Aphex Twin - Nanou2 - Harp cover by Tamara Young

Been overwhelmed by the response I have been getting from my little videos and have been wanting to cover this for a while and had a few request so gave it a go. I tried to do the best version I could suitable for the harp . Main issues were with all the bass notes rattling and also cutting through, this piece really uses opposite ends of the spectrum! and trying to keep the resonance without making massive noises dampening.... no sustain pedal built on the harp unfortunately ! I hope the beautiful simplicity of this piece still comes through though :)

[@s2martin]

You so need to record an album of these Aphex covers, I’d buy it in a heartbeat.

[@tamarayoung39]

Thanks ! That would be great goal ! :)

[@OleciaOlecia]

@@tamarayoung39 I would buy it too! This is so awesome!

[@yerabbit6333]

me too! take my money!! haha

[@myyellowdream]

I don't know much about the legal side of publishing covers, but if you did decide on an album, consider Bandcamp. And definitely Spotify - my friend has published his work there, and I will be later. Although they have their standards and quality requirements, you could do it, it's not terribly difficult. Anyway you'd have a lot of listeners, and make some money for your talent. As I mentioned in another comment today, your recording quality went way up. But if you need help regarding recording and editing, I've been making music for 20+ years and I'd be happy to share what I know. :)
@Tamara Young
EDIT: I referred to a 'small budget' before, but erased it, because I was not referring to myself being paid. I am offering free advice on how to improve your recordings with a small budget.

[@colindavis2113]

Agreed!

[@j.denisiuk8671]

Please don’t ever stop covering Aphex Twin.

[@tamarayoung39]

Thanks 🤗

[@xJoe90]

^^^^^^^^

[@leaboiadgieva1789]

Yeah, Tamara we love the beautiful echo from the harp! Aphex twin + Hapr =

[@Tati_Bodhi]

She’s done it again! Crushing Aphex Twin and winning our heart over with the harp !

[@tamarayoung39]

Aww thanks so much! I'm glad you like them.

[@travellightlymhphcul7206]

Harp music translates back to English as The Musical Language of the Heart in my Language Cymraeg🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿"Welsh", as in 54CymruBeats.

[@VertigoGTI]

No piece of music out there makes me think of my son more that Nanou2. I remember when he was 3 months old, he was sick and would only sleep for 10-15 mins at a time. After a near-sleepless night before, he wasn’t any better the next night. Holding him while standing in a warm shower did the trick. To help him relax, I played this song while rocking him. He was asleep in a matter of seconds… a small victory, but still a victory

[@tamarayoung39]

Aww that's such a nice story! ☺️

[@ChrisHarringtonMinneapolis]

Unbelievable. I haven't heard this song in years, and in seconds you took me back to sitting in headphones with an old friend. Wonderful cover, beautifully done.

[@tamarayoung39]

Thank you Chris

[@odhako]

my favorite part of youtube - Aphex Twin covers

[@deadcardriving]

45 seconds in and you have made my morning. Your interpretations of these Druqks tracks are incredibly beautiful. Richard James would love them too. I’m sure of it. Thank you for this.

[@tamarayoung39]

Thanks so much!!

[@hoody8279]

This is like hearing the song for the first time again. I completely love your Aphex covers, please keep going.

[@tamarayoung39]

Thanks so much Dan!

[@tqft]

2024 and we need more Tamara and aphex in perfect harmony

[@loopduplicate]

Great!!!!! The bass notes interplaying with each other are so interesting. I'm glad you didn't dampen them :)

[@tamarayoung39]

Aww ha thanks! I'm glad as I think it would have sounded a bit flat otherwise ☺️

[@Sealoctopus]

I love that you’re bringing Aphex Twin to the classical music sphere.

[@oozly9114]

this channel is gonna blow up youre so beautiful

[@tamarayoung39]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@TheMonsterbed75]

i might just cry how beautiful this sounds

[@bbmaybetbc]

Lovely covers! Lovely playing!
Can't wait for Alberto Balsalm!

[@tamarayoung39]

Thank you !

[@PedroPetipa]

This so profoundly gorgeous.

[@tamarayoung39]

Thank you so much Pedro! ☺️

[@jasonmclaughlin6130]

One of the most satisfying things I’ve heard.

[@thomaswells4976]

I absolutely love these covers. Most peaceful thing in the world. And that you play Aphex of all groups makes it even more magical 😍!

