AHHH THE ALBUM RELEASE DAY IS FINALLY HERE! It feels kind of surreal for this project to finally be finished (except for more music videos, of course). The Octopath Traveler soundtrack has been a real joy and comfort to me, and I'm hoping that my harp covers can bring some of that to you, too :) Thanks to all of you for your excitement and support for this album, and especially to my patrons, without whom this album couldn't even exist. Click here for links to stream the album on Spotify, RUclips Music and more: lnkfi.re/GuidingLight Once you've heard it, let me know what your favourite track is! As for Primrose, I wanted this cover to really tell her story - innocence and the loss of it, anger, bitterness, violence, and finally, letting go. It was a privilege to tell her story through music, and I wish her a happy life after her ending in the game haha!
It must have cost a lot of leaves to rent a place in Sunshade to film this! Seriously though, your friend Peter is a real master of using color, light & shadow to create a convincing atmosphere for your peerless arrangement! 👏👏👏💚
This needs waaay more attention. Not only this song cover is impressive but also the fact that she is playing such a huge and complex instrument so flawless. I lovee it!
Absolutely beautiful arrangement! I really love all the original bits you put in. Not the mention the great balance between power and delicacy! The videography reflects it well 😊 Congrats on releasing the album!
While Therion may be my most favorite of the travelers, I have a soft spot for Primrose. I love her story. You easily blew her song out of the water. Love the way you arranged it. Going to listen to your other songs whilst I hope for more Octopath
I got my album in the mail today and it feels so awesome to hold something you made and signed in my hands (not to mention the lovely little note!!). I’ve been a fan since I was maybe 11 or 12, and I’m 18 now. Keep being amazing, I’m so happy to be a part of your little community :)
Samantha, this is absolutely gorgeous!! The environment setting, the music arrangement, everything is so lovely! The video feels cinematographic (I cant think of a better word lol) without overdoing it, I need to figure out how to do something like this! Congrats on the album release, can't wait to listen to what else you've covered!
This Harp CD is so perfect in every aspect: great music, amazing playing with full, crisp sound, technically perfect recording - the work which you've put in this project really paid up! Congratulations, I'm really happy about it!
Didn't know how much I needed this video haha Gave me the chills ~ I've been watching it again and again and again since I saw it on twitter! It's so SO beautiful, I'm a huge fan of the Octopath soundtrack and harp is just so beautiful to hear. I just bought my digital album hehe ~ You can really feel Primrose in this cover I love everything about it! Hope you'll do more videos of the music in your Guiding Light Album!
Wow such a beautiful song. I came back to this to listen again. I don’t know if I will ever play well enough to play this song but I love it. I know absolutely nothing about the role playing game but all of the music on your album is beautiful.
I expected to hear a strong interpretation of this song....and received one of the best crying outbreaks ever, I was immobilized like rarely before ..本当に ありがとう ございます!
I think I will listen to this album on repeat for quite some time... ❤️ Already told you on Twitter, but again, what an amazing job you're offering us! Thank you!! 😍
SIMPLY BREATHTAKING. Can we please talk about how powerful and emotional yet gentle you managed to make this sound? CHILLS the whole time. I can´t thank you enough for being given the possibility of enjoying such sublime cover. By the way, I LOVE the personal additions you made there so that the piece wouldn´t sound the same all the time. Absolutely heavenly
Thanks Maurice! This one definitely has the most original material out of everything on the album but somehow it just felt right - I wanted to add some more drama to expand on her story :) Glad to hear you liked it! :D
Oh, this is so beautiful, it gave me the chills! And the filming location & lighting are just as stunning as your cover - it adds such delightful ambiance ^_^ It's always a pleasure to see a video pop up from you.
I was introduced to your channel by another musician (Elvann), and I admire your playing a lot. The harp is a beautiful instrument, not least for the way that each note segues beautifully into the next. Excellent choice of instrument, and some lovely music you have here. Good luck! I hope you earn the recognition, and a living, that musicians deserve to earn.
Someone needs to get Square Enix to hire you as a musician for one of their upcoming games! This is one of (if not THE) most amazing renditions of any video game song I’ve ever heard!
Oh, that’s really nice, you are the best musician in RUclips I ever met! I bet you could even compose yourself music and that would be the best music in the world!!! I am your fan! I play some fingerstyle music on guitar, but I understand that I really suck. Best regards from Russia!
Aw, what a lovely comment, thank you! I definitely want to compose some more music sometime soon ^^ and hey, if you keep practicing you'll just keep getting better and better!
