The Water Is Wide - SusansHarpSongs

I wrote this Celtic harp arrangement of “The Water Is Wide,” a traditional song of Scottish origin, for the memorial of Reverend David James Randolph, Jr. where we celebrated his life. Rev. David James Randoph had such a gently supportive and encouraging presence about him, that I remembered that when I spent time with him, I just felt good for a long time afterwards in a very balanced and nice way. Some people have the kind of subtle energy that touches others and influences them in a good way without them realizing it. There were so many warm memories shared at the memorial. I wanted to write a really good arrangement to honor his memory. The words in the song seem so fitting-they describe being separated from a loved one by a body of water, and building a boat that can cross that barrier so you can meet again. I also like the imagery of wings and flying. It echoes the idea of heaven and also seems fitting for the quietly angelic presence that some people have on earth.
The sheet music is available here:
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Attribution:
Arranged and performed by Susan T. Mashiyama, www.SusansHarpSongs.com
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[@joanhamilton9949]

Beautiful!

[@Flutix]

I love everything about this video: the arrangement, the performance, the cinematography, the editing.

[@user-cm3gu8kq3n]

Beautiful

[@mscalucas]

I love when Susan puts on her dancing shoes. Thank you Susan for choosing this song to arrange - a lovely version of Pete Seegers song.

[@susansharpsongs]

Thanks, Cal! :) I put on my high heeled golden slippers!