Zelda's Lullaby - Celtic Harp Version | Samantha Ballard

Soft & soothing celtic harp cover of Zelda's Lullaby from The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. Original music by Koji Kondo, harp version by Samantha Ballard.
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Hi everyone! Today we return to a Zelda classic... My original harp cover of Zelda's Lullaby on pedal harp was the third video I ever made! (You can find it here if you want: • Zelda's Lullaby - Harp... )
A few months ago I was working on publishing the sheet music for that arrangement, and I wanted to make a lever harp version that was accessible to more harpists; and heck, even I've been requested to play Zelda's Lullaby at outdoor events where I bring my lever harp, so it was useful for me too!
I hope you enjoy the video and that it can bring some peace to your day :)
The harp in this video is a Heartland Harps Legend.

[@SamanthaBallard]

Hi all - so grateful for all the love on this video over the years. One of the main reasons I originally made it was to make lever harp sheet music available, but in recent months Nintendo revoked all licenses for third party sheet music arrangements and there is no legal way for me to offer this sheet music anymore. I’m sorry if you were hoping to get the sheets for yourself; it makes me sad that I can’t share them too.

[@philipbrowning3544]

Ah, navigating the guards in the Hyrule Castle gardens to meet Zelda, this just takes me right back to it. What a mix of calming but heart-warming nostalgia.

[@SamanthaBallard]

Hahaha, yep gotta be careful sneaking around! Thanks so much Philip, I'm really happy you liked the track :)

[@theluth9046]

Oh yeah, I got threw out on my butt a lot of times! Ocarina of Time probably one of my favorites! I'm 68 years old now but I still play it through with my grandson oh yeah by the way he's 23. Lol!

[@melodysisters2050]

You look like an angel! Such a beautiful version of the song!

[@SamanthaBallard]

Thank you so much! I'm so glad you liked it :) Have a great day!

[@melodysisters2050]

@@SamanthaBallard You too! 😁

[@SamanthaBallard]

Hey everyone! I hope you enjoy this new celtic harp version of Zelda's Lullaby. A few months ago I was working on publishing the sheet music for my old arrangement, and I wanted to make a lever harp version that was accessible to more harpists. Zelda's Lullaby has a lot of chords that need lever changes, so figuring out how to make that work was a bit of a challenge because I didn't want to change any of the harmonies, and I'm pretty happy with the result! I hope this video could bring some peace to your day :) Take care out there!

[@stewartmatthews1551]

What are some good memories you remember from getting to know zelda

[@SamanthaBallard]

@@stewartmatthews1551 Probably one of my favourite memories is playing with my sister - I was too chicken to fight the monsters in ocarina of time when we first got the game, so I would watch my sister play and "help with strategy" in boss fights :)

[@gigabyte2248]

You're an incredible musician Samantha. And very considerate to do an accessible lever harp version. That instrument sounds really good, by the way. Very bright and distinctive. Is it carbon fibre?

[@SamanthaBallard]

@@gigabyte2248 Thank you! It's really important to me to try and give back to the harp community with sheet music when I can. And yes, this harp is made of carbon fibre! It sounds great and it's super light too!

[@SamanthaBallard]

@CimbaMuzics Oh really!! I had no idea - I'll fix that up, thanks for letting me know! (edit) ok I tested it and it seems to be working for me on desktop and mobile; is the link broken for you or is it just not launching discord correctly?

[@theGameBrass]

This is so calm and beautiful. Wonderful job, Samantha!

[@SamanthaBallard]

Thanks guys 😄

[@enolp]

It’s so cool that there’s little levers on the strings so you can do accidentals

[@SamanthaBallard]

Yeah! It's made harps a lot more accessible since they're way less complicated than pedals

[@theluth9046]

What a beautiful rendition of Zelda's Lullaby, I have followed and played Zelda and Links Adventures through the last 34 years, I I would say that this is spot-on, great job, beautiful song, thanks so much for sharing, and StayWell!

[@SamanthaBallard]

Ahh thank you so much! That means a lot coming from a Zelda fan like you :) Take care!

