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Sam MacAdam
United Kingdom
Приєднався 13 тра 2017
Hello! I'm a harpist based in Glasgow. I like The Smiths, Debussy and Disney and playing with my cats.
Comment on my videos with any requests you have!
If you'd like to buy me a coffee then it would absolutely make my day!
www.ko-fi.com/sammacadam
Comment on my videos with any requests you have!
If you'd like to buy me a coffee then it would absolutely make my day!
www.ko-fi.com/sammacadam
Not My Baby - Alvvays - Harp Cover - Sam MacAdam
Not My Baby by Alvvays
I learnt from covering this that I CANNOT play a backbeat on a harp. And that Alvvays' riff writing is incredible, that looping riff which weaves across the bars each repetition - so creative and beautiful.
Transcribed and arranged by me, shot by @XoomXoomProject
'I feel alive for the first time
Since I don't know how long
I see a light for the first time
Since I don't know how long'
hope you enjoy it half as much as the track x
I learnt from covering this that I CANNOT play a backbeat on a harp. And that Alvvays' riff writing is incredible, that looping riff which weaves across the bars each repetition - so creative and beautiful.
Transcribed and arranged by me, shot by @XoomXoomProject
'I feel alive for the first time
Since I don't know how long
I see a light for the first time
Since I don't know how long'
hope you enjoy it half as much as the track x
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CONSOLATION - FLICHTERIN' DUO
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Hello hello! In this video I'm joined by the wonderful Arianna Ranieri on viola, who's performing my composition 'Consolation'. She's an absolute dream to work with, and we loved it so much we've formed a new duo 'FLICHTERIN' DUO'. You can see us at Edinburgh Fringe on the 17th August, where we'll be showcasing new work and just generally having a really lovely time playing some music.
Belinda Says - Alvvays - Harp Cover
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Belinda Says by Alvvays, but on HARP! That key chaaaaaange! Those lyrics! Basically everything about Alvvays. www.sammacadam.co.uk
Placebo - Come Home - Harp Cover - Sam MacAdam
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I remember listening to this album on the bus from my friend's walkman, sharing one earbud each. Hygienic, but that was the 2000s for you. www.sammacadam.co.uk Camera work: @XoomXoomProject Lighting and standing really still and being tall: Ben Ledbury
Umbrella - Rihanna - Harp cover - Sam MacAdam - Dreamy, chill version
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Umbrella by Rihanna but chill and dreamy on the harp. I learnt this as a special request for a funeral, and it was such a moving and beautiful piece I wanted to share it with everyone. I think there's something that feels so meaningful about providing music for funerals and memorials, I hope it offered a wee bit of comfort in an otherwise saddening time. Performed and arranged by me: Sam macAda...
Tile by Tile, Alvvays, Harp cover, Sam MacAdam
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Tile by Tile from Alvvays' third Album Blue Rev (which is maybe the best album of all time?!) Performed on harp by Sam MacAdam with lots of reverb to get that dreamy Alvvays sound Thank you @XoomXoomProject for videography. Go check out his channel! Lyrics At night I pace the floors Tile by tile, step by step 'Til I reach a wall No use in forging on I try wholeheartedly But still end up on your...
I Will Follow You Into The Dark - Death Cab For Cutie - Harp Cover - Sam MacAdam
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I Will Follow You Into the Dark by Death Cab For Cutie. Arranged for harp by Sam MacAdam www.sammacadam.co.uk I love this band, it was amazing to be asked to play this for a wedding ceremony a few weeks ago. Lyrics Love of mine Someday you will die But I'll be close behind I'll follow you into the dark No blinding light Or tunnels, to gates of white Just our hands clasped so tight Waiting for t...