You should listen to Lacie's melody from Pandora Hearts, it's similar to this beautiful theme and some phrases can be switched . Enchanting sound and great execution btw
So beautiful!! We have owned many of your harp sheet musics. This time, my kids is asking if you or will you be having harp sheet music available. Please let us know. You are amazing ! Thank you for bring those music into the harp world ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Thank you! And to your kids too! :) I don't have this one out yet in sheet music, but after I take a little time off I'm going to be working on publishing some more of my arrangements and hopefully that will include Octopath!
Uggggggh you make me want to play the harp in the worst way but I don't feel like I can outdo the master 🥺 Srsly, if you haven't done a cover of it *please* Troian Beauty. I think it was FF3? Epic epic harp going on there and I would LIVE to hear you cover it on a youtube vid. 💜
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AHHH THE ALBUM RELEASE DAY IS FINALLY HERE! It feels kind of surreal for this project to finally be finished (except for more music videos, of course). The Octopath Traveler soundtrack has been a real joy and comfort to me, and I'm hoping that my harp covers can bring some of that to you, too :)
Thanks to all of you for your excitement and support for this album, and especially to my patrons, without whom this album couldn't even exist.
Click here for links to stream the album on Spotify, RUclips Music and more: lnkfi.re/GuidingLight
Once you've heard it, let me know what your favourite track is!
As for Primrose, I wanted this cover to really tell her story - innocence and the loss of it, anger, bitterness, violence, and finally, letting go. It was a privilege to tell her story through music, and I wish her a happy life after her ending in the game haha!
m.ruclips.net/video/Mdt5l9_uHxo/видео.html Great Artist you express with your harp.
Pleasse Haa´nit final Song
Those crystal-dewdrop plucks are giving me chills. It's like the most perfectly tuned (and played) harp in the galaxy! :'D
Hahaha, if only my harp were the most perfectly tuned harp in the galaxy! And if only it would stay tuned!!
@@SamanthaBallard Yeah, that's impossible, but yours is better tuned than average!
It must have cost a lot of leaves to rent a place in Sunshade to film this! Seriously though, your friend Peter is a real master of using color, light & shadow to create a convincing atmosphere for your peerless arrangement! 👏👏👏💚
Thank you so much Michael! It really turned out beautifully, Peter is indeed a wizard
Speaking of fine arts
and craftsmanship:Thomas Cole and ‘ The Course of Empire’ is probably the most relevant in today’s modern world.
This needs waaay more attention. Not only this song cover is impressive but also the fact that she is playing such a huge and complex instrument so flawless. I lovee it!
Ahh thank you! I'm so glad to hear you liked it! 😊
This is almost magic. The instrument and skill are surreal.
Absolutely beautiful arrangement! I really love all the original bits you put in. Not the mention the great balance between power and delicacy! The videography reflects it well 😊
Congrats on releasing the album!
Thanks so much Nile!! Primrose definitely has the most original material out of everything on the album haha, glad you think it turned out well!
While Therion may be my most favorite of the travelers, I have a soft spot for Primrose. I love her story.
You easily blew her song out of the water. Love the way you arranged it. Going to listen to your other songs whilst I hope for more Octopath
Thank you, I'm happy you liked it! :) I can never pick a favourite traveler haha, I love them all
Found you through the KK Cruisin collab and been subbed since, you covering octopath's songs was a pleasant surprise! Really love it :)
Awesome, glad to find another Octopath fan! :D
I got my album in the mail today and it feels so awesome to hold something you made and signed in my hands (not to mention the lovely little note!!). I’ve been a fan since I was maybe 11 or 12, and I’m 18 now. Keep being amazing, I’m so happy to be a part of your little community :)
Ahhh yay so glad to hear it arrived safely!! Thank you so much for sticking around, I'm so happy you're here :)
Samantha, this is absolutely gorgeous!! The environment setting, the music arrangement, everything is so lovely! The video feels cinematographic (I cant think of a better word lol) without overdoing it, I need to figure out how to do something like this! Congrats on the album release, can't wait to listen to what else you've covered!
Ahhh thank you so much Tera!!
This Harp CD is so perfect in every aspect: great music, amazing playing with full, crisp sound, technically perfect recording - the work which you've put in this project really paid up! Congratulations, I'm really happy about it!
;_; omg you're too kind, thank you so much!
Didn't know how much I needed this video haha Gave me the chills ~
I've been watching it again and again and again since I saw it on twitter!
It's so SO beautiful, I'm a huge fan of the Octopath soundtrack and harp is just so beautiful to hear. I just bought my digital album hehe ~
You can really feel Primrose in this cover I love everything about it! Hope you'll do more videos of the music in your Guiding Light Album!
