Aphex Twin - aisatsana [102] - Harp cover by Tamara Young.

Was asked by a friend to cover this. I woke up early to catch the birdsong, they seemed to wake up mid way through :) but playing along with them I found rather mesmerising.

[@dyspatcher]

When you play these Aphex covers they sound like they were written for harp. Sublime.

[@tamarayoung39]

Thank you so much!

[@cl8804]

They practically were, so that checks out...

[@zakhawthorne8442]

I hope Richard sees these covers at some point.

[@tamarayoung39]

Thank you Zac! :)

[@danhat606]

@@tamarayoung39 HE'S BLIND, BUT HEARS MUSIC.

[@Allen1029]

[“Richard.” “Yeah?”]

[@siinxx7656]

Im a simple person, I see Aphex Twin covered acoustically I subscribe.

[@tamarayoung39]

Aww thanks! :)

[@ShamboKay]

nothing wrong with that :))

[@scunnybuns]

The speed you play his covers at is so perfect. I have hear other covers and the tempo is always seems a little different, even if just a little. I have listened to this song so many times as well and you play it so so perfect. ❤️

[@tamarayoung39]

Thanks so much for the lovely message, the birds did distract me on the tempo somewhat so glad it hasn't affected it too much 😊

[@squeebbb]

@@tamarayoung39 The birds and the ambience add so much to this recording!

[@RockSteadyRhythm]

Yeah I second that - i said on avril 14th cover i was taken by the fidelity to the original --- it's clear she KNOWS the pieces and strives to do them justice

[@PaulAlexThornton]

@@tamarayoung39 the original also has birds in the background, so this really is perfection. I love it.

[@tamarayoung39]

@@PaulAlexThornton thanks so much Paul!

[@FluxFreeman]

I replay this song in my head when I day dream. Now I’ll use this version

[@tamarayoung39]

Thanks Angus! 🤗

[@slomocheetah]

You got birds, i hear crickets out here. Your harp rendition is definitaly a mezmerizing one for sure. The harp is such a wild instrument!

[@tamarayoung39]

A wild instrument indeed ! 👍 Thanks so much .

[@ebbtides]

This is lovely. Hope you realize how powerful your rendition is!

[@tamarayoung39]

Thank you !

[@Dopamiine.online]

this instrument demands physical expression and I love that. Also love that a harpist loves AFX. Makes perfect sense. These covers are perfect

[@tamarayoung39]

Thanks so much!

[@ThisUsernameSystemF-ckingSucks]

Brotherrrrr

[@rubyelizabeth8159]

my week has been so bad, i see this, i saw the avril 14th cover and now i feel like this cover really helps me to deal with how i am feeling. thank you.

[@tamarayoung39]

Sorry you have had a bad week Ruby , I hope the next week is better for you . Thank you for the nice comment, I'm glad they helped you ! :)

[@_developerconsole3514]

this is one of the most calming things I've ever heard.

[@AKAtAGG]

Okay so I saw your Avril 14th cover the other day and loved it, and almost nobody covers this song, and no one has ever covered it better. goosebumps all the way through. that slight tape saturation between phrases just adds so much character to such a beautiful piece of harp playing. Seriously great work this. Wow.

[@tamarayoung39]

Wow thanks so much for the nice comment! 🤗

[@Yuki-rh1ie]

this is therapeutic and meditative. i'm crying at the beauty

[@tamarayoung39]

Thank you

[@arottedcorpse]

I’ve watched this video so many times. Brings tears to my eyes.

[@mementoaura]

I'm so glad you have birds...it's the perfect cover

[@tamarayoung39]

Ahhh thanks Laura!

[@MatthewStratton]

Another great piece. Birds and harp at perfect tempo. Thanks again for sharing.

[@tamarayoung39]

my pleasure ! Thanks Mathew :)

[@barrywhite1872]

I wish I had the words to convey how special this is. Every minuscule detail is so clear, so perfect

[@tamarayoung39]

aww thanks Barry !

[@SidEllis98]

Absolutely gorgeous covers, amazing to hear these pieces on the harp, and so skillfully - wow! I'd recommend Jon Brion's work, the Theme to Eternal Sunshine of a Spotless Mind is sublime.