[@MikoHazuki_247]

I love how elegant this video, and performance, turned out! Really love your backdrop & lighting setup. You have every right to be proud of this! 💚

[@SamanthaBallard]

Thanks so much Michael 😊 I am pretty proud of this one, hehe.

[@jamkey6536]

Yooooo that silence at 2:18 made me hold my breath! Wonderful arrangement!

[@SamanthaBallard]

Ahh wow >w< thank you so much!

[@lildrummaboi4508]

Thank you Samantha! Just bought your sheet music online! My wife just got her celtic harp and I am so grateful to hear this beautiful music. :) Cheers from Australia!

[@DreamGuardian892]

This song is so beautiful, calming, and soothing that every time I listen to this I have the need to sleep to this magical masterpiece every time thank you.

[@lonelytaru]

Feeling happiness after watching this! Thank you!

[@SamanthaBallard]

Aww yay! I'm glad to hear that, thank you :)

[@Elchbulle]

You play the Harp like the goddess you are :) Thank you to share your talent with us.

[@SamanthaBallard]

Haha aww :) thank you!

[@gmwerth]

Thank you SO MUCH for this!! As someone who exclusively plays lever, I often struggle to find pieces I love that can be adapted to my harp; it will be such a gift to learn to play this more easily thanks to you❤

[@SamanthaBallard]

Ahh thank you for telling me, I'm so happy to hear that it can be helpful for you! I know how much of a struggle it can be sometimes haha

[@tetherballobsession]

beautiful!! thank you so much for this.

[@jakelambert4259]

I’ve been going through a really hard time in my life recently, and hearing this literally healed my soul a bit, haven’t heard this song in a decade🥲

[@Edamame016]

You're so talented, amazing, beautiful, wow!

[@ludwigvanbachmaninoff1981]

Can't believe that! That's impressively good. Make my day, thanks!

[@SamanthaBallard]

Ahh thank you so much, I'm really happy to hear that! :)

[@JonathanMPianist]

You are my inspiration!!! Gorgeous cover as always. Congratulations for 50k subs ❤❤❤ You deserve it Samantha. Thank you so much for sharing this arrangement. Be safe!!!

[@SamanthaBallard]

Ahh thanks so much Jonathan, that really means a lot 💕

[@younesbougriouatv7628]

Ça me Rappelles a mon enfance 🥹

[@charlesintune]

This song is the reason I took up harp and I intend to play your version as I walk down the aisle at my wedding

[@pianoplayer2147]

Absolutely beautiful. Stunning and brilliant. This theme evokes so many feelings. You’ve played it beautifully. You’ve gotten yourself another subscriber. I love this cover.

[@SamanthaBallard]

Thank you!

[@quoththeraven2724]

It’s so beautiful it brings a tear to your eye

[@SamanthaBallard]

Aww thank you :)

[@jhoch5]

Wonderful, thank you

[@sdrtyrtyrtyuty]

Just, perfection. I could die listening to this.

[@emmanuelgonzalez5654]

Speechless ❤❤❤ bravo 🎉

[@bruisedhelmet8819]

Darn awesome.

[@stewartmatthews1551]

Oh my goodness that was very beautiful sound just like the game I will say who ever made zelda was very fanticey creative in there own book it has been a long while since I have played that game but very awesome game

[@SamanthaBallard]

Thanks Stewart! I'm really glad you liked it :)

[@stewartmatthews1551]

Me too good times with my brother along time ago in the 90s we were playing that game for a long time

[@MSGrantMusic]

Beautifully and elegantly shot and performed!!

[@SamanthaBallard]

Thanks so much Marcus!

[@pe_jota_]

What a lovely song, great job. 🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@SamanthaBallard]

Thank you! :) Glad you enjoyed it.

[@marcelorodrigues2977]

wonderful

[@marionobros2006]

This is the most relaxing zelda song I ever heard, I love it

[@SamanthaBallard]

Thanks so much! :)

[@marionobros2006]

@@SamanthaBallard No problem! ^^

[@amsan7710]

Hi all. Let's go to the Nemeton, the sacred forest. This is a healing music. Thanks a lot for sharing.