Thank you so much for the lovely comment! To be played on repeat is a huge compliment ^^ There will definitely be more Octopath videos to come!
Wow such a beautiful song. I came back to this to listen again. I don’t know if I will ever play well enough to play this song but I love it. I know absolutely nothing about the role playing game but all of the music on your album is beautiful.
Great cover
can't stop listening!
Sounds GREAT Samantha - congrats on the album release!! Also, A+ on videography!
Thanks so much! :D
I have no words to explain how incredibly talented you are
I expected to hear a strong interpretation of this song....and received one of the best crying outbreaks ever, I was immobilized like rarely before ..本当に ありがとう ございます!
Awesomeness!!
Thank you so much for listening and sticking around! :)
Can't say a word, just beautiful, the strong emotion is heart touching, remind me the time traveling in the game world
Thank you so much!
you´re sooo amazing - made me fall into tears - youre very talented - keep it up in this tough times !!!
Thank you!
That album cover is beautiful!
Thank you! The artist and designer did a really fabulous job :D
This is very beautiful Samantha, a great lovely track
I think I will listen to this album on repeat for quite some time... ❤️ Already told you on Twitter, but again, what an amazing job you're offering us! Thank you!! 😍
Thank you again for your kind words!
SIMPLY BREATHTAKING. Can we please talk about how powerful and emotional yet gentle you managed to make this sound? CHILLS the whole time. I can´t thank you enough for being given the possibility of enjoying such sublime cover. By the way, I LOVE the personal additions you made there so that the piece wouldn´t sound the same all the time. Absolutely heavenly
Thank you so much Pablo! I'm really happy you enjoyed this cover ^^
Truly beautiful, thanks for this one, your editing and playing is great!
Thank you!
Happy new album!! Fantastic arrangement of my favorite of the traveler themes, and love the fiery red video!
Thanks Ro! :D
I love your choices in music. Beautiful pieces. 😌👍
Thank you! Cheers!
Late to the party, but the opening was simply *chefs kiss*!
Oh how I love the harp, for this is the reason why.
oh my my fav music !! you made it amazingly
This is heavenly, well done
It's amazing right from the beginning!!!
Thank you so much! I really like openings like that haha
This is excellent! The way you pick those chords shoots right into the soul. Will definitely subscribe and explore more of your channel.
Thank you so much!
I love what you did with this arrangement and how many original bits you added to this cover.
Thanks Maurice! This one definitely has the most original material out of everything on the album but somehow it just felt right - I wanted to add some more drama to expand on her story :) Glad to hear you liked it! :D
I have been waiting for this video from you ever since I heard you play part of this on a stream. Love it and thank you!
Thanks so much, I'm glad you found it! :)
Oh, this is so beautiful, it gave me the chills! And the filming location & lighting are just as stunning as your cover - it adds such delightful ambiance ^_^ It's always a pleasure to see a video pop up from you.
Thank you so much, that is high praise!
This music is so beautiful and inspiring, thanks for playing.
Hi Samantha, congrats for this video, it sounds very beautiful and I love the quality and the atmosphere of the video :) 👏👏
Thanks Esther! :)
Just bought the game can't wait ! This music truly sounds amazing ! Thank you!
Thank you so much, I think you’ll really enjoy the game! Have fun!
an amazing song off an amazing album!
Es muy hermosa la melodía que tocas
A beautiful song played by the master of the harp...
Thank you so much!
Im happy to hear you again playing the harp.
I love this so much! I don't usually like videos within the first second!
Ahh thank you! :)
I'm juste in love with your work, it's a masterpiece. Congrats ans continue ! Kisses from France 🤗❤️
Gorgeous. Thank you
Wow wow wow this is stunning 😍
Thank you Daniella! :)
Lovely work Samantha, the filming set up looks amazing, and this was an extremely convincing arrangement!
Thanks so much! :)
This is such a gorgeous cover!! Great job!!!! The video and the audio sound great!!
Thanks so much Ash! :D
That was amazing your very good at playing the harp
I was introduced to your channel by another musician (Elvann), and I admire your playing a lot. The harp is a beautiful instrument, not least for the way that each note segues beautifully into the next. Excellent choice of instrument, and some lovely music you have here.
Good luck! I hope you earn the recognition, and a living, that musicians deserve to earn.
Thanks so much for all of your kind words! :)
Absolutely beautiful
Lovely music. I am glad you posted; it made me feel better.
Thank you so much, and I'm glad to hear it could be a comfort
amazing bravo
Thanks Sam!