Here Comes The Sun - The Beatles - Harp Cover - Sam MacAdam
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Here Comes The Sun by the Beatles! Written by George Harrison Features on their 1969 album 'Abbey Road'. Harp arrangement performed and arranged by Sam MacAdam This chilled out cover is perfect for a bridal arrival, or for signing the schedule. If you would like to book me for an event, please get in touch via my various socials! Performed on my Pilgrim Malvern harp www.sammacadam.co.uk
Moon River - Harp Cover - Henry Mancini - Breakfast at Tiffany's
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Moon River by Henry Mancini, famously sung by Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany's! I LOVE playing this, and get very self indulgent with some of the delicious chords in it. Harp arrangement by Sam MacAdam (that's me!) Performed on my pilgrim malvern harp, recorded using a dusty strings pickup, a Focusrite interface and straight into logic! www.sammacadam.co.uk insta: sammacadamharp Faceboo...
Nothing Else Matters - Metallica - Celtic Harp / Lever harp/ Clàrsach Cover
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Nothing Else Matters by Metallica, lever harp cover! Performed on my new Norris Harp - it has a lovely wee tone and sounds so different from the pedal harp! Perfect for taking up tight spiral staircases into castle towers where harps can't fit - I'm looking at you old castley wedding venues! I've played this piece for bridal/groom entries, signing of the schedules, and for background music! Ins...
Take On Me - Multi track harp cover - #shorts
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Take On Me, with multiple harps and a cat! This was super fun to make, how do you like the multitrack harp compared to the single harp videos? www.sammacadam.co.uk #shorts
Granada by Albeniz, solo harp. Transcribed by Susann McDonald and Linda Wood Rollo
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Granada by Albaniz, for solo harp. Transcribed by Susann McDonald and Linda Wood Rollo. Performed by Sam MacAdam. A lovely piece originally for piano as part of his 'Suite Espagnole, No.1' and is also widely performed on guitar. I think it sounds beautiful on the harp! Performed on my Pilgrim Malvern Pedal harp, recorded using a Dusty Strings pickup, a Focusrite interface and into logic. My hou...
Across the Stars - Star Wars Episode II - John Williams- Harp Cover
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Across the stars - the love theme from Star Wars Episode II written by John Williams. Who else has been watching all the Star Wars over lockdown? Harp cover performed by Sam MacAdam www.sammacadam.co.uk
Pescetti Sonata in C minor for harp - movement 1 - Sam MacAdam
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The first moment from Pescetti's Sonata in C Minor for Harp, performed by Sam MacAdam
Debussy Arabesque (no. 1) - Harp - Sam MacAdam
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The beautiful Première Arabesque by Debussy for the harp! I play the Renié transcription and it's one of my favourite things to play. Originally composed for the piano I think it suits the harp really well. It was one of the reasons I started learning the harp - it's just SO BEAUTIFUL. Performed on my Pilgrim Malvern pedal harp, using a Dusty Strings pick-up and recorded into Logic. I'm a harpi...
Burning the Bridge - Casey Stratton - Harp Cover - Sam MacAdam
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Burning the Bridge - Casey Stratton - Harp Cover - Sam MacAdam
Hide and Seek, Imogen Heap, Harp cover, Sam MacAdam
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Hide and Seek, Imogen Heap, Harp cover, Sam MacAdam
Samson - Regina Spektor - Harp Cover - Sam MacAdam
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Samson - Regina Spektor - Harp Cover - Sam MacAdam
Casimir Pulaski Day - Sufjan Stevens - Harp Cover - Sam MacAdam
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Casimir Pulaski Day - Sufjan Stevens - Harp Cover - Sam MacAdam
The mi tinn leis a'Ghaol - The languor of love - Gaelic air - Arranged by Sam MacAdam - Clarsach
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The mi tinn leis a'Ghaol - The languor of love - Gaelic air - Arranged by Sam MacAdam - Clarsach
