Howl's Moving Castle - Merry-Go-Round of Life (Harp)

Howl's Moving Castle is actually one of the few major Ghibli movies I have not seen yet, but the music is amazing (as with any other Hisaishi song)!

My patrons voted for Merry-Go-Round of Life in June so I tried my best to get this done in less than two weeks. Sorry I missed June by a few days D:

This is hands-down the most difficult and longest cover I have done, which made recording a bit of a challenge. Despite a few flubs, I'm fairly happy with this! (I did do a perfect run once but my audio equipment stopped working halfway through that recording)

Here, I am referring to piano sheet music from here, but unfortunately it doesn't say who arranged it... if anyone knows, please let comment so I can give the arranger proper credit!

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[harpsona]

Sorry for the delay, but my cover is now finally on Spotify, iTunes, etc.! Links below:

others coming soon

[whostolemybaguette]

Ghibli’s music gives me that heart sinking feeling like I’m homesick for a place that doesn’t exist.

[antha]

Now I know why angels are believed to have harps. This is heavenly

[imkabochan]

I've spent two weeks trying to convince a friend that life is worth it and that not everything is her fault. I'm still trying actually.
I'm afraid it won't be enough, but for now I'm recharging.
Thank you for your music. It helps healing a tired soul.

[oceandust]

if this is not played in heaven then I refuse to die

[JuliaN-fizw]

I cannot describe the emotions I get from this song but the best I can do is that it’s a feeling of loneliness, desperation, and fulfillment all at once

[starlight]

I feel like the harp is a the child of a guitar and a piano ....simply beautiful thanks!

[edenm]

This song doesn’t make me feel like I need someone else’s embrace. No, I feel surrounded by the song, immersed in another world. And for a brief moment, when I lose myself in the harp, no thoughts surface. I am one with that world.

I should like to stay there.

[taylorkay]

If harps weren't so expensive, I would have loved to learn how to play.

[moo]

Can we just station harps everywhere in the world? Something about the sound just makes me feel so peaceful. It's about time the world gets an OST anyway.

[ArtofE]

I feel the childhood I'm never getting back.

[LouisManofMusic]

Imagine playing this in your room on a Saturday morning after a long week of work.

[andrea]

i wish i could go to a masquerade ball, wear a gorgeous dress with my matching mask, and listen to this playing in the background while me and my soulmate dance on the floor ever so peacefully. this moment is the safest ive ever felt. we stay together for the rest of the night never wanting it to end, because we know once it's done, we'll never see each other again. years pass and we find each other while watching a street performer play this song in the streets of paris. my life feels whole again. i know i am finally complete again.

[ellat]

And for six minutes, everything was okay.

[lumashinningstar]

I have so much respect for people who play harp, considering how hard it is to learn

[cookiecook]

I know that many will not even pay attention to this comment. But I want to say thank you! I recently had a headache, I tried to sleep, but it didn't help me. And I try to not drink a medicine as possible. And now, having given up, I decided to listen this melody, I closed my eyes and finally fell asleep. For the first time in a long time, I feel so relaxed, I did not have the strength, but after listening to this music it gives me something, some kind of cleanliness to do something. And waking up, I realized that I don't have a headache anymore. The melody is so relaxing and pleasant that it still plays in my head. By the way, sorry for my bad English:D! Thank you again!

[Masqueraaaade]

I want to wear a flowing, floor length gown and waltz barefoot around a marble ballroom with floor to ceiling windows to this song

[potentionallysienna]

It's like getting lost in a forest in summer while picking flowers and discovering the world for the first time. Wearing light clothes, barefoot carrying a basket while the sun feels so warm on ones skin. Hearing the birds chipper and the water flowing while this is playing in the background.

[aquaintsound]

You kept the waltz rhythm perfectly which is no easy fear for a solo instrument, your style is stunning

[GirlWithHeadphones]

i always thought this song sounded like being haunted by a beautiful memory - a moment you know you won’t ever be able to re experience, torn between both wanting to forget and keep forever. your playing sounded so lovely, thank u 🍓