[@tamarayoung39]

Thank you so much for the comment Sidney and music recommendation! Will check it out :)

[@janhundling4647]

Omg yaasss

[@robyroby162]

Anyone who plays harp AND aphex twin must have a wise soul

[@tamarayoung39]

Ah thanks ... I try :)

[@stanli2841]

[@tamarayoung39]

Thank you ! :)

[@ThisUsernameSystemF-ckingSucks]

I love coming back to your covers every now and then. Beautiful.

[@docgreen1268]

Such delicacy! Absolutely beautiful synergy with the harp, thank you for uploading!

[@feelingyourpelvis]

Beautiful. Brings me to tears.

[@tamarayoung39]

Thank you !

[@tebbisimoX]

amazing, even the birds sang along perfectly!!!

[@tamarayoung39]

They got there in the end ! :)

[@xenonvinc]

Im in love with this

[@beckettstevens9529]

I love love love the way those bass harmonics argue

[@tamarayoung39]

Awesome ! :)

[@unnamedhero3904]

All in this video works perfectly on the feeling of atmosphere: a singing birds, a perfect execution of the music and the tool selection, that have his ovn special sound, i'm really impressed, bravo!

[@MikBaa]

👍😉 Love this ❤️ Thank you, hug 🤗 from an RDJ fan in Dublin Ireland 🇮🇪

[@tamarayoung39]

Thank you Mik!

[@unknownpleasures100]

Majestic especially with the bird song

[@tamarayoung39]

Thanks, Glad you appreciated the birds! ☺️

[@daphnelol]

So gorgeous, I've been on an Aphex Twin (covers) kick and so far the harp and the cello add a layer of beauty to the songs that I didn't think was possible! Thank you for sharing!

[@LaGuerre19]

Such a gift to reach out and be able to play this at anytime, and in doing so, smooth out the entire universe like a deep still pond for 5 minutes

[@tamarayoung39]

Thanks! ☺️ I always go back to it.

[@kilsya1392]

Absolutely perfect

[@nubl37]

Who would have thought a bunch of evolved apes could produce sound like this. I try to watch these videos from the perspective of the universe, astounded at its own creation.

[@tamarayoung39]

Ha very true! Thanks so much :)

[@crisha721]

that was a beautiful and heartfelt rendition. I can see you really love the song, so simple but touching. I loved the birdsong too, nice detail

[@tamarayoung39]

Thanks Cris!

[@MadAnarchist]

I love how you take air before beggining phrases, as if you were playing a wind instrument, it makes it feel that you are one with your instrument, sharing the same impulse/ intention, also, it gives space to fully hear the resonance of the harp and the birds which add to the whole experience. What a Beautiful rendition Tamara :)

[@alanq7170]

Superb... more birds, more birds!

[@tamarayoung39]

Ha I tried ! 😂

[@rogeriomartins5786]

you just brought tears to my eyes

[@patrickkaminowski6380]

absolutely incredible. very happy I found this ❤🙏🏻

[@pjotor80]

Thank you CZcams for recommending this, and thank YOU Tamara for making it! This is absolute perfection!

[@tamarayoung39]

ah my pleasure ! thank you for the comment .

[@Trimethopimp]

As those long notes reverberate it really sucks you in, the crowded thoughts in your mind begin to clear, and for a few minutes it is like floating through a dreamscape. I love Aphex Twin's music and this was a wonderful cover, thank you.

[@tamarayoung39]

Thank you for the kind words Martin

[@bldcaveman2001]

That was so beautifully played my eyes just instantly started steaming

[@Noobcuber101]

WOW the original has bird sounds as ambience too, so cool

[@tamarayoung39]

Thanks ! I tried to get the birds in , they make such a difference

[@sebastian4451]

beautiful. I haven't slept in almost a week and i think this will give me the peace to rest a little tonight. I really hope you're doing good and I wish you the best.

[@tamarayoung39]

Thank you Sebastian! I hope you get some sleep soon☺

[@AloneLtd.]

this is the first and probably only comment i will leave on a youtube video. i feel compelled to do so because your masterful renditions of this piece, as well as avril, are incredible. both are utterly beautiful and flawlessly executed, with heart and soul. your playing shall continue to bring me and im sure many others, much joy. thank you

[@tamarayoung39]

Thank you so much, very grateful!

[@kitconnick427]

Oh boy. This is incredible. I found your avril 14th cover and then saw this, both two of my favourite aphex twin songs. You make them sound so beautiful, thank you so much for putting this out there!