PYRAMIDS - Frank Ocean - Harp and guitar cover - Sam MacAdam and Heart of Gold
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PYRAMIDS - Frank Ocean - Harp and guitar cover - Sam MacAdam and Heart of Gold
Out of Africa - Main Theme - John Barry - Harp Cover -Sam MacAdam
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Out of Africa - Main Theme - John Barry - Harp Cover -Sam MacAdam
Stand By Me - Ben E. King - Harp Cover- Sam MacAdam
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Stand By Me - Ben E. King - Harp Cover- Sam MacAdam
Fox In The Snow - Belle and Sebastian - Harp Cover - Sam MacAdam
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Fox In The Snow - Belle and Sebastian - Harp Cover - Sam MacAdam
Cosmic Love - Florence and the Machine - Harp Cover - Sam MacAdam
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Cosmic Love - Florence and the Machine - Harp Cover - Sam MacAdam
Just You and I - Tom Walker- Up-beat pop harp cover - Sam MacAdam
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Just You and I - Tom Walker- Up-beat pop harp cover - Sam MacAdam
Ivy - Frank Ocean - Harp Cover - Scottish Harp - Chill vibes - Easy Listening - Sam MacAdam
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Ivy - Frank Ocean - Harp Cover - Scottish Harp - Chill vibes - Easy Listening - Sam MacAdam
Ca' The Yowes - Pagan/Burns - Traditional Scottish tune - clarsach arrangement by Sam MacAdam
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Ca' The Yowes - Pagan/Burns - Traditional Scottish tune - clarsach arrangement by Sam MacAdam
Signed, Sealed, Delivered - Stevie Wonder - Harp Cover - Sam MacAdam
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Signed, Sealed, Delivered - Stevie Wonder - Harp Cover - Sam MacAdam
Pink and White - Frank Ocean - Harp Cover - Sam MacAdam
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Pink and White - Frank Ocean - Harp Cover - Sam MacAdam
I adore this. I'm a harpist and would love to learn this. Any chance you could share your sheet music? :)
"Camm onn you Harpist let's have some Aphex Acid!!!"
Suddenly she jumps up and plays the harp slap bass style
Great job!
I’m getting this played at my wedding no more searching Omg
Elle veut
Fantastic! One of my favorite tunes from the '80s
Backbeat or no, that's a sprightly harp rendition! I guess Glasgow is pretty cold this time of year. I live in a warm climate.
Regina Spektor is another artist my daughter and I like and respect. Fine, emotional job!
This is very nice. I also like your cover of Imogen Heap's "Hide and Seek," a favorite song of my daughter and myself.
Very good lever adjustment
Beatiful! Amazing dress too ❤
Love this cover, it should have loads more views ❤
Hi are you selling the sheet music? :)
Beautifully plucked.
how lovely :’)
the cats miaow at the end really brings it all together :)
I love this harp cover! ❤
Phenomenal stuff.
I don’t understand, why less people have watched this performance, why not more?! Amazing, really❤
Hi! Do you share the arrangement?
I come back to your videos often and between this one and your Frank Ocean Godspeed cover, I am moved to literal tears every time. Thank you for posting <3
Hello beautiful! Can I use your harp in the background of a cover please? I'll give you credit in my description!
Sure thing!
Superb! Beautiful
Where can I buy a copy, be it physical or download?
Best piece from the entire score 👏 👌
Just lovely!
Do you have sheet music available for your arrangement?
❤
oh my god this is so amazing🥹 cant stop sobbing im being serious. youre amazing♥️
One of my favourite movie song ! Congratulations from France 🇨🇵🇨🇵🇨🇵
Hello! What sheet music did you use for this astounding performance
Wow,,, I love this theme. And your performance is so beautiful. And The harp so fit this theme. from Japanese Star Wars fan.
do you make sheet music? i can't find on your website
love it
❤
Wild Ton of talent
Beautifully played ❤❤ what harp is this?
Muito lindo
So beautiful❤well done
saw you on r/alvvays annd didnt believe regina would be here
saw you on r/alvvays
listening to this on my motorcycle as I drive off into the distance
Beautiful!!!! ❤
Those low notes giving me butterflies 🦋
OMG, I Iike😍😍😍👍👍👍
Well done. Absolutely love this song.
Such an amazing cover. Lovely.
divine
BEAUTIFUL!!!
Lovely! I just learned that this was a lullaby for her daughter, Maya.
❄️