3 Versions of Dearly Beloved on Harp (Kingdom Hearts)

[@SamanthaBallard]

Hey everyone! This is a bit of a different style of video for me, but I wanted to show how you can take one song, and make multiple versions of it by applying a few core principles. I made all of these up on the fly without writing anything down. And it's actually much easier than you think! If you're a harpist and want to learn more about how to arrange music, or improvise and make variations, I've got some educational content coming out soon, and a whole course if you want to go in depth. ✉️ To make sure you hear about the educational videos and course info, sign up for the earlybird waitlist here: www.arrangingforharpists.com/waitlist

[@jimmychoo1205]

This is improvised?! That’s impressive af

[@SamanthaBallard]

@@jimmychoo1205 haha, thanks! it's a super fun way to play :)

[@killzone1490]

Okay so one, I know I'm super late to this, and two my opinion here is purely based off my personal experience with the game, but the first half of style two, blending into the last half of style 3, just feels like how the song was meant to be played. Thank you for sharing this, it really made my night

[@marmageddon8657]

This frickin song hits me like a frickin train

[@MrMagikarpus]

Version 1 just had me burst out in tears, dont know why, but it felt reliving

[@KirstenManuell]

Me freaking too!

[@MikoHazuki_247]

It's incredible how good the audio turned out for a phone recording! Thanks for such a lovely "surprise" video! 💚

[@SamanthaBallard]

I know right?! It's kinda crazy!

[@Aerikku]

The 2nd version sounds amazing but the 3rd one is less "classical" and I like this kind of variations a lot

[@SamanthaBallard]

Thanks Aerikku! Yeah they're all quite different! Glad you liked them :)

[@Vincent-2057]

OH YEA! You have already covered it! I wanted to catch a steam to ask for this but never mind. It's here already!

[@PhilAndal]

I love this! Dearly Beloved is one of my all-time favourites!

[@SamanthaBallard]

Thanks Phil! It is such a classic for good reason :)

[@jeffwhite1334]

Dearly Beloved will forever be the most beautiful song I've ever heard. Thank you for covering one of my favorite melodies.

[@Stegobits]

Saw Ichika play this and had to check out others 😄this was beautiful!

[@pinkcrystal7250]

This will always be my soulmate of a game 🥰

[@ThePrincessUmbrella]

I was feeling pretty restless tonight but these were so beautiful and calming that I was able to relax! thanks for sharing ☺️

[@SamanthaBallard]

I’m glad to hear that, thank you for sharing that with me 😊

[@TheBrandonnnn]

This song is so nostalgic. Makes me think of christmas break in elementary school

[@Ronldbx6]

As soon as I came across your channel, I just knew kingdom hearts had to be in here! First thing searched for 😁👍!

[@SamanthaBallard]

:)

[@casualcaveman]

The third one sounds really good to my ears. I like it. Good job. 👊

[@SamanthaBallard]

Nice, thank you!

[@omani2360]

The harp is such a beautiful instrument

[@owenanderson9624]

Your music is delightful 🥰💖

[@SamanthaBallard]

Thanks Owen!

[@Cavc8g]

My favorite version is the whole thing. Beautiful playing and great audio!

[@stewartmatthews1551]

That was very beautiful Samantha

[@SamanthaBallard]

Thanks Stewart

[@stewartmatthews1551]

@@SamanthaBallard you're welcome

[@LittleRedd08]

#2 is my favorite! Love all three, such an awesome variety of a great song.

[@SamanthaBallard]

Thanks Melissa!

[@tarynrothe8656]

Beautiful 😍 I definitely want to learn to play the harp now!!!

[@alessandromignani8971]

Best version ever 😢❤😊

[@HinaSuta]

I definitely loved the first version . To me I love how simple it is .

[@SamanthaBallard]

Glad to hear it! 😊 it’s really interesting how everyone likes something different

[@LyneaFlynn]

So interesting! It's fun to try and spot the differences. :D

[@SamanthaBallard]

Glad you enjoyed it! :)

[@samapak7]

Love it!

[@hilarior3957]

tysm😭

[@kinakomono]

I need 3rd version on loop, it's really nice

[@stephencooper7459]

Beuatiful thanks ☺️ , haven't heard that before .

[@SamanthaBallard]

Yeah I'm not super familiar with KH in general either but this is a nice one!

[@fyaerwe]

Aaaaaw, but I want the sheet music for this. :(

[@bucheronbricoleur]

Thank you so much for this realy good music, that's realy very a pretty sound :)

[@LK.Cynric]

This was lovely!

[@francescopeluso2749]

È spettacolare grazie ❤🎉🎉❤❤😮😮

[@fylo3630]

like version 2 the most. but all 3 versions are amazing!

[@SamanthaBallard]

Thank you, glad you liked them! ^^

[@howlscastle.]

incredible. I'm definitely in love with this♡♡. i was just wondering if you could make a shissou cover? it's a song, the ending of ouran high school host cub. shissou by last alliance. i would be very, very thankful if you did make a cover. as because you are very talented and i have always watched your cover videos. harp is very calming to me and i love the way you play!! thank you so much.

[@SamanthaBallard]

Thanks so much! Oh man, I really love that song a lot ;_; it's so emotional when it plays in the anime. Not sure when I'll be able to get to it but it's definitely on my list!

[@howlscastle.]

@@SamanthaBallard can't wait

[@mystica2268]

Good as always.

[@SamanthaBallard]

Thank you!

[@Tsouualf]

It's beautiful 🥰 I would like to buy the sheet music but I cannot find it on the site. Is this normal? Thank you :)

[@tzufbb]

Ahhj the melody that defined a significant part of my childhood

[@SamanthaBallard]

This is definitely a nostalgic one

[@ephemeral1052]

Omg..💜

[@rycalblount8380]

Harpist and gamer here ^_^ Love this cover!!!! I would love to purchase the sheet music for the 2nd version. Do you have it available to download?

[@SamanthaBallard]

I actually improvised all three versions so none of it is written down! But I'm glad to hear you liked it!

[@andreiandrei-1313]

@@SamanthaBallard could you please consider writing it cause there are a few of us interested in buying these versions, or all three combined :)

[@guidingkeyblade7834]

Version 2 was my favorite.

[@LoryLilyBomber]

*crashes through your comments in a gummi ship* I CAME AS SOON AS I HEARD!!

[@SamanthaBallard]

Hahahaha! Thanks for watching :)

[@dracozerosable]

This video needs more views ;n;

[@scarletnight6958]

Just like those 358 days… beautiful

[@themonsterpr13]

Play me the legend of Zelda song final fantasy kingdom hearts the themes from the game make a fans cry my opinion you should do resident evil save rooms themes to see how it go

[@angeltalentscout6652]

You're such a talented person! Hearing you play is like listening to an angel. It's really relaxing! Would you be interested in performing live on Sessions?