[@daviderde]

thank you!! im gonna work on playing this version :D

[@SamanthaBallard]

Have fun!

[@thesungod2360]

Very nice, I was in a zone listening to the harp 😢

[@Firnthuleien]

Stunningly beautiful! ^_^ I always love your personal touch on your covers and I'm not ashamed to admit it made me a bit misty eyed - of course, being one of my favourite melodies from the franchise and vast amounts of nostalgia heaped on top didn't help. What serendipitous coincidence that I felt compelled to dust off my 3DS and start up a new save file in the game yesterday as well!

[@SamanthaBallard]

Aww thank you so much ;_; I feel like for a long time I would think "I wish I sound like x person" but lately I've just been trying to embrace my own style and lullabies are totally my thing haha :) Anyway I'm really happy this could hold up to your nostalgia, have fun with your new game!

[@Firnthuleien]

@@SamanthaBallard With Legend of Zelda, always will. Cheers!

[@auroraparadox5235]

That was a lovely rendition.

[@SamanthaBallard]

Thanks Aurora 😊

[@owenanderson9624]

Great music 👍

[@SamanthaBallard]

Thanks Owen! Have a great day! 😄

[@owenanderson9624]

@@SamanthaBallard you too!

[@kenhuelle3902]

Beautiful! Thank you 😊

[@SamanthaBallard]

Thanks Ken!

[@carlosreyesf19]

Very beautiful! I'm curious, why do you make adjustments at the top of the harp at some points? I know next to nothing about harps, though I play the piano so I can understand if you use musical terms to explain it.

[@SamanthaBallard]

Great question! You can think of the harp strings like the white keys of the piano, so if I need to access the "black keys", then on lever harp I need to move a lever to change the pitch of the string

[@carlosreyesf19]

@@SamanthaBallard Oh that's so cool. I thought you had "white and black" keys at the same time. I guess that adds a lot of difficulty to playing the harp! Also thank you for your fast response :)

[@SamanthaBallard]

@@carlosreyesf19 lol yeah it can add some complexity when the music isn't diatonic!

[@9erMatthew]

This song has become my son's lullaby to put him to sleep.

[@jamalix-music]

Beautiful!

[@addy_animates484]

I wish I was old enough so I could've lived with OOT, and not just be one of those young kids who all they know is BOTW. But all I have to do is get a N64 controller which is what I'm saving up for. Because I got a modded switch that processes older zelda games, I even have OOT and MM. And the original LOZ game, and SWS, as well as TW and HOT, and a Link to the past. I just can't wait to get that controller and finally experience everything I want too, I want to meet Zelda in the Gardens of Hyrule castle so badly, it sounds selfish but it's true.

[@RobertOgilvie]

Lovely accidental discovery!

[@dynablade_1336]

If 1998 had a soundtrack, it was this.

[@astroaernox1280]

🥰❤

[@samanthathompson9812]

How do you find carbon fiber compares to wood for sound?

[@sarahmcdowell2766]

Can you play "Storybook Love" (main theme) from The Princess Bride?

[@leviathan6326]

Could you do song of healing or some songs from wind waker?

[@SamanthaBallard]

There's a few old versions of those on my channel! I'd love to re-record some of them in future though :)

[@vlnvlaclogbaerhpno]

Gorgeous - is that a Heartland harp?

[@SamanthaBallard]

Yes, it's a Legend!

[@denzeldotel2282]

I's very sweet

[@schan263]

I recognized your harp is carbon fiber and since the sound is good in the video, I checked out the price. This harp is $7400 USD. I want a much lighter harp but I think I cannot afford it at this time.

[@alicesmith1684]

In other words, I enjoyed you playing the harpsichord.. or so it seems... =)

[@sebaszwarc]

Would you play Mozart's concert for harp? :)

[@SamanthaBallard]

Probably not

[@sebaszwarc]

@@SamanthaBallard no worry, not everyone needs to. You prefer Celtic harp over chromatic?

