Ben E. King - Stand By Me // Amy Turk, Harp

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    There are lots of reasons why this song is special. I first played this arrangement for a bridal procession at a wedding around 6-7 years ago, for a lovely couple called Hershil and Krupa. It was such a fun and original idea that I kept playing it at weddings after that, and it became a staple of my modern repertoire. Then last July I played this during the wedding ceremony of my friends Alice and Chance. I hadn't realised until later that evening that it was also their first dance, as this song is particularly special to Chance. It was a really beautiful moment and I was honoured to have made another connection with this timeless song.
    I have arranged the upload of this video with Alice as a surprise for Chance, to mark their anniversary. Surprise dude!! :D
    Adding the finger clicks to this arrangement seemed like the obvious way to get a sense of the great percussion backing from the original song into this version, and seems deceptively easy to do until you start trying to add in all of the vocal line to the right hand too! Playing this over the years has definitely helped me to improve my finger click tone and consistency, although the keen-eared may notice a difference in pitch between my right and left hands that I honestly can't explain to you. The bassline is equally simple sounding but fiddly to execute, and relies on a "clean up" method whereby each finger is replaced as the next plays in order to stop previous notes from ringing. This is a technique I've borrowed from my former Jazz Harp professor and general idol, the magnificent Park Stickney.
    Thanks to:
    Ben Turk - Director, audio, post-production
    John Hoskison - Camera op, post-production
    Alice & Chance - for your inspiring love story. x
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    #beneking #standbyme #love
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Komentáře • 334

  • @Michael-Oh
    @Michael-Oh Před 6 lety +43

    I love the sass behind evey finger snap.

  • @hannahl8081
    @hannahl8081 Před 6 lety +283

    The fact that you can see the strings vibrate in waves is so cool!!!

    • @joeyouyang
      @joeyouyang Před 6 lety +15

      Hannah L it's the rolling shutter effect

    • @milanpetrovic5243
      @milanpetrovic5243 Před 6 lety +1

      I dont seee a fucking thing just listening

    • @LoreSka
      @LoreSka Před 6 lety +3

      It's due to the rolling shutter of her camera, it's just an optical illusion.

    • @jazzyflymc
      @jazzyflymc Před 4 lety +6

      @@LoreSka , not really an illusion, strings do vibrate, but our eyes could not really see it in reality :)

    • @jazzyflymc
      @jazzyflymc Před 4 lety

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  • @minalee6347
    @minalee6347 Před 6 lety +156

    Wow...I had no idea that snapping fingers can add so much to the music. A gorgeous performance that made me instantly become a fan of harp!!! Thank you! Oh, and the filming and the lighting are also great!

    • @Rickoholic
      @Rickoholic Před 5 lety +1

      ...and she gets such a great, crisp snap, from both hands!!!

    • @heinzfehrmann7121
      @heinzfehrmann7121 Před 4 lety +1

      You believe too easily!

    • @spikespa5208
      @spikespa5208 Před 4 lety

      Oh, to have young, agile fingers like yours again.

  • @luciaom9929
    @luciaom9929 Před rokem +9

    When somebody becomes a master of their instrument, then they can play and develop new things and arrangements of high quality, its wonderful... Amy puts her heart into her original pieces, and it can be felt.

  • @roastbeafman87
    @roastbeafman87 Před 6 lety +7

    I don't think people typically consider the harp as versatile but Amy keeps showing that it absolutely is! Also...1:54 - 2:27 - best part! :D

  • @teacon7
    @teacon7 Před rokem +7

    Well done! I didn't realize the harp could get this far into jazz territory.

  • @charliecastillo2011
    @charliecastillo2011 Před 6 lety +26

    It's cool how you're able to flick strings and snap your fingers at the same time! Keep up the good work!

  • @sarabanks971
    @sarabanks971 Před 6 lety +23

    Your style, skill, and grace never cease to amaze me.

  • @DerekOtway
    @DerekOtway Před 2 lety +2

    love the lighting on this one

  • @MetroStationluver18
    @MetroStationluver18 Před 5 lety +2

    I danced to my husband the night of our wedding to this beautiful song. Thanks for bringing such fond memories back. You’re amazing!

  • @RespectTrust
    @RespectTrust Před 7 dny

    Amen... Creation is best music in this world!

  • @sylvianorthrup1112
    @sylvianorthrup1112 Před 3 lety

    GIRL...You done it !!! I'm from Detroit, 74 years old. Awesome ! Much Thanks.

  • @christste2867
    @christste2867 Před 6 lety +46

    This is too beautiful for words. But here are some nonetheless.