[@tamarayoung39]

Thanks for such a nice comment Kit!

[@rektyrektingson4668]

Beautiful! Love that you managed to get the birds chirpin in the background. The pauses were great. Feel so empty and full at the same time for a lack of a better term. This is going in my acid playlist

[@tamarayoung39]

Awww thanks so much! 😊

[@narcoleptic_owl]

This is a perfect cover. Thank you so much for making this.

[@tamarayoung39]

Ah my pleasure Ryan! :)

[@_yvn_01]

It really feels like you poured out your soul doing this cover. This is beautiful. Keep it up!

[@tamarayoung39]

Thanks so much! Really kind of you to say :)

[@ii-tx6tw]

Ugh the harp really lets those harmonic overtones shine, but with a smoother kinda smokey feel. This is great with headphones on. Great job!

[@tamarayoung39]

ahh thanks !

[@jasoncoates1835]

Somehow it needed the birds. Amazing work. =)

[@tamarayoung39]

Yes! Thanks

[@vinzaux]

i love the cover, its absolutely beautiful. congrats!!

[@njh1453]

Absolutely gorgeous.

[@CarlJohnson-pr5bx]

You are the coolest, thank you for those videos!!!

[@tamarayoung39]

Ha thanks Carl! 😊

[@jimkeen7674]

This gave me chills. Very beautifully and artfully covered, and the birds were perfect accompaniment.

[@tamarayoung39]

Ahh Thanks ! :)

[@colindavis2113]

So beautiful. Thank you.

[@tamarayoung39]

Thank you Colin!

[@ritatatam3068]

Absolutely delighted. Thanx so much.

[@tamarayoung39]

Thank you so Much Rita

[@strooomy5592]

This is beautiful. Actually made me cry !

[@tamarayoung39]

Aww thank you!

[@gushingcloud303]

Thanks for sharing these covers, and thank you putting all the care you do into them.

[@tamarayoung39]

My pleasure, Thanks so much! 😊

[@Kailhus]

Intensely beautiful, more please! 😊

[@tamarayoung39]

Thank you Xavier

[@poeljixton]

Love this.

[@xXblazmodzXx]

This is one of my favorite Aphex Twin tracks, and hearing it play on a Harp is absolutely breathtaking. Amazing job ♥

[@messer21]

Best Aphex cover I have ever heard. Thank you for sharing.

[@tamarayoung39]

Wow thanks so much, very kind of you to say!

[@messer21]

@@tamarayoung39 You are amazing and sub! More Aphex content please 🙏

[@BestOfPerusse]

All those aphex twin covers just make me cry - melancholia. Most beautiful thank you so much..

[@floretionguru2977]

You prove that it's not the genre of music that counts, but the melody and idea behind the song. I should add that Richard James has said in old interviews (he hardly gives any anymore) that 80-90% of his ideas for songs come from his dreams.

[@tamarayoung39]

Amazing! and totally agree. I think he is a genius

[@cvl3027]

I absolutely adore your covers, as I adore the originals. Aisatsana is the first Aphex Twin I’ve ever heard, and it holds a special place for me. Only stumbled across your work yesterday, and I’m absolutely amazed. Keep doing what you’re doing!

[@tamarayoung39]

Thanks so much Constantin! So glad you are enjoying them :)

[@xash464]

AMAZAING!! PERFECT!!!

[@vernov7495]

aphex twin has grabbed my soul since the first time i heard girl/boy song 23 years ago.. i never lost my deep desire for everything aphex and this harp rendition solidified my requirement for braindance in my life

[@tamarayoung39]

This is Such a nice comment! So glad you enjoyed it! 🤗

[@Akhin]

This is so amazing !! You play so beautifully

[@tamarayoung39]

Thanks so much

[@jeremyjohnson4280]

Another amazing cover!! I love how you got the birds chirping and everything. Great Job! I can’t stop listening to this. This really blows my mind. I need it on repeat for like 2 hours

[@tamarayoung39]

Thanks so much again Jeremy ! The birds make such a difference in the original , I felt I had to try and get them in if possible . I'm glad they just about came through over the playing.

[@jeremyjohnson4280]

Tamara Young your are very welcome. Did you arrange these covers yourself? Or did you do it by ear? Asking for a friend lol.