[@Akhin]

The section starting at around 1:53 gave me goosebumps and broke my heart in a beautiful way. You really bring out the emotional intensity of this Aphex Twin pieces. Love your playing.

[@tamarayoung39]

Thank you so much for the lovely comment

[@refoliation]

Beautiful and haunting music. Thanks for playing for us.

[@jozefhancer7606]

this song made me cry

[@sinewriter]

Really digging your aphex covers.
Quick question, can you feel the sound vibrations through your shoulder when you play the harp?

[@tamarayoung39]

Thanks so much! No, not through your shoulder. Sometimes through the back of the harp onto your stomach or legs, but unfortunately not much really.

[@sinewriter]

@@tamarayoung39 cheers for the reply! Was always curious about that!

[@cheap3471]

all the covers i viewed of aphex twin are absolutely memorizing and completely takes me into a different peaceful place. making me cry tears of joy man ;--; thank you so much for these, for enlightening so many people with what you do. i feel such incredible emotion throughout all of these covers you've done. please keep this up you're doing more than incredible work.

[@tamarayoung39]

Beautiful comment . I'm glad you are enjoying all the other great Aphex Twin covers out there!

[@theponk1]

Tamara, sweetie!
I have only just discovered you.
Stunning.
Your timing is beautiful.

[@tamarayoung39]

Thanks so much!

[@dcaabd]

impressive. exhibits the distinctive qualities of the harp's sound. thx for sharing!

[@tamarayoung39]

Thank you!

[@1hvm1]

Great, now we need a full Aphex Twin anthology on harp.
As if there's not enough beauty in the World already!

[@tamarayoung39]

That would be awesome ! thanks ! :)

[@iconoclast137]

richard would be honored by this

[@tamarayoung39]

Thank you !

[@JC-nw6yt]

Your playing hits something different - unreal!

[@tamarayoung39]

Thank you !

[@jemmace2586]

Thanks for playing the Aphex twin tunes on harp, you do them justice, to put it mildly.

[@The-warp]

The soul is here, really nice cover!

[@SidewalksandSkeletons]

Love your videos Tamara, they're beautiful

[@tamarayoung39]

Thank you !

[@fischek]

superb, looking forward to future covers

[@tamarayoung39]

Thank you!

[@TalkingBurit0]

Loving these videos. We all appreciate you gifting the world with these. Hope you have a great day 🙏🏼

[@tamarayoung39]

Thanks you , and to you too !

[@devinverrette8680]

absolutely lovely. made my morning.

[@earmage34]

right?

[@bluestone9726]

I love every one of these covers! Keep 'em coming please

[@tamarayoung39]

Thanks 😊

[@sofianjos2]

your videos always soothes my heart

[@tamarayoung39]

Thanks so much Sofia!

[@nerdygirljen]

You are a gift to this world - thank you for sharing your talent with us. ✨

[@dadoboogins7833]

that is a rad looking guitar. very cool and well done!

[@joemur22]

Such a heartwarming cover. Felt it so strongly from start to finish. Thanks so much for this.

[@tamarayoung39]

Thanks so much!

[@oharedeclan86]

Wow - these are amazing!

[@tamarayoung39]

Thanks Declan

[@unknownpleasures100]

Just stunning. Thank you for sharing your art

[@tamarayoung39]

Ah thanks! ☺️ My pleasure

[@youbringlightin]

Stunning!

[@tamarayoung39]

Thanks! ☺️ 👍

[@Rachel-nm5fc]

Beautiful Tamara... Thank you for uploading these intimate renditions. How you emote when playing is also lovely and felt.

[@tamarayoung39]

Thanks so much Rachel!

[@Mekkis93]

In tears. Thank you ❤️

[@tamarayoung39]

Thank you Justin

[@iamYork_]

This is bloody amazing!!!

[@tamarayoung39]

Thanks so much!

[@holdenholloway]

I’m so in love with the way this feels, how it’s so almost organic but so much your own style, cheers ✨🌼

[@tamarayoung39]

Aww thanks!

[@rarelycomments]

This was always the standout piece for me, over Avril.
Hope Richard hears these at some point, I'm sure he'd be a fan.

[@ANWAGHOST]

This is beautiful!! So glad I discovered your channel. Subscribed and eagerly waiting for more covers :)

[@tamarayoung39]

Ahhh thanks so much, I will hopefully upload more videos when I have time :)

[@troygoeswest3913]

Omg I love your Aphex Twin covers! They are so beautiful. Truly magical. Thank you so much for sharing these online!