  • @jaideeprai230
    @jaideeprai230 Před 3 lety +4

    Amy’s performances touch your soul. Bless her. ✊✊✊

  • @Lloyd-lg6fx
    @Lloyd-lg6fx Před 6 lety +19

    Abso-frikkin-lutely amazing! Thank you! I love the way you did this in shadow! Also loved watching the lower strings vibrate against the light background!

  • @gonzaloarmijos
    @gonzaloarmijos Před 9 měsíci +1

    I will never forget this particular arrangement. Absolutely beautiful!

  • @cyzswil6968
    @cyzswil6968 Před rokem +1

    Chapeau !! J'ai joué la harpe pendant quelques années quand j'étais enfant... il y a maintenant 60 ans (j'avais 5 ans quand j'ai commencé) et il me fait toujours plaisir quand je l'écoute. J'ai adoré votre jeu. Merci.

  • @alant3970
    @alant3970 Před 5 lety +1

    For such an accomplished harpist, playing this simple melody must be a piece of cake.

  • @compostcorner5934
    @compostcorner5934 Před 24 dny

    I stumbled across Amy doing a cover of Happy by Pharrell Williams ,and thought wow ! Brilliant, love the use of hand strikes to emulate the drum sounds ,that's unique as far as I'm aware ,but then tbf iv not really listened to Harp music much .
    Hence why I'm here checking out the rest of her work .Bravo .
    Being as I used to play drums many years ago (Although I haven't played for decades now ) I am a tapper ,I have a habit of tapping drum beats all the time lol .on my knees ,steering wheel of the car , kitchen counter ,you name it lol ..😂👍😁🎶

  • @teresacristinamissflute
    @teresacristinamissflute Před rokem +4

    Woooww!! No words. Fantastic, wonderful!!🤩🥰 Thank you so much for this beautiful performance, Amy!!🙏👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 Love and peace for you, from Brazil! ☮️💙💜💚💛🇧🇷

  • @davigreen754
    @davigreen754 Před 3 lety +2

    This feels like poetry on strings🥰🥰🥰

  • @davidcolquhounviolins5392
    @davidcolquhounviolins5392 Před 6 lety +13

    So beautiful. As it was playing one of our cats almost entered a zen like state! XD really lovely, thank you.

  • @Atif_Ph.D._Kate_Bush_Fan_Club

    Wow Amy. You are a Godsend. Beautiful. Just beautifully played. Ben E. King would be so proud!

  • @user-pm8cz1ij2l
    @user-pm8cz1ij2l Před rokem +2

    2년만에 다시 이 음악(Amy Turk님이 하프로 연주한 "Stand By Me") 잘 듣고, 연주 영상도 잘 보고 가네요. 지금 들어도 예전에 들었던 감동은 여전하네요.
    그럼, 이 음악을 듣는 모든분들 행복한 시간 되세요.

  • @cameronbernard9358
    @cameronbernard9358 Před 6 lety +13

    Videos are continually getting better. Props.

  • @ashleycable4268
    @ashleycable4268 Před 6 lety +6

    As always your music brings me such joy with every piece you make

  • @michaeldean4704
    @michaeldean4704 Před 4 lety +3

    Beautiful arrangement of a great, classic song. Thank you Amy.

  • @davidalgar8147
    @davidalgar8147 Před 3 lety

    Wow you don't see MAGIC like that on TV - I am subscribing

  • @foma38
    @foma38 Před 5 lety

    Нереально как то...волшебно!!!

  • @mariazaballa6633
    @mariazaballa6633 Před 4 lety +1

    This is the music for our soul! Love it!

  • @sakulmahadev8588
    @sakulmahadev8588 Před 3 lety +1

    Beautiful shadowplay and interpretation! Thanks

  • @kylefenrick293
    @kylefenrick293 Před 5 lety +2

    If I close my eyes, you bring my mind to a time of huge temples and large columns and a calm pool of water, just a sense of heaven on Earth ❤️

  • @gemcwright
    @gemcwright Před 4 lety +6

    This is gorgeous! The finger snapping is so engaging!!

  • @KuyaEnan
    @KuyaEnan Před 6 lety +1

    Stand by me is one of my favorite songs! I love this harp version!

  • @magdahearne497
    @magdahearne497 Před 4 lety +1

    I can't stop watching this, it's the best version ever 💖 Thanks Amy 😄

  • @lunarrainbowpro6307
    @lunarrainbowpro6307 Před 10 měsíci

    I can't believe you snapped instead of adding a snap. That's dedication!

  • @ashzz123
    @ashzz123 Před 6 lety +1

    One of my all time favs such a classic. Its really pleasant to hear it played by the harp. give the song a different feeling :)

  • @samantharose4952
    @samantharose4952 Před 6 lety +3

    Beautiful video, the lighting somehow makes your playing all the more special. 👏👏

  • @Blake-jj6yp
    @Blake-jj6yp Před 5 lety

    This is so beautiful, I am moved to tears

  • @razorfett147
    @razorfett147 Před 6 lety +6

    Cannot stop listening. Somehow this is something i sorely needed in my world right now. Thank you Amy. Truly beautiful.

