Showing posts with label Piano. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Piano. Show all posts

October 9, 2011

"Princess Mononoke ~ Piano"


I've done quite a few covers from this movie. 
{It's got such pretty music, how could I not?}


The mic didn't pick it up, but Roomie Amy clapped at the end.
{Which is why I thanked her -- Danke, girly. :D You so supportive.}


Have a wonderful week, everyone ~ awooo!

{"Mononoke Hime" © Ghibli}
{images via WeHeartIt}

May 10, 2011

"It Is You (I Have Loved)"


Let's celebrate every day of the week.
Today is Tuesday. How did you make it special?
I made an ice cream sandwich, myself.



Dear Santa,
Wait, scratch that. Christmas is too far away.
What's the next holiday?
The 4th of July?


Dear Founding Fathers,
I would like a better camera
so my recordings can sound nice.
By the way, I love your guys' work. Revolutionary.

April 24, 2011

"Angels Sing the Earth's Story"


"Healing springs from the womb of time." -Michael Tippet


My father and I
went to the Utah Symphony & Chorus' performance of
A Child of Our Time.
The music was so bone-chilling, so heart-warming,
it moved me to wonder
if the choirs of Heaven sing our world's story.


Can you imagine the Kingdom of the Almighty
eternally serenaded by the most captivating voices,
the golden journal of our Earth
penned in song?
The wars, the friendships,
the moments when we let Christ in our doors...


Maybe our departed loved ones
sing about us.
Maybe our guardian angels record our personal stories
with their voices.

Just a little thought.


"Green Hill",
my rendition of There is a Green Hill Far Away,
is my tribute to this Sunday's celebration.
Happy Easter, everyone!

{photos via Maee, Ralucsernatoni, Aparatka, Felicia}

February 9, 2011

"サリーの歌 ♥ Danny Elfman Love"


I do so love this song, guys.
Hope y'enjoy mah leetle translation.



kaze ga sasayaita
the wind whispered
higeki no makuake wo
of the dawning of a tragedy
tasukete agetai
how I wish to help
fukitsuna kiri no naka
within the ominous mists
chikazuiteru no yo
getting closer
ano hito wa kizukanai
he is so unaware
setsunai
I'm miserable
kono kimochi ni kanawanu koi
in this feeling of unrequited love


kodoku yo kotaete
answering loneliness
futari no unmei wa
our fate is
machi no zawameki ni
in the bustle of the town
tokete shimaetara
if I could resolve it...
watashi ni wa dekinai
but I can't
yume mite mo
even in a dream
kanau hi wa konai no
that day won't ever come
todokanu hito
he's unreachable
sou, watashi ni wa...
yes, to me...

{Original song © Danny Elfman}
{Image via WeHeartIt}

September 27, 2009

"I Love My Piano"

"When she started to play, Steinway came down personally
and rubbed his name off the piano." -Bob Hope

So, I love my piano.
But I mostly made this video because I just bought iLife '09...
...and I wanted to play with it. =D
Now I'll be even more camera-happy!
{Watch out, friends and family.}
And abundant joy--I can still play the piano, even with a broken finger. Waha!

July 29, 2009

"I Made a Song for Daddy"


"If you cannot get rid of the family skeleton, you may as well make it dance."
-George Bernard Shaw

I often contemplate who I am. My love (and tolerance) for anything country came from my mother. Thank you, Mama. My love (and tolerance) for individual cultures, languages, and music came from my father. Thank you, Papere.

Mind you, this song is a frankenstein of stock rhythms.

May we all reflect on who we are frequently. It's important to know where you're going.

July 13, 2009

"Twenty-Six Moons"

So, I like writing songs. I'll betcha can't guess what this one's about... {wink.}
Oh, and please ignore the times I go pitchy. This is a demo, after all. {Has no real excuse.}


"Twenty-Six Moons" © Ashley S. Harmon
(Any theft of music, lyrics, and/or ideas is unlawful and just plain rude.)

What'cha see in Bristol?
Your hands must feel so stiff.
Yeah, sitting here in California
Makes me think of it.

The springtime's bloomed without you.
And ragged winter coats,
They never stop the chill of Utah
From following me home.

My, my!
My accent's too American for that life.
We've driven off old whims.
Oh, twenty-six moons!
Twenty-six moons
Before you're home.

Tell me how it feels
To cross Old London's bridge.
And face those hands that point to me
Over sea and ledge.

Remember that it's dawn here.
I'll watch the western sun.
No matter where I go from here,
This will always be my home.

My, my!
My accent's too American for that life.
We're dancing our new whims.
Oh, twenty-six moons!
Twenty-six moons
Before you're home.

And if it takes
A million more,
I'll wait through all
Of these cold moons...

Before you're home.
{{Home.}}

What'cha see in Bristol?
Your hands must be so stiff.
Yeah, sitting here alone,
I think of it, I think of it.

June 27, 2009

"Be Still My Soul: Rendition"


"Be still, my soul; the hour is hastening on... When we shall be forever with the Lord." -Katharina von Schlegel (Be Still My Soul)

A demo version of my rendition of the LDS hymn, "Be Still My Soul".

Historical note: The original tune name is "Finlandia" and is, originally, one of Finland's national songs.

Religious note: The tune has been used for hymns for other Christian beliefs ("We Rest On Thee", "This is My Song", etc.)

{Original melody: Jean Sibelius
Rendition melody: Ashley S. Harmon
Sounds/compilation: GarageBand
Movie compilation: iMovie}

The live piano version is rather better, in my opinion, but I hope you enjoy this anyways!

February 4, 2009

"Evil Themes"



"In the old days, villains had moustaches and kicked the dog. Audiences are smarter today. They don't want their villain to be thrown at them with green limelight on his face. They want an ordinary human being with failings." -Alfred Hitchcock

Ah, Little Butterfly. My novel-in-progress. Since I was the squabbly age of 12-years-old, I've developed this story and its characters little by little. It's been stewing inside me all this time because I never knew how I really wanted to display it. I tried a comic, animation, and even contemplated a movie script, choosing actors and everything. (I still don't think that's a bad idea... :P) Finally, I concluded the best (and easiest) way to bring this story to life is to write it down old school style: Book.

BUT, I can't use only one form of artistry. Consequently, I've composed theme songs for some of my main characters. Here are two of those songs, both dealing with "antagonistic" characters: Shenn (main villain) and Ekibosha (Shenn's plunky minion).

As a side note, I'm more in love with Shenn than the "love interest" I created for my heroine. That's not really supposed to happen. Maybe I should work on character development a little more...

I've created the main theme song as well, but I still want to tinker with it some more before presenting it to the public. For now, enjoy!