator Source and then suddenly an NPC on one of the floors started playing this exact cover. It made me feel happy and i legit smiled for the first time in a while.

[@Per-Olovkindgren]

Thia is so incredibly beautiful played that I feel totally humbled. I think God loves you! The feeling you express here is more than I can ever hope to do. Thank you always! Per-Olov

[@soaringsquid0.129]

Don't doubt yourself. It's never too late to reach deep within yourself.

[@Gggmanlives]

simply amazing. great cover

[@Davizera1]

wow of all people didn't expect to find you here, I love your channel!

[@2muchrubik]

@@Davizera1 He must've played Elevator Source

[@theOrbitdeck]

I fall asleep to this video every night. It sets me up for a peaceful sleep where nothing that happened during the day matters anymore. Off to sleep I go.

[@naztubez]

Found this when it was first uploaded, still returning in 2019 😊👌

[@tedhalko4266]

I used to listen to this to calm down back in middle school like 2012 and here I am again. Still beautiful

[@DanteFoulke]

I found your video because i specifically wanted an acoustic version of this song in remembrance and you exceeded my expectations and then some.

[@Dracapalley]

Thank you very much Dante, that means a lot!

[@somebody220100]

8 years later, this video is like an old friend. It is so beautiful.

[@Dracapalley]

Has it really been eight years?!... Thank you.

[@teshakkaldro7301]

Over ten years and i cant believe i havent heard this sooner. This song made me realize just what i was holding onto and i finally had a good cry in a long time. Literally every comment has said it by now, but this is a beautiful cover, hands down.

[@jamievlogs7103]

I remember my first time hearing this."If you want to view paradise simply look around and view it, anything you want to do it wanna change the world theres nothing to it."*sniffle*Haleluiah

[@scooter661133]

This is almost 10 years old. I remember showing this to my friends in high school. I know what’s it’s like to walk away from music, please never make that mistake. If your videos give can even a second of an escape from reality then it was all worth it. Thank you.

[@ravynkitty]

This turned out to be a beautiful tribute.

[@trustedbeard]

Got the pleasure of meeting this artist years ago. Shes as sweet and soft and wonderful as this cover! Miss you!!

[@thrizzle4105]

I used to go to sleep to this in 2008. You play the best rendition of this song!

[@Dracapalley]

Thanks a lot! Honoured, to be sure!

[@thrizzle4105]

Wish you all the best! I'm a fan

[@whoismatteo3737]

God damn it. I didn't think I would've come back to this song after hearing the terrible news.... But I had to listen again. Rest in peace Gene.

[@stringnumber221]

I like how this was featured on Elevator Source This is really well sounded though.

[@The420Lemon]

rest in peace gene Wilder. this song will always be in my memory and what better than to have you be the one who played it.

[@felixdidier7086]

Rest in a land of pure imagination

[@Isador7]

I heard this on Elevator Source a very long time ago and still come back and listen to it often. The most angelic I have ever heard a guitar sound in my life.

[@CherryPie036]

I've listened to this song for over 10 hours maybe even more. I'm pretty addicted to it.

[@mwhite112393]

never has such a simple performance moved me to tears so effortlessly

[@lollipopsyko]

My friend showed me this a long time ago... When I couldn't sleep one night. It's so beautiful. I played it over and over again until I fell asleep. =]

[@kitetales]

Just purchased.

[@Dracapalley]

Sorry for this late reply. Thank you so much!

[@kaskoon3798]

You have been my favorite play for 16 years... thank you so much for the thousands of undiscovered sleeps.

[@btub09]

Hearing that was like an angel whispering sweet melody into my ear.

[@Panda-pe9zk]

Best cover I've heard. R I P in pepperoni linguini Gene Wilder

[@Raisonellhea]

I hope you who is playing this is happy 👏 you deserve it

[@chaddeckerii502]

Wow... just wow

[@SoundOfAgony]

The goosebumps... Are REAL.

[@fatmanfool]

I still play this song when ever I'm stressed or down after all these years. Thank you. I really mean that.

[@cheerfuljuan]

Had to come back to this after the news. Thank you

[@chubbymaton]

Lovely thanks for the trip down memory lane

[@admac9606]

I could watch and listen to this over and over again

[@MrBirthdayCA]

Im transferred to a whole new world when i hear this song

[@jinetenc]

I imagine as my heart stops beating and the life drains away, this starts to play... and I slowly float away like a child's lost balloon ...

[@timmerred5]

It’s a Golden Ticket for my ears.

[@jsjeges]

If my ears could talk, they would say, "Thank you, you have enriched us both."

[@ajames33]

Still love after all these years 😍

[@MobyPickle1]

I found this song floating around blip.fm and just fell in love with it. I managed to track it back to here and was overjoyed to see an mp3 available. I will be listening to this a lot. Beautiful, beautiful cover work. I have honestly never heard this song done better.

[@lindiiscoolify]

Lovelovelove it! Could listen to this all day!

[@chuckmann8995]

I just learned of Gene Wilder's passing, and I am listening to your rendition of this gorgeous song with tears in my eyes. Thank you for making some beauty in an ugly, cold world ...

[@Dracapalley]

Thank you, Chuck. I'm very sad to learn of his passing. He was one of the best. Thanks for watching, Helen

[@ConGie]

All these years later, this is still my favorite version.