Octopath Traveler is a great and underrated game. Your version of Primroses's Theme is great.
Thank you! And it’s such a great game, I’m playing it for a second time right now 😊
OMG... this cover is awesome!
Thank you! :)
this is Heaven Samantha, truly wonderful. 💛💛💛💛💛💛💛
Thank you! :)
This is a fantastic song! and a very beautiful video!
Thank you very much Scott! :)
I like this music. i love your cover. Thanks from France :)
This is so beautiful I started crying for no reason 😭❤️
This is gorgeous! New sub!
Well done! Keep up the good work! :D
Thanks Yago! I'll do my best! :D
So beautiful!! 😁😁😊
Hi Samantha,
I love this song and this performance. Great job! Congrats on the release of the album, I'll listen to it for sure :)
Thank you very much Wurn! I really appreciate it :D
So ethereal and fascinating ❣
늘 잘듣고있어요~ 자주자주 듣고싶어요~ 한글이 없네 ㅠㅠ 영어못하는데... 귀가 즐거워요~
Beautiful
Octopath Traveler is my favorite game and I really appreciate the music
It has a really fantastic soundtrack, for sure! :)
subbed for this cover. one of my favorite tracks from octopath by far.
Thanks so much, and welcome! :D Glad to hear you liked it :)
Omg that's so beautiful
Thank you, Giuseppe! :)
This is excellent 👌
Someone needs to get Square Enix to hire you as a musician for one of their upcoming games! This is one of (if not THE) most amazing renditions of any video game song I’ve ever heard!
That was beautiful!! I loved it!!
Thanks so much! :)
Love this one, and can’t wait for Tressa the merchant!
Thank you! I've got some ideas for Tressa's video... :)
This. Is. Amazing!!!
So glad you liked it Francois! :)
You're very underrated, this is great.
Haha, thanks so much Stewart!
soooooo beautiful and fluent
Amazing ! thanks for this share !
Beautiful. Thanks.
The arrangement is really beautiful ♥
Thank you!!
great job you are so talented I love this game so much so great job again.
Thank you! :)
OMG so pretty 😍😍😍😍😍 I got goosebumps! I love this music and your version is so beautiful!
Thank you so much!
Oh, that’s really nice, you are the best musician in RUclips I ever met! I bet you could even compose yourself music and that would be the best music in the world!!! I am your fan! I play some fingerstyle music on guitar, but I understand that I really suck. Best regards from Russia!
Aw, what a lovely comment, thank you! I definitely want to compose some more music sometime soon ^^ and hey, if you keep practicing you'll just keep getting better and better!
Yes Samantha, you are right, and you have already proved it to everybody😊 Everything is possible if there are a wish and enough practice!
You should listen to Lacie's melody from Pandora Hearts, it's similar to this beautiful theme and some phrases can be switched . Enchanting sound and great execution btw
WOW
I'm absolutely amazed by your skill, such a beautiful song *_*
Thank you!
Nice
Thanks!
So beautiful!! We have owned many of your harp sheet musics. This time, my kids is asking if you or will you be having harp sheet music available. Please let us know. You are amazing ! Thank you for bring those music into the harp world ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Thank you! And to your kids too! :) I don't have this one out yet in sheet music, but after I take a little time off I'm going to be working on publishing some more of my arrangements and hopefully that will include Octopath!
Oh my god, you have a huge talent 😍
Fantastic
Thank you!
Uggggggh you make me want to play the harp in the worst way but I don't feel like I can outdo the master 🥺
Srsly, if you haven't done a cover of it *please* Troian Beauty. I think it was FF3? Epic epic harp going on there and I would LIVE to hear you cover it on a youtube vid. 💜
ahaha, thanks Tara! Troian Beauty is really pretty, I'll add it to my list of songs to cover although it's really long at this point XD
@@SamanthaBallard ohhhh I will keep my eye out for it! 😉💜
Ok primrose + harp I'm in love thank you
This ones my fav i love it... 😊👍
So glad you like it! Thanks! ^_^
@@SamanthaBallard you're welcome.. 😊👍
Superbe, magnifique, sublime.❤
谢谢你，让我听到如此优美的音乐！
Beautiful! Can you please do here by Juana or autumn footfalls from final fantasy?
Semplicemente...Wooow!💖👑
Beautiful, I have no other words. Just beautiful.
Too bad Secretary Pompeo unlikely to hear this because he spend most of his day underwater.
Very nice💕💕👍👍👍😊
sweet!
Magnifique
Sounds like yuki kajiura
I love it