  • @damianodamian7907
    @damianodamian7907 Před 3 lety +2

    Brilliant arrangement 👏👏👏

  • @wyyrdojim
    @wyyrdojim Před 6 lety +1

    So nice I had to watch it twice. Thanks Amy.😻

  • @caroleadams5050
    @caroleadams5050 Před 5 lety +2

    This is wonderful! I cant even snap my fingers at all, and the left hand is amazing. So beautiful! Thanks for the great music.

  • @user-pm8cz1ij2l
    @user-pm8cz1ij2l Před 4 lety +1

    Thank you for your music, amy turk.

  • @kathleenbrashier2579
    @kathleenbrashier2579 Před 6 lety +3

    I can't even tell you how much I adore this song, Amy, specifically the way you play it. I am going to buy your arrangement, and even if it takes me years, I'm going to learn how to play it. As a beginner-level harpist, I am so happy and thankful to hear this type of music played so well on a harp. Thank you for the music you choose to play.

  • @argtv1007
    @argtv1007 Před 3 lety

    Beautiful thank you for lifting my soul with your gift.

  • @Jimjimjimjaboo
    @Jimjimjimjaboo Před 6 lety

    What I love about harps is that they combine all the defining features and range of all non bowed string instruments with that of a piano.
    It's amazing what a single person can do with a harp.

  • @fredricklehman232
    @fredricklehman232 Před 6 lety +3

    Excellent!! Look forward to more.

  • @ronmorse9060
    @ronmorse9060 Před 6 lety

    I loved the video of her harp and skilled hands, so talented and awesome!

  • @b2t809
    @b2t809 Před 6 lety +1

    Utterly wonderful. Thank you, Amy.

    • @b2t809
      @b2t809 Před 6 lety

      So many nuances of the band captured in two hands.

  • @judithpearson8870
    @judithpearson8870 Před 2 lety +2

    Beautiful and mesmerizing ❤

  • @danoisca
    @danoisca Před 6 lety +6

    You love your instrument:-)
    Kudos to the person behind the knobs (I can hear your fingers rub during the attack)
    Brilliant
    Dan

  • @rionesenobi9563
    @rionesenobi9563 Před 4 lety

    listening to your performances these past few days seem to have relieved my difficulty in sleeping.

  • @seokhosong7117
    @seokhosong7117 Před 4 lety +2

    Much love from south korea. Very good.

  • @yoshwii8938
    @yoshwii8938 Před 6 lety

    Those haters who pushed thumbs down are only jealous because they have no talents such as this to share with the world... You have an amazing future ahead of you!!!

  • @henryallan9167
    @henryallan9167 Před 6 lety

    Loved the iconic song and a beautiful interpretation, adds another dimension to my enjoyment of the song - thank you

  • @martybalash
    @martybalash Před 6 lety

    Amazing inventiveness in this arrangement.

  • @2manysigns
    @2manysigns Před 6 lety +3

    Big Smile ! Thank You Again !

  • @naynaynay324
    @naynaynay324 Před 6 lety

    Impeccable coordination!

  • @Denise-SA
    @Denise-SA Před 4 lety

    Superb! Thank you for sharing your talents. You are so rhythmic! What a gift!

  • @AlystelleMusic
    @AlystelleMusic Před 6 lety +1

    Perfect ! Thank you Amy it's beautiful !

  • @Prokofiex2
    @Prokofiex2 Před 5 lety +1

    Thank you very much for this beautiful rendition. You made my day one more time. I´m listening to you from Mexico :)

  • @samflores6817
    @samflores6817 Před 4 lety

    The vibration of the strings is the same of my heart 💙
    it's my favourite song and version
    Gratitude Amy Turk 🙏🏿

  • @Kikatronix
    @Kikatronix Před 5 lety +1

    You are incredibly talented. The way you play gives me goosebumps. It is so heavenly and emotional. Thank you for sharing these videos, it made my day. Never heard such beauty, you are the best harp player I have ever heard.

  • @de0den
    @de0den Před 5 lety

    I am an old man. The movie "Stand By Me" takes me back to when I was a kid. The events in the movie never occurred to me...not exactly. But it represents my childhood.

  • @mgamga
    @mgamga Před rokem +1

    Love your rendition!

  • @HolyRan187
    @HolyRan187 Před 6 lety

    Amazingly BEAUTIFUL!