[@ErikkuBlade]

0 dislikes, as it should be

[@SamanthaBallard]

:)

[@ErikkuBlade]

@@SamanthaBallard You do amazing work, every cover and original piece to me is my favorite among most harp music out there, most importantly you seem to enjoy it so keep doing what you love and keep making amazing music ^-^

[@lofty422]

What a beautiful interpretation ! Really elegant and calming

[@SamanthaBallard]

Thank you so much! I'm happy you liked it ^_^

[@alansaldivares]

I am software developer. Your music helps me to chill out and look at code more quietly and with more understanding. Thank you!

[@tinaselka8155]

I really like your personal touch...Sounds absolut fantastic 🌻👏

[@SamanthaBallard]

Thank you!! ❤❤❤

[@jackgattullo]

The Celtic harp really complements the song very well. Great job!

[@SamanthaBallard]

Thanks so much Jack, I'm glad you think so! 😊

[@jackgattullo]

@@SamanthaBallard No problem! Keep up the great work!

[@ilana_Lady_Stardust_Rising]

You are one the most skilled harp players I found on you tube. So much feeling and emotion in the way you play.

[@SamanthaBallard]

Thank you so much! ^_^

[@KasualBeast]

Welp i know what im listening to before bed tonight :)

[@SamanthaBallard]

Perfect :)

[@TheCreepypro]

possibly the best cover of this I have ever heard I got so emotional and started crying I can't believe how moved I was well played madam well played

[@SamanthaBallard]

Aww ❤️ thank you!

[@TheCreepypro]

@@SamanthaBallardyou are welcome also I took a year to check the internet this is the best cover if this song, I still get super emotional and teary eyed well done and I thank you for your work and beautiful art!

[@Harpsibored]

Listening to this late at night while petting my dog is a mood I'm into

[@Yannick432]

Very nice performance after the pause the high octave switch was a nice touch.

[@SamanthaBallard]

Thank you! I took a lot of care with the timing of things so the arrangement would flow nicely, so I'm glad to hear that came out well 😊

[@slowrunn3r88]

I recently started learning violin (by “recently,” I mean I know zilch 🤣 I haven’t even had my first lesson), and I have been addicted to watching so many videos of Zelda song covers on more “orchestra” style instruments Gahhh I’m loving this tune and can’t help but picture “ohhh I wonder what good violin backing tune would go with this!”

[@mayalonde1138]

How fitting that Skyward Sword HD is releasing for switch! I'm feeling a lot of things from this music! Your arrangement is beautiful 😭😭🥺🥺

[@SamanthaBallard]

Thank you so much May! ❤ Maybe I should do some Skyward Sword covers this summer :)

[@JinxLucky-tz5mv]

I'm not crying! See?! 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭🥺💖

[@Majotsukai]

This cover is beautiful beyond words. It takes me back to much simpler times, when all I needed was my N64 and ZOoT. You're such a skilled harpist. Thank you for the nostalgia. 🥹

[@lunatheumbreon3916]

Hi Samantha i Love Your Music soo Muuch

[@xprincessdinox]

I hope one day I can walk down the aisle to the song, my heart will be so full of happiness when I do.

[@liamphibia]

Soft, beautiful, and graceful. Just like the titular character herself.💙

[@mt7crf]

gonna cry and cry and cry

[@BenjaminWilliams-rb4kx]

Yeah. Yeah. Won't lie. I don't play harps. I maybe know what youre thinking.

[@substandardnerd]

Wonderful cover! Absolutely beautiful. This showcases your skills very well. On another note, I would like to recommend the White Lady's theme from Hollow Knight. I think that you might enjoy it

[@alockh06]

This is the A grade content I subbed for, beautiful rendition of the music from the greatest video game series ever.

[@SamanthaBallard]

Glad to hear it Antony! Thank you so much :)

[@FoolishFrankie]

This is awesome!!