[@tamarayoung39]

ah my pleasure ! :)

[@bor.1011]

I come back your harp covers all the time and this one has to be my favorite. You are an amazing harpist

[@tamarayoung39]

Aww thanks so much! ☺️ Really appreciate your comment. Glad you are enjoying them.

[@mitchhandsome9366]

Thanks for making more of these! Really enjoyed this, you're great

[@tamarayoung39]

Thanks Mitchell

[@Erazoth]

there's so much emotion in your playing.. you brought tears in my eyes with this one. also i didn't know this afx song thank you

[@tamarayoung39]

Thank you so much! So happy you have now discovered another Aphex Twin song 😁

[@kitconnick427]

Well, you've done it again. This is beautiful, again!

[@tamarayoung39]

Thanks so much Kit!

[@enneff]

I love how powerful your performances are. It must feel great to be so in control of your instrument.

[@tamarayoung39]

Thank you Andrew!

[@barrywhite1872]

Wow! Tamara this is just stunning, yet again. What an extraordinary talent you have ...

[@tamarayoung39]

Thank you so much!

[@Berkan4show]

Beautiful and emotional, thank you. You're a very talented musician!!

[@tamarayoung39]

Thank you !

[@johnrobertson6280]

Thank you Tamara, it was beautiful.

[@tamarayoung39]

Thanks John ! :)

[@christianabt9548]

You are a vision :)))) Thank you for these beautiful covers!

[@tamarayoung39]

Thanks so much!

[@syndetonation]

Beautiful!! I think this actually helped me appreciate the original more to hear it in such a raw and emotive form.

[@tamarayoung39]

Thanks so much Eric!

[@ispearedbritney]

I already loved this song, but you put so much of your self, your emotion into it, along with your otherworldly harp talent- this touched my heart :) Thank you so much for sharing, Tamara!

[@tamarayoung39]

Thank you so much Sven!

[@MrTherber2]

One of my favorite songs and sounds so great on the harp. Nice work :)

[@tamarayoung39]

Thanks so much!

[@sillysully93]

really beautiful thanks for this

[@ElectricalSwift]

You knocked it out the park Tamara. Really amazing job!

[@tamarayoung39]

Thanks so much !

[@AloneLtd.]

yes. omg, yes you are back! i would like to rescind and update my previous statement, i will only ever comment on YOUR videos. your playing is too impassioned and well done. lol, thank you again tamara. resonance is on point & dont sweat it with the lack of sustain, the harp lends itself to sparsity in some cases i suppose, and i think that compliments these pieces wonderfully. p.s. - check out Volume Alpha by C418, in that album you will find tons of beautiful little pieces begging for a harp adaption, especially by someone who has your prowess. just a thought! thanks again

[@tamarayoung39]

Awww thank you for such a nice comment, yes I have know of C418, so will look into the suggestion! 🤗

[@JosephEhrenpreis]

Wow this is giving me chills, so beautiful and nostalgic ♡

[@tamarayoung39]

Thank you Joseph!

[@reyrothermund3079]

So much emotion I love it!

[@tamarayoung39]

Thanks!

[@d1ngd0]

I really like these videos. I saw you hadn't posted in the last 4 months but subscribed today. Was very pleased to be notified of the new video so soon!

[@tamarayoung39]

Thanks so much Paul, yeah I don't post that often.

[@nnuggit]

Same here! I think maybe something happened with the youtube algorithm to suggest these to us a few weeks ago :P

[@Yuki-rh1ie]

absolutely beautiful! thank you!

[@tamarayoung39]

Thanks so much!

[@audiotwisty812]

This was beautiful,

[@tamarayoung39]

Thanks so much ! :)

[@stjepan_8902]

It's really nice to see how this built up tension dissolves towards the end... Beautiful!

[@tamarayoung39]

Yes! We thank Aphex Twin for such a great composition! 😊

[@diondredunigan5282]

these are so incredible

[@tamarayoung39]

Thanks so much Diondre!

[@KajiCarson]

Very beautiful and soothing.

[@tamarayoung39]

Thanks

[@Jonas-dc3gb]

Fantastic, all these covers! Thank you! Sending the best wishes, and listening, from Brazil

[@tamarayoung39]

Ah obrigada!! Thanks so much Jonas ! :)

[@JamesStarkey]

This is beautiful!

