Anyone have any song suggestions that would sound great on a harp?

A harp is a very classical instrument, so I think finding a harpist that plays contemporary music will be next to impossible. Has she even said she would be willing to learn new songs for you? Usually when you hire a musician, it's because you like the music they already play.

Ok, question - is Ave Maria too "religous" for you? I've heard it on a harp and it's just gorgeous. It's my taste but it may not be what you're looking for. Just asking!

View Quoted Comment She said she would be willing to learn new songs before I even booked her, hence my question! She said she just needs sheet music. I think she plays beautifully from the recordings I’ve heard, but as you said, it’s hard to find a harpist that automatically plays contemporary music, though I did find a few. She was the most talented imo, and also the closest.

I was recently at a bridal showcase in NY and the harpist was playing contemporary music. It was so freakin awesome!!! Two of my favorites were All of Me by John Legend and A Thousand Years by Christina Perri.

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That sounds awesome. You really could do any popular, slower song such as Perfect by Ed Sheeran. I can totally imagine it!

View Quoted Comment That’s actually one of the songs we’re actually considering that’s in her repertoire. I agree-so beautiful!

OMG, I found this site not too long ago because we want a harpist. My fav is unchained melody and if you do a search for the lyrics, it will make your heart soar. Check out the site - wonderful suggestions on music! Harp Music for your ceremony

Omg this is such a comprehensive site, thank you!!

Some thoughts:

Free - Zac Brown Band

Amazed - Lonestar

Faithfully - Journey (my favorite - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gG33ugExU7o)

I'm Yours - Jason Mraz

From this moment - Shania Twain

I'd stay go to youtube and search for harp covers - there are some great ones!

Almost anything that sounds nice on an acoustic guitar could be played by a harpist if they are willing to learn new music. And if they are very good, I would wager that a lot of popular music isn't terribly tricky.

We actually had a harpist play a blend of classic and contemporary music.

Some more classical that we used:

Gavotte by Salzedo

The Prayer by Foster

Canon in D by Pachelbel

And contemporary or contemporary-ish:

Phantom of the Opera

Beauty and the Beast

Ed Sheeran

The Twilight theme song (lol.... I am ashamed)

I would look around on Youtube for ideas and see what the possibilities are. I love the harp! Some things that sound a little trite on piano or on a sound system sound lovely on the harp. It ended up being one of my surprise favorite parts of the day, and it wasn't even something I was all that jazzed about originally.