  • @gudrunsinatsch4213
    @gudrunsinatsch4213 Před 2 lety

    Was für eine Begabung...Unglaublich und wunderschön 🌻

  • @almightybeatz432hzofficial3

    I loved that song since I was young when the old film came out a long time ago, you did a great version of it, thanks for sharing all your music it's so relaxing, I'm Irish so harp music resonates in my blood,

  • @andrzejsoczewica1601
    @andrzejsoczewica1601 Před 6 lety

    This cover caused a big smile on my face. Thanks, u are amazing!!!

  • @alftupper8046
    @alftupper8046 Před 6 lety

    Perfection as always

  • @katalinpuscas9722
    @katalinpuscas9722 Před 3 lety +1

    so beautiful.....wowwww Love it!!

  • @KarateKitty5000
    @KarateKitty5000 Před 4 lety +1

    So amazing.

  • @daysdeaf7937
    @daysdeaf7937 Před 6 lety +3

    This is fantastic, well done!

  • @BazColne
    @BazColne Před 5 lety

    Just wonderful.

  • @fernandomartinezvazquez9529

    De mis melodías favoritas, excelentemente interpretada e ingeniosamente acompañada, mucho éxito, saludos desde México

  • @jeffdawson2786
    @jeffdawson2786 Před 4 lety

    Amy, you make me cry happy tears.

  • @user-cm1ey8ie7e
    @user-cm1ey8ie7e Před 5 měsíci

    信じられないほど、素晴らしいと思います!✨💗😊このフィンガースナップの美しさと、そしてそれを、ハープで弾いているのが、とても感動しました!!✨😊💫💗

  • @marcmanchesterunited6212
    @marcmanchesterunited6212 Před 6 lety +2

    Just beautiful. 👍🏻

  • @gilbertomorales4402
    @gilbertomorales4402 Před 6 lety +1

    You even snap your fingers better than any mortal! Such impressive talent! Your covers are always so amazing!

    • @amyturkharp
      @amyturkharp  Před 6 lety

      Gilberto M. Morales De León Thanks! Not as well as MJ but I'm still practising!

  • @user-pm8cz1ij2l
    @user-pm8cz1ij2l Před 4 lety +1

    I think that this harp cover is better than original song. Really!!

  • @sebastiankreck
    @sebastiankreck Před 6 lety

    Very cool is the combination of bass, melody and snapping with your fingers.

  • @laura3003
    @laura3003 Před 6 lety

    this is SO beautiful, it's more than I expected when I clicked the video. cheers from Brazil!

  • @mms8998
    @mms8998 Před 6 lety +1

    Muito bom ver os seus vídeos, admirável, obrigado.

  • @downsman1
    @downsman1 Před 6 lety

    Amy, thank you so much. I've spent the last year or so watching you play all kinds of music and making each piece sound fresh and exciting.
    It's not just your technical virtuosity that amazes me, it's also the emotion you inject into pieces heard a hundred times before. You truly have
    been blessed with a very rare gift. I wish you great (and well-deserved) success in the future......... From a sad old man who loves music but
    can't even whistle in tune.

  • @juliangarcia8994
    @juliangarcia8994 Před 5 lety

    Excellent, very beautiful, you are appreciated thank you for the glorious melodies you produce.

  • @gregorypeek
    @gregorypeek Před 6 lety

    Always so inspirational! Love your passion.

  • @lindabain6936
    @lindabain6936 Před 3 lety +1

    Love it!

  • @booksugarchessmagic
    @booksugarchessmagic Před 4 lety +1

    really enjoyed this, thanks for sharing!!

  • @yllennocj
    @yllennocj Před 6 lety

    Beautiful work/play - many decades ago I played organ in an R&B group - this was a staple of our songlist - in one particular club this song would be the whole set - 45 mins or more!! whenever we began to wind it down the dancers would hiss and groan and make it clear we were not stopping !! it is a wonderful feeling when your audience enjoys your performance as much as we enjoyed performing it - thanks for plucking the memories.

  • @castianramirez9361
    @castianramirez9361 Před 6 lety +2

    HERMOSO!!! TUS MANOS SON DE ANGEL..

  • @Dafukisthat
    @Dafukisthat Před 6 lety

    Mesmerizing!

  • @3762302
    @3762302 Před rokem +1

    I'm slowly melting...

  • @sanchezriverafernando4626

    Just beautiful

  • @sofiabenitez825
    @sofiabenitez825 Před 6 lety

    MAGIC !!

  • @howisudoin3662
    @howisudoin3662 Před 2 lety

    Thanks Amy! Your covers are Amazing.

  • @teddy023
    @teddy023 Před 6 lety

    Wow!! Instantly my favorite video of yours!! Fantastic!!

  • @st.michaelthearchangel7774

    This is wonderful!

  • @ladyandaharp
    @ladyandaharp Před 6 lety

    Extraordinary!

  • @rammstein6buckdich
    @rammstein6buckdich Před 6 lety

    Genuinely beautiful cover!