[@tamarayoung39]

Thank you James

[@Ammeo]

So beautiful. I am a big fan of Aphex Twin and now your amazing cover has made me your fan

[@tamarayoung39]

Thank you so much!!

[@kurtdewittphoto]

Beautiful beyond words.

[@tamarayoung39]

Thanks so much!

[@Lightning_Alert]

Your Aphex Twin covers are spot on! This is fantastic!

[@tamarayoung39]

Thank you Cole!

[@AKAtAGG]

Repeating myself in quick succession but this is so good. You have a great ear and a lovely touch. Love your work.

[@tamarayoung39]

Thank you! 😁

[@knightabraxas]

Moving. Thank you for sharing. I want to learn harp so badly.

[@tamarayoung39]

Thank you ! you definitely should try if you can ! :)

[@conjointoates]

incredible work!

[@tamarayoung39]

Thanks!

[@euvishnya]

beautifu and touching. thank you ❤

[@KetamineDroog]

Damn, how i haven't seen this before?
Good work as always, tam! The way you conduct every note really gave a vibe that i didn't even knew the harp could sound like this.... guess what, I LOVE IT!!!
keep up with the good work!
Your performance was incredible!
Beijos from Brazil!!!

[@tamarayoung39]

Ahh but You've found it now! 😊 Obrigada! Hope you're keeping well

[@tifius]

That was fantastic. I've been listening to Druqks for 15 years and you really brought it back to freshness for me. Thank you so much Tamara! Could you attempt Hy A Scullyas Lyf Adagrow next? I think it would sound great on your harp.

[@tamarayoung39]

Thank you ! I will try ! :)

[@Krav_Swaga]

Thanks so much for the wonderful version

[@tamarayoung39]

Thanks Andrew

[@jasonturman6790]

Wow keep the Aphex covers coming....you’re incredible. Subbed.

[@tamarayoung39]

Thanks Jason

[@metatrongroove2824]

Amazing work.

[@tamarayoung39]

Thanks ! :)

[@tqft]

You absolute terrific person!!!!!!!! Magnificent!

[@tamarayoung39]

Thanks so much Greg! 🤗

[@MrPfeffer93]

Passionate and expressive playing. You are dedicated in caring for every note: a mark of a musician who has respect for their craft. I look forward to seeing more and watching your channel grow.

[@tamarayoung39]

Aww thanks so much! Really appreciate your comment 😊

[@realgregpumpo]

Absolutely wonderful

[@tamarayoung39]

Thank you Noah!

[@tebbisimoX]

Wowwww! You really are fantastic, you can feel the love of the music coming through. gave me Goosebumps!
If u take requests...Its a beautiful song and i think it would sound amazing slightly slower on a harp, but i have no idea if a human can play it! Autechre - see on see. It use a lot of reverb, but it would be nice to hear what the harp tones do to it! (there's also iris was a pupil but again, i think thats an even weirder one hahaha - but you'd make a lot of us nerds v happy :D)
but either way keep it up! Also echo the people saying put a covers album together on bandcamp, lots would be interested! Clock opera did a whole aphex covers one a while back and is in the hearts of many!

[@tamarayoung39]

Thanks so much for the comment, I will definitely look into Autechre ! :)

[@Crumbleslug]

immediately relaxed. love these

[@tamarayoung39]

Thanks!

[@crisha721]

you killed it!!!

[@Akhin]

lovely lovely lovely

[@tamarayoung39]

Thanks thanks thanks

[@messer21]

Awesome you did another Aphex! Absolutely beautiful. Not only talented beyond belief but a great taste in music. Thank you! I want more! 😃.
I hope Richard sees this, he would be amazed I bet.

[@tamarayoung39]

Thanks so much Jerry!

[@jasonbonifacio2473]

Woah. Instant subscribe! Also, Jynweythek would be just amazing …

[@filipnilenius3654]

Beautiful!

[@tamarayoung39]

Thank you Filip

[@theheadshot45]

Wonderful, wonderful.

[@tamarayoung39]

Thanks! 😊

[@LaGuerre19]

just wow. There's magic here. 👏

[@tamarayoung39]

Thank you! 🤗

[@Dopamiine.online]

you have become the beacon of AFX covers for us. Thank you

[@tamarayoung39]

Ha thanks so much! 😊

[@infpaaron]

beautiful!!

[@tamarayoung39]

Thank you Aaron

[@MarcioHl8]

Beautiful. Thank you.

[@tamarayoung39]

Thanks!