[@colmmadden8526]

Listening in the car with birds singing outside, I had to pause it to be sure they were local birds and not the recorded birds. Anyway, such perfection. Go you! (and Aphex and the harp too)

[@tamarayoung39]

ha thanks Colm !! Glad you got extra bird ambiance too , bonus! :)

[@PantherTrax]

Your rendition of this song is hauntingly beautiful. Thank you!

[@tamarayoung39]

Thank you so much!

[@peedub17]

Absolutely stunning. Thank you for transcribing and sharing.

[@tamarayoung39]

My pleasure Patrick ! Thank you for commenting 🤗

[@JerryGartnerPersonal]

You harp arrangements for these pieces are stunning. So expressive and rich - thank you for the goose-bumps.

[@tamarayoung39]

Thank you so much! ☺️

[@foekist7312]

Absolutely beautiful and the music sounds mesmerizing too

[@tamarayoung39]

Thanks so much!

[@septizzle]

This must be very satisfying to play 😊

[@josephon23]

Wow this is gorgeous

[@dreamclaw00]

This is just beautiful

[@tamarayoung39]

Thanks so much!

[@BlankTH]

I love that you got up early to play with the birds. You're very skilled and clearly put your soul into what playing. I love seeing true artists at work!

[@tamarayoung39]

Thank you Jonathan! I am not an early bird so appreciate the comment 😂

[@ObserverZero]

Wonderful! Getting the chirping in the background was pure genius. I love this

[@tamarayoung39]

Ahhh thanks! They got going eventually! 😊

[@robert9016]

Beautiful. And I love how you play with the birdsongs in the background, it just adds to the peacefulness

[@tamarayoung39]

Thanks so much Robert!

[@IvanoForgione]

One of the best yt's recommendations ever. Thank you.

[@tamarayoung39]

Thank you so much

[@joek6894]

Wonderful cover! This just makes the atmosphere warmer wherever I am :) cheers!

[@tamarayoung39]

Aww thanks Joe!

[@SPEXWISE]

Cool! I love it so much. This has helped my wife appreciate what I hear when I listen to Aphex Twin. Love this instrument, it's so peaceful and relaxing.

[@DGdescendant22]

This is beautiful

[@samanthaclaire888]

Exquisite. Thank you x

[@tamarayoung39]

Thank you! 🤗

[@halfwaythreeway]

this is astounding

[@tamarayoung39]

Thanks

[@gammondragon8080]

Thank you, Tamara. I needed this today.

[@tamarayoung39]

Thank you!

[@iamYork_]

Purely entrancing...

[@tamarayoung39]

Thanks!

[@7h698]

Your covers are so lovely. It feels like the music has its own soul and its serenity reaches me through the screen probably thousands of miles away from where you filmed it. I'm glad we have the internet to share such beautiful things with one another in these hard times. Wish you the best

[@tamarayoung39]

Thank you so much for the nice comment. You're so right about having these ways of communication at the moment. Keep strong! 😊

[@audiotwisty812]

With the birds it was just magical :D thank you 🙏

[@tamarayoung39]

Thank you!! 🤗

[@tobybragg351]

Utterly mesmerising!

[@tamarayoung39]

Thank you Toby!

[@danielt1985]

mesmerizing sound. really takes you to a special place

[@tamarayoung39]

Thank you Daniel!

[@27jbrighton]

This is beautiful! This is my favourite Aphex song as well, excellent taste, please do more :)

[@tamarayoung39]

Thanks so much Jordan! 🤗

[@TheSeppentoni]

wow. love it

[@Invading-Specious]

So nice, Thank you.

[@jamolotl]

This is so damn beautiful, thank you

[@tamarayoung39]

Thank you so much!

[@vulcan6036]

This is lovely.. well done.

[@tamarayoung39]

Thanks again Stephen! 😊

[@alpatl]

I really appreciate the fact you leave enough space for the strings to resonate, it sounds so gorgeous and calming, I love it ❤️

[@tamarayoung39]

Thank you so much Alice!

[@ElectricalSwift]

You have me transfixed. Truly incredible.

[@tamarayoung39]

Thank you

[@ElectricalSwift]

@@tamarayoung39 I can't believe it's been a year since I last was here. Still amazing.

[@krysidian]

Wonderful cover! Love the birds in the background like in the original. And those pauses always get me.

[@tamarayoung39]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@haymosachs]

Thanks! Love the birds on the background

[@tamarayoung39]

Thanks! 😊