[@theloverkid]

very good nostalgic feeling I get when I listen to this.

[@spookyboots381]

Rest in peace, Gene Wilder

[@GrabbinmyRICE]

Lovely, i could just sleep to this song!

[@rashaadrozelle3440]

best guitar version I've heard, and I've searched a lot.

[@Whitehawkvisionfilms]

Really Beautiful!

[@francisfaletau460]

Just perfect, always seem to find myself coming back to listen to this. Thank you for sharing thee best arrangement of this song with us.

[@nganmai412]

This performance made me cry. It is so beautiful...

[@Ozjourneyman]

Dude I could have sworn it was Tommy Emmanuel playing as I closed my eyes and just leaned back listening to this amazing flash back to my childhood. Bravo.

[@GenericMedic]

I've loved this version of the song ever since I first heard it. Thank you for creating and sharing such pure joy in audio form.

[@j.estella_]

Still dropping by whenever I need a pick-me-up. Thank you again for this wonderful rendition.

[@SpaceMan101South]

A 15 year old video of a dude with a borrowed guitar, currently 3.57k subs, and over 400k views happens to make THE best guitar cover of Pure Imagination. Now that's some magic right there!

[@giorivera2001]

This song calls me down when I'm traveling from business trips

[@MountainJohn]

Back again after nearly a year. Still makes me relaxed and probably always will

[@MountainJohn]

Somehow still here after 7 years

[@MarshmallowMasta]

I was thinking of this song again, had to come buy and say thanks for this amazing version again.

[@Tiguiso]

I love this so much

[@marksc1929]

...I've watched tons of you tube music tutorials etc. ..but find myself revisiting this particular one often. ..although i've learned it. ...still enjoy hearing u playing it Helen. ...thx again "...RIP Mr Wilder

[@dotdash21]

mid way tru the video and already adding this to my fave music list. such ... woow... is what comes to mind simply amazing... BRAVO

[@Maxdesander]

I always loved that song; - sung by Gene Wilder... Now I adore it, played by you.

[@fisobao]

Thank you for making life a little brighter here in Australia...

[@chrisclark3663]

Came across this arrangement years ago, and thought of it again when I heard about Gene Wilder's passing. So moving. Thank you again for sharing your talents with us Helen.

[@Dracapalley]

Thank you very much, Chris, glad to welcome you back!

[@kkormanik]

So beautiful and soothing to the heart ♥️

[@matthewbarnes8550]

Absolutely beautiful. I have no other words.

[@gamesrmelife]

If I had the money I would buy you the guitar of your dreams. You and your music make my heart soar. You are a true inspiration to all of us novices. Truly beautiful. Please please post more videos.

[@funkshow1234]

that transition at 45 is just beautiful

[@btcme63]

Bless you and your divine guitar playing skills. Absolutely jaw-dropping.

[@MrJjlee]

it's stuff like this that make life worth living. Beautiful performance.

[@johnterrell2112]

this is simply amazing.

[@rw_2231]

that bass accompaniment is heavenly.

[@krelbar]

Best guitar adaptation anywhere.

[@lr7589]

still the best guitar cover of this song ever!!

[@Dracapalley]

You're very kind, thank you for listening.

[@marksc1929]

...nice job Helen ....takes me back to childhood...thank you

[@rainyyclouds]

a decade later and I'm only just now finding this, it's beautiful time to replay it a dozen times

[@dryseason]

I hope that a lot of people, like me, saddened by Gene Wilder's passing, find this haunting recording. Thank goodness for KZbin bringing work like this to everyone's fingertips. Absolutely beautiful.

[@Dracapalley]

Thank you, Kevin. I'm so sad that one of the true greats has left the world, he brought a piece of magic to the screen for us with his gentle soul and humour. Thanks for watching. Helen

[@HAN0N1viBritannia]

I just imagine myself sitting in a window sill, with warm tea in hand, watching the rain fall gently. Pondering life. Golly gee, this is amazing.

[@johnduncan4387]

This never fails to Instantly calm me

[@guitarvenezuela]

I had the feeling I was in Heaven while listening to your beautiful interpretation

[@porousorificePilot]

My favorite performance/arrangement of my favorite song in my favorite movie! Makes me want to laugh and cry at the same time...... powerful stuff! Thanx for sharing.

[@Zombiehair]

i have watched just about all of the covers of this song and I have to say this is the best one...it is one of the most beautiful compositions i have ever heard in my life. great job

[@MarshmallowMasta]

Truly an incredible song, morphed into a beautiful song by a true artist.

[@seesnails]

One of my favorite videos to rewatch on KZbin. Tfs

[@swmrh911]

this just makes me know that there are unimaginably great things out there

[@zzJayBoy]

I've been listening to this since I started playing guitar (2008). Thanks for this

[@Dracapalley]

Thank you for listening, that's an honour! Helen

[@extremeloco23]

Hears first second, THATS SO GOOOD.

[@whiteroseangel1511]

Soothing...beautiful music.🙏🏼🌟Thanks For sharing your gift 🎁🦄

[@pthomas1967]

I could hear this song on repeat for quite a long time. Not just the memories of a great movie, but the playing is so clean.