[@SamanthaBallard]

Thanks!

[@GeorgeMarionerd]

I don't play Zelda so I'm not familiar with this tune but it gave me heavy Octopath traveller vibes. Great job!

[@SamanthaBallard]

Thanks George! :)

[@jerboaaaa]

Oh no... I can stretch the 10th, but not 11th, at least not very comfortably with the A in between... qq I can probably manage this, but every other bar will be a challenge for my tiny hands. xD

[@LiamPorter2005]

Reminds me of dreaming about my girlfriend 😢 and also leaving school

[@Lester.M]

Thank you for sharing, that was very beautiful.

[@literallymalware]

Ignore this comment pls I'm communicating with someone via KZbin comments Yeah they are the phosphor slimes djjd. I love them because they are purple and can fly and I love them fjfj. Good idea putting them in the grotto because they die when in sunlight smh. You can put a nightshade roof over a corral tho and then they will be safe. Always I'm off work now yay. I wish I could be with you while playing auhg jdjd. I also really hope that we get all this sorted out before the end of this school year, cus honestly I wanna introduce you to all my school friends and maybe even go to prom together or something cheesy like that lmao. If not, I can always go to your schools prom I suppose djjd. I love you Iris.

[@johnmoreno5965]

This will always be a classic

[@michaeljohnson1157]

PURE⭐WOMANLY___MAGNIFICENCE

[@NicoMendozaMusic]

So clean and expressive!! Love it

[@SamanthaBallard]

Thanks so much Nico! :)

[@BastionKid]

Wait wait wait.... Are you tuning mid-piece while playing? Is that what those raised adjustments are!? That's AMAZING. Holy cow, great job

[@SamanthaBallard]

Those are levers - you can flip them up to raise the pitch of that string by one semitone and then put them down to go back to the pitch you tuned to, adds a lot of flexibility!

[@thegrumpybeethoven]

Ah. Needed that...

[@Grimzy_]

Thank you so much for this… 🥹

[@cristianespinoza8852]

Why this song crying me?

[@BrianBanfield]

Heaven

[@Silphwave]

So graceful

[@SamanthaBallard]

:)

[@jennaraine4611]

This has sent my baby straight to sleep 😴 so peaceful love it 🥰❤️

[@SamanthaBallard]

Aww I love that so much 💕💕💕

[@ontarioweddingofficiant9691]

Hi, I just bought your sheet music on musicnotes and when I printed it out, the notes were not clear, as if they were all blocked out? I have contacted music notes but they were not helpful, can I get a copy from you directly?

[@SamanthaBallard]

Did it look ok on your computer before printing it out? If so then the issue is most likely somewhere with your computer and/or printer which I wouldn't be able to help with. Unfortunately I can't send out copies myself because of copyright licensing (hence partnering with Music Notes in the first place). It might be worth it to get the PDF and then try printing it somewhere else

[@Yozlack]

❤️

[@RebeccaETripp]

This is lovely as usual!

[@lityfity4197]

bruh yeah

[@thorfinnesonofthor5563]

Nice

[@IreneemilianaVazquezhernandez]

Jugando

[@Duhemsounds]

Very beautiful Samantha

[@SamanthaBallard]

Thanks Duhem :)

[@LorenceLinzWrightwoo]

Just found your video from ff10 on Facebook and found you here. I really enjoyed music like this. Now I can add you to my list of video games musicians.

[@SamanthaBallard]

Glad you found me

[@clovernov]

I hope to be like you one day!!!😄Also unrelated to this video but when you are recording on your pedal harp how do you block out the sound of pedals changing? Whenever I record for my orchestra it always picks it up 😩

[@SamanthaBallard]

Ahh thank you Lydia! And when I record on my pedal harp you can totally hear the pedals XD My E pedal squeaks whenever I use it and the rest are getting clunkier by the day because my harp is almost 40 years old ^^; sometimes you just need to work with what you have, but I do try to be very careful with the timing of the changes and damping so that the strings aren't still ringing when the pedal changes, so they aren't audible that way.