There is something enchanting about the harp. Maybe it’s the classical feel of the instrument or how it’s always featured in movies among shots of wealth and class. It also has a sweet sound that makes it far more versatile than you’d expect. That’s why this harp cover of a classic rock song has left us captivated.
On a sunny field, one woman strums her heart for a heart-achingly lovely performance…
The video begins on a sunny day in a grassy field. The trees in the background give this an idyllic sound that’s easy to be drawn into. But then you notice the young woman in a blue and black outfit with a gorgeous dark-colored harp in her hand. Her fingers are in position. She’s ready to play.
Every note from the woman carries the strength and magic of the original lyrics without a single word spoken…
Fans of “The Sound of Silence” will smile from the first notes that play. Even without the lyrics backing them up, this is an undeniably nostalgic cover of the song. The musician’s focus is absolute and her fingers dance across her harp as she strums through the complex song.
Fans can’t help but to compare the musician to a mythical being
You can feel the emotion of the song as the musician plays. It’s almost timelessly beautiful as every recognizable note breaks through the sounds of nature and coaxes viewers to listen. Some users have even said that the musician is like an angel performing this song just for them.
Fingers dance across their string-based stage
What makes this performance stand out is how still it is. She doesn’t dance across the field and her expression is the picture of silence and concentration. But then you notice her fingers dance and move across the harp strings carrying the notes, especially when she reaches the chorus.
The song’s end almost feels like a spell has been broken
Then, just as it came, the song comes to a close. She plays one last note that lingers in the air for longer than you’d guess. Finally, the performer glances at the camera, then looks around.
The performer has such a peaceful expression
This part of the video is a quiet little moment. The musician raps her fingers against the harp making a soft thudding sound. Then she turns towards the camera giving us an all too brief glimpse of her calming face before the video closes.
Who is this performer?
The musician is none other than Naomi SV, who is known on Youtube for her incredible covers of popular music. Her instrument of choice is the harp, which she’s used in everything from Radiohead to the Grateful Dead with other surprising hits.
How does this cover compare to the classics?
When Paul Simon wrote “The Sound of Silence” during the early 1960s, it was intended to be a slower piece using a guitar to back up the lyrics. The lyrics hint at a world that is obsessed with sensation without meaning. It’s melody is mesmerizing while it’s meaning is bleak, so this young musician had an uphill climb to capture the song’s feel.
Fans can’t deny how beautiful this song is. Even if you still prefer the original song or the many covers that have come out over the years, Naomi SV has still taken on a challenge and passes it with her version of “The Sound